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The immeasurable Mango

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.

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Help us care for dozens of Guinea Pigs and give them a fresh start!

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…

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A Change of Heart: To love a pit bull

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…

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Jazzed about Pachuco

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…

Tan pit bull mix with blue eyes and cropped ears on pink leash, standing outdoors next to person in beige pants

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Ziva the brave

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.

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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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116 years of leading with compassion

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…

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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…

Black scruffy terrier mix dog with floppy ears and brown eyes smiling at camera, wearing purple collar with gold tag

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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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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…

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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”…