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UPDATE: Dog helps find beloved Southern Colorado Emu, Dennis
By Brett Yager,
2024-06-07
UPDATE: FRIDAY 6/7/2024 10:27 a.m.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Dennisaurus-Rex or “Dennis the Emu,” has been found safe after he was reported missing by his owner, Billie-Sue Mitchell. According to Mitchell, Dennis was found in a neighborhood near the Amazon Distribution Center on Friday morning, June 7 just after 10:15 a.m.
Mitchell said thanks to a German Shepherd in the area, Dennis was found. “He would have died if it wasn’t for this dog,” Mitchell told FOX21. “[He was] behind the houses along a fence and completely camouflaged.”
Mitchell reported Dennis missing after he took off on Thursday, June 6 during a walk.
ORIGINAL STORY: Dennis, Southern Colorado’s beloved Emu, reported missing
FRIDAY 6/7/2024 9:12 a.m.
Known as Dennisaurus-Rex or “Dennis the Emu,” is a local celebrity around Southern Colorado, but is currently missing and his owner is trying to find him.
Billie-Sue Mitchell, Dennis’ owner told FOX21 News that he took off on Thursday, June 6 during a walk and she believes he is in the area of South Powers and Grinnell Boulevards near the Amazon Distribution Center.
Courtesy: Billie-Sue Mitchell, owner of Dennis the Emu
Dennis the Emu, FOX21 Photojournalist Sean Scott
Courtesy: Billie-Sue Mitchell, owner of Dennis the Emu
Courtesy: Billie-Sue Mitchell, owner of Dennis the Emu
Courtesy: Billie-Sue Mitchell, owner of Dennis the Emu
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Sean Scott
Courtesy: FOX21 News
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Sean Scott
Dennis could be tangled up in his leash and lying down in some bushes, according to Mitchell. If you see him, Mitchell said to contact the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) Animal Law Enforcement at (719) 302-8798, or the Colorado Springs Police Department’s (CSPD) non-emergency line at (719) 444-7000.
HSPPR’s Cody Costra said that Emus are a delicate bird and recommended not to try and capture him yourself. If you see Dennis, report his location to the agencies above.
Dennis has appeared on FOX21 News and Loving Living Local alongside Mitchell and is a social media sensation across Southern Colorado. In February, Dennis and Mitchell visited the FOX21 station, and you can watch their segment in the video player below.
You can learn more about Dennis on social media @Dennis_the_emu.
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