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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Friday, January 11, 2013 

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A vet clinic for military working dogs has opened in Afghanistan.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Police are still searching for two people who robbed the 7-11 on Constitution Saturday night.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Pittsburgh Zoo: 2-year-old boy who fell into exhibit was killed by African wild dogs, not fall

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Halloween is Oct. 31 every year, but this year has come with some disturbing talk thanks to a phony threat that has gone viral.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  El Paso County Sheriff's deputies said they are investigating a house fire from earlier this week as possible arson.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Animal law enforcement officers are asking the community for help. They are looking for a man who tossed three dogs out of his truck in Pueblo.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  According to the FDA more than 2,000 complaints in all 50 states have been reported about dogs getting sick after eating dog treats containing chicken jerky. An investigation has been ongoing since 2007 but the treats remain on store shelves.