Bureau of Animal Protection Assists with Removal of 22 Animals from Property, Owner Now Faces Criminal Charges of Cruelty to Animals
Since the summer of 2023, The Bureau of Animal Protection staff worked with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) to respond to reports of animal neglect. The investigation led to the removal of 22 animals from a Pueblo County resident, Elizabeth Barnes, due to ongoing animal welfare concerns.