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Wednesday, September 01, 2010  One animal that usually gets a bad rap at the zoo, the vulture, is getting some international recognition.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  The Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (EWRC) is searching for people willing to sponsor animals this summer.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ) offers unique and interactive programs that bring visitors up close and personal with the animals at night.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  The Animal Walk is set to start at Fort Carson at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Friday, May 28, 2010  A judge on Thursday ordered John Wilmarth McCulley not to have any contact with animals, and he must serve a year in the county jail work release program as part of the probation.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Thirty-two-year-old Melissa Marie Lockhart pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Denver and was released on bond.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Mayor Marc Snyder says he has set aside a time to meet with representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals at the town council's June 8 session. PETA's proposed ad features a blond woman in a lettuce bikini and the slogan, "Meat Trashes the Planet. Go Vegan."

Friday, May 28, 2010  A new hearing will be set Friday for 21-year-old Abby Toll. Lawyer Joshua Maximon, recently hired by Toll, asked for time to review the case.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced Thursday that the white-tailed prairie dog does not merit protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  A new law requires the cans, which can cost hundreds of dollars, in attempts to reduce conflicts between black bears and people.

Monday, April 26, 2010  The Division of Wildlife (DOW) responded to a call regarding the fox acting unusual and having difficulty walking outside of a home. DOW captured and euthanized the fox for testing. According to DOW, the fox appeared quite ill and had clinical signs suggestive of rabies.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Experts from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ) were on the FOX21 Morning News for a special Earth Day presentation.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  A collie and a chihuahua are safe after climbing out of a 500-foot mine shaft.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Lt. Erik R. Eisentraut pleaded guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor animal abuse in a Colorado Springs court. In a plea agreement, he agreed to pay the veterinary bills, take anger-management class, undergo an animal cruelty evaluation and perform community service.

Friday, April 02, 2010  Colorado Springs has sold its police helicopters and launched an adopt-a-streelight program to help stretch its budget -- but is balking at anti-meat ads on trash cans to restore trash service to parks.