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The Dumb Friends League is excited to honor veterans and active military by offering waived adoption fees November 9 through 13 on all pets at both the Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock in honor of Veterans Day. Adoptions at the Buddy Center are for cats and small…

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…

On Friday, June 19, the Dumb Friends League is hosting a ground breaking ceremony to kick-off construction of its new animal shelter in Alamosa County, CO. The San Luis Valley Animal Center ground breaking event will take place at 1 p.m. at 701 Airport Road in Alamosa, CO. Speakers will include Dumb Friends League President…

Walk, run, hike … or scurry—to help homeless pets at Furry Scurry, the Dumb Friends League’s signature fundraising event. Due to the threat of COVID-19, Colorado’s favorite dog walk is going virtual this year, which means participants can walk anywhere and any time, while making a difference in the lives of animals in need.

The Dumb Friends League is expanding the services and care it provides to homeless pets across the state by building and operating San Luis Valley Animal Center, a new animal shelter in Alamosa County, CO.

The Colorado Socially Conscious Sheltering Act, Senate Bill 20-164, was introduced in the Colorado State Senate this week with support from the Dumb Friends League and the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA).

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.

Do you have lunch or dinner plans on Thursday, October 17? Well you do now! Enjoy a delicious meal and help homeless animals in need at the Dumb Friends League’s first restaurant and brewery give-back day, Bone Appétit.

The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation awarded a generous $500,000 grant benefitting the Dumb Friends League’s Building a Better Way Home capital campaign project to expand and renovate the oldest and most heavily used areas of the Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver.

In recognition of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month in September, the Dumb Friends League is joining Hill’s Pet Nutrition and its network of animal shelter partners in a community awareness campaign to provide pet parents with practical pet preparedness tips and information.

Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center has been awarded a $15,000 prize from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) as part of its annual Help a Horse Home Challenge^SM.

Beer, cats and fun, all for a great cause—the Dumb Friends League Catwalk returns Saturday, July 13.

The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center recently received 49 malnourished horses from the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA).

The Rachael Ray Foundation™ awarded a $150,000 grant to the Dumb Friends League Solutions—Veterinary Hospital.

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.

The suffering that happened at Community Animal Services of Pueblo (CASP), operated by PAWS for Life, is unacceptable. The animal welfare community’s priority is to ensure these animals are properly cared for and that they are protected from situations like this in the future.

During their short stay at Harmony, many of the horses have gained more than 60 pounds. Some of the horses are progressing at a slower pace and will be monitored for other potential issues. Harmony staff remains optimistic that the foals have a chance to be born healthy.

Colorado Humane Society & S.P.C.A and Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ assisted the Park County Sheriff’s Office with the removal of 57 neglected horses from three different locations near Hartsel, Colorado on Thursday.

Colorado Humane Society & S.P.C.A. helped remove and transport 15 dogs and three puppies from a Conejos County, Colo. home after it was destroyed by a fire last month.

PetSmart Charities awarded a $25,000 grant to the Dumb Friends League Solutions – Veterinary Hospital. The hospital, which opened in October 2018, is a full service low cost animal hospital that exists to prevent suffering in pets whose caretakers would otherwise be unable to provide veterinary care.

Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, awarded a $300,000 grant to the Dumb Friends League to support enhancements to their innovative foster care program.

Pet lovers from across Colorado hit the trail with their pups to hike for a great cause at the Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail. More than 1,200 people and their pups participated in the 1.6-mile hike to raise money for homeless pets at the Buddy Center in Castle Rock.

The Dumb Friends League has announced that PetAid Animal Hospital is becoming Dumb Friends League Solutions – Veterinary Hospital. The change is expected to take place on October 1, 2018.

The Dumb Friends League received a generous gift of $100,000 from the Banfield Foundation as part of the Dumb Friends League’s Building a Better Way Home capital campaign to expand and renovate the most heavily used areas of its Quebec Street Shelter.

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, May 5, raising $875,000 (and counting) for programs and services to help homeless pets and horses at the Dumb Friends League.

Be part of the nation’s single largest dog walk and a Denver tradition by participating in the 25^th annual Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry Saturday, May 5.

It may sound adorable to surprise your child with a cute baby bunny for Easter. We don’t disagree, bunnies are cute, but the reality of this scenario isn’t so cute.

Today the Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat/Spay Neuter Clinic is celebrating a successful first year of operation.

Dumb Friends League President and CEO Bob Rohde has announced that he will retire on February 7 after four decades of being a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. He has devoted his career and life to the welfare of animals and is a leading national figure in animal welfare…

DENVER (October 26, 2017) The Dumb Friends League announced today that it has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Petco Foundation that will be used to help upgrade the oldest and most heavily used areas of the League’s Quebec Street Shelter in Denver while expanding and enhancing other critical parts of the shelter. Headquartered…

The Dumb Friends League is coordinating efforts in Colorado to find new homes for approximately 90 dogs and puppies and 18 cats being flown to the state from areas devastated by Hurricane Maria.

Sixteen neglected miniature horses—including two babies—are receiving care at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center. They’re among more than 80 miniature horses and ponies rescued by the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA) in Texas.

On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Jana and Fred Bartlit hosted the 16th annual Lulu’s BBQ to benefit homeless pets and horses at the Dumb Friends League.

Celebrate our feline friends and help cats and kittens find forever homes at the 9th annual CatFest. This fun-filled event takes place on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dumb Friends League Quebec Street Shelter in Denver.

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, May 6, raising nearly $950,000 (and counting) for programs and services to help homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League.

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

Many compassionate viewers donated to the Dumb Friends League Have a Heart for Homeless Pets Telethon on 9NEWS on Feb. 9. The event raised more than $400,000 to help homeless pets and horses in our community.

Squirt represented the Mile High City and Team Ruff in yesterday’s Puppy Bowl XIII on Animal Planet. It was certainly a day for the under-dogs when Team Fluff surprised everyone with a 93-38 victory over the defending champions Team Ruff.

A puppy from the Dumb Friends League will be representing Denver during Puppy Bowl XIII on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1-3 p.m. (MST) as the world’s cutest sporting event returns to Animal Planet.

Colorado Garden Foundation (CGF) announced today its new partnership with the Dumb Friends League, bringing the 58-year-old show’s first-ever pet-friendly garden to life during the annual Colorado Garden & Home Show Feb. 4-12, 2017 at the Colorado Convention Center.

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

On Jan. 17, the Dumb Friends League will open a new spay/neuter clinic for cats as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the number of cats on the streets and in shelters.

Not much compares to the joy a pet can bring to your life—and what better time to add a little more snuggle to your home than during the holiday season, right? For many, the answer is yes. For some, however, the holidays may be filled with travel, house guests and maybe just a little too…

Over the past few days, 79 dogs have arrived at the Dumb Friends League from an overburdened shelter in northern Texas, giving all of these dogs a better chance at finding permanent, loving homes.

Halloween can be a festive holiday for people, but it can be downright scary for our furry friends. Here are a few tips from the Dumb Friends League to keep your pets safe and ensure this Oct. 31 doesn’t turn into a nightmare for you and your critters.

More than 1,000 people and 500 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.

On Sept. 8, the Dumb Friends League turns 106 years old, and to celebrate, the local animal welfare organization is offering discounted pet adoptions on cats and dogs.

Dogs, hiking and craft beer. Most Coloradans share a love for all three, which is why the Dumb Friends League is hosting an event that combines them into one quintessentially Colorado event to help homeless pets – Wag `n Trail™.

Horse lovers of all ages are invited to the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center on Saturday, June 4, for its fifth annual open house and adoption day.

This summer, the Dumb Friends League is teaming up with local breweries to host a series of dog-friendly “Yappy Hours” to benefit the homeless pets at its shelters.

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, May 7, raising more than $940,000 (and counting) for programs and services to help homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League. Fundraising for the Furry Scurry continues through June 7, and donations…

Helping homeless pets is as simple as a walk in the park! The Dumb Friends League is hosting its annual Furry Scurry dog walk on Saturday, May 7, in Denver’s Washington Park to raise money for homeless pets in our community.

Eight horses from the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center will be competing in the Equine Comeback Challenge during the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo on Saturday, March 12.

Puppies from the Dumb Friends League will be representing the Mile High City during Puppy Bowl XII on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 1-3 p.m. (MST) as the world’s cutest sporting event returns to Animal Planet.

New year, new look for the Dumb Friends League! Starting this month, the well-known, Denver-based animal-welfare organization is introducing a fresh image in the form of a new logo, tagline and mission statement.

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.

In September, 59 malnourished and mistreated horses arrived at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center in Franktown, Colo. After months of socialization, rehabilitation and gradual training, the horses are doing great and adjusting well to being handled.

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full swing, there can be many seasonal temptations around the house for curious cats and dogs. Fortunately, with just a few extra steps, you can enjoy a holiday full of cheer while keeping your pet safe.

Today, nearly 900 homeless animals are relying on the Dumb Friends League for shelter, care and compassion. They are among more than 20,000 cats, dogs, small pets and horses the local animal welfare organization takes in every year. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Dumb Friends League is asking for support in honor of Colorado Gives…

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.

Thirty-one horses arrived at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center on Tuesday, and another 28 will arrive on Friday. They are among more than 200 horses rescued from horrific cruelty by the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Texas.

The Dumb Friends League received more than 140 dogs that were rescued from a breeder in Ordway, Colo., on Friday.

The Dumb Friends League has opened a new 1,200-square-foot Cat Pavilion at its Quebec Street Shelter. After five months of construction, the Cat Pavilion welcomed its first feline residents last week, just in time for the height of summer and the busiest season for cat intakes at the Dumb Friends League.

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!

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

For animal shelters throughout the country, July 5 is traditionally the busiest day of the year for receiving lost pets. Fireworks in celebration of Independence Day may frighten cats and dogs, causing them to panic and escape the confines of a yard or even the house. To help protect pets during the Fourth of July…

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.

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.

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.

A total of 30 discarded breeding dogs from puppy mills in the Midwest were transferred to the Dumb Friends League over the past two days so they will have the opportunity to find permanent, loving 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).

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…

Love is in the air, and the Dumb Friends League is celebrating with a Valentine’s Day event that invites you to be a sweetheart to a homeless pet.

Construction of a new cat pavilion at the Quebec Street Shelter has begun. The 1,300-square-foot addition will increase the League’s capacity to house and care for homeless cats, and will be designed to allow potential adopters to freely interact with adoptable cats.

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.