Humane Society of Boulder Valley

12/28/2024

After four decades of unwavering commitment to animal welfare, Jan McHugh-Smith, our beloved CEO, will retire at the end of this year.

Having dedicated much of her life to improving the lives of countless animals and advocating for a more compassionate community, Jan leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to inspire and drive our organization’s mission forward.

Jan first joined HSBV in 1984 as a kennel technician, and over the years, steadily advanced into the role of CEO. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for the pets and people in our community and remained dedicated to creating a space that provides animals with what they need to live their best lives. From pioneering the “open adoptions” concept to leading the charge on several campaigns that completed the construction of our state-of-the-art 55th Street campus, Jan’s leadership has enabled HSBV to expand its programs, strengthen community partnerships, and establish innovative initiatives that have had a lasting impact on both the local community and the national animal welfare landscape.

During her tenure at HSBV, Jan transformed our organization into a leading force in animal welfare, overseeing our many programs that impact more than 16,000 animals a year and making HSBV a trusted source for services and information related to companion animals in Boulder and Broomfield counties.

Jan previously served as President of The San Francisco SPCA and President & CEO of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, and was the President of the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies, was elected Board Chair of the The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and was a member of the Shelter Animals Count Board.

Jan’s retirement marks the end of an era at HSBV, but it also marks the beginning of a new chapter for both HSBV and the future of animal welfare advocacy.

Thank you, Jan, for your many years of incredible service! You will be missed. ❤

12/23/2024

We are extending a toast to our friends at Superior Liquor for their special holiday tradition that gives back to the animals. 🐾❤ Through the Superior Liquor points program, the Frequent Customer Club, members can donate some or all of their accumulated points from qualifying purchases to support the animals and community programs at HSBV!

For decades, our amazing friends at Superior Liquor have generously supported our events and the animals in our care during the holidays through their Points Program. Thank you, Superior Liquor, for helping us fulfill our mission to help the pets and people in our community, all year long!

Spread holiday cheer with Superior Liquor and the Boulder Humane Society! This holiday season, Superior Liquor is thrilled to partner once again with the Boulder Humane Society to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

You can help, and it’s as simple as sharing your points! Through Superior Liquor’s points program, you have the opportunity to donate your points to the Boulder Humane Society. Plus, we’ve teamed up with sponsors who will match your donated points, doubling your impact!

Here’s how you can participate:

Come to Superior Liquor to shop for your favorite beverages. While at checkout, tell the cashier you would like to donate however many points you would like to the Humane Society. Our liquor sponsors like Absolut and Kahlua will match your donation!

Together, we can make a paws-itive difference this holiday season. Your support goes directly toward providing care, shelter, and love to animals in need.

Thank you for being part of this incredible initiative. Let’s spread joy and kindness, one point at a time!

12/23/2024

❄️ Holiday Closure Notice ❄️

All HSBV services will close early at 3 p.m. tomorrow (December 24).

All HSBV services will be closed on December 25.

Happy Holidays! 🐾

12/23/2024

You might say that our employees are pretty passionate about pets. How passionate, you ask? Just check out this custom cardboard gingerbread house that one of our staff members made for her cats! 🏠🐈

How will you and your pets celebrate the holidays this year? Show us your festive furry friends in the comments! 👇

12/21/2024

We’re still celebrating our hometown hero, ’s The Heisman Trophy win! We might be biased, but we think he’s the PURR-fect catch! 😻😹 CONGRATS to you, Travis!

We’re also sending him and our Colorado Buffaloes Football team high-fives and PAW-sitively good vibes for their upcoming bowl game! University of Colorado Boulder Deion Sanders

12/21/2024

Let's show Lucy some love. 🫶

Lucy has been with us for over three months, and she is SO ready to find a loving family! Can we make Lucy's pawliday wishes come true and get her adopted this weekend? ✨

Lucy's adoption fee is 50% off through tomorrow (December 22), as she is part of our Home for the Pawlidays adoption special. ❄️

Come meet this special girl and see if she might be the right fit for your family!

12/17/2024

While the weather outside might not be frightful, we're pretty sure it's still a good day for some Cocoa! ☕

This 8-year-old goofball can't decide if he likes toys or cuddles more. He's eager to find a serene environment in his next home with a guardian who will enjoy playing in the backyard with him or taking him on long walks to explore the neighborhood. We sure hope he finds a home in time for the holidays! Who wouldn't want to enjoy some hot cocoa with Cocoa by their side? 😍

Cocoa's adoption fee is 50% off from now until December 22, as he is part of our Home for the Pawlidays adoption special! Come meet this sweet boy today. 🧡

12/17/2024

Snug as a bug in a rug... 😌

That's what our dogs will be tonight thanks to an amazingly generous donation from one of our community members! This individual truly went above and beyond, bringing in TEN brand-new beds! 😍

THANK YOU to this anonymous donor for making sure our pups are as cozy as possible while they wait to find loving homes! 🧡

For those interested in donating to us this holiday season, please check out our wishlist at boulderhumane.org/wishlist

We love our community!

12/16/2024

This holiday season, give the gift of a well-behaved pet! 🎁

You can now purchase e-gift cards for our Training & Behavior Center's services, which include group classes, Puppy Club and private training for dogs and cats. 🐕🐈‍⬛

For more details and to purchase, visit BoulderHumane.Org/TrainingGC

12/13/2024

There's no place like home for the holidays... and that's exactly where we want all of our animals to be this year! 💙❄🩵

From December 13-22, enjoy 50% off adoption fees for dogs and cats 1 year and older!

View our available animals at BoulderHumane.Org

12/12/2024

Sure, you can buy your dog's holiday gift from a big-box store this year. But wouldn't it be more fun to make them something special while having a blast with your friends/family AND supporting a good cause? 🥳

Join us Sunday, December 22 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. for our Holiday Presents for Pups Workshop! This event is hosted by our Training Center, and all proceeds will go toward supporting the critical training and behavior work they do with our shelter animals every day! 🐾

Attendees will get to choose to make (and take home) either a fleece tug toy or a snuffle mat, and everyone will get to decorate dog treats. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided. Adults and children (ages 6+) are welcome! The cost is $15 per person. Please leave your dog at home.

Sign up today before we run out of spots! ❄

boulderhumane.org/workshops

12/10/2024

Your support this Colorado Gives Day, helps animals when they need it most! 🧡🐾 Colorado Gives Foundation

https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Hsbv

Good Afternoon, Friends,

Today is Colorado Gives day, the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the State and one of the most successful giving days in the Nation. To date, Colorado Gives Day has raised more than $469 million dollars for nonprofits that change lives for the better. Last year alone, Coloradans contributed $54 million dollars!

You can make a difference by donating at coloradogives.org. We understand how much supporting your favorite nonprofits means to you. If you don't see your preferred organizations listed, please take a moment to check their social media pages. Many of them offer secure options for donations, allowing you to contribute in a way that feels right for you. Your generosity can have a real impact!

Below are a few of my favorite nonprofits working to make Colorado and the world beyond a kinder and more compassionate place for all animals.

🐶Companion Animals
Animal Rescue of the Rockies
Bailing Out Benji
Puppy Mill Free Colorado
Colorado Pet Pantry
Denver Dumb Friends League
Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
NOCO Humane
No Kill Colorado
PHaR - Pet Help and Rescue (APP)
Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary
The Street Dog Coalition and Peticaid

🐮Farm Animals
Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary
Hog Haven Farm
Longhopes Donkey Shelter
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost

🐯Wildlife
American Wild Horse Conservation
Animal Help Now (APP)
Butterfly Pavilion
Center for Biological Diversity
Colorado Bat CREW
Colorado Nature League: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/conatureleague?refcode=web
Colorado Voters for Animals
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Endangered Species Coalition
Friends of Animal Rescue
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center
Ocean First Institute
Prairie Protection Colorado
Project Coyote
Rewilding America Now
Rocky Mountain Wolf Project
Southern Plains Land Trust
The Cloud Foundation
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
The Wild Horse Refuge
Urban Wildlife Rescue Inc
Wild Connections
WOLF Sanctuary

📚Academic Institutes
University of Denver Animal Activist Legal Defense Project:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/40406/donations/new
University of Denver Animal Law Program: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/40406/donations/new?designation=animallawprogramfund

♻️Environmental
Eco-Cycle
CoPIRG

12/10/2024

We had a blast at the Boulder Lights of December Parade last weekend! ✨

Thank you to our wonderful community for all the love and support! 🥰

Happy Holidays!

12/09/2024

⚠️ Phone Scam Alert ⚠️

Scammers are impersonating animal shelters and calling guardians of lost animals to request payment.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley will never ask for payment or sensitive information over the phone (or via Venmo/PayPal) for lost and found animals. Please confirm with us in person, or by calling us directly at 303-442-4030, if you believe your animal may be in our care.

If you receive one of these scam calls, take note of the phone number and any relevant details, then promptly end the call and report the incident to your local police department.

Please don't fall victim to this scam! Help us spread the word!

12/07/2024

Me: I'm going to get so much done this weekend!
Also me:

(Featuring: HSBV-alum Sangmo Tsering 😻)