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We missed the fall weather, but not the fun! On October 3rd, over 450 of you spent a hot and sunny Saturday with us at our first-ever Whisker Fest! We are grateful to be in a community with compassionate folks like you! We wanted Whisker Fest to…
This article was originally featured in our Spring/Summer edition of Pet Tales! Read the latest here. To celebrate National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we’re sharing Panela’s story to highlight how veterinary technicians go above and beyond for shelter animals, including opening their homes to…
Resilience could have been her name, but we chose something a little sweeter to match her temperament – Mango. Mango arrived at our Harmony Equine Center last summer after law enforcement and our animal protection team compassionately removed her from her previous home due to suspected neglect.
Over the weekend, we welcomed a large group of guinea pigs to the Leslie A. Malone Center. Our animal care team is working hard to ensure each one receives the care, enrichment, and attention they need while they are in our care. Some of the guinea pigs…
This article first appeared in the Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of Pet Tales. October is Pit Bull Awareness Month, aimed at dispelling breed-related myths, educating on responsible pet ownership, and sharing stories of how a little understanding can go a long way in changing hearts…
It’s a Home Sweet Homecoming, thanks to our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition! From September 30 – October 4, 2026, we’re waiving adoption fees for our BIG boys and girls – dogs over 1 year and 60lbs. Want to meet a few, and learn why…
Humane Colorado is teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the “Home Sweet Homecoming” adoption campaign, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. Denver, Col., September 30, 2026 – Inspired by the excitement of school homecoming, Humane Colorado is teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Hill’s) for…
There are some dogs in our shelter who are eager to greet you when you walk past their kennels; they wander to the front, show off their happy tails, paw the window, and hope for the best. But not Pachuco. Pachuco’s soulful eyes and distinct markings make…
During our last fiscal year (July 2025 to June 2026), we welcomed over 17,000 animals into our care. Many – almost 2,000! – were lost pets we happily reunited with the families that love them. Some pets and equines are surrendered to us due to unforeseen circumstances.
Are you ready for some football?! The season opener is on Monday, September 14, when our Denver Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs! To celebrate the return of Football Season, we’re sharing a story from our most recent edition of Pet Tales! Much like…
From our start as the Denver Dumb Friends League in 1910 to Humane Colorado today, we’re excited to celebrate our 116th anniversary. Our mission was simple 116 years ago – help homeless animals in Denver find homes. Since then, we’ve grown into one of the community’s most trusted resources…
Humane Colorado opened our Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur in 2022 with a clear, primary goal: to keep pets healthy and with the people they love through expanded access to care. Since that time, our veterinary team has provided tens of thousands of animals and their families with donor-subsidized…
Every August, we celebrate Clear the Shelters Month, and every year our community shows up to donate, adopt, and support our mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering throughout Colorado. This year, we’re celebrating your compassion in action with A LOT of heart! A heart for…
Maxy is the perfect example of a maturing puppy settling into his personality – as a 10-month-old, he’s enthusiastic and curious yet well-mannered. Maxy was adopted the day after his day trip, but we still wanted to share how impactful these mini adventures are for the dogs in our…
