Charlie and Lulu: A story of behavior, patience, and love
…I emphasize how important the notes on kennel cards are to potential adopters when considering adopting certain animals. Those notes help HSPPR staff and volunteers find the best fit for…
Meet HSPPR’s Newest Board Member!
…in education in 1976, and taught high school English at Wasson and Mitchell for 32 years. She initially became involved with HSPPR in 1997 when she adopted two black cats,…
2021 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
…life. Like a normal father but much cooler. Always has room for one more. See also: Best Cat Dad Ever”. You will also invariably find Patrick’s picture next to it…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Willie
Willie | Dachshund | 12-13 Years Old | 14 pounds, the smallest of the Darby dogs! Son of Susan and Terry Darby, Colorado Springs Oh, hi, new friend. I’m Willie,…
2020 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
…and tips for success once they’re on their own. Jennifer & Max This mother-son duo joined us back in June 2016 and have been 100% devoted to caring for our…
Treating and Preventing Illnesses in Pets
…to keeping your pet at a healthy weight. Your veterinarian can provide a range that would be best for your pet, and following a recommended diet with the approriate amount…
What to Do if You Lose or Find a Pet
…to look through our kennels every few days. We do our best to match lost reports with animals coming into the shelter. But dozens of pets come through our doors…
Socially Conscious Sheltering Explained
…homes, and transfer partners, to see what plan of action would result in the best outcome for this particular pet. This way, we can best meet the needs of that…
TNR Application- Pueblo
…injured colony cats to HSPPR for humane euthanasia. I understand HSPPR does not provide medical services or treatment for colony cats. that if for any reason I am no longer…
Walk Your Pet Month: Tips and Tricks
…for some answers. What is the best way to leash train your dog? The best way to leash train your dog is in fact to start without a leash. There…
Be Dazzled by Danielle, Our New Behavior Programs Manager at HSPPR Colorado Springs!
…excited to bring him home, seeing a person feel saved, or a family be completed by bringing home and animal whose fate you felt unsure of, pulls you out of…
TNR Application- COS
Colorado Springs Colony Manager Application Community Cat Service Special Notice Due to the high volume and demand of services for community cats, it may take 4-6 weeks for cats to…
Don’t Kitnapp
Don’t Kitnap Mom will likely return. Please don’t intervene. We are currently in “Kitten Season”, the time of year where we see an influx of kittens brought to the shelter….
About Us
…organizations across the country, HSPPR is dedicated to giving every animal that comes through our doors the care and respect he deserves, and the best possible outcome. Our society is…
Don’t be a “Kit-Napper” This Kitten Season
…try to be the best surrogate guardian possible. Once the kittens are at least eight weeks old, they can be brought to the shelter for vaccinations and adoption. Kitten season…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Nala!
…them, they have made these last few years some of the best of my life. They installed a ramp into the backyard since I can’t climb down stairs, so now…
Tis’ the Season for Trick-or-Truth
…valid ID and interviewing the new family, to make sure all of our pets are going to the best possible homes every time. Trick 5: We only put up perfect…
The Extraordinary Life of Ollie
…his medical needs. He found his perfect fit with the Darbys, who had a history of adopting older dogs with medical issues and knew how to give him the best…
