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The Dumb Friends League is now Humane Colorado! Although our name changed, our mission remains the same – to work with you, our compassionate community, to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.
Working with our compassionate community, we will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.
115 years in animal welfare. From the Denver Dumb Friends League to Humane Colorado, we are more than an animal shelter.
Leading with compassion for pets and the people who love them, we provide accessible veterinary care to our community when their pets need it most.
It’s no secret that animals make our lives better. When pets and equines come into our care, we treat them like our own until they are ready to meet you.
were welcomed to our three shelter locations
were provided to our community
through our subsidized, Community Veterinary Services
were provided to animals in need at our facilities
Animals come into our care for a variety of reasons with a range of needs. While we don’t always know the details, we are dedicated to the pets and horses from the moment they step paws – or hooves – into our doors. From medical care to behavioral support, daily enrichment, preventative care, and everything in between, each animal receives the compassionate care they deserve to thrive from our shelters to your homes.
Impact in action
Benaiah first came to our San Luis Valley animal center as a stray kitten in rough shape. Unable to walk on his own with fractures in both left legs, Benaiah was still a fluff of sunshine. X-rays revealed the irreparable damage to Benaiah’s hind leg, so our shelter veterinary team made the compassionate decision to amputate while repairing the fracture to his front leg.
In foster care with one of our veterinary technicians, Benaiah’s healing journey highlighted his resilience and star personality.
Now known as Panela, he is thriving in his new home, safe and surrounded by cat, dog, and human friends.
Rising above
Zahara was only 3 months old when she was brought to Humane Colorado as a scared, under-socialized stray in desperate need of care. She battled ringworm and parvovirus, requiring weeks of quarantine and treatment. Once she recovered, our behavior experts and trained volunteers gently introduced her to new experiences – soft voices, toys, and the comfort of human touch. Slowly, she began to trust, but her fear still ran deep.
While our staff was earning her trust and seeing more of her potential every day, it took one special adopter who recognized herself in Zahara to help her shine. The once-frightened, shut-down puppy is now a playful young dog, bringing brightness and joy to her family.
