Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Loses Five Animals Since August
The Colorado Springs zoo has reported at least five animal deaths since August 2026, including a giraffe, a tapir, a moose and an elephant.
Colorado Springs Pets News
Across Colorado Springs, coverage here takes in pet ownership, veterinary care, adoption trends and companion animal health. It focuses on the evolving bond between people and the animals they keep.
Wildlife
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Euthanized Kimba the Elephant
The 48-year-old elephant was humanely euthanized after declining health.
Dogs
Colorado Springs Firefighter Rescues Dog From Hole
A Colorado Springs firefighter safely retrieved a trapped dog from a deep hole after it became unable to exit on its own.
Birds
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My Cockatoo Bird Launched Online Sales Platform
A Colorado Springs aviary has expanded its reach by offering nationwide delivery for its hand-raised birds.
Day to day, that means pet food recalls, new treatment protocols, municipal shelter operations and public health research. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to cover the systems that keep pets safe. Local demand for pet services fluctuates with changes in housing and residential occupancy. Changes in the availability of emergency veterinary care are the most common development reported.