2021 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
This week, we are celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week! We don’t have a “Volunteer of the Year” award here- it’s just too hard to choose ONE volunteer who has gone…
2022 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
This week, we are celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week! We don’t have a “Volunteer of the Year” award here- it’s just too hard to choose ONE volunteer who has gone above…
2020 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
This week, we are celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week! We don’t have a “Volunteer of the Year” award here- it’s just too hard to choose ONE volunteer who has gone…
Animal Law Enforcement
Animal Law Enforcement: More than just “Dog Catchers” They’re not just “dog-catchers,” they are Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) officers, and their job is to protect people from pets and pets…
What “Being a Responsible Pet Owner” Means
Vets, licenses, and tags – oh, my! It’s Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and while being a responsible pet owner can be work-intensive, Fido and Fluffy stay SO much healthier when…
Corporal Rebekah Ellis – Not Just a Dogcatcher
Corporal Rebekah Ellis, HSPPR Animal Law Enforcement badge number 313, stands 5’3” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She drives truck number 77 and was in the old truck number 77…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Ziggy!
Ziggy is a 19 pound, 12-year-old dachshund. Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Ziggy! Hello! I’m Ziggy, the newest spokesdog for Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. You might think I look…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Opie!
Opie is a 10 pound, 12-year-old Shih Tzu. Well, hello there! I’m Opie, the newest spokesdog for Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. I was adopted from HSPPR back…
COS Court-Ordered Community Service
Volunteer Select a Section All Volunteer Opportunities Foster Care Community Animal Response Team (CART) COS Court-Ordered Community Service Colorado Springs Court-Ordered Community Service We value all our volunteers at HSPPR….
It Runs in the Family
The first pet that fraternal twins Maya and Emily remember was a tiny, semi-feral kitten they named Skittles. Even though socializing Skittles was difficult at first, the twins’ love and…
Public Information
Public Information Accountability In the past, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has collected and reported shelter statistics, including live release rate, in accordance with the Asilomar Accords. The…
Charlie and Lulu: A story of behavior, patience, and love
…animals with a variety of issues and the right adopters who can make all the difference in their new pet’s world. When I adopted Charlie on January 7, 2019, the…
Barn Cats
Barn Cats These cool cats are ready to go to work! TC the barn cat, adopted 2015 Do you have a rodent problem on your property? We have a solution!…
Workin’ Like a Dog or Workin’ With a Dog
We know work can be ruff! So instead of working like a dog every day, why not join a team where you can work WITH a dog every day? In…
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
The Many Ways to Help Cats in Need It’s Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Did you know, in 2019 we saw a 3% increase in the number of cats coming…
