Tag: puppy mills
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EDITORIAL: The wrong way to protect pups
Last week, the state House passed a bill to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats from pet stores statewide. But good-hearted intentions don’t guarantee the best outcomes. House Bill 26-1011 would bar pet stores and brokers from being able “to sell, lease, offer to sell or lease, barter, auction, or otherwise transfer ownership…
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LETTERS: A tale of two utilities; puppies for profit
A tale of two utilities Two power companies, Colorado Springs Utility and Tri-State Generation, are taking separate approaches to phasing out coal energy. CSU wants the state legislature to pass a bill allowing them to keep their coal-fired Ray Nixon plant running past its 2029 shutdown date and Tri-State is requesting the federal government allow…
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National Mill Dog Rescue saves 20,000 dogs and counting
Theresa Strader walked into Mo’s House on a recent Tuesday afternoon and headed for the kennel where Bella and Izzy the schnauzers awaited her. “Hi girls. You’re such good little girls,” she cooed at them, opening the kennel door and taking a seat on the ground, getting to the dogs’ eye-level. Bella let out a…