Humane Society of Boulder Valley

01/28/2025

We strive to keep all of the animals in our care healthy, happy, exercised and mentally stimulated. One of the special things that we do for our animals is provide them with enriching activities and chews inside of their kennels. Chomping on something delicious is a great boredom buster and stress reliever for our pups. 🦴

We need your help! We are running low on chews, bones and high-value treats. Bully sticks for medium and large dogs are needed the most.

Tax-deductible items can be dropped off at our Service or Adoption Desks (2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301) during regular business hours. You can also send items to us directly from Amazon or Chewy via our wishlist, which you can find at the link in our bio.

Thank you for making a shelter dog's day! 🧡

01/25/2025

Don't judge a book by its cover! 📕

Galadriel spent several weeks in our shelter, waiting for a loving family to adopt her. Many people overlooked this sweet senior due to her somewhat grumpy (ok, very grumpy 😂) facial expressions. One of her signature looks is featured in the first photo...

While she may not have been our most photogenic feline, she was incredibly sweet and affectionate. She immediately stole the hearts of our staff, who dedicated a hilarious amount of time trying to capture photos of her that looked more sweet than sour. We knew she was a diamond in the rough and that whoever adopted her would be very lucky.

Galadriel finally found a loving home, and within a few days of her adoption her family sent us an email gushing about how thankful they were to have this cuddly sweetie in their lives. Just look at how purrfectly content she is in the photos they sent us! 🥰

01/23/2025

January is , and so naturally we want to talk to you about your... cat? 🐱

That's right! Cats can benefit from training and behavior support, just like dogs!

Did you know that we offer cat behavior consultations? Our cat behavior specialists have extensive experience helping clients address issues such as fear, destruction, aggression, conflict between cats, and going to the bathroom outside of the litterbox. They also enjoy teaching people about how to train basic skills/tricks and how to provide enrichment opportunities to keep kitties happy, healthy and entertained!

Our cat consultations are done either by phone or video chat, meaning you and your cat never have to leave the comfort of home. Let us help you and your cat live your best lives together! 🥰

Learn more and book a cat consultation at:
boulderhumane.org/one-on-one-consultations

01/21/2025

When a local fifth grade teacher and her students learned that we were having trouble getting some of our dogs adopted, they were eager to jump in and help! 🥰

Thank you to the students of Friends School Boulder for these amazing portraits of some of our available pups! They capture their personalities so well. 🧡

Please help us spread the word so we can get these dogs into the loving homes they deserve!

Learn more about our available dogs at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs

01/17/2025

With frigid temperatures rolling in this weekend, it's important to take steps to keep your pets safe and happy! ❄️

Check out our cold weather tips and be sure to share them with your friends and family.

Wishing everyone a cozy, safe and warm weekend! 🧡

01/16/2025

You look like you could use some good news... and we'd be delighted to make your day!

Over the weekend we had not one but TWO long-term residents get adopted! Cocoa and Baxter are both senior pups who had been with us since November. Our staff and volunteers fell in love with these cuddle bugs during their extended stay with us, and while we will miss them dearly, we are over the moon about them having found loving homes! 🥰

Congratulations to these lucky senior pups and their new families! 🥳

01/13/2025

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services will close early tomorrow (January 14, 2025). The Adoption Center will close at 3 p.m. and our Client Services will close at 4 p.m.

01/08/2025

We had so much fun hosting our Holiday Presents for Pups workshop in December! A big thank you to those who came out to craft and show their support for our Training Center! 🥰

Many of the shelter animals in our care need training and behavioral support, which is provided by our team of certified and experienced trainers. They couldn't do this amazing, life-changing work without the support of our community! 🧡

Our workshop attendees had a blast making tug toys and snuffle mats, decorating dog cookies, and socializing with a great group of people. After the event, we received some adorable pictures of dogs enjoying their handmade presents! 🎁

01/06/2025

New year, new you. But what about your dog? 🤔

January is , and what better way to start off 2025 than setting and achieving some training goals with your pup? 🐕

Training can feel like a daunting task, but one easy step you can take today is signing up for a group dog training class. We offer training classes for puppies and dogs of all ages and on a variety of topics, taught by our highly qualified and skilled trainers.

Whether you're looking to teach basic skills, socialize your puppy, improve your dog's focus and attention, train some fun tricks, or address a behavior concern such as shyness or leash reactivity, we can help!

Classes fill quickly, so snag your dog's spot today!

boulderhumane.org/training

01/04/2025

Relaxed. Happy. Attentive. Eager. Engaged. Trusting.

This is how we want your dog to look during training. In fact, we don’t even care if you choose to work with our trainers or with a qualified trainer elsewhere. We would love to be the ones to help you and your dog on your training journey, but what matters to us most is that you and your dog end up in good hands.

Did you know that dog training is an unregulated industry and that anyone can call themselves a professional dog trainer? Choosing a trainer can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve got some tips for you to ensure that the person you select is qualified, ethical and effective.

Read more at: https://boulderhumane.org/how-to-choose-an-animal-trainer/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at HSBV!

We hope you and your pets are in for a real treat in 2025.🧡

12/30/2024

❄️ Holiday Closure Notice ❄️

All HSBV services will close early at 3 p.m. tomorrow
(December 31).

All HSBV services will be closed on January 1.

Happy New Year! 🐾

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