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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…

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Making his way home: How Cooper found love and purpose

After proving to be quite the escape artist in his original home, Cooper was relinquished to the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center shortly after the facility’s grand opening. Knowing that the beauty of Southern Colorado was just on the other side of the door seemed to fuel…

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Thank you for creating so much hope.

On Saturday, August 17, the Dumb Friends League and many of our amazing supporters gathered to celebrate Tails of Hope at the Stockyards Event Center near our community Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur. And did we have a blast! From the parade of adoptable pets to transformational stories to the…

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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…

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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…

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Gaining life and love

In March 2024, Rosemary’s life took a dramatic turn when she was discovered emaciated, injured, and dirty in an abandoned shed in north Denver. Tragically, she was living alongside another dog who had passed away. The kind people who found Rosemary quickly brought her to the Dumb Friends League, where…

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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…

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Odin | The fullest life possible

Seeing Odin today, you would never know that, just four short months ago, the young Labrador-mix puppy was barely clinging to life. When the Dumb Friends League Investigations Team and local law enforcement first discovered him in an abandoned home in southern Colorado, 10-week-old Odin was starving, freezing, and surrounded…

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31st Annual Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry Scheduled for May 4

On your marks, get set, SCURRY at Wash Park to support the Dumb Friends League at the 2024 Furry Scurry DENVER (Feb. 13, 2024) – Grab your walking shoes and your furry friend, the Dumb Friends League 31st annual Furry Scurry is just a quick jaunt away! This year’s Furry Scurry…

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Home is where Quazi is

For six whole months, not a day went by that Rachael did not long for her beloved cat, Quazi. The two were tragically separated last April, when a fast-moving fire engulfed the third-story apartment they shared with Rachael’s sister. On that terrible day, Rachael was faced with the unthinkable –…

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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,…

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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…

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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…