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To celebrate 2J going into effect and our beloved blocky headed pups officially being legal in Denver for the first time in decades, the Dumb Friends League is throwing a Pittie Party! Here are the details: When: January 11-15 What: 50% off adoptions for pit bulls one-year-old and older. Adopters receive a Pittie Party swag…

Are we exaggerating when we say few online stores have been greeted with such excitement and anticipation as the Dumb Friends League Merch Store? We don’t believe so! And we think you’ll agree. From the comfort of your home or anywhere with Internet access (practicing social distance recommendations, of course), you can now order League-branded…

Home – one syllable, four letters and so much meaning behind the word. Home is where families are made. This year, you can help the Dumb Friends League create families with the pets that bring us together when you participate in the 11th annual Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day, which begins at 12 a.m. on…

Elevate the lives homeless pets and horses in the Dumb Friends League’s inaugural Peaks for Pets hiking challenge. Participants will explore the mountains in this brand new, virtual event while helping homeless pets – it doesn’t get much more beautiful than that! The challenge is simple. Rack up vertical feet during the month of September…

Who couldn’t use a change of scenery right about now? You could continue to enjoy the view from your window or you could change your altitude and participate in the Dumb Friends League Peaks for Pets! Go solo or team up with friends and family – in a socially distanced way, of course – when…

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!

It’s time to celebrate all of the fixers of problems, wipers of noses, champions of causes, givers of hugs, helpers to those in need, kissers of owies in your life with our Mother’s Day e-cards!

Baxter is ready for adventures with you wherever you go on your Furry Scurry walk – while practicing physical distancing, of course! So, fetch those crayons, glitter and scissors, and don’t forget your imagination!

Did you know that approximately 10,000 people and 5,000 dogs attend the Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry every year? But get this, only about HALF of those people register for the event!

What do you get when you mix budding animal activists like Jane Goodall combined with Bob Ross painting wannabes? The Dumb Friends League Acryl-Licks! workshop, of course!

Tuesday night, the Dumb Friends League hosted a grand opening and dedication of the Leslie A. Malone Center – formerly the Quebec Street Shelter. The innovative shelter is the result of a two-year, $40 million construction and renovation project in which Leslie and John Malone and the Malone Family Foundation generously matched up to $20…

We can all agree that our pets are adorable and extremely photogenic, so why not have yours photographed by one of Colorado’s top pet photographers to be featured in a coffee table book that benefits homeless pets?

Saturday, July 13 was a great day for cats in Colorado! More than 500 craft beer-loving cat enthusiasts raised a glass at the Dumb Friends League Catwalk Tails and Ales, a beer tasting, cat celebration.

After 14 years, Wag `n Trail has been retired as a Dumb Friends League event. We are so thankful for Douglas County and participants like you for your support!

The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center is hosting the Harmony Horse Expo on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. This free event will give visitors the opportunity to take guided tours of the property, attend training demonstrations and meet adoptable horses.

Thousands of two- and four-legged friends showed their support for homeless pets and horses on Saturday, May 4 at the Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry. The 26th annual dog walk and fun run that benefits animals in need raised $720,000 (and counting).

Did you know that approximately 10,000 people and 5,000 dogs attend Furry Scurry every year? But get this, only about HALF of those people register for the event!

Thinking about having your pet be part of the Dogs of Denver and Friends book but want to learn more first? Check out these frequently asked questions.

Join the Harmony Equine Center as we participate in the first ever Battle on the Rockies, a horse show exclusively for rescued horses!

Celebrate the first day of fall with craft beer and a hike with your dog while helping homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock at the 14th annual Wag `n Trail.

The Dumb Friends League is dedicating an entire week to celebrating all things feline. During the League’s popular event CatFest, beginning Sunday July 1, adoption fees will be waived on all cats one-year-old and older with the goal of finding homes for 250 cats and kittens.

The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center is hosting the Harmony Horse Expo on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. This free event will give visitors the opportunity to take guided tours of the beautiful 168-acre property, attend free horsemanship workshops and training demonstrations and meet adoptable horses.

On Thursday, March 1, Colorado animal lovers proved they have huge hearts by donating nearly $400,000 to the Dumb Friends League Have a Heart for Homeless Pets Telethon.

While you’re making your holiday gift list, don’t forget about the furry, four-legged homeless friends in need of a little extra help this holiday season. The Dumb Friends League is holding its annual Paws to Give holiday fund drive to help the many homeless pets and horses in its care.

You know how some events just seem meant to be experienced in Colorado? Whether they take you outdoors to enjoy our scenic state or tantalize your taste buds with delicious local food and libations, some events are just “quintessentially Colorado.”

On Saturday, July 8, 2017, feline fans of all ages descended upon the Dumb Friends League Quebec Street Shelter for the ninth annual CatFest, an event created with the goal of increasing cat adoptions and enhancing the value of cats in our community.

It was a great day at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center, as more than 1,000 horse lovers strapped on their boots and joined us for our fifth annual open house and adoption day on Saturday, June 10!

Is your dog a model mutt? Have a fetching feline? Maybe an eye-catching equine? Or even a superstar small mammal? Then this is your chance for your pet to be featured in our 2018 calendar!

Bring your dog for a walk in the park to raise money for homeless pets and horses! The Dumb Friends League is hosting its 24th annual Furry Scurry dog walk on Saturday, May 6 in Denver’s Washington Park

While you’re making your holiday gift list, don’t forget about the furry, four-legged homeless friends in need of a little extra help this holiday season. The Dumb Friends League is holding its annual Paws to Give holiday fund drive to help the many homeless pets and horses in its care.

On Saturday, July 9, more than 1,500 cat lovers attended our annual CatFest at our Quebec Street Shelter.

To celebrate World Spay Day on Feb. 23, the Dumb Friends League hosted a free mobile spay/neuter clinic for cats, in partnership with the Denver Animal Shelter. In total, 39 cats were spayed or neutered during the one-day event— preventing future litters of unwanted cats.

Animal lovers across metro Denver are invited to tune in to 9NEWS on Thursday, Feb. 11, for the Dumb Friends League Have a Heart for Homeless Pets Telethon.

On Nov. 5, we’re partnering with Rocky Mountain PBS to present this free seminar on the unique challenges and opportunities women face when planning their estate. Regardless of age or marital status, women, on average, live longer, earn less over their lifetimes and carry more of the family care-taking responsibilities than men. Whether your estate…

Animal lovers from across metro Denver hit the Glendale Farm Open Space trail on Saturday for the Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail. More than 1,500 people and 750 dogs participated in the fundraiser, a 1.6-mile hike to raise money for the Dumb Friends League’s south location, the Buddy Center, in Castle Rock.

Generous local and out-of-town guests donated nearly $800,000 to help provide programs and services for homeless animals at the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center and the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ at our signature summer fundraiser, Lulu’s Barkin’ BBQ, on Saturday, Aug. 15.

A record-breaking 292 cats found loving homes during our Colorado Cats Count week on July 6-12, including 108 cats and kittens adopted during CatFest on Saturday.

Forget the dog days of summer—the Dumb Friends League is going to the cats at its seventh annual CatFest on Saturday, July 11.

Thousands of two- and four-legged friends took part in the largest single dog walk in the country at Denver’s Washington Park on Saturday, raising $925,000 (and counting) for programs and services to help homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League.

Horse lovers of all ages are invited to the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center on Saturday, May 16, for its fourth annual open house and adoption day.

Minnie was a tiny, 10-year-old Chihuahua who came to the Dumb Friends League with a severe heart murmur and a skin condition that caused her to lose most of her hair. Despite her prognosis, we were determined to find Minnie a home, so we placed her in our Adoption Outreach program, which matches special-needs pets…

The Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry dog walk will return to Washington Park for its 22nd year on Saturday, May 2. This Fido-friendly Colorado classic brings together thousands of pets and people for one common goal—to help homeless animals in our community.

Do you know a kid that’s compassionate for critters? Register today for our spring Critter Camp at the Dumb Friends League! This fun and educational one-day camp is designed for children in 3rd through 6th grade and teaches lessons of compassion, respect and responsibility for animals.

To celebrate World Spay Day on Feb. 24, the Dumb Friends League partnered with the Colorado Animal Welfare League to offer free cat spay/neuter surgeries through our mobile clinics. In total, 72 cats were spayed or neutered during the one-day event—preventing thousands of unwanted litters in our community!

In honor of World Spay Day, the Dumb Friends League is offering free cat spay and neuter surgeries through its mobile clinics on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Northglenn Recreation Center.

The Dumb Friends League has partnered with Petco and the Petco Foundation to open a new adoption center at Petco’s busiest metro-area location at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Mexico Ave. in Denver. A grand opening celebration will be held on Sat., Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be Petco’s…

Hundreds of compassionate viewers pledged their support on Sunday, Jan. 25, during the 17th annual Pledges for Pets Telethon. The event raised more than $276,000 (and counting) to help homeless pets and horses at the Dumb Friends League. Fundraising continues through Feb. 9.

Animal lovers across metro Denver are invited to tune in on Sunday, Jan. 25, for an afternoon of heartwarming adoption stories, adorable adoptable pets and horses, and an inside look at what’s happening at the largest animal shelter in the Rocky Mountain Region during the Dumb Friends League Pledges for Pets Telethon on FOX31.