Pets

The cost of feeding and caring for our pets has dramatically increased. That's hard to stomach with Colorado's high cost of living. But the guilt of not caring for these animals remains.

People who decide to get in-patient help for substance abuse or mental health issues often face a dilemma: While they get treatment, who will care for their pets? Today we hear about a Colorado program that offers foster care for pets of people in recovery.

Lawyers with a libertarian legal group allege a Wyoming city violated her constitutional rights when denying an animal permit.

NOCO Humane’s new adoption campus in Greeley is now open. The organization is trying to help address overcrowding in animal shelters across Northern Colorado.

Some colleges are allowing pets in dorms to help students feel more at home. Eckerd College in Florida lets students bring pets like dogs and cats after their first semester. This policy helps reduce stress and build connections. Other schools, like MIT and the University of Northern Colorado, have similar rules with some restrictions.

If you had pets growing up, your body might be better equipped to respond to stress as a result. A new study out of the University of Colorado shows that pets help our immune systems by exposing them to helpful microbes. And those microbes reduce inflammation caused by stress.

Colorado is known both for its love of dogs and a long history of legal cannabis. But over the last decade, these appear to have merged into a trend that’s worrying to veterinarians: More dogs are accidentally eating marijuana. We hear more about the problem, and what to do if your dog is affected.

A local ER vet shares tips about keeping your pet safe in the summer.

The proposed ordinance will likely target puppies and kittens. Other Colorado cities have created similar laws recently.

Coloradans love our pets. But these days, with higher costs for almost everything, including housing, some folks are having a tough time keeping their pets. On In The NoCo, we hear how two shelters are working to help keep people and their pets together.