Meet HSPPR’s Newest Board Member!

…chaired six Fur Ball fundraising events, nine Pawtoberfests, and co-chaired the last two capital campaigns. She joined the Board in January 2023. Vickie’s husband Gaylord owns and operates AA Construction…

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…

Treating and Preventing Illnesses in Pets

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…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…

TNR Application- Pueblo

…able to care for the colony, it is my responsibility to arrange for an alternate caregiver or relocate the colony to a suitable caregiver and notify the Community Cat Coordinator.(Required)…

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…

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

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…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…

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

…your head in the best way. I also love animal welfare people. We’re an interesting breed. Very compassionate but very tough, often a little eccentric. And we share a goal…

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

…Thankfully, human intervention is typically not required. In fact, the best thing we can do is leave the kittens alone. Mom will likely return shortly, and it’s critical that the…

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

…who found Esperanza’s kittens had the best intentions, but it’s important to recognize when kittens need help, and when to leave them be. When to “rescue” kittens While human parents…

2021 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars

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…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 Nala!

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…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

Train Your Dog Month

…(both Certified Professional Dog Trainers, Knowledge Assessed), to share their responses to common dog training misconceptions below! Misconception #1 – Positive punishment is the best way to train! (Rubbing a…

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

…rodent issues! Don’t KitNap! Did you know sometimes the best way to help cats is to leave them alone? When people see a litter of kittens, their first instinct is…