Humane Colorado • 11 Aug 2024 Dumb Friends League Joins Forces with NBCUniversal Local for the Tenth Annual Clear the Shelters™ Campaign DENVER, Colo., (Aug. 12, 2024) – The Dumb Friends League is excited to once again team up with NBCUniversal Local for the highly anticipated tenth annual Clear the Shelters™ adoption and donation drive. Running from August 10 to September 10, this nationwide event is dedicated to helping animals get out…
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 • 09 Jul 2024 Honoring Henry Roath It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of the Dumb Friends League’s dear friend and leading contributor to our work, Henry Roath. For more than 40 years, Henry provided unwavering support to the League, evolving our programs and services to meet the needs of the communities we…
Humane Colorado • 19 May 2024 Every dog deserves a home Sharing your life and love with a dog is an experience unlike any other. Dogs are our friends, our teachers, our adventure buddies, our babies. For many thousands of years, they have been by our side more than any other animal species, providing us with safety, survival, social outlets, and…
Humane Colorado • 15 Jan 2024 Ballot measures to improve access to veterinary care New Survey from Dumb Friends League and the ASPCA Reveals Strong Support Among Colorado Voters for Ballot Measures to Improve Access to Veterinary Care. Proposed 2024 statewide ballot measures would expand access to veterinary telehealth and establish the Veterinary Professional Associate position January 16, 2024 DENVER, CO – Today,…
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 • 23 Nov 2023 Unknown canine respiratory disease: Tips on how to keep your pets healthy Over the last several months, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been receiving calls from practicing veterinarians reporting an elevated number of canine respiratory disease cases in the state. This unknown canine respiratory disease has now been documented in several states around the country, including Colorado. The illness seems…
Humane Colorado • 22 Jan 2023 The Buddy Center: Celebrating 20 years of good work By Robin Russell, Volunteer Writer Have you seen this dog? Not only was he a handsome fellow, but for the past 20 years, his enduring impact has been larger than life as the Buddy Center’s namesake. Sadly, Buddy is no longer with us, but his people – former League…
Humane Colorado • 07 Jul 2022 80 Neglected Horses Taken in by the Dumb Friends League Donor Support Needed for their Emergency Care and Treatment DENVER July 8, 2022—On Wednesday, investigators from the Colorado Humane Society (CHS), a program of the Dumb Friends League, worked with local law enforcement to bring 80 gravely neglected, malnourished, and injured horses in need of immediate care to the League’s…
Humane Colorado • 04 Nov 2021 Nahla and Logan: How a big-hearted dog touched the life of a boy on the autism spectrum “Smart and playful girl! Favorite things: romping around outside with you, treats, and lots of affection. Could play for hours. Dream home: an active, loving family.” That was the bio that hung outside Nahla’s kennel at the Dumb Friends League three years ago. Now,…
Humane Colorado • 14 Sep 2021 Growing Our Reach: Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at Spur In January 2022, the League will expand the reach of our community veterinary care with a second hospital location in Colorado State University’s 114,000 square-foot “Vida” building on the university’s new Spur campus in Denver. This building will feature the university’s Temple Grandin Equine Center and our Dumb Friends League…
Humane Colorado • 22 Jun 2021 Why pets are good for your health Want to get healthy? Get a pet! That’s right. Not only do our friends with paws enrich our lives, but some pretty significant health benefits come with this type of love and companionship. From reducing stress and making new friends to exercising more, owning a pet could be just what…
Humane Colorado • 16 May 2021 Compassion Always, the story of Peyton Compassion knows no limit; it has no age and is not defined by ability, which is never truer than with our good friend Peyton. Peyton is an extraordinary and kind individual who, at just 14 years old, has made a significant impact in Colorado and changed the lives of many…
Humane Colorado • 15 May 2021 Humane education and outreach help end pet homelessness The Dumb Friends League believes that humane education plays an essential role in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering, and our small yet mighty team of three is sharing our message throughout communities each month. Our Humane Education department offers 18 programs at our shelter and throughout the Denver metro…