Pets tested for COVID-19 in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — In South Korea, health officials have begun offering free COVID-19 tests for cats and dogs. According to Good Morning America,…
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No holiday cheer in El Paso County homeless camp after recent evictions
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Several dozen residents of an illegal homeless camp are questioning the timing of the camp’s shutdown by authorities…
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Colorado Springs budget better but still not great for 2020, 2021 due to pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The city’s chief financial officer told the City Council that despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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More animals arriving at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shelter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite many families adopting a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region says…
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Humane Society assists in relocating 49 pets affected by Hurricane Laura
CNN — The Oregon Humane Society assisted the ASPCA and Wings of Rescue to relocate 49 pets from shelters in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Laura.…
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Coyotes raise concern for second straight year in southwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Residents of the Skyway neighborhood are again expressing their worries about possible danger from coyotes in the…
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KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week
Everybody needs a Gizmo in their life! This beautifully colored cat is the snuggle buddy you’ve been looking for. She’s a little shy at…
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Dogs might experience more anxiety as you head back to work after COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As thousands of Coloradans begin heading back to the office after weeks of working from home, their furry friends…
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Quarantined puppies and kittens: How the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is faring
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Today KRDO sat down via Zoom interview with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region to see how they’re fairing…
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Who let the dogs out? Everyone wants to get out and walk the dog
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The flip side of us being home so often is that our furry friends are getting a ton of attention and extra…
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Kids in Colorado Springs neighborhood open their own ‘zoo’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the weather starting to warm up while the statewide stay at home order continues, kids in southern Colorado…
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Coronavirus rules slow process of adopting pets in Colorado Springs area
Last week’s order by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people — in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus –…
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KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week
When Hank first arrived at the shelter, he was incredibly skinny and very emaciated. We put him on a diet to gain weight, and after month of being…
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CSFD rescues dog from icy pond, seeks owner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is looking for the rightful owner or owners of two dogs they rescued at a pond…
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A Lift from Alfie
A weight room can be filled with Alpha males. At Colorado College there’s Alfie, “Yeah she’s been a big hit here at C.C,” says Colorado College…
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Proposed bill would prevent Colorado pet stores from selling dogs, cats
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A proposed new Colorado law could make it illegal to sell cats and dogs in pet stores. The bill proposes several…
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Researchers: Some pet products touted as CBD don’t have any
(AP) — The market for CBD for pets is booming. Testimonials pour in about the cannabis derivative’s health benefits, especially for treating…
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Santa Barbara Police K9 Loki retires with 42 dog years of service
Santa Barbara Police K9, Loki, celebrated 42 dog years of service – or six people years – at his retirement ceremony…
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Internet falls in love with dog with ‘unicorn horn’ named Narwhal
A dog at a rescue in Missouri is taking the internet by storm because of his front-facing tail and his very appropriate name: Narwhal. The pooch was…
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