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Nation & World

Forest Service installing cave gates to save bats

made to halt spread of white-nose syndrome

July 9, 2016

Nation & World

For dogs terrified of fireworks, new drug aims to take the edge off the Fourth of July

Dexmedetomidine suppresses flight-or-fight response

July 3, 2016

Local News

Changes proposed for draft barking dog ordinance in La Plata County

Officials will continue reworking draft

June 21, 2016

Local News

Puppy ‘rescuer’ said things ‘turned bad’ despite good intentions

says dog in vehicle just 6 minutes before calls to authorities

June 16, 2016

Local News

Woman cited with trespassing for freeing pup from car

An effort by two women to free a puppy from hot pickup went awry earlier this month. The pooch checked…

June 14, 2016

Regional News

Owner and deaf dog to change focus

will focus on education after retirement

May 30, 2016

Local News

Silverton’s resident wolf-dog dies

laments loss of beloved Wolfie

May 23, 2016

Local News

Listen up dog owners, La Plata County drafts barking ordinance

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald County staff has produced a preliminary draft of the county’s first ordinance on nuisance barking, a topic…

April 15, 2016

Local News

A waiting place in Durango

As some in the region wait for more temperate weather, others wait for something simple â€“ like a friend. This…

February 22, 2016

Nation & World

Free to good home: Horses who have served country

Meanwhile, his buddy started out with similarly good reviews – “a big morale booster” – but found his military service…

February 21, 2016

Local News

Lt. Dan, disabled dog at La Plata County Humane Society, finds a home

dog lost use of both of his back legs

February 12, 2016

Local News

Rabies vaccine requirement for pets gains momentum in state Legislature

Currently, local governments determine policy

February 9, 2016

Local News

When you train puppies, it’s not easy to say goodbye

Durangoan socializing her 12th guide dog puppy

January 3, 2016

Nation & World

Online pets all the rage

animals have millions of followers

January 2, 2016

Regional News

United gives furry comfort

Holiday travelers at DIA greeted by paws and wagging tails

December 22, 2015

Nation & World

Cats, dogs partying like animals

Aimee Beltran uses her 6-year-old Chihuahua to model her ugly sweater ideas on her blog.Aimee Beltran via Associated Press Zigzilla…

December 20, 2015

Nation & World

Japanese vessel to kill 333 minke whales for ‘research’

Most of the whales won’t end up in laboratories, but on dinner plates. Japanese officials claim that the specimens will…

November 29, 2015

Nation & World

Rare pit bull police dog defies breed’s stereotypes

‘Sweetheart’ was rescued from a shelter

November 14, 2015

Local News

Calendar supports animal rescues on Navajo Reservation

The Blackhat Humane Society has released its 2016 Dogs of the Navajo calendar, which is available online and from board…

October 29, 2015

Local News

Mountain Studies Institute to interpret EPA Animas River pollution data

After the Gold King Mine blowout in August, much public discussion has centered around how to treat ongoing river pollution,…

October 27, 2015

Local News

For animal scientist Temple Grandin, empathy triumphs

scientist says dealing with behavior beats brute force

September 30, 2015

Local News

Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash

Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations

September 29, 2015

Local News

Humane society names new executive director

Groat Amy Groat started as head of the nonprofit last week after moving from Washington, where she worked at a…

September 19, 2015

Local News

Film festival goes to the dogs

The festival, which features a collection of short films that animal-rescue groups use for fundraising, will take place at 7…

August 12, 2015