Humane Colorado • 02 Nov 2025 Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: A glimpse at fiscal year 2025 It was a big year for Humane Colorado. After 115 years as the Dumb Friends League, we rebranded with a name that encompasses more of the work we do beyond sheltering and animal adoptions. More animal welfare organizations have evolved to provide education, wellness, temporary pet housing, and animal…
Humane Colorado • 29 Oct 2025 Elevating the lives of others At our community veterinary hospital on the CSU Spur campus, we feel honored to provide the care we do every day. To ensure that people in financial need have a reliable place to turn when their beloved pets are suffering. To have earned the trust of our compassionate supporters,…
Humane Colorado • 26 Oct 2025 National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Humane Colorado to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Colorado Denver, Col. (October 27, 2025) – Humane Colorado is set to receive a $20,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Colorado. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to…
Humane Colorado • 11 Oct 2025 The Vital Role of Veterinary Technicians in Animal Welfare Organizations “Veterinary Technicians are the heart of patient care and client connections.” – Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), Science Communications Specialist at Hill’s It’s Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Veterinary technicians undergo extensive education to support veterinarians, people and their pets. Veterinary technicians…
Humane Colorado • 09 Oct 2025 Study: The Inclusion of Cat Dens in a Population of Shelter Cats and Their Effect on Upper Respiratory Infection and Length of Stay Find the complete study in the Journal of Shelter Medicine & Community Animal Health An estimated 2.9 million cats entered shelters across the U.S. in 2024. Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is common in animal shelters, which can cause delays in adoption, welfare concerns, and increased…
Humane Colorado • 30 Sep 2025 Factchecking Shelter Dog Myths for Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month Every year, we receive hundreds of letters expressing gratitude for the joy their adopted pet brings. In many, the consensus is clear – shelter dogs make some of the best pets. However, many people still hold misconceptions about the health, safety, and adoptability of shelter dogs. October…
Humane Colorado • 17 Sep 2025 Humane Colorado Announces Appointment of New President and CEO Denver, Colo., (September 18, 2025) – The Humane Colorado Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Parker as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2026. After more than a decade of remarkable service, current President and CEO, Dr.
Humane Colorado • 14 Sep 2025 Golden Odie: Caring for a deaf dog brings joy to family The Hill’s 2025 State of Sheltering Report highlights a growing concern – people don’t feel like they are capable of being good enough pet owners whether it is due to expense, experience, or time. This is, in part, why deaf dogs face greater barriers to adoption than other animals…
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 • 04 Aug 2025 Over 70 Horses Rescued in Rural Colorado Require Urgent Support Humane Colorado calls for community support to provide rescued horses with the care they need to begin their recovery. FRANKTOWN, Col., (Aug. 5, 2025) – Dozens of horses are beginning a new chapter after being rescued from what appears to be severe neglect in rural Colorado.
Humane Colorado • 31 Jul 2025 Things to consider before adopting a pet Adopting a pet can be a big decision and an even bigger change to your lifestyle and routine. Before you open your home to another life, take time to make sure you are ready, capable, and prepared. While some companion animals have shorter lifespans, many pets can…
Humane Colorado • 29 Jul 2025 Humane Colorado joins NBCU Local’s “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption & donation campaign this August. Nationwide Initiative Has Led to Nearly 1.2 Million Adoptions & Raised More Than $5 Million Since 2015 DENVER, Colo., (July 30, 2025) – Humane Colorado has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31.
Humane Colorado • 13 Jul 2025 Nearly 100 Cats Rescued from Dangerous Conditions in Western Colorado Humane Colorado calls for emergency donations to support ongoing medical and behavioral care. Denver, Colo., (July 14, 2025) – On Saturday June 21, Humane Colorado responded to a large-scale animal neglect case in western Colorado involving more than 250 pet animals including nearly 100 Bengal and Siamese…
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