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	<title>Animals &amp; Wildlife Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>Newly Arrived Mosquito, Kissing Bugs Bring New Disease Threats to Colorado</title>
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					<dc:creator>Michael Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:29:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-mosquitos-kissing-bugs-new-disease-threats-40808046/">Newly Arrived Mosquito, Kissing Bugs Bring New Disease Threats to Colorado</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sick of Your Neighbor&#8217;s Barking Dog? Good Luck Getting a Citation in Denver.</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/sick-of-your-neighbors-barking-dog-good-luck-getting-a-citation-in-denver-40802119/">Sick of Your Neighbor&#8217;s Barking Dog? Good Luck Getting a Citation in Denver.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Scenic Drive Named Most Distracting Road in U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:38:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/trailridge1.jpg" alt="road in mountains" /><p>This state's highways have no shortage of scenery, but does that make them hazardous?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-scenic-drive-most-distracting-road-in-u-s-40795034/">Colorado Scenic Drive Named Most Distracting Road in U.S.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Man Honored by ASPCA for Rescuing Dozens of Senior Dogs</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/denver-man-honored-by-aspca-for-rescuing-dozens-of-senior-dogs-40791468/">Denver Man Honored by ASPCA for Rescuing Dozens of Senior Dogs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Arvada Man Accused of Killing, Abusing Puppies and Kittens</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:02:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/animal-abuse-suspect-e1760134665118.jpg" alt="mugshot of prisoner in orange uniform" /><p>Police are also investigating Tyler Willbanks for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/arvada-man-accused-of-killing-abusing-pets-40790498/">Arvada Man Accused of Killing, Abusing Puppies and Kittens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Take a Rest, Good Boy: Longtime Colorado Arson Dog Retires</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:24:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_219f7a.png" alt="Yellow lab dog lays down" /><p>K9 ROTC helped investigate nearly 200 fires over five years with an impressive accuracy rate. Now it's K9 Waffle's time.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/longtime-colorado-fire-arson-dog-retires-40789941/">Take a Rest, Good Boy: Longtime Colorado Arson Dog Retires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bug Watch: Nation’s Most Destructive Forest Pest Found in Four Denver Neighborhoods</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
						<enclosure url="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-26/emerals-ash-borer-adult-hole-tree.webp" length="0" type="image/webp" />
				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-26/emerals-ash-borer-adult-hole-tree.webp" alt="emerald ash borer bug on tree stump" /><p>The emerald ash borer's spread has been "significantly slowed" by proactive city efforts.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/emerald-ash-borer-found-in-four-denver-neighborhoods-40789746/">Bug Watch: Nation’s Most Destructive Forest Pest Found in Four Denver Neighborhoods</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:53:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/WHIP-corral_edited.jpg" alt="Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program" /><p>The BLM decided not to renew its Colorado facility contract after the White House reportedly cut funds for wild horse management.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-prison-horse-rehab-program-40787062/">Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/thumbnail_Wright-Portrait-1.jpg" alt="Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years" /><p>The event is a day of art, dogs and giving back.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/arts-culture/dogmata-unleashed-event-returns-to-denver-after-21-years-40784408/">Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary Gala Shows Love with Wilson Phillips and Billy Baldwin</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:45:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Wilson-Phillips1-photo-by-Kastle-Waserman-e1758567345985.jpg" alt="Wilson Phillips at Pepper &#039;Em With Love Fundraising Gala" /><p>People wore red to help support senior dogs' “good days, bad days and last days.”</p>
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