Lawmakers debate bill to address pet overcrowding in Colorado
As animal shelters across the state reach capacity, rights groups have joined forces to limit the number of puppies and kittens for sale in Colorado.
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As animal shelters across the state reach capacity, rights groups have joined forces to limit the number of puppies and kittens for sale in Colorado.
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