Humane Colorado • 29 Oct 2024 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.
Humane Colorado • 30 Jul 2024 Paws for Good Support from Banfield Foundation® Powers the Dumb Friends League’s Community Vaccine Clinics Keeping our pets healthy can often feel overwhelming. We want to give them the best food, provide them with plenty of exercise and enrichment, and make sure they are cared for and properly socialized. One…
Humane Colorado • 27 Dec 2023 Shelby makes great strides When Shelby first arrived at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ in August 2022, the young, feral horse was in dire need of medical attention. An identification tag had become embedded in his neck, resulting in a large and severely infected open wound. Shelby’s pain was excruciating, matched only…
Humane Colorado • 17 Dec 2023 Tips to keep your pets safe during the winter holidays The holiday season is in full swing! In order to celebrate the festivities and keep everyone safe and healthy, it’s important to keep our pets’ care and well-being top of mind. Here are some important safety tips to remember this holiday season to ensure it is merry and bright for…
Humane Colorado • 31 Oct 2023 The apple of our eyes When Milk arrived at the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center after being found in a local storage unit, the tiny, 2-month-old kitten was in desperate need of care and nourishment. Suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection (URI), Milk was emaciated, blind, and unable to breathe with…
Young veterinarian in uniform standing by sick dog on table and cuddling it before medical examination Humane Colorado • 19 Aug 2023 How to schedule an appointment with Humane Colorado pet clinics and veterinary urgent care services Thank you for trusting Humane Colorado with your pet’s preventative and urgent care needs. Our donor-subsidized community veterinary services uses EZyVet to schedule appointments. You can also use the Humane Colorado patient portal to review medical records and make an online payment. This guide is to help…
Humane Colorado • 19 Sep 2021 Autumn Animal Care Team Leader In her own words, our staff member Autumn shares her experiences, perspectives and memories from working at the Dumb Friends League. Working for the Dumb Friends League has been the best professional decision I have made. I have been with the League for about 4.5 years…
Humane Colorado • 24 Jun 2021 Don’t get the cold weather blues In a time when days turn into weeks, and weeks blur into months, it’s easy to have to pause and have to think about the season. After all, Denver saw snow mere hours after Labor Day! While there’s not much better than enjoying days outside with our pets no matter…
Humane Colorado • 08 Feb 2021 Tooth or consequences: National Pet Dental Health Month We know. There’s a month for everything. But, we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight National Pet Dental Health Month because your pet’s teeth are an essential part of their overall health and wellbeing. Their pearly whites, just like their people, need regular attention, and there’s no better time to…
