WATKINS, Colo. ( KDVR ) — A Colorado petting zoo owner is searching for answers after she found four of her animals dead Tuesday morning.
The animals were a part of her nonprofit, Spurs Academy, and were used for therapy and to bring joy to kids, families and the elderly.
Diane Strong lost two alpacas and two sheep. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson told NewsNation affiliate KDVR that the preliminary investigation shows the animals were depredated by coyotes. The agency said the final investigation should wrap up in the coming days.
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For the last 32 years, Strong has dedicated her life to her ranch, animals and her nonprofit.
“Which was approved two years ago to rescue animals and develop a program for farm and ranch education,” she said. “Also, to be mobile. To be able to bring my program to nursing homes, schools. I’m going to churches, the Colorado Air Force Academy and the VA Hospital.”…