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Spurring inspiration through community vet care

Humane Colorado is celebrating three years of accessible, lifesaving vet care offered through our Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur. This unique clinic, made possible by the generosity and commitment of our donors, provides care and continued compassion for families with too few places to turn when their pets need help.

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Thanks, Denver, for naming Humane Colorado the Best Animal Shelter

in Westword’s Best of Denver Readers’ Choice Poll! We are honored by the support we receive from our community every day. To be named the Best Animal Shelter in Denver by you means even more! Every year, we see tens of thousands of animals come…

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Bond with your dog

Adopting a shelter dog is a rewarding experience. From the initial research to the visits and finally taking your new friend home, it is so exciting! Many eager adopters, ready to give their new dog the best life possible, ask for advice on bonding with their new pet. We…

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New Name, Same Mission: the Dumb Friends League is Now Humane Colorado

Dumb Friends League Rebrands After 115 Years of Compassionate Animal Welfare Denver (March 7, 2025) – For 115 years, Humane Colorado, formerly known as the Dumb Friends League, has been a national leader in animal welfare. Today, the organization unveiled a new name that better reflects its commitment to…

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Letters from Friends: A Stellar Life for Olive

Every year, we see thousands of animals go to new homes and are always thrilled to receive updates with everything they are up to with their new families! Stellar (now Olive) was adopted in November and has truly settled into her new home. Here’s what her adopter had to…

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Confidence in confidence alone

When Harriet – a tiny, 2-month-old sphynx kitten – came to Humane Colorado’s San Luis Valley Animal Center in August, her journey to true healing finally began. In addition to being fragile and underweight, she presented with a recently removed right eye and a remaining eye painfully enlarged and diseased.

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Olive, her dreams came true

It was a bitter afternoon in April when Aliyah and her family were taking a walk with their dogs around their 5-acre property in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Before long, they noticed strange sounds and movements coming from the bottom of a nearby hill. As they approached to investigate,…

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The “bell-a” the ball

When gentle Bella arrived at our shelter in January 2024, she was nervous and learning to adjust to the world after her owner sadly fell ill. As is true for many animals, especially those who have experienced trauma or loss, the shelter environment was overwhelming for Bella, and she often…

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One Cat’s Cosmic Comeback

When Cosmos, a 3-year-old black cat, arrived at the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center in December 2023, he was a malnourished stray found alongside two other cats in Alamosa. The three had been fending for themselves in the cold after their owner had moved away.

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Governor Jared Polis and Former Opponent Heidi Ganahl Actually Agree on Something Important for Colorado Pets

Polis and Ganahl unite in support of Proposition 129, which would establish a Veterinary Professional Associate position DENVER, Col., (September 19, 2024) – Today, Governor Jared Polis and former Republican Gubernatorial nominee and founder of Camp Bow Wow Heidi Ganahl announced their joint endorsement of Proposition 129, a groundbreaking initiative…

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In Memory of Brent Winston

For a decade, the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ was graced by the deep kindness, humility, poetry, and exceptional horsemanship of Brent Winston. As our Head Trainer, Brent helped rehabilitate thousands of horses and other equines at Harmony, helping them gain trust and confidence in their recovery…

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Making his way home: How Cooper found love and purpose

After proving to be quite the escape artist in his original home, Cooper was relinquished to the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center shortly after the facility’s grand opening. Knowing that the beauty of Southern Colorado was just on the other side of the door seemed to fuel…

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Thank you for creating so much hope.

On Saturday, August 17, the Dumb Friends League and many of our amazing supporters gathered to celebrate Tails of Hope at the Stockyards Event Center near our community Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur. And did we have a blast! From the parade of adoptable pets to transformational stories to the…