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…
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…
30 Cat Facts for Happy Healthy Cat Month
…cats so much they worshiped a half-feline goddess named Bastet. In Great Britain and Japan, black cats are a sign of good luck. Cats can’t taste sweets. The world’s first…
Barn Cats: Pets with a Profession
…can be considered “semi-social” and usually will love their owners from a distance. They are placed with people who have sheds, barns, or other outside-accessible shelters where they can sleep…
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 Spokesdog Nala!
…do I spend my days? Well, a lady needs her beauty sleep, and I get LOTS of it. My mom and dad got me some super comfortable beds with lots…
31 Doggone Facts for 31 Days of Dogust
…deaf and don’t develop their hearing until they are about 3 weeks old. 9. Forty-five percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owner’s bed. 10. Dogs are not colorblind. They…
2020 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
…cats ever since, spending their Friday evenings ensuring that the cats have clean places to sleep, eat, play, and potty. Jennifer and Max have provided more than 800 hours of…
Litterbox Issues: Tips for Your House Soiling Cat
…time with affected cats. Implementing MEMO: Keep a consistent routine. Create a safe space for the cat to sleep where they can escape other pets and humans in the household….
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
…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…
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…
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…
