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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  FOX21 News Special Report: There's a new tool on the market that promises to make picking up after your dog easier and cleaner.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The State of Colorado has a new official state pet.

Monday, May 13, 2013  New training for Colorado law enforcement officers in the aftermath of deadly dog shootings will be a requirement under a bill being signed into law.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, along with animal law enforcement, continues to investigate a possible case of animal cruelty. On Friday, a man brought a four-month-old puppy into the humane society with severe injuries.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A bill to make shelter animals the official state pet faces a hearing Monday in a House committee.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A measure to protect dogs is winning broad bipartisan support in a Colorado Legislature that has many times this year devolved into sharp partisan bickering.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Colorado's Senate has approved a dog-protection measure to require new training for law enforcement on how to handle canine encounters in the line of duty.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dog lovers concerned about recent cases where law enforcement officers fatally shot people's pets are lobbying Colorado lawmakers on a bill to train officials on how to handle canine encounters.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A young Southern Colorado girl needs help to make her next birthday extra special. Her family wants to get her a service dog, to help her live an independent life, but they can't do it on their own.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Four-time consecutive winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Lance Mackey is leading the 1,000-mile race to Nome.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs is going to the dogs, in a good way. Mayor Steve Bach awarded a 'Spirit of the Springs Award' to a big, white and gray, Old English Sheepdog Tuesday morning.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A Denver company is recalling pet snacks after a state inspection showed the dog food is tainted with salmonella.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  TV special follows US military dog teams through glory, trauma of combat from front lines

Saturday, February 09, 2013  The search is on for the suspects involved in an early morning carjacking. Just after midnight Saturday, officers were called to the area of Market Street and Wheeler Avenue near the Bear Creek Dog Park.