Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Humane Society of Boulder Valley Protecting and enhancing the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. boulderhumane.org
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It's April Fools' Day, but we're not here to play any tricks. We're only here to TEACH them! 😁Did you know that we offer...
04/02/2025

It's April Fools' Day, but we're not here to play any tricks. We're only here to TEACH them! 😁

Did you know that we offer a Tricks & Games training class for dogs? Trick training is a great way to have fun with your dog, strengthen your bond, and teach them some cute skills that you can show off to your friends. The class is a 3-week series and meets for 1 hour each week.

We have two Tricks & Games classes that are open for registration right now! Snag your spot in this popular class before it sells out!

To register, visit https://boulderhumane.org/dog-classes-and-training/

When someone brings a cute puppy into the office for a visit, and you've seen approximately one million puppies and dogs...
04/01/2025

When someone brings a cute puppy into the office for a visit, and you've seen approximately one million puppies and dogs already in your career in animal welfare, what do you do?

Obviously you immediately abandon your work and sit on the floor to ooh, aah and squeal over his cuteness like he's the first puppy you've ever seen in your life.

You might say we like animals here. Just a little bit. 😂

Have you been hit with spring fever yet? This is the time of year when it's out with the old and in with the new! What b...
03/28/2025

Have you been hit with spring fever yet? This is the time of year when it's out with the old and in with the new! What better time to add a new best friend into your life? 🐶

There's still a few days left in our Spring Fling adoption special! We currently have 2️⃣5️⃣ dogs whose adoption fees will be 50% off through Sunday.

View our available dogs at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs

Merry... wait, what month is it? 😵‍💫Why do we have holiday decorations set up in our Puppy Club classroom in March? Beca...
03/27/2025

Merry... wait, what month is it? 😵‍💫

Why do we have holiday decorations set up in our Puppy Club classroom in March? Because the best way to ensure that dogs are comfortable with new objects and experiences in life is to introduce them to novelty while they're still in their critical socialization window (under 16 weeks of age)! That's the period of time when they are learning what is "safe" and what is "scary" in the world. If a dog isn't properly socialized during puppyhood, they are more likely to view all new things as scary! 😱

When you're working on socializing your puppy, it's important to consider ALL the objects, people, sounds and situations that they may encounter in their lifetime, not just the ones that exist seasonally in their world right now.

This means that if you have a winter puppy, you should break out your swim goggles, your umbrella and your flip flops. If you have a summer puppy, you should ensure that they have fun and positive exposure to items like skis, snow boots and shovels! You get the idea.

Allow your puppy to check out these novel items at their own pace, and give them lots of treats and praise for being brave! Make sure that their experience is comfortable and positive. 🧡

You've got a puppy. And you've got questions.We get it! That's why we created our Puppy Parenting Workshop! This humans-...
03/25/2025

You've got a puppy. And you've got questions.

We get it! That's why we created our Puppy Parenting Workshop!

This humans-only workshop ($20) is for puppy parents that have, or will soon have, a puppy that is 16 weeks old or younger. Come learn about the importance of positive socialization efforts and opportunities to raise a well-adjusted dog!

Developmental milestones, puppy behavior, training tools and environmental enrichment will be discussed. We’ll help you plan your socialization strategies, demonstrate useful products, and help you recognize when your puppy may be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or bored.

Spaces are limited. Snag your spot today!

BoulderHumane.Org/Workshops

Remember Ranger? Now named Miles, this sweet boy is loving life with his new family in the mountains. Here's what Miles'...
03/22/2025

Remember Ranger? Now named Miles, this sweet boy is loving life with his new family in the mountains. Here's what Miles' adopters had to say about him:

"Miles is such a great dog and is settling in so well with our family. We have 2.5 acres and Miles is amazing off the leash on our property. He listens so well. I can't say enough good things about how much of a good boy he is! I work from home and he loves keeping me company in my office all day. I love taking breaks and going on walks with him. Needless to say, he has stolen our hearts and my spot on the couch (which you can see in the pic)."

Thank you to Miles' family for giving him the loving home that he so deserves! 👏

Spring has sprung and love is the air at HSBV! 💕Come see us for our "Spring Fling" Adoption Special – starting TODAY – f...
03/21/2025

Spring has sprung and love is the air at HSBV! 💕Come see us for our "Spring Fling" Adoption Special – starting TODAY – featuring 50% off adoption fees for all dogs one year and older! 🌷🌸

We have more than 50 dogs available for adoption right now, and sweet pups like Aspen, Banshee and Bluey are single and ready to mingle with you! 🧡🐾 BoulderHumane.org/Dogs

Seriously, where are all the cats? 🧐If you've walked through our adoption center or visited our website recently, you ma...
03/20/2025

Seriously, where are all the cats? 🧐

If you've walked through our adoption center or visited our website recently, you may have asked yourself this very question. And it's a great one!

Winter is typically a time of year when we have fewer cats and kittens available for adoption, though this year our numbers have been especially low. Why? Well, cats seem to be having their moment! Cats are very popular in our community (and elsewhere) right now, and so they are getting adopted very quickly. We often bring cats into our shelter from our Colorado and out-of-state transfer partners, however lately there have been fewer cats in those facilities as well! These factors have contributed to our cat adoption center feeling more empty than usual.

There's a lot of theories about why cats are so popular right now, and while we don't really know for sure what is causing this increased demand, we're so here for it! 👏

If you're hoping to adopt a cat or kitten soon, don't worry, we expect things to pick up again as we enter "kitten season" in the next few weeks. Keep an eye on our website and you will start to see more feline faces soon! 😻

BoulderHumane.Org/Cats

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀Emerald wanted to try out a few different looks to celebrate. Which one is your favorite? We t...
03/18/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Emerald wanted to try out a few different looks to celebrate. Which one is your favorite? We think she rocks the goatee better than expected...

Emerald is a real gem and whoever adopts her will be very lucky indeed! 💚

If Emerald isn't your color, don't worry, we currently have 46 other dogs waiting to find homes, too!

BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs

We simply HAVE to show you the cutest darn photos we've seen in a while. This is Charlie. Charlie was adopted from us in...
03/15/2025

We simply HAVE to show you the cutest darn photos we've seen in a while. This is Charlie. Charlie was adopted from us in July of 2024, and he is clearly living the good life. 😻

Here's a recent update we received from his adopter:

"Charlie has been an amazing addition to my family. When I went to the HSBV that weekend, I fell in love with Charlie immediately and knew after a spending a short time with him that we were meant to be together. Here are some photos of Charlie and his older brother, George!"

Charlie, you are one precious and handsome kitty! 😭

Excuse us for the interruption, but we're pretty sure that you'll want to hear this news...Forrest has officially left t...
03/13/2025

Excuse us for the interruption, but we're pretty sure that you'll want to hear this news...

Forrest has officially left the building! 🥳

This sweet boy was adopted over the weekend, and his new family contacted us recently to report that he is settling in wonderfully! Our staff and volunteers had the privilege of loving on him for several months while he was in our shelter, and we couldn't be happier for him. 🥰

Aren't you glad you stopped scrolling? 😁

We're hiring! HSBV is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our dynamic, growing veterinary hospital te...
03/11/2025

We're hiring!

HSBV is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our dynamic, growing veterinary hospital team! 🩺

Please help us spread the word! 🧡

To learn more about this position and see other current job opportunities, please visit BoulderHumane.Org/Careers

Look at these pitties... with their new families! 🥳Domino, Luna and Jack are three of the lucky pups that have been adop...
03/07/2025

Look at these pitties... with their new families! 🥳

Domino, Luna and Jack are three of the lucky pups that have been adopted so far during our Mardi Gras adoption special. 💛💜💚

We still have several pit bull mixes waiting to find loving homes, and their adoption fees are 50% off through the end of TODAY (3/7)!

View our available pitties at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs

Alright, we've been showing you our pitties all week, and now it's your turn! In honor of our Mardi Gras adoption specia...
03/07/2025

Alright, we've been showing you our pitties all week, and now it's your turn!

In honor of our Mardi Gras adoption special (which ends TOMORROW!), we want our comments flooded with pittie pics. Let's see those pitties, Colorado! 😉

Share your favorite picture of your pittie or pittie mix in the comments!👇

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services, including our adoption center, will open at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)...
03/04/2025

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services, including our adoption center, will open at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 5, 2025).

For real though, just look at these pitties... 👀Learn more about our available pit bulls and pit bull mixes at BoulderHu...
03/04/2025

For real though, just look at these pitties... 👀

Learn more about our available pit bulls and pit bull mixes at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs 💚💜💛

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Thursday 11am - 6pm
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Your outie is a very good boi. Your outie is skilled at fetch. Your outie has a loving family. These innies are all waiting to meet you tomorrow (April 4, 2025) during their shift from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Please come adopt! #Severance #AdoptAShelterDog #HSBV #ShelterDogs #Colorado

7-month-old Forrest has been waiting THREE MONTHS to be adopted. 😫 The good news? He is eligible for our Mardi Gras adoption special and so his adoption fee is 50% off through March 7! 🤩 Learn more at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs

Does your dog have a nose? Then this video is for you... 😉🐶 Learn more about our K9 Nose Work classes and register at BoulderHumane.Org/Training #K9NoseWork #EnrichmentForDogs #DogSports #HumaneSociety #DogClasses #HSBV

Frisco's story is very special to all of us here at HSBV... 🥹 Please help us spread the word about this sweet boy who has been waiting for THREE MONTHS to be adopted! #AdoptAShelterDog #ShelterDog #AdoptMe #HSBV #HumaneSociety

Our trainers weigh in on the one thing they wish everyone knew about dogs... 🧐 If you're struggling with your dog's training or behavior, our certified trainers are here to support you! We offer group classes and private consultations to help you and your dog achieve your goals together. Learn more and sign up at BoulderHumane.Org/Training #DogTraining #DogBehavior #DogTrainers #LearnAboutDogs #HumaneSociety #HSBV #Colorado #TrainYourDog #TrainYourDogMonth

There's nothing sweeter than seeing a wallflower start to bloom... 🥰 BoulderHumane.Org/PuppyClub #PuppyClub #PuppySocialization #Puppies #PuppyLove #PuppyTraining #HSBV #HumaneSociety #Wallflowers #ConfidenceBuilding #PuppyPlay #ColoradoDogs #NationalTrainYourDogMonth

Please help us get these babies into loving homes ASAP! 🫶🐕

We loved getting to spread some holiday cheer to our shelter animals on Christmas morning! 🥰❄🎄

Wiley (now named Reggy) has been living the good life ever since he was adopted back in June. 🥳 According to his family, he has left behind his days of trying to romp with coyotes and instead now loves playing with his doggie bestie, Kiko (a much safer choice!). They describe Reggy as an energetic, bouncy boy who loves to learn, cuddle and go swimming. And he's gaining confidence every day with the support of his loving family. We're so happy for Reggy! 🥰 #AdoptionPupdate #HSBV #AdoptAShelterDog #HumaneSociety #LuckyDog

Pups + pie = a match made in Thanksgiving heaven. 🐕🥧 #Thanksgiving #HumaneSociety #AdoptAShelterDog #DogTreats #Thankful #HSBV #ColoradoDogs

We've got a sweet treat right now that we just KNOW you will want to take home this fall... 🍏 🍭 🍂 To learn more about Caramel Apple, visit BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs #AdoptMe #AdoptAShelterDog #Boulder #Colorado #AdoptAShelterPet #HSBV #PuppyLove #CaramelApple #SweetTreat #Puppy

When you're a shelter dog, sometimes you just gotta roll with it... 🙃 Learn more about Sky at BoulderHumane.Org/Dogs #AdoptMe #AdoptAShelterDog #HSBV #HumaneSociety #RollWithIt #Colorado

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