Humane Colorado • 27 Dec 2023 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…
Humane Colorado • 17 Dec 2023 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…
Humane Colorado • 10 Dec 2023 A good friend can transform it all Bob knows a thing or two about how to nurture wonderful and lasting connections. He has always lived in Denver – a community he values and loves so deeply, he’s willing to endure the snow and his neighbors’ “puzzling” fervor for the mountains nearby. Denver is the home Bob…
Humane Colorado • 23 Nov 2023 Unknown canine respiratory disease: Tips on how to keep your pets healthy Over the last several months, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been receiving calls from practicing veterinarians reporting an elevated number of canine respiratory disease cases in the state. This unknown canine respiratory disease has now been documented in several states around the country, including Colorado. The illness…
Humane Colorado • 15 Nov 2023 “Learning to play like a dog”: How love has transformed Louis’ life Anyone who meets Louis today will tell you that the adorable, timid Chiweenie/terrier mix is one in a million. From his endearing bashfulness to his uncharacteristically long, lanky legs that keep admiring passersby guessing his breed, Louis is in a class all his own. However, before he came…
Humane Colorado • 08 Nov 2023 Don’s lucky charm When Don first met Lucky at the Dumb Friends League in 2022, he was reeling from the tragic loss of two of his most significant relationships – his wife of nearly 64 years in 2016 and, more recently, his beloved dog, Wilson, who passed suddenly after a diagnosis of…
Humane Colorado • 31 Oct 2023 The apple of our eyes When Milk arrived at the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center after being found in a local storage unit, the tiny, 2-month-old kitten was in desperate need of care and nourishment. Suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection (URI), Milk was emaciated, blind, and unable to breathe…
Young veterinarian in uniform standing by sick dog on table and cuddling it before medical examination Humane Colorado • 19 Aug 2023 How to schedule an appointment with Humane Colorado pet clinics and veterinary urgent care services Thank you for trusting Humane Colorado with your pet’s preventative and urgent care needs. Our donor-subsidized community veterinary services uses EZyVet to schedule appointments. You can also use the Humane Colorado patient portal to review medical records and make an online payment. This guide is…
Humane Colorado • 11 Jun 2023 Everybody loves Ramen One day in February, Mieke brought a vulnerable, ginger tabby named Ramen to our doors at CSU Spur. Ramen – a 7-year-old stray cat, who for years had endeared himself to Mieke’s crew of caring neighbors – was suffering from severe dental disease and a painful skin infection. Over…
Humane Colorado • 22 Jan 2023 The Buddy Center: Celebrating 20 years of good work By Robin Russell, Volunteer Writer Have you seen this dog? Not only was he a handsome fellow, but for the past 20 years, his enduring impact has been larger than life as the Buddy Center’s namesake. Sadly, Buddy is no longer with us, but his people –…
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…
agormann • 22 Apr 2022 Chiquita’s Story Chiquita, a small but mighty Chihuahua, captured hearts when she recently came through the doors of our new Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur. Just days before, Chiquita was adopted by Jazmin and her two little boys. It didn’t take long for Jazmin to notice a mass under the pup’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…
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…
