Humane Colorado • 07 Jul 2022 80 Neglected Horses Taken in by the Dumb Friends League Donor Support Needed for their Emergency Care and Treatment DENVER July 8, 2022—On Wednesday, investigators from the Colorado Humane Society (CHS), a program of the Dumb Friends League, worked with local law enforcement to bring 80 gravely neglected, malnourished, and injured horses in need of immediate care to the League’s…
Humane Colorado • 14 Nov 2021 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…
Humane Colorado • 04 Nov 2021 Nahla and Logan: How a big-hearted dog touched the life of a boy on the autism spectrum “Smart and playful girl! Favorite things: romping around outside with you, treats, and lots of affection. Could play for hours. Dream home: an active, loving family.” That was the bio that hung outside Nahla’s kennel at the Dumb Friends League three years ago. Now,…
Humane Colorado • 19 Sep 2021 Autumn Animal Care Team Leader In her own words, our staff member Autumn shares her experiences, perspectives and memories from working at the Dumb Friends League. Working for the Dumb Friends League has been the best professional decision I have made. I have been with the League for about 4.5 years…
Humane Colorado • 14 Sep 2021 Growing Our Reach: Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at Spur In January 2022, the League will expand the reach of our community veterinary care with a second hospital location in Colorado State University’s 114,000 square-foot “Vida” building on the university’s new Spur campus in Denver. This building will feature the university’s Temple Grandin Equine Center and our Dumb Friends League…
Humane Colorado • 24 Jun 2021 Don’t get the cold weather blues In a time when days turn into weeks, and weeks blur into months, it’s easy to have to pause and have to think about the season. After all, Denver saw snow mere hours after Labor Day! While there’s not much better than enjoying days outside with our pets no matter…
Humane Colorado • 22 Jun 2021 Why pets are good for your health Want to get healthy? Get a pet! That’s right. Not only do our friends with paws enrich our lives, but some pretty significant health benefits come with this type of love and companionship. From reducing stress and making new friends to exercising more, owning a pet could be just what…
Humane Colorado • 23 May 2021 Tales for Tails: a fun way to boost literacy skills There’s not much better than curling up with a good book . . . unless you’re a reluctant reader who disagrees with this sentiment. But, if that reader has a love of animals, the Dumb Friends League’s Tales for Tails program may help them change their minds. Often, emerging readers…
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 of many…
Humane Colorado • 15 May 2021 Humane education and outreach help end pet homelessness The Dumb Friends League believes that humane education plays an essential role in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering, and our small yet mighty team of three is sharing our message throughout communities each month. Our Humane Education department offers 18 programs at our shelter and throughout the Denver metro…
Humane Colorado • 06 May 2021 Pawlicy Post – Socially Conscious Sheltering principles adopted into law Compassion for animals reigned when Colorado lawmakers passed House Bill 21-1160, a bill that will prevent animal suffering by requiring medical and behavioral care for cats and dogs in shelters and rescues. The Dumb Friends League, working with the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (AWAC, formerly CFAWA) and the Colorado…
Humane Colorado • 29 Apr 2021 Expanding our reach: The Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur The Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at Yuma in Denver (formerly called the Dumb Friends League Solutions–Veterinary Hospital) offers reduced, donor subsidized veterinary care for pets whose owners have nowhere else to turn. In our last fiscal year, the Veterinary Hospital team performed more than 6,000 exams, 1,167 surgeries, and…
Humane Colorado • 04 Apr 2021 San Luis Valley Animal Center Open Tail wags warmed more just hearts on March 25 with the grand opening of the new Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center! The celebration marked the beginning of a new era for animal welfare in the San Luis Valley. The League’s mission is to end pet homelessness and…
Humane Colorado • 31 Mar 2021 Innovation through strategic planning In this fiscal year’s issues of Closer View, we’re profiling each strategic focus area and sharing what it means and how we are accomplishing our goals. We hope you become as excited about our pillars as we are! Four years had passed since the creation of the Dumb Friends League’s…
