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09 Sep 2026

Without Bee, life would be in-com-plete

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…

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05 Sep 2026

Inspiring the next generation

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…

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30 Aug 2026

One in a Maxy-million

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…

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25 Aug 2026

Humane Colorado invites the community to its inaugural Whisker Fest Celebration

Family-friendly fall festival will feature live music, food, vendors and activities in support of animals in need Denver, Colo. (August 26, 2026) – Humane Colorado is inviting animal lovers, families, foodies, and festivalgoers to come together for the organization’s first-ever Whisker Fest, a lively outdoor fall festival…

Brown Boxer puppy with wrinkled face and floppy ears tilting head, wearing purple collar, standing outdoors on grass

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17 Aug 2026

What to do if you find a lost pet is changing

By Jen ReederThis article was originally published in Forbes When someone found a lost pet, the prevailing wisdom for decades was to take the dog or cat straight to a local animal shelter. But that advice is changing. When a “finder”…

Black and tan dog with floppy ears wearing a red and white checkered bandana, smiling on green grass

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13 Aug 2026

A Dash of Peppa

Update August 17, 2026: Peppa has been adopted! Peppa is a perfect bundle of joy. At only 10 months old, we’re wondering how she’s still in our care! Ready to meet our featured adoptable dog in Denver? Peppa arrived in mid-July. A happy girl who…

Chestnut foal with white blaze standing behind white metal fence rails, with darker horse visible in background at equine center

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02 Aug 2026

Peanut’s journey of hope

Many equines come to Harmony Equine Center through our animal protection partnerships. In July 2025, a large case was brought to our attention out of western Colorado – over 70 horses, including several foals, in desperate need of care. Peanut arrived at Harmony with these horses, a tiny…

Tabby cat with green eyes lying on a white shelf next to a clear container filled with green paper shreds

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30 Jul 2026

Fridge the cat finds her way home after 40 days in Colorado national park

By Erin KellerThis article was originally published in The Independent If your Fridge is running, someone just might catch it. That’s exactly what happened after a Minnesota woman’s cat, aptly named Fridge, survived 40 days alone in the Colorado wilderness before being found…

Brown pit bull with white chest stands in blue kiddie pool, tongue out, looking up happily

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30 Jun 2026

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.

Snow-capped mountain range behind golden grassland valley with Humane Colorado Scurry in the Valley logo overlay

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08 Jun 2026

Introducing the first-ever Scurry in the Valley

We’re bringing everyone’s favorite fundraiser to Alamosa! Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for our first-ever 5K fun run/walk in the San Luis Valley, and your leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun! Scurry in the Valley will bring life-changing resources to support…

Smiling female sheriff deputy in black uniform and cowboy hat riding a chestnut horse with white markings against black backdrop

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26 May 2026

Annie Gets Her Love

Content warning: a photo of a shotgun wound Annie suffered prior to coming to Humane Colorado’s Harmony Equine Center is featured in this article. At our Harmony Equine Center in Franktown, our expert teams provide critical care and rehabilitation to horses and other equines who have experienced…

Two young puppies sitting together on a blue blanket—one brown with white chest, one black with white chest patch

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12 May 2026

Humane Colorado Awarded $247,000 Grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation

Funding will advance efforts to reduce pet homelessness and expand care for animals and families in need. Denver, Col. – Humane Colorado is proud to announce it has received a $247,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation. This generous funding will help the organization continue its…

Governor signs document at desk with small dog, two women standing beside him, in Colorado State Capitol building

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06 May 2026

HB26-1198: A big win for Colorado pet owners

Every year, our advocacy team works with Colorado lawmakers to bring new legislation that supports pets and the people who love them. This legislative session, we prioritized increasing access to veterinary care through House Bill 26-1198, which passed and was signed into law last week. This bill allows unused…

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