Who Gets the Dog? Colorado Considers New Pet Custody Law for Breakups
State lawmakers advanced a bill to establish legal standards for pet custody rulings, directing courts to consider the animals’ best interests.
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Colorado’s Seeds Are Coated in Pesticides, Even When It Isn’t Necessary
The SEED Act would base seed treatment decisions on actual pest risk instead of default packaging.
Bees, Alpacas and Goats, Oh My! Five Unique Animal Experiences Around Denver
Denver animal lovers, this one’s for you.
Sex, Money and ICE: Ten Pending Bills in the Colorado Legislature
From pet custody after divorce to prostitution and underage marriage, here are a few of the most interesting proposals lawmakers are considering.
Big Golden Retriever Energy Takes Over Golden
Thousands of dogs and their owners gathered for the annual festival.
Colorado Bill Would Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores
Supporters say the ban would cut off demand for breeding mills, while critics argue it would lead to black market pet sales.
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Denver to Cover 100 Pet Deposits for Renters Amid Surge in Shelter Surrenders
“We [shouldn’t] have to choose between a home and the loved ones we share it with.”
Colorado Ranchers and Consumers Can Team Up to Make Beef Supply Chains More Sustainable
Future Cowboy at CSU Spur during the Stock Show will show people how.
Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
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Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More
From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.
When COVID Jumped the Fence at the Denver Zoo, Researchers Seized the Opportunity
A new Colorado-led study traces how the virus moved through tigers, lions and hyenas in 2021.
The Case for Hiking Alone
“There’s nowhere I hear my thoughts as clearly as alone in the woods without cell service.”
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Denver Zoo’s Much Anticipated Baby Anteater Born Prematurely, Dies
“Our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams immediately jumped into action and worked tirelessly over the weekend to try to stabilize the baby.”
Denver Animal Shelter Saw a Record Number of Pets Surrendered in 2025
Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.
See a Pet Left Out in the Cold in Denver? Here’s What to Do.
Owners who fail to shelter animals from the cold can face large fines and even jail time.
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Great Expectations: Denver Zoo Prepares for First Tamandua Birth in More Than a Decade
“We’ve taken a lot of videos and pictures. We threw confetti.”
Did a Colorado School Really Lock Down After Mistaking a Fat Orange Cat for a Mountain Lion?
If your principal did this, you would never forget it — and neither have social media parasites.
Newly Arrived Mosquito, Kissing Bugs Bring New Disease Threats to Colorado
A new mosquito species in Colorado is capable of carrying dengue, yellow fever and Zika, while kissing bugs can now carry parasites that cause Chagas disease.
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Sick of Your Neighbor’s Barking Dog? Good Luck Getting a Citation in Denver.
Denver hasn’t issued a single citation for barking this year. Are all of the dogs good boys, or is the city’s process too ruff?
Colorado Scenic Drive Named Most Distracting Road in U.S.
This state’s highways have no shortage of scenery, but does that make them hazardous?
Denver Man Honored by ASPCA for Rescuing Dozens of Senior Dogs
“I want this part of their life to be the best part,” says Steve Greig, who’s amassed over 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
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Arvada Man Accused of Killing, Abusing Puppies and Kittens
Police are also investigating Tyler Willbanks for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run.