{"id":5827,"date":"2015-08-06T21:51:58","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T04:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=5827"},"modified":"2015-08-06T21:51:58","modified_gmt":"2015-08-07T04:51:58","slug":"residents-to-receive-stuffed-prairie-dog-from-26th-ave-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=5827","title":{"rendered":"Residents to Receive Stuffed Prairie Dog from 26th Ave. Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"stuffed<\/a>Construction will soon begin<\/a> on the 26th Ave. Park<\/a>, and the first step may be the hardest. \u201cBefore doing anything, we need to get rid of the prairie dogs,\u201d said project manager Jim Richardson. \u201cWe know that will be a little controversial, but that\u2019s really not our decision and someone else is handling that portion. So, understand that, everyone. The construction crew is not responsible for anything having to do with the prairie dogs.\u201d Forest City Spokesperson Janelle Ayers says a very specific vendor has been hired for that job. \u201cWe found a company named \u2018Prairie Dog-Gone\u2019 and they seem to be the leader and most reputable company when it comes to removing prairie dogs from an area,\u201d said Ayers. \u201cThey will be handling the removal of the rodents.\u201d\n\nAyers says she is aware the killing of the prairie dogs is bound to cause controversy<\/a>. \u201cWe appreciate the viewpoint of those who are against euthanizing the prairie dogs,\u201d said Ayers. \u201cWe completely disagree with it, but we appreciate it.\u201d Ayers says to ease the blow to residents who have feelings for these relatives of the ground squirrel, Forest City is offering something special to all Stapleton residents. \u201cWe are going to offer one stuffed prairie dog to any family in Stapleton who wants one,\u201d says Ayers. \u201cOf course, those who live on 26th Ave. can have two, since they were most accustomed to seeing them.\u201d\nReaction to the Forest City gifts has been mixed. \u201cI think it is pretty disgusting,\u201d said resident Kristi Clark. \u201cNot only are we killing these innocent creatures, we are slapping in the face by turning them into home decorations. Just terrible.\u201d Todd Hansen agrees. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty messed up,\u201d said Hansen. \u201cI know they need to get rid of them, but the extra step in having them stuffed and giving them away is probably a little much.\u201d Sam Groth doesn\u2019t think so. \u201cI think it is going to be great to have a reminder of what Stapleton used to be around the house,\u201d said Groth. \u201cIn fact, I have a spot already picked out for mine in our new bookcase.\u201d Jennifer Campbell is also excited to receive her prize. \u201cI think they will be a lot cuter stuffed,\u201d said Campbell. \u201cI don\u2019t know why people are freaking out about this. It\u2019s not like we are going after Cecil the Lion here. They are frickin\u2019 prairie dogs.\u201d No matter where you stand, each home is entitled to one stuffed prairie dog. \u201cWe are not exactly sure yet how we are going to distribute the prairie dogs,\u201d said Ayers. \u201cBut, we are working with SUN and the MCA, and of course, Prairie Dog-Gone to find the best solution.\u201d]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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