Humane Colorado

Tales for Tails: Reading to Dogs
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) and 2 more dates | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
What is Tales for Tails?
Tales for Tails is an opportunity for students (3rd grade – high school) to practice their reading skills in a judgement-free zone while also helping animals at our shelter get the enrichment and socialization they need. This 1 hour program includes a lesson about Humane Colorado, information about how dogs show us they are comfortable or anxious, and 30 minutes of reading time with the dogs in our care. For everyone’s safety, participants will stay just outside of the dog’s kennels. Experienced and enthusiastic staff and volunteers will guide your child through this fun program.
What should my child bring?
Students must bring their own book. Students must wear closed toed shoes.
Participation Requirements
Ability to be comfortable in a sensory rich environment (loud sounds, bright lighting, etc.) for the duration of the program as well as the ability to participate in the entire 60-minute program without a bathroom break. Due to the short nature of the program, a bathroom break is not built in.
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Tales for Tails: Reading to Horses
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Harmony Equine Center, 5540 E. Hwy. 86, Franktown, CO, 80116, United States
What is Tales for Tails?
Tales for Tails is an opportunity for students (3rd grade – high school) to practice their reading skills in a judgement-free zone while also helping animals at our shelter get the enrichment and socialization they need. This 1 hour program includes a lesson about Humane Colorado, tips for safely interacting with the equines, a brief tour, and 20-25 minutes of reading time. If times allows, there will even be a fun and interactive game! Experienced and enthusiastic staff and volunteers will guide your child through this interactive program.
What should my child bring?
Students must bring their own book. Students must wear closed toed shoes.
Participation Requirements
Ability to be comfortable in a sensory rich environment (loud sounds, bright lighting, etc.) for the duration of the program as well as the ability to participate in the entire 60-minute program without a bathroom break. Due to the short nature of the program, a bathroom break is not built in.
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Community Pet Class: Intro to Pet Parenthood
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
1 hour | $25
Understanding your pets needs before you adopt.
This class covers the basics of life, appropriate adjustment periods for animals of all ages, and more!
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Mind Your Manners: Loose Leash Walking
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Leash walking is all about manners. In this class, a Humane Colorado behavior specialist will teach you the basics of clicker training and how to encourage a positive leashing experience for your dog.
This is a “leave your pup at home” dog training class designed to educate you on proper training practices for loose leash walking.
You will leave with the confidence AND tools to apply your new skills, including a clicker to put into practice all that you have learned and a treat pouch to reward your new pet’s progress on-the-go!
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From Frustration to Fun: Building Better Behavior Through Enrichment
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Mental and physical enrichment are critical to your pet’s wellbeing! At Humane Colorado, we use DIY enrichment toys to help in-shelter pets stay engaged and stimulated throughout their journey.
In this class, you will learn about the categories of enrichment for cats and dogs, and how to create enrichment opportunities by making homemade enrichment toys for your pet using commonly found household products.
Keep those paper towel rolls – participants are encouraged to bring materials from home. We will also supply materials DIY enrichment toys.
Once you are finished, head home and share your new enrichment toys with your pet for a happy and stimulating life!
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Tales for Tails: Reading to Dogs!
2026-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States

Introduction to Pet Parenthood
2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
What to expect when you’re adopting. This in-person class covers the basics of life with your new pet.
We will discuss appropriate adjustment periods for animals of all ages to help you understand your pet’s adjustment to their new life.
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Introduction to Pet Parenthood
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
What to expect when you’re adopting!
What you’ll learn:

Basics of life with pets
Appropriate adjustment periods for shelter pets and the 3-3-3 rule

RSVPing to this event does not register you for this class. Register here.
We offer three classes to our community to help you feel confident as you build your bond with your pet. Learn more about all of our community pet classes.

From Frustration to Fun: Building Better Behavior Through Enrichment
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Mental and physical enrichment are critical to your pet’s well-being.
What you’ll learn:

How to make enrichment effective for cats and dogs to promote better behavior
Categories of enrichment for cats and dogs
How to create enrichment opportunities for your pet on any budget

After all, happy pets equal a happy home.
RSVPing to this event does not register you for this class. Register here.
We offer three classes to our community to help you feel confident as you build your bond with your pet. Learn more about all of our community pet classes.

Mind Your Manners: Loose Leash Walking
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Leslie A. Malone Center, 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Leash walking is all about manners. Loose leash walking helps build trust, confidence, and your bond.
What you’ll learn:

The basics of clicker training your dog
Training practices for loose leash walking
How to encourage positive leash walking experiences with your dog

This is a “leave your pup at home” basic training class for new dog owners, individuals wanting a refresher on leash walking, or anyone who feels like their dog is walking them.
RSVPing to this event does not register you for the class. Register here.
We offer three classes to our community to help you feel confident as you build your bond with your pet. Learn more about all of our community pet classes.
