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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Monday, March 11, 2013  Julie ensured that 176 animals had a safe place to be evacuated during the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Monday, January 14, 2013  It's more than just a horse ride for the community for the Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is restricting the number of wild horses people can buy from the federal government

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  'Horses and bayonets' a quick hit; how Obama and Romney's third debate came off online

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Dozens of animals have also been evacuated from the Springer Fire zone. More than 130 horses are being cared for at The teller County Fairgrounds in Cripple Creek.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is asking for the community's help to take care of the animals seized from a property in Boone.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  A Colorado Springs woman is speaking out about the horrific case of animal cruelty in Boone. Last Friday Pueblo Animal Services, a division of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, carried out a warrant at a home in Boone.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  A Southern Colorado woman has been arrested, accused of severely neglecting dozens of animals.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Animal Law Enforcement officers with Pueblo Animal Services (PAS) seized more than 60 animals Friday who were living in conditions that one PAS employee said were among the worst he had ever seen.

Friday, January 06, 2012  A horse drawn wagon is making it's way through Colorado Springs while headed to the East Coast.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Sunday, November 13, 2011  It happened around midnight in the 1300 block of Horseshoe Drive, near Highway 50 and Troy Avenue. Pueblo Police officers said the victim was at a party when he was shot.

Friday, July 15, 2011  A man whose 13 horses were found sick and starving has been issued summonses charging him with seven counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  What to look out for to keep your furry companion free of skin cancer.