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What to do if you find a lost pet is changing

By Jen ReederThis article was originally published in Forbes When someone found a lost pet, the prevailing wisdom for decades was to take the dog or cat straight to a local animal shelter. But that advice is changing. When a “finder”…

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A Dash of Peppa

Update August 17, 2026: Peppa has been adopted! Peppa is a perfect bundle of joy. At only 10 months old, we’re wondering how she’s still in our care! Ready to meet our featured adoptable dog in Denver? Peppa arrived in mid-July. A happy girl who…

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Peanut’s journey of hope

Many equines come to Harmony Equine Center through our animal protection partnerships. In July 2025, a large case was brought to our attention out of western Colorado – over 70 horses, including several foals, in desperate need of care. Peanut arrived at Harmony with these horses, a tiny…

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Fridge the cat finds her way home after 40 days in Colorado national park

By Erin KellerThis article was originally published in The Independent If your Fridge is running, someone just might catch it. That’s exactly what happened after a Minnesota woman’s cat, aptly named Fridge, survived 40 days alone in the Colorado wilderness before being found…

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Summer Safety Tips: How to keep your dog cool as the days get hot

Summer in Colorado means plenty of fun and adventure. As the days get longer, we spend more time outside, exposing ourselves AND our dogs to heat-related ailments. We’re here to help with summer safety tips for keeping your dog cool and comfortable all summer long.

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Introducing the first-ever Scurry in the Valley

We’re bringing everyone’s favorite fundraiser to Alamosa! Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for our first-ever 5K fun run/walk in the San Luis Valley, and your leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun! Scurry in the Valley will bring life-changing resources to support…

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Annie Gets Her Love

Content warning: a photo of a shotgun wound Annie suffered prior to coming to Humane Colorado’s Harmony Equine Center is featured in this article. At our Harmony Equine Center in Franktown, our expert teams provide critical care and rehabilitation to horses and other equines who have experienced…

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Humane Colorado Awarded $247,000 Grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation

Funding will advance efforts to reduce pet homelessness and expand care for animals and families in need. Denver, Col. – Humane Colorado is proud to announce it has received a $247,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation. This generous funding will help the organization continue its…

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HB26-1198: A big win for Colorado pet owners

Every year, our advocacy team works with Colorado lawmakers to bring new legislation that supports pets and the people who love them. This legislative session, we prioritized increasing access to veterinary care through House Bill 26-1198, which passed and was signed into law last week. This bill allows unused…

Bulldog wearing red and blue bandanas walks on leash at outdoor dog walking event, tongue out, with other dogs and people behind

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That’s a wrap on the Furry Scurry!

Wow – you brought the fun to fundraising and the furry to the scurry, making the 33rd Annual Furry Scurry a success! From the weather to the run, we had an amazing day of four-legged fun, all thanks to you! Another year, another almost 3,000 pawticipants walking, running, and…

Smiling veterinary technician in floral scrubs holding a fluffy golden-brown Shih Tzu dog in a clinic setting

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Keeping pets healthy in our community

Keeping our pets happy and healthy is part of being a pet owner. We give them the best foods, toys, veterinary care, treats, and more, but the increasing cost of veterinary care means many pet owners must make compromising decisions about their pet’s care. Pet owners shouldn’t…

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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

Animal protection is a critical part of our organization. We partner with local law enforcement and animal protection agencies throughout Colorado to educate officers about animal abuse and neglect, assist in protection cases, and provide a safe place for animals to receive medical treatment and compassionate care.

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Ready to adopt a dog? Meet Lady

Pupdate: Adopted! She’s sweet. She’s cute. She’s popular to boot. She’s Lady! Like many pets we welcome into our care, housing insecurities brought Lady to our doors, and she quickly became a shelter-wide favorite among staff and volunteers. Lady is five years young…

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On your mark. Get set. Scurry!

The 2026 Furry Scurry is two weeks away! Register today! Our tails are wagging, we’re getting our biiggg stretches in, and we’re ready to get scurrying! In addition to the furriest 2-mile walk/run in Denver, we’ve got a day of fun planned, celebrating…