Media & Stories Archive

Declaring 2020 as an interesting year is probably the understatement of the century. But, despite all that has happened, we have witnessed several bright moments at the Dumb Friends League. Perhaps the one the shines the most is the passing of Denver’s ballot measure 2J in the November election.  As you’re likely aware, the passing of this…

To say Daisy left an impression on staff at the Dumb Friends League is an understatement. In fact, it seems that this affectionate 2-year-old pit bull had that impact on everyone she met. Daisy is a remarkable dog, and it only seemed fitting that she would have an incredible story. It’s best to get things…

It takes a village. Or, just a bunch of really incredible staff and volunteers at the Dumb Friends League to provide love and care to the more than 21,000 homeless pets and horses we serve each year. August is Clear the Shelters month, and in addition to a goal of finding loving homes for 31…

Much like hanging toilet paper over or under or wondering if cilantro is the most offensive herb, few things stir up opinions faster than the subject of pit bulls. Strong opinions. Let’s see if we can clear up a few misconceptions about pit bulls and shift some thinking about these loveable block-headed pups. Did you…

Sometimes you just need a party to help pit bulls at the Dumb Friends League find loving homes … a pittie party! Join us, your Pit Crew, for our first ever Virtual Pittie Party the week of June 15. Click here to learn more about how we’re celebrating all things pit bulls!

Have you heard the saying, “There’s a lid for every pot”? No? Well, it means that whoever you are and no matter what you like or are like, there’s someone for you.

The sweet pup who craves love and affection from people and generously returns what he receives is now 9-years old. Animals are no different from humans in that as they age, their body changes.

To honor our brave service men and women this Veterans Day, the Dumb Friends League is waiving adoption fees for all pets for veterans and active military on Monday, November 11.

Is anyone looking for a loving lap cat, a four-legged companion that will be the Garfield to their Jon? Then meet Snowball, a sweet neutered 12-year-old Domestic shorthaired kitty.

Louie Bluey is a 2-year-old neutered lynx point Domestic Shorthair cat who was relinquished after living in his home for a month and not warming up to the other four-legged residents. It happens.

To honor our service men and women this Veterans Day, the Dumb Friends League is waiving the adoption fee for all pets for all vets and active military Saturday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 12.

Freya is a beautiful calico cat, with soft eyes and the most adorable little spot on her nose. Now that we’ve gotten a glimpse into what a wonderful cat Freya is, it’s time for her to find her forever home.

It’s hard to know where to start when trying to capture the purr-sonality of this little lady. So, we will start at the beginning with the basics; Lucy is a 3-year-old, spayed female dilute calico cat.

Let’s talk Tessie. It goes without saying that this 9-year-old girl is adorable. But, as we all know beauty is about more than what is on the outside – and, this sweet girl’s personality makes her stunning!

Throughout the more than 200 days she has been at the Dumb Friends League, a sweet cat with an adorable purr named Baby Girl has been considered by many but adopted by none.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and here at the Dumb Friends League we have a number of older feline and canine companions anxiously waiting to meet their new families.

If you’re a runner, a jogger or just someone who likes to get from point A to point B quickly, stop reading now. Because Ellen—the sweet, 8-year-old Chinese shar-pei mix looking for a home—is the s-l-o-w-e-s-t walker ever. S-e-r-i-o-u-s-l-y.

Oh Maddie, what a sweet, salt-and-pepa face you have! And what a hard life you’ve led! After two months at our shelter, it’s time for someone (and by that, we mean YOU) to take Maddie home.

My name is Rachel. I’m a black Lab retriever, 7 years old (hence my slightly graying face). The people here think I need a home where I’m the only dog, with no kids under 12.

Romeo and Juliet are in love. Their eyes shine as they look in each other’s sweet little faces, graying with age. After a long trip from Texas (where their story would have come to an end), they are hoping for a loving home where they’ll be together for the rest of their days. C’mon, Colorado:…

Here’s a Buy One, Get One Free offer that will give you twice the big brown eyes, twice the wags and twice the love. It’s called the Max & Marley Wanna Go Home With You Sale. Hurry in before someone else snatches them up!

Oh, my. Take a gander at that adorable face. The tan splotch over Darla’s left eye gives this girl a quizzical gaze, as if she’s got one perpetually raised eyebrow. Sort of like Stephen Colbert … if he were a female dog. Here’s what we know about Miss Darla: She weighs 38 pounds and she’s…

The first thing you notice about Oscar is that he’s a Conehead. Yes, the 7-years-young Jack Russell terrier mix is sporting a lampshade because he’s had two surgeries since arriving at our shelter in late June. Now he’s healthy and looking forward to a bright future.

Meet Remy, a sweet, energetic, 8-year-old German short-haired pointer with lovely markings. Her head is liver and her body is liver-ticked. She has a noble muzzle and long, floppy ears.

In Spanish, Sueno means dream, and this healthy, athletic, 6-year-old yellow Lab mix is a dreamboat of a dog. He came to our shelter after being relinquished by an elderly owner who could no longer keep him. Sweeter than cream and utterly laid back, Sueno loves treats, scratches, sunbathing and playing outside.

“Guinevere.” The name conjures fables of King Arthur’s famously beautiful wife, a medieval hottie whose long, flowing hair and come-hither looks bewitched his majesty’s right-hand knight, Sir Lancelot. Right now, we have our very own Guinevere at the Quebec Street Shelter—and we’d like her story to end happily ever after.

Today we’d like to introduce Tohui, because we’re concerned that this small boy is being passed over by folks thinking they want BIG in a dog. They want Young. They want Frisky and Freewheelin’.

Silly, a 1-year-old female red tabby, and Peanut, a 1-year-old female Chihuahua, are best friends that have lived together their whole lives. They were relinquished to our shelter in April and now they’re looking for a forever home that will welcome this dymanic duo together.

Adopt ‘til you drop this Black Friday! On Friday, Nov. 27, the Dumb Friends League is offering $50 off adoption fees for all dogs, kittens and puppies, and waived adoption fees for all adult cats (1 year and older).

November is “Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month,” and the Dumb Friends League wants to remind everyone looking to add a new pet to their life that love knows no age. To help its more mature adoptable pets find happy homes, the Dumb Friends League is waiving the adoption fee for all pets that are 5 years old and…

October is known as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month—a month dedicated to increasing awareness of the millions of shelter dogs looking for homes across the country. To celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, the Dumb Friends League is offering 50 percent off the adoption fee for all adult dogs, 1 year and older, October 2 – October 4. Dogs like Lucian,…

Today, there are more than 1,150 homeless pets in our care. This Saturday, Aug. 15, is International Homeless Animals Day—a day dedicated to bringing awareness to those pets who have no place left to turn and inspiring compassion in our community to give them the second chances they deserve.

In honor of Colorado’s birthday this weekend, the Dumb Friends League is offering discounted adoptions for the official state pet of Colorado—the shelter pet!

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the Dumb Friends League is celebrating by waiving adoption fees for all adult cats (1 year and older) through the entire month of June.

On Saturday, June 6, the Dumb Friends League is partnering with Animal Planet and the ASPCA to offer waived adoption fees for all adult pets (1 year and older) on the Road to Puppy Bowl. It’s an all-star adoption event to help pets of all sizes, shapes and breeds find their forever homes.

On Tuesday, March 3—otherwise fondly referred to by locals as “303 Day”—the Dumb Friends League is showing its Colorado pride by offering $3.03 pet adoptions for all dogs and cats (1 year and older).