Animal – The Journal

Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash

La Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: State Nation World

La Plata looks at barking dogs

La Plata County officials are discussing taking a bite out of barking dogs with an ordinance that could establish fines and penalties. County commissioners discussed the issue on ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata looks at barking dogs

Ordinance may be enacted in La Plata County

DATE: Aug 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Dog-killing neighbor gets jail time

A judge recently made an example of a Cortez woman who pleaded guilty in an animal cruelty case. Appearing out of custody at an arraignment hearing earlier this month, Marie Sage,...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolfie’s twilight

Silverton watches and worries as mascot gets old

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Nowlin unveils plan for mounted patrol

Local horse enthusiasts encourage mustang adoptions

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff unveils plan for mounted patrol

Local horse enthusiasts encourage mustang adoptions

DATE: Mar 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Dog bite: a door-to-door salesman’s nightmare

A door-to-door salesperson has reported that a cattle dog on County Road L bit him. The homeowner, however, said the dog in question was a toy poodle. While seeking medical treat...

DATE: Feb 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

12 Strays event raises $1,775; 39 pets adopted

Twenty-nine cats and 10 dogs have a new home thanks to the Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas event. Jennifer Crouse, shelter director, said this year’s adoption drive...

DATE: Dec 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living