Hot cars = hot dogs

…windows cracked, right? NO! The first thing you notice when you return to your car is the hot air that hits you in the face and your steering wheel and…

Pets and Hot Cars Don’t Mix

…minutes, but that’s not the case! When you return, you’re met with a blast of hot air and a scorching steering wheel and seat. Cars can quickly become dangerously hot,…

Lost Your Pet

…can search photos of pets at the shelter AND pets picked up and temporarily housed by good Samaritans who have submitted a report. Be sure to check with other animal…

FAQs

…I report a dog in a hot car? Call our Animal Law Enforcement team at your corresponding jurisdiction’s phone number (listed at the bottom of this page) to report a…

Animal Law Enforcement

…the laws where I live? Laws vary by jurisdiction. See our laws & ordinances page for the areas we serve. How do I report a pet in a hot car?…

Pet Preparedness Month

…should include: ( ) Medical records and veterinary contact information. ( ) Microchip information and recent photos of you with your pet for identification. ( ) Emergency supplies (use this…

Pawtoberfest 2020: The furriest festival of the year has gone virtual!

HSPRR employee holding two small black puppies

…that beer-to-beer???) fundraising page complete with photos of your pets and reach out to friends and family to ask for their support! Missing the vendor fair, you say? We are…

Corporal Rebekah Ellis – Not Just a Dogcatcher

An HSPPR ALE Officer in uniform standing in front of her ALE Truck

…kicking pets,” Corporal Ellis said. “The hardest thing is unless we have video or photos, unless the animal has injuries to prove it’s true, there’s not much we can do….

National Check the Chip Day

…pet goes missing? Search for your pet online. Check our online database to see if your pet has already been found. You can search photos of pets at the shelter…

Resources

…Prevention Post Surgical Instructions Vaccine Side Effects What is Pyometra? DIY Cat Enrichment DIY Critter Enrichment DIY Dog Enrichment Community Safety Bite Prevention Hot Car Dangers Catch a Loose Dog…

From Fearful to Foster to Family

…all the hot dogs they gave me. They decided I was a good candidate for a foster home, where I could continue to get over my fear of people and…

Media Center

…09/30/2024-YouTuber Matthew Beem builds pet hotel for HSPPR 07/23/2024- Dog rescued from hot car in Colorado Springs 07/23/2024- HSPPR receives Petco Love grant for lifesaving pet care 06/14/2024- Dog stolen…

A Guest Blog by Jean Alfieri: Lesson Learned on the Long Road from Durango

…limited options. We got buckets of hot water from the shelter and poured them down the doors. It didn’t work and may have made matters worse. Getting it into a…

Contact ALE

…Contact ALE Important Message from ALE If this is an emergency, like a dog bite/attack or dog left in a hot car, please call our dispatch at 719-302-8798. Animal Law…

Winter Safety Tips for Pets

a small brown and white dog looking to the left is standing outside in the snow

…visibility and make it harder to be seen. Consider leaving your pet at home while you’re out in the cold. Just as you shouldn’t leave animals in hot cars in…

Paws-itive Play

…a kiddie pool with cool water or turning your sprinklers on can be engaging for your dog while also helping them keep cool. Some frozen treats or hot dogs at…

Protect Your Pet This Winter

…the cold. Just as you shouldn’t leave animals in hot cars in the summer, your car can feel like a refrigerator during winter. Never leave your pet unattended in a…

Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Griffin!

…I see one. Rain and super-hot days aren’t really my jam, so I sometimes prefer my shady backyard or the wonderful air conditioning at home. Speaking of home, I’ve got…

Resources

…Prevention Post Surgical Instructions Vaccine Side Effects What is Pyometra? DIY Cat Enrichment DIY Critter Enrichment DIY Dog Enrichment Community Safety Bite Prevention Hot Car Dangers Catch a Loose Dog…