man and dog

Humane Colorado

Don’s lucky charm

When Don first met Lucky at the Dumb Friends League in 2022, he was reeling from the tragic loss of two of his most significant relationships – his wife of nearly 64 years in 2016 and, more recently, his beloved dog, Wilson, who passed suddenly after a diagnosis of cancer.

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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…

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How Pedro the donkey became a lovebug

When Pedro first came to the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center, he had scars on his body consistent with rope and wire burns, as well as severely overgrown hooves that impeded his mobility. The 4-year-old donkey – neglected, malnourished, and fearful – had been seized by law enforcement from…

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