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

Lesson Learned on the Long Road from Durango By Jean Alfieri The journey started in the most normal way. I was meeting a new “rescue” partner for a trip to…

Tis’ the Season for Trick-or-Truth

…Trick 2: We euthanize animals if they’ve been with us for a long time, or if we are out of kennel space. Truth: How long an animal has been with…

Train Your Dog Month

…long way in heading off problems in the long term. Start pondering what you want your dog doing in any given situation, and that will be far more productive than…

Milo’s Journey Home: A Volunteer’s Tale

…partner. She was ready and excited for the opportunity to help. Along with three others from the response team, we waited for two days to hear our departure date. It…

Dog Bite Prevention Week: How to Prevent a Dog Bite

…as long as you do not move this will all go away. Same goes for dogs; they can be frozen in place while standing or curled up on the ground….

Be Dazzled by Danielle, Our New Behavior Programs Manager at HSPPR Colorado Springs!

…to our transfer or foster manager, etc. I try to devote some time most days to familiarizing myself with company protocols, etc., and to working on longer-term projects. And then,…

Protect Your Pet This Winter

…like in humans. Pay attention to their behavior, know their tolerance, and adjust accordingly. Does your dog have a long, short, thick, or thin coat? Do they have arthritis, diabetes,…

2021 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars

…above and beyond! Instead, 30 volunteers are nominated by the staff who have proven themselves to be Superstars. Meet our 30 paw-some volunteers! Theresa Adams One of our longest termed…

Is Hospice the Right Choice for Your Senior Pet

…there sufficient resources to provide the appropriate intervention and/or management and continue it as long as your pet needs it? If those wanting to provide hospice care do not realistically…

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

…all cats want to be house cats, or even be around people for that matter. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t live long, happy lives while also benefiting the humans…

Winter Safety Tips for Pets

…adjust accordingly. Does your dog have a long, short, thick, or thin coat? Do they have arthritis, diabetes, or another illness that may affect their ability to regulate their body…

FAQs

…no shortage of people wanting to adopt homeless pets in our community! But that means the adoption process could take longer when we are busy. Plan on a minimum of…

Lost Your Pet

…10% off services. One discount per family per visit. You will experience longer wait times between noon and 3:00 p.m. The best times to come are the beginning of the…

Found a Lost Pet

…shelters. Upload a photo of the stray pet to the Petco Love Lost database after submitting their found report to HSPPR. Frequently asked questions How long do you keep stray…

Working at HSPPR

…include: Health Insurance 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary Group dental, vision and supplemental insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Paid time off & holidays Direct deposit…

Manage Recurring Gifts

Manage Recurring Gifts Thank you for being the kind of person who cares for homeless and injured animals every month and all year long! HSPPR utilizes a third-party site called…

Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

…are a few things to be thinking about that will help us prioritize and handle each call correctly: What is the address of the pet? How long has the pet…

Separation Anxiety: Make Alone Time Less Scary for Your Pup

…leave the dog alone for long enough periods that induce anxiety. It may be understandably hard to keep up with being tied to a dog for 24/7 if they experience…

Hot cars = hot dogs

…car. It’s a situation Mark Barton, HSPPR sponsor, dog dad, and general manager/partner at Phil Long Ford of Motor City, wants everyone to take seriously. He shares the message whenever…

National Check the Chip Day

…was revealed that Nimsy went missing three weeks prior and somehow traveled 170 miles from their home in Northern Colorado. Shocked and excited, Nimsy’s family made the long drive to…