LITTLETON - The Colorado Division of Wildlife says coyotes are thriving in our urban backyards, resulting in an increase of attacks on our pets.

In one week, the Colorado Veterinary specialists in Littleton treated five dogs after coyotes attacked them in their own backyards.

Dr. Beth Lewis introduced 9NEWS to the lone survivor.

“This is George, he’s a little Dachshund that lives in the Littleton area,” she said.

George’s owner, Colleen Stein, rushed her 10-year-old Dachshund to the hospital on Monday after a coyote grabbed him by the neck in the backyard of their Littleton home.

“I was able to run out and scare the coyote and scoop up George and bring him here,” said Stein.

Like the other dogs brought into Colorado Veterinary Specialists, George sustained injuries

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Littleton Public Schools, which will close two elementary schools at the end of this year, faces tough economic times for years to come, officials said Friday.

The board of education voted Friday morning to close Ames and Whitman elementary schools and serve the students at other schools.

The decision angered parents, some of whom are considering a lawsuit.

“We’re an aging community,” said Superintendent Scott Murphy.

Enrollment is declining because residents are staying in their homes past their childbearing years, officials said, adding the district has only small pockets of developable land.

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Denver is home to numerous great neighborhoods that are unique and diverse. The Belcaro neighborhood is home of the 1932 Phipps Mansion that is now used as a conference center. Cherry Creek is a very desirable location with luxury housing and fashionable Cherry Creek mall. From luxury Townhomes to well built brick homes, this is a beautiful historical area.

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Englewood is a very well established community as it was one of the first cities to accompany growth from its Denver neighbor back in the 1950’s. Englewood has remained a desirable location for people who are commuting to downtown Denver and its nearby surroundings. Englewood is home to Swedish Medical Hospital and to Craig Hospital which has been recognized as one of finest spinal cord rehabilitation centers in the country.

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Highlands Ranch is master planned community that has a very well balanced housing selection from eclectic townhomes to very high end luxury homes and estates. Highlands Ranch parks and recreation district have paid close attention to the recreational needs of the citizens as there are several parks, recreation centers, ball fields and biking lanes and trails. The Douglas County School District has continued to add new schools to the community to support all of the new growth in the area. The homeowners associations rules vary from neighborhood to neighborhood therefore is always good to give yourself ample time to review the rules for the neighborhood you are considering.

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Centennial Colorado is a relatively new city as it was formed from areas that were primarily considered unincorporated Arapahoe County. Centennial CO Real Estate offers a good mix of newer more modern homes on the eastern side of the city. The more established Centennial neighborhoods to the west side of the city offer larger lot sizes and mature landscape.

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Greenwood Village is a Denver, Colorado suburb with approximately 13,000 residents. It Greenwood Village offers a very unique mix of rural and urban environments from the natural beauty of quiet country meadow estates, to contemporary townhome and loft living. Greenwood Village city services are ranked amongst some of the highest in the Denver metropolitan area, and property values continue to have a history of stability and strength. Residents have full access to beautiful parks as well as the highline canal and other walking, jogging and biking trails that wind throughout the community.

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Littleton, Colorado offers a broad range of homes from the low-100s to the Millions. You can find new home neighborhoods in the area by some of the areas most respected Home Builders, and established homes as well. Littleton Colorado offers something for everyone with single-family homes, acreage, farms, ranches, commercial properties and luxury resort-style living.

Echo Mountain Park is a popular ski resort located near Denver and Littleton, Colorado. According to its website, Echo Mountain Park is the cheapest, closest and freshest ski resort near Denver. Located just 35 miles from downtown Denver, this ski resort offers the ultimate in skiing and snowboarding. A season-long unlimited ski pass is just $129 per year! (Daily passes for $29)

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Echo Mountain Park
19285 Highway 103
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Phone: 303-325-7347

The following home builders are currently building in and around Littleton, Denver, Highland Village, Centennial and Englewood, Colorado.

Century Communities

Lennar Homes

Monterra Homes

Dimensions Homes

Sheffield Homes

Richmond American Homes

Genesis Homes

Remington Homes