Leash love: Keeping your dog close to you
This is Major, an eight-year-old Siberian Husky who spent time at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region before finding his new home. His favorite thing in the world is…
The 3-3-3 rule – your guide to a successful dog adoption
This is Stella Rose, a sweet three-year-old Anatolian Shepherd that came into Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) as a stray earlier this summer. Despite our best efforts…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Griffin!
…110 lbs., and I’m almost two years old – my birthday is in December! My journey with the fantastic Hegarty family began when they adopted me in February 2023. Since…
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…kitty with an old soul. He would do best in a quiet, patient home. In the time he has been with me, he has showed his kind-hearted nature. He is…
DIY Projects
DIY Volunteer Projects Make a difference from the comfort of your own home! Our DIY projects are perfect for large groups and volunteers under 16 years old. Cat Projects Dog…
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…currently at the shelter because I’m growing big and strong in a foster home! You can sign up to pre-adopt me by placing a $50 choice hold. This is a…
National Check the Chip Day
Nimsy, a three-year-old black Domestic Shorthair cat, came into Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s (HSPPR) doors after a good Samaritan noticed them wandering around without a home. HSPPR…
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…I am not currently at the shelter because I’m growing big and strong in a foster home! You can sign up to pre-adopt me by placing a $50 choice hold.…
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…are placed on a first-come, first-serve basis and only one choice hold can be placed on an animal. Once I am old enough to go home, I will have to…
Milo’s Journey Home: A Volunteer’s Tale
…looking to add to our pack but most times we don’t look for our pets, they find us. This held true for a five-and-a-half-month-old Labrador Retriever named Milo. It only…
Separation Anxiety: Make Alone Time Less Scary for Your Pup
Sparrow was a 10-month-old puppy who came to HSPPR as a stray. When Sparrow arrived, we saw she had a severe eye injury that required immediate care. Our veterinary team…
Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Opie!
Opie is a 10 pound, 12-year-old Shih Tzu. Well, hello there! I’m Opie, the newest spokesdog for Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. I was adopted from HSPPR back…
2022 HSPPR Volunteer Superstars
…rack for the Vet Clinic when their old one was ready to go! John Overberg Animal extraordinaire, that’s John Overberg for you! He’s a man of many talents, and he…
Corporal Rebekah Ellis – Not Just a Dogcatcher
Corporal Rebekah Ellis, HSPPR Animal Law Enforcement badge number 313, stands 5’3” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She drives truck number 77 and was in the old truck number 77…
It Runs in the Family
…old, Maya found a position open in the Animal Care Department at HSPPR. She got the job, and when another position opened up, she encouraged Emily to take it “because…
30 Cat Facts for Happy Healthy Cat Month
…ailurophile. The first cat went to space in 1963. The world’s oldest living cat is 31 years old. The average cat can run up to 30 mph. Ancient Egyptians loved…
Buffy the Behavior Program Slayer
…Modification Program (b-mod) and got adopted. Who is Buffy? Buffy is a 4-year-old female Labrador retriever. She arrived at our Pueblo campus on November 16, when her owners could no…
Tis’ the Season for Trick-or-Truth
Can you believe it’s already October? In honor of the spookiest month of the year, we will be doing some myth-busting and telling the truth behind some old tricks, in…
