Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Coverage of Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in the Nexus archive.
- Boardmoor Pet Resort owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge, faces two additional misdemeanor summonses
Daniel O'Sullivan, owner of Boardmoor Pet Resort in Fountain, Colorado, pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge for the death of a dog named Cheesecake and faces two additional misdemeanor summonses related to other dog deaths, employee injury, and dangerous dog ownership. The facility was closed in May after its license was suspended, and O'Sullivan was sentenced to a $500 fine, 12 months of probation, and required to complete a course and write an apology letter.
- Animal Law Enforcement responds to 270 calls for pets left in hot cars
Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) responded to 270 calls about pets left in hot cars since Memorial Day in the Pikes Peak Region, according to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR). The organization warned that these situations put animals in real danger.
- HSPPR cared for hundreds of animals during Aspen Acres Fire
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) cared for hundreds of animals during the Aspen Acres Fire as families evacuated. Over 19 days, HSPPR's Community Animal Response Team provided shelter and support for displaced pets.
- HSPPR: Do you know these pets found near the fire?
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is seeking community help to reunite pets found near the Aspen Acres fire with their families. Photos of the pets were shared to aid in their identification.
- Humane Society caring for nearly 300 pets displaced by Aspen Acres Fire, providing emergency shelter in Pueblo
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is providing emergency shelter and care for 281 pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo. Pets receive walks, food, water, and medical attention, with no animals turned away. The organization operates two shelters and seeks monetary donations to sustain operations.
- Tiny kitten saved from storm drain by Animal Law Enforcement
A kitten was trapped in a storm drain in Colorado Springs and was rescued by Animal Law Enforcement. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region reported the incident and mentioned ALE Officer Wilson's involvement in the rescue.