Animal activists push for puppy sale ban in Colorado as shelters fill

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July 25, 2023
4:04 AM

Aurora animal shelter says it has no more room Aurora animal shelter says it has no more room Aurora animal shelter says it has no more room Between 2021 and 2022, the number of stray dogs increased by nearly 32% in Colorado. The Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance says all of its major shelters are overcrowded. MDAWA reports increases in surrendered and stray dogs and decreases in dog adoptions. Animal activists are asking city leaders to pass ordinances they say will relieve shelters across the state.

Tori Mason