The BLM currently has a program that manages wild horses and burros on public range land in Colorado. This program allows the animal range to roam and when overpopulation exists, the BLM will hold an adoption to find homes for the animals. Adoptions are held at the East Canon City correctional Facility outside Canon City two Fridays per month. The minimum fee for adoption is $125 per animal, and there are normally over 400 animals to choose from. Individuals must be a pre-approved adopter in order to make an appointments, and appointments must be scheduled by the Tuesday before the Friday adoption. There are several ways to obtain more information regarding adoption of wild horses and burros from public land in Colorado. The BLM can be contacted at (719) 269-8539 or emails may be sent to Lona Lossnar at lkossnar@blm.gov.
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