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There鈥檚 a shortage of veterinary care in Colorado, and it鈥檚 affecting pets. A possible solution is on the ballot

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Colorado has a shortage of veterinarians. And it鈥檚 leading to long wait times at animal hospitals for pets and their owners. But on Election Day, voters will be asked to weigh in on a possible solution.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday it will discontinue a research program that involved killing thousands of cats. The agency has been under pressure to put an end to the program.

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USDA Terminates Deadly Cat Experiments, Plans To Adopt Out Remaining Animals

Vanessa Romo

Scientists infected the cats with toxoplasmosis and later killed them. Bipartisan members of Congress complained about the practice, and the agency ended the program.

Community

Cat Conventions Are A Thing 鈥� And There's One In Denver

If you鈥檝e been waiting for an opportunity to connect with other Colorado cat lovers, an event in Denver this weekend has got you covered.The inaugural鈥�

Community

Puerto Rico Hurricane Survivor, Lito The Kitten, Finds Home In Colorado

For quite a long time, Emelia Schwartz had been asking for a kitten. And for Christmas, Emelia, who is almost 4 years old, got her wish. She got Lito.But鈥�

Health

Pet Owners Beware: First Reported Cases Of Rabies In Colorado Dogs Since 1974

Desmond O'Boyle

In the wake of two dogs testing positive for rabies, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants pet owners and livestock owners to鈥�