Humane Colorado • 04 Aug 2025 Over 70 Horses Rescued in Rural Colorado Require Urgent Support Humane Colorado calls for community support to provide rescued horses with the care they need to begin their recovery. FRANKTOWN, Col., (Aug. 5, 2025) – Dozens of horses are beginning a new chapter after being rescued from what appears to be severe neglect in rural Colorado. But their…
Humane Colorado • 31 Jul 2025 Things to consider before adopting a pet Adopting a pet can be a big decision and an even bigger change to your lifestyle and routine. Before you open your home to another life, take time to make sure you are ready, capable, and prepared. While some companion animals have shorter lifespans, many pets can live up…
agormann • 29 Jul 2025 Humane Colorado joins NBCU Local’s “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption & donation campaign this August. Nationwide Initiative Has Led to Nearly 1.2 Million Adoptions & Raised More Than $5 Million Since 2015 DENVER, Colo., (July 30, 2025) – Humane Colorado has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31. As a part…
Humane Colorado • 13 Jul 2025 Nearly 100 Cats Rescued from Dangerous Conditions in Western Colorado Humane Colorado calls for emergency donations to support ongoing medical and behavioral care. Denver, Colo., (July 14, 2025) – On Saturday June 21, Humane Colorado responded to a large-scale animal neglect case in western Colorado involving more than 250 pet animals including nearly 100 Bengal and Siamese mix cats…
Humane Colorado • 07 Jul 2025 Summer Safety Tips: How to keep your dog cool as the days get hot Summer in Colorado means plenty of fun and adventure. As the days get longer, we spend more time outside, exposing ourselves AND our dogs to heat-related ailments. We’re here to help with summer safety tips for keeping your dog cool and comfortable all summer long. Enjoy the mornings…
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Humane Colorado • 09 Jun 2025 Peepers Positivity Shines Through Cost of care is often a contributing factor when people surrender their pets to animal shelters. The average cost of care for a cat in a home is between $700 and $3,000 a year for necessities and routine vet care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of…
Humane Colorado • 29 May 2025 What to know about canine seasonal allergies The weather is getting warmer and with it, everything is in bloom. Allergy season doesn’t just affect us humans, our pets are susceptible to allergies too! One of our veterinarians, Dr. Christina Lavery, spoke with Forbes to discuss pet allergies, cat and dog allergy symptoms, and best treatments for severe…
Humane Colorado • 26 May 2025 Humane Colorado Receives $290,000 Grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation Generous contribution will support programs to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. Denver, CO – May 27, 2025 – Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, is thrilled to announce a generous grant award of $290,000 from The Rachael Ray Foundation. This significant, unrestricted contribution will provide hope and…
Humane Colorado • 21 May 2025 The Enriched Cat: Simple Ways to Enhance Your Cat’s Life and Wellbeing Sponsored by Cat Topia The Power of Enrichment When we think about caring for our cats, we often focus on the essentials: food, water, shelter, and love. But there’s another critical piece of the puzzle that’s just as important – enrichment. At its core, cat enrichment…
Humane Colorado • 19 May 2025 Humane Colorado Provides Safe Haven for Dogs Displaced by Kentucky Storm Dogs displaced by devastating Kentucky storm find safety – and soon, new homes – in Colorado. Denver, Col. – May 20, 2025 – Humane Colorado (formerly the Dumb Friends League) has welcomed 8 dogs impacted by the devastating April 2nd storm that tore the roof off of the Hopkins…
Humane Colorado • 05 May 2025 Dog spay/neuter and vaccine clinics provide a vital service to San Luis Valley residents The Humane Colorado San Luis Valley Animal Center opened on a perfect Spring morning in March 2021. The San Luis Valley is a mission critical area with an abundance of stray animals, and pet owners looking for accessible veterinary care. Our mission for Alamosa is to continue to provide pet…
Humane Colorado • 30 Apr 2025 Tis the season – Kitten season! We’re gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year – kitten season! When the days become longer and warmer, outdoor cats, most of whom are not spayed or neutered, start breeding, resulting in a large number of new litters between the spring and fall. In fact, roughly 80%…
Humane Colorado • 28 Apr 2025 Happy Tails: Life is an adventure for Bella Some dogs make an impact on everyone at Humane Colorado. Bella is one of them. Bella was in our care for some time before her adoption day. As a worker breed, she has the energy and intelligence to outrun most humans! In her time with us, Bella passed our K9…
