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Local Humane Society volunteers assisting with Sandy aftermath

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is pitching in to help East Coast residents cleanup after Hurricane Sandy. Four staff members – Jamie Norris, animal law enforcement officer; Tatjana Wilkins, kennel manager; Anna Marie Schillinger, veterinary assistant; and Tamara Egley, customer service specialist – are in New York City through Dec. 11 to [...]

Roadside pet sales banned in El Paso County

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Looking to give a furry friend to someone this holiday season? Don’t look to buy a pet from sellers on the side of the road. El Paso County commissioners voted to ban roadside sales of animals. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has been lobbying for some time for the county-wide ban. The [...]

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Dr. Wes Metzler, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region since 1993, said today that he plans to retire next year. The board of directors is searching for a replacement. During his tenure, Metzler led a capital campaign for the shelter and spearheaded a bond referendum, which voters approved.  Before [...]

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