Layla Posing for a Portrait. Layla would speak to us, but if she does I’d have to pay her the higher “I’ve got lines” rate for actors! Ignore the picture. Ignore my clever text. WATCH THE VIDEO! My best efforts are fine, but Layla is funnier. I’d say she’s a ham, but then we’d […]

Layla , our  Boulder rescue adoption green cheeked conure parrot  thrives on love and music. She frequently sings along IF she likes the song. The classic version of Layla is the source of her post-adoption name. She has been singing along (going from silent to chirping and making a wide variety of vocalizations) more and […]

  Boulder wishes us a good morning! This vicious dangerous carnivorous rabbit is at home in the backyard.  Extreme caution is advised! Don’t say we did not warn you! This rabbit is so cute that a real and present danger is presented!   The Lesser Kudu also Wishes Us a Good Morning! The lesser kudu, […]

Wondrous Woodpecker! The Northern Flicker, a striking woodpecker species found in Colorado including Boulder at mile high, is a captivating bird with its unique attributes and fascinating behavior. These birds can be observed throughout the state, offering birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts an exciting opportunity to appreciate their beauty and habits. In Colorado, two subspecies of […]

                                    Red Ruffed Lemur Boulder‘s near neighbor continues to provide wonderful photo models. The Denver Zoo is an eclectic grouping of cool animals and modern habitats. This highly endangered red ruffed lemur at the zoo is as interested […]

photo Lenny Lensworth Frieling            African Wild Dog “Boulder‘s proximity to the Denver Zoo offers its residents a unique opportunity to connect with one of the world’s most endangered species, the African Wild Dog. This majestic creature, though continents away from its natural habitat in Africa, finds a voice for conservation in the heart of Colorado.” […]

We plant flowers to attract bees, have naturally growing things that attract bees, and in return the honey bees pollinate our flowering plants. Without pollinated plants, we’d have no wheat, no corn, and generally no food. That’s a problem. We’ve all read about the various theories on hives collapsing, and the concomitant lose of a […]

Bats are often portrayed as creatures of horror. They’re popular around Halloween and in Scooby Doo intros, and they don’t spring to mind as being cute or friendly, but Boulder has actually befriended the bat, and now they’re existence in our ecosystem is essential, and they’re proving to be quite a good friend to have. […]

Boulder is full of animal lovers with roughly one-third of all households in the entire city owning at least one dog. Although Boulder has created several dog laws including a law that doesn’t allow animals on Pearl Street, it’s safe to say that Boulder is one of the most dog-friendly places in all of Colorado. […]

Getting the opportunity to visit your local shelter in search of a new dog is a joyous event that brightens the lives of not only the humans who get to bring home a new friend, but also the pups who get to settle into loving forever homes. Forever homes are the ideal for any shelter, […]