Tag: Denver Animal Shelter
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Denver art students bring new warmth to animal shelter drop kennel
Young artists paint acrylic murals in the Denver Animal Shelter
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Before giving a pet gift, read what Denver experts say to do
Whose heart doesn’t melt at the sight of a puppy wearing a big red bow for Christmas? A pet for the holidays, though, might not be a good idea. A number of experts from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to the “dog whisper” Cesar Millan advise against it because, unlike other gifts…
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Metro Denver braces for arctic blast
Robert and Kate Mays of Denver found themselves falling in line with about 15 other people on Wednesday to get into the Denver Coliseum, which the city of Denver opened as metro residents hunkered down for the bone-chilling arctic blast that’s marching north to south across the state. The wide swath of the artic air…
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Black Friday in metro Denver includes free state parks, $20 pet adoption fees
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans can avoid the Black Friday crowds today by celebrating Fresh Air Friday, exploring Colorado state parks for free or going to Denver Animal Shelter to take advantage of $20 “Black Furday” adoption fees. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced its 8th Annual Fresh Air…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
FRIDAY-SUNDAY Play to your heart’s content at Rocky Mtn. Pinball Showdown and Gameroom Expo. Hundreds of games, classic and new. Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Play just for fun or in one of the tournaments. Buy your own pinball machine. Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.…
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Denver Animal Shelter reduces fees as it nears capacity
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Animal Shelter has reduced its adoption fee to $5 in the hope that more animals can find forever homes as the facility nears capacity. Officials said many of the shelters across the metro are…
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Denver government offices to close early because of snowstorm
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s government offices will close early Wednesday as a snowstorm creeps toward the metro. Municipal and county offices will lock their doors at 1 p.m., according to a news release. However, all 24-hour city services such as snow response, traffic operation, trash and recycling, 311…
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Severely ill dog dropped off, dies at after-hours shelter; authorities searching for person responsible
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A severely ill American bulldog died after being dropped off at an after-hours shelter and authorities are searching for the person responsible. Denver Animal Protection said the white and brown American bulldog was dropped off at the after-hours kennel of the Denver Animal Shelter in the early hours of Jan. 21. The person who dropped…
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Denver Animal Shelter overcrowded with more than double number of small animals
The Denver Animal Shelter is overcrowded with small animals, housing more than double the number of rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and turtles this year than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The shelter announced the overcrowding in a release Wednesday, urging residents to consider adopting some of its small animals. “Before you buy a small animal from…
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Denver Animal Shelter offers name-your-price adoption to clear overcrowded shelters
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As animal shelters nationwide experience a surge in incoming pets, the Denver Animal Shelter is offering name-your-price adoption this week to help clear the shelter. The name-your-price event will last from Monday through Aug. 30. The price applies to the adoption of all adult dogs…