'If Your Heart Is Already Tuned To Foster Care, You Should Pursue It:' Colorado Families Celebrate National Adoption Month

A celebration was held over the weekend at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Denver Animal Shelter Adoptions At Half Price Through August For National Campaign

Since the campaign started, "Clear the Shelters" has helped more than 700,000 pets find new homes.

Denver Dumb Friends League Seeing ‘Alarming' Number Of Pets Ending Up In Shelters

The organization saw more than 1,100 animals come into their three shelters in March.

Denver Dog Dies While In The Care Of Rover App Sitter, Dog Owner Calling For Heightened Screening Requirements

Terence Rugg hopes his story will help alert others to potential risks.

Surge Of Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Turtles At Denver Animal Shelter

The number of little animals that need homes has more than doubled in the past two years, the shelter said.

Keep Pets Safe This Halloween: Tips From Denver Animal Protection

Pet owners should hide chocolate, keep their animals away from trick-or-treaters and be aware of the dangers of pet costumes, officials say.

Tired Dogs On Colorado's Top Peaks Concerns Rescue Groups: ‘They Follow Us Loyally Until Maybe They Collapse'

Dogs are collapsing with exhaustion across the state, according to rescue groups.

Denver Animal Protection Grant Helps Keep Pets In Homes

A $50,000 grant aims to help Denver residents who can't afford to keep their pets during the pandemic.

Many Pandemic Pets In Colorado Need 'Fur-Ever' Homes… Again

As restrictions loosen and people return to old routines, "new pets don’t fit into every new normal," rescue volunteers tell CBS.

Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Denver Pets Needing Homes

Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler from far away, but other dogs in Denver shelters need the attention more.

Animal Protection: Keep Pets Safe During The Storm

With record snow in the forecast, owners are reminded to focus on the safety of their pets. Plus, there are legal consequences for neglect.

Pandemic Pups: Adopting A Dog Amid COVID-19 In Metro Denver

Wednesday is National Dog Day, and an increasing number of Americans are turning to furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dogs And July 4 Fireworks Don’t Mix: Check Metro Denver Shelters

More dogs disappear July 4-5 than on any other days of the year. Fireworks that have been popping since the pandemic began make it worse.

Metro Denver's Most Popular Dog Breed: Report

A new ranking shows that Coloradans' favorite dog breed differs from the rest of the nation.

Lost And Found Pets In Metro Denver, Boulder: Week Of May 18

Patch has rounded up a list of pets who've gone missing in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Coronavirus: Denver Animal Shelter Closes Adoptions, Vaccination Clinics

Here are ways you can help.

Coronavirus: Denver Animal Protection Gives Update On COVID-19 Response

"We appreciate your continued support and dedication during this time and would like to provide the following update."

Coronavirus: Denver Animal Shelter Closes Adoptions, Vaccination Clinics

"Denver Animal Protection is hoping for the community’s support during this time."

Denver Pit Bull Ban Stands: Mayor’s Veto Can't Be Overturned

Denver city councilors needed nine votes to overturn the veto.

Denver Animal Protection Named One Of Top Vet Clinics In U.S.

Denver Animal Protection was evaluated for around 900 quality standards that go above and beyond basic state regulations.

Puppy Bowl XVI: Colorado Dog Featured On Animal Planet

The cutest sports rivalry on TV, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl on Feb. 2, Super Bowl Sunday features a pooch from Berthoud.

Colorado Dogs Featured On Animal Planet

An Englewood dog and a Berthoud puppy will be participating in the cutest sports rivalry on TV.

Puppy Bowl XVI: Colorado Dog Featured On Animal Planet

The cutest sports rivalry on TV, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl on Feb. 2, Super Bowl Sunday features a pooch from Berthoud.

Rescue Dog Up For Adoption In Aurora: 'Fun And Lovable Guy'

"When he was found, he was quite underweight and had a wound on the back of his neck from what appears to have been an embedded chain."

Animal Center Offers $500 Credit For Rescue Dog

Denver's Goodheart Animal Center is offering a $500 credit to a loving home that adopts a senior dog named Papa Fritas.

These Are Denver’s Most Popular Dog Names For 2019

See where your pooch’s name stands.

Rescue Dog Up For Adoption In Thornton: 'Kind, Patient'

This rescue pup is up for adoption through the nonprofit RezDawg Rescue.

Rescue Dog Up For Adoption In Denver: 'Sweet, Affectionate'

This rescue pup is up for adoption through the nonprofit RezDawg Rescue.

Lost And Found Pets In Metro Denver, Boulder: Week Of Nov. 4

Patch has rounded up a list of pets who've gone missing in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Lost And Found Pets In Metro Denver, Boulder: Week Of Oct. 14

Patch has rounded up a list of pets who've gone missing in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Lost And Found Pets In Denver Metro, Boulder: Week Of Oct. 7

Patch has rounded up a list of animals who were recently lost and those who were found in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Lost And Found Pets In Denver Metro, Boulder: Week Of Sept. 30

Patch has rounded up a list of animals who were recently lost and those who were found in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Metro Denver Loves This Dog Breed The Most

The nation’s favorite dog breed doesn’t reign supreme in the Denver area, a new ranking shows.

Lost And Found Pets In Denver Metro, Boulder: Week Of Sept. 23

Patch has rounded up a list of animals who were recently lost and those who were found in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Denver Newlyweds Seek Public's Help Finding Beloved Dog Nala

Have you seen Nala? A local couple has been desperately searching for her for nearly three months.

Peanut Up For Adoption In Denver: 'Inquisitive, Playful Puppy'

Peanut is up for adoption through the nonprofit RezDawg Rescue.

‘Broken In Body, Not Broken In Spirit’: Comfort Dog Rescued From The Streets

“Everyone knows him as Mad Maxx because of his mad driving skills,” said Alicia Cuello, strapping the terrier-mix into his wheelchair.

Lost And Found Pets In the Denver Area: Week of Aug. 26

Patch has rounded up a list of animals who were recently lost and those who were found in and around Denver's metro area and Boulder.

Denver Animal Shelter: Old Dogs Need Homes Too (Video)

Puppies are adopted quickly at local animal shelters, but the older dogs are often overlooked. Here's why it's great to adopt an older dog.

Here’s The Best Dog-Walking Route In Denver

Check out all the dog-friendly hot spots in Denver.