Humane Colorado • 28 Dec 2025 Do good in the new year: Foster a dog The new year is upon us! Whether or not you make resolutions for the new year, there is always an effort to make the upcoming year better than the last. If “do something good for your community” is on your resolutions list, consider fostering a dog. Becoming…
Humane Colorado • 26 Aug 2025 Be the change: Fostering in Pet Assist program “For me, the Pet Assist program is really an illustration of how caring for animals might also mean caring for people.” Without a doubt, the work we do to care for Colorado’s most vulnerable animals would not be possible without our incredible team of volunteers. In…
Humane Colorado • 22 Apr 2025 And the Dedicated Service Award goes to… This year, we are honored to award Nancy W. our Dedicated Service Award for her incredible contributions to Humane Colorado. If you were a wee kitten waking up in an unfamiliar place, a bit foggy-headed, and hurting a little as you recover from surgery, how lucky would…
Humane Colorado • 21 Apr 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Week: Notable Newcomer Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way for future veterinarians to get hands-on experience caring for animals in a variety of circumstances. From gaining a better understanding of shelter medicine and pet behavior to advancing career goals, volunteers can get a feel for medically caring for animals.
Humane Colorado • 20 Apr 2025 Thank you, Sherry, for 33 years as a Humane Colorado volunteer! The Lotte Jehlik Volunteer of the Year Award acknowledges a volunteer who enhances Humane Colorado’s mission by making contributions above and beyond their regular volunteer responsibilities. This year, we are honored to announce that Sherry P. is the Humane Colorado Lotte Jehlik Volunteer of the Year for 33 years…
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,…
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…
Humane Colorado • 14 Jan 2021 Young Pawfessionals: you have superpowers You have ideas. We love ideas. You want to build a stronger community. We’re looking to expand our community. You want to play a role in creating a better future. We believe that’s a superpower. The Dumb Friends League Young Pawfessionals group brings people together to collaborate and…
