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Denver council highlights animal‑shelter adoptions, donor video and rescue 'puppy yoga'
Summary
At a weekly joint meeting, Denver animal-shelter staff showcased a donor-funded adoption video, described recent medical rescues and said they expect to process 'over 10,000 animals this year'; councilmembers praised staff, discussed shelter upgrades funded by Vibrant Denver bonds and questioned the effectiveness of a pit‑bull registration rule.
At a weekly joint meeting of the mayor and Denver City Council, personnel from the Denver animal shelter presented adoption and rescue updates, showed a donor-funded adoption video and led a rescue "puppy yoga" demonstration for council members and guests.
Shelter manager Lauren Law (first introduced by staff) thanked employees and volunteers, noting an "exceptional year" and saying the shelter expects "over 10,000 animals this year," as the presentation recounted several recent owner surrenders and a veterinarian-performed emergency C-section that saved a litter of puppies. Law said the shelter has…
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