Humane Colorado • 17 Sep 2025 Humane Colorado Announces Appointment of New President and CEO Denver, Colo., (September 18, 2025) – The Humane Colorado Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Parker as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2026. After more than a decade of remarkable service, current President and CEO, Dr. Apryl Steele,…
Humane Colorado • 04 Aug 2025 Over 70 Horses Rescued in Rural Colorado Require Urgent Support Humane Colorado calls for community support to provide rescued horses with the care they need to begin their recovery. FRANKTOWN, Col., (Aug. 5, 2025) – Dozens of horses are beginning a new chapter after being rescued from what appears to be severe neglect in rural Colorado. But their…
Humane Colorado • 13 Jul 2025 Nearly 100 Cats Rescued from Dangerous Conditions in Western Colorado Humane Colorado calls for emergency donations to support ongoing medical and behavioral care. Denver, Colo., (July 14, 2025) – On Saturday June 21, Humane Colorado responded to a large-scale animal neglect case in western Colorado involving more than 250 pet animals including nearly 100 Bengal and Siamese mix cats…
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Humane Colorado • 29 May 2025 What to know about canine seasonal allergies The weather is getting warmer and with it, everything is in bloom. Allergy season doesn’t just affect us humans, our pets are susceptible to allergies too! One of our veterinarians, Dr. Christina Lavery, spoke with Forbes to discuss pet allergies, cat and dog allergy symptoms, and best treatments for severe…
Humane Colorado • 26 May 2025 Humane Colorado Receives $290,000 Grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation Generous contribution will support programs to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. Denver, CO – May 27, 2025 – Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, is thrilled to announce a generous grant award of $290,000 from The Rachael Ray Foundation. This significant, unrestricted contribution will provide hope and…
Humane Colorado • 19 May 2025 Humane Colorado Provides Safe Haven for Dogs Displaced by Kentucky Storm Dogs displaced by devastating Kentucky storm find safety – and soon, new homes – in Colorado. Denver, Col. – May 20, 2025 – Humane Colorado (formerly the Dumb Friends League) has welcomed 8 dogs impacted by the devastating April 2nd storm that tore the roof off of the Hopkins…
Humane Colorado • 05 May 2025 Dog spay/neuter and vaccine clinics provide a vital service to San Luis Valley residents The Humane Colorado San Luis Valley Animal Center opened on a perfect Spring morning in March 2021. The San Luis Valley is a mission critical area with an abundance of stray animals, and pet owners looking for accessible veterinary care. Our mission for Alamosa is to continue to provide pet…
Humane Colorado • 19 Apr 2025 Another successful vaccine clinic, thanks to our volunteers We started before the sun was fully up on February 22 and left as the sun finished setting on what was quite a fulfilling day, and one of our BIGGEST vaccine clinic turnouts yet. The Montbello community welcomed us with cats and dogs in need of care, thanks to…
Humane Colorado • 16 Apr 2025 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.
Humane Colorado • 31 Mar 2025 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…
Humane Colorado • 06 Mar 2025 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…
Humane Colorado • 18 Sep 2024 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…
Humane Colorado • 16 Sep 2024 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…