I treat her like my best friend because she is. It's pathetic that there are so many homeless animals out there with giant hearts, who only need someone to love them as much as I love Nell. Colorado Springs All-Breed Rescue is on the right path to finding these accidental pets homes, not only by working daily to save dogs but by sponsoring Romp in the Park in recognition of National Homeless Animals Day. The day-long event features contests, obstacle courses, massages and a water park for you and your pup, as well as demonstrations from canine organizations. Homeless dogs will be available for adoption, and there will be a micro-chip clinic for those who want to make sure that their pet never becomes one of those dogs.
Admission is free.
Romp begins at 10 a.m. in the 4 Diamond Sports Complex on North Nevada Avenue, across from the Howard Johnson Lodge. 20 Sunday I was hiking the other day when I was savagely attacked by a swarm of vicious, ill-mannered mosquitoes. Lucky for me, I had in my hand a collection of wild drooping onions that I had been picking, and the strong smell drove them back. His book inspired me to pick the onions in the first place. The naturalist will present a program on Wild Edible and Useful Plants at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.