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…

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Hello, I’m Aryuna! I enjoy playing tug and chewing on bones. I am cautios and shy with new people, so please let me approach you first. I will need ample…

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Meet Bear! I enjoy playing fetch, getting treats, and being with my family. I am crate and potty trained. I have lived with children but would do best as the…

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Hi, I’m Meiko! I’m a playful girl looking for an active and patient home. I have lived with children and another dog my size for two weeks. I enjoy playing

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

…future dental problems if not removed (typically done during spay/neuter surgery). Make sure to offer appropriate chew toys and supervision when a puppy is playing with toys. Introduce teeth brushing…

HSPPR Veterinary Intern Saves Sick Kitten and Adopts Him during the Last Week of her Internship

Blonde woman smiling and holding her healthy, gray kitten

…am very interested in playing a role in animal abuse cases and liked that HSPPR has a direct role with Animal Law Enforcement. The veterinarians at HSPPR were very inviting…

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week – Showing Our Customer Service Team Some Love

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…owners (whether it has been a couple of hours or a couple of years). – Carolyn H What’s something most people don’t know about your job? It’s not just playing

Charlie and Lulu: A story of behavior, patience, and love

A photo collage of two tan cats cuddling and sleeping together

…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…

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…

TNR Application- Pueblo

best abilities of the veterinary staff, but no guarantee has been made regarding the results that may be achieved. Should emergency care be required, the veterinary team is authorized to…

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…playfulness, she keeps up with her brothers effortlessly, always ready to jump into action. Whether she’s playing with her toys or wrestling with her siblings, Velvet makes sure she’s never…

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Meet Honey! Honey enjoys playing fetch, getting treats, and being with my family. I was a livestock guardian that transitioned into a house dog. I’m used to running on 5…

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Hello, I’m Nova! I enjoy playing fetch, getting treats, and napping on a cozy dog bed. I have lived with another dog, but am looking for a mature household without…

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Meet Keanu! I enjoy playing fetch, chewing on bully sticks, and sleeping in bed with my family. I am crate and potty trained. I have lived with dogs and cats,…

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…to snuggle up for a good petting session. I enjoy playing fetch, going for car rides, and am potty trained. I do love my food and my toys, so HSPPR…

A Love for Wolves, Rhinos and Adventure! Fun Facts about Dr. Marisa

A white woman with dark brown hair in her vet uniform with her two small black dogs

…and went out front to play in the snow. We didn’t realize right away and then frantically looked for her only to find she was on our front porch playing

Willow is Here to Tell You About Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

dog laying in grass looking at camera

…gave me people with whom I could share my love. Between all the training, hiking, cuddling, and playing it turns out they didn’t just rescue me – I think I…