Camera trap shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia

Footage is first documented case of a Sumatran orangutan using an artificial canopy bridge to cross divided its habitat

Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado

Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions

Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

Some former humane society employees have been hired

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

Doris Day Animal Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Denkai Animal Sanctuary

Denkai Animal Sanctuary received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help seniors pay for veterinary care and expand subsidized spay and neuter services in the Four Corne...

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Julie Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes

Cortez Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

Registration is open online, and can also be done on-site

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

Range of services cost about $700,000 annually

Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services

City and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program