The giving season for

A more humane Colorado

Give the gift of safe nights, full bellies, behavioral support, and medical care. Every year, your support gives hope, health, and comfort to over 40,000 pets and equines in our shelters and throughout our community.

Join us in creating a more humane Colorado for all companion animals.

Our Mission

Working with our compassionate community, we will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.

Adoptable Animals

Humane Colorado has a diverse range of adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses. Each animal receives necessary medical care, behavior evaluations, and enrichment to prepare them for a successful transition into a loving family. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Humane Colorado offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit different interests and skills. Volunteering provides a rewarding experience for individuals while helping the organization care for animals in need.

Donate Today!

Your donation helps make our community a better place for animals and people.

Thanks to your support, we are able to provide for animals in our care while helping our community thrive through accessible veterinary care and education.

Community Resources

Community Pet Classes

Get your new pet started on the right paw with our new community pet classes. Each session covers the basics of pet care, helping you build a better bond with your four-legged friends.

Pet Behavior

The 3-3-3 Rule

New pet – new behavior! What’s normal and what’s not?

The 3-3-3 Rule for shelter pets can help you understand what your pet may be experiencing in their first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months in their new home.

Giving

The Dr. Apryl Steele Fund for Veterinary Care

This honorary fund celebrates Dr. Apryl Steele’s dedication to healing animals in our shelters and throughout our community.

Your contribution will help provide critical and accessible medical treatment for the most vulnerable animals in our communities, ensuring that animals receive the care they deserve when resources are limited.