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My first e-mail this morning was a forwarded link to The Telegrap h,"Mother forced to leave baby's body with attacking dog so she could save her older child." The angelic faces of two innocenf- eyed little boys immediately grab your heart. A Staffordshire Terrier had just killed four -month -old Archie Joe Darby and mauled 22-month-old Daniel Jay Darby, after pulling him off the kitchen counter where his mother had placed him, while she tried to save the infant. It took several officers to remove the dog because of its continued aggressive behavior until it was put to sleep, according to the article. This incident occurred in December 2016 in the U.K. at the home of an aunt, who got the bully dog from a rescue center about four years before and said there was no previous problem with it. The prior owner did not disclose any prior aggression. LET SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ANIMAL SHELTERING BEGIN COLORADO VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS f A72MENT - APRIL 9, 2019 Colorado veterinary leaders approve statement supporting the socially conscious animal communities and opposing the no -kill movement in animal welfare As veterinarians, we have a responsibility to prevent and relieve animal suffering," said CVMA President Will French, DVM. "The idea of the no -kill movement is misleading, and often increases animal suffering with unintended consequences. A Socially Conscious Animal Community is a more positive approach to animal welfare that treats animals respectfully and alleviates their suffering. As a board, a socially conscious approach is more in line with our mission of enhancing animal and human health and welfare in the state." The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) strongly supports the socially conscious animal sheltering movement and opposes the no -kill movement in animal welfare. READ ENTIRE STATEMENT HERE. DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE - Socially Conscious Sheltering 101 On March 28, the Denver Dumb Friends League, founded in 1910, and now the largest community -based animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region and a national leader in compassionate sheltering, issued a dynamic and compassionate commentary that must be read by anyone concerned. the present and future welfare of animals: