Humane Society of Boulder Valley

11/17/2025

Starting your week off right with this update. 🥰

Apollo was at our shelter for a few months before he finally found his perfect fit, but it was so worth the wait! Here's what his new family had to say about him:

"Apollo is doing really well. What my husband and I love most about him is how much of a goofball he is. His latest trick is to do a doggy version of a somersault when he wants tummy scratches. Lately, we've started to train in nose work and will be starting formal coursework in August (a huge thanks to one of your trainers for the recommendation). Apollo also loves to go on hikes with us and even saw his first beaver this past weekend! Apollo melted our hearts when we first encountered him at the shelter by standing up on his hind legs and stretching his front paws up to us. It was like he was asking for a hug - which is completely possible, as he is a total snuggle bug. We feel so lucky to have found him!"

Apollo was very special to our staff when he was with us, so we are thrilled to hear that he is so loved in his new home! 🧡

11/16/2025

🧡Call for Donations! 🧡

Animal lovers - we need your help! Are you tired of looking at that pile of old towels you've been waiting to get rid of? We know of some furry friends who would LOVE them! 🐾 We're running low on towels in our shelter to help keep the animals dry, clean and snuggly.

Donations can be dropped off at our Service or Adoption Desks during our regular business hours. If you would like to purchase items online, you may ship them directly to us at:
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
ATTN: Donations
2323 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

We couldn't do what we do without our amazing community's help - THANK YOU!

View our wishlist: BoulderHumane.org/Wishlist

11/13/2025

The aurora lit up our skies recently, but our shelter is full of stars of its own! Come meet the animals waiting for their new families—TODAY! They’re ready to illuminate your life with unconditional love and a light that will shine in your heart, forever. ✨ 🧡🐾 BoulderHumane.Org

11/13/2025

Ever wonder how we manage to get such cute pictures of the puppies enrolled in our Puppy Club program? There's two main keys to success: patience and a lot of treats!

For every one adorable photo, there's about 50 completely blurry, unusable photos (puppies are pretty excited about life, you know?). If you have a puppy at home, you probably have experienced this struggle. 😆

But, patience really pays off when you manage to capture that perfect puppy pic. Here's some of our recent favorites!

11/12/2025

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services, including our adoption center, will be CLOSED tomorrow - Wednesday, November 12.

11/08/2025

Ziva the Diva is our spirit animal. 💁‍♀️

"We adopted Ziva in 2020, and she has been the perfect addition to our young family. Ziva is the literal definition of a man’s best friend. She loves everyone she meets and always suckers people into giving her pets and/or treats. She used to despise car rides but has grown to love them since we take her everywhere we go.

Miss Ziva has a goofy personality that we have come to love, but she can be quite sassy and dramatic, which has earned her the nickname 'Ziva the Diva.' Every time we pick up her toys she manages to drag them all out again to help redecorate the home. Unfortunately, squeaker toys never last more than a week. She also takes up the majority of the couch instead of lying down in one her designated dog beds. It is Ziva’s world after all, and we’re just living in it.

Ziva had an eye condition when we adopted her, and we believe that is why she had a low adoption fee of only $50. She has been worth every single penny. We do like to joke that she is our 'clearance-rack pup' or our 'discount doggo.' 😆

There are feelings of both happiness and sadness that come with watching Ziva’s black coat slowly start to show gray and white hairs, but our 'zebra' girl is still the cutest dog on the block. She is frequently praised by strangers for her calm demeanor and incredible beauty.

Thank you HSBV for connecting us with Ziva and taking such great care of her. Ziva has been the perfect first pet for us, and we couldn’t imagine a life without her. We will forever be grateful for Ziva and for HSBV making this experience possible. Words can’t express how thankful we are." 🧡

10/30/2025

Remember when you were a kid and you would dress up like a veterinarian and play pretend? Well, it's time to reawaken your inner child because your puppy NEEDS this from you! 👩‍⚕️🐾

The best way to get your puppy comfortable with veterinary handling and equipment is to start introducing them to it at home, and make it a fun game! Use lots of treats, and keep an eye on their body language to make sure they do not look uncomfortable or afraid. If you see any discomfort, go back to an easier and less scary step.

Here's an example of how you might introduce your puppy to a stethoscope:

1. Show your puppy the stethoscope in your hand, then give them a tasty treat.
2. Bring the stethoscope closer to your puppy, without touching them, and then give them a treat.
3. Touch the stethoscope gently to your puppy's shoulder, then give them a treat.
4. Hold the stethoscope on their skin for a little bit longer, then give them a treat.
5. Place the stethoscope on their chest, then give them a treat.
6. Hold the stethoscope on their chest for longer, then give them a treat.

Veterinary handling is one of the many things that we introduce puppies to in our Puppy Club program. We can help! 🙌

Learn more: https://boulderhumane.org/puppyclub/

10/25/2025

10/15/2025

THIS WEEKEND: Thanks to our friends at Flatirons Subaru, between October 17-19 you can enjoy 50% off adoption fees for animals two years and older!

We have so many adorable animals just waiting to meet you! 🧡🚗

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10/14/2025

This week, we have some very important people to celebrate! 🥳

It's National Veterinary Technician Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing techs who keep our Veterinary Hospital running!

While the work may not always be glamorous, every day they roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done to ensure that their patients are healthy and comfortable. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and compassionate team!

Working in the field of veterinary medicine can be incredibly difficult and draining, so please remember to thank your veterinary team next time you take your pet in for an appointment! 🧡

10/11/2025

We don't often get updates about the small animals that are adopted from our shelter, but boy, this is a good one! 🥰

"When I adopted Meatball a little over a year ago, he was an extremely fearful, middle-aged hamster who’d been at HSBV for over 3 months. But I’m happy to report that ‘fearful’ is now the last word I’d use to describe him! If anything, he’s very curious. I’m always looking for new enrichment ideas to keep him entertained. He really enjoys his sand bath and regular trips to his play pen. He’s quite the picky eater but is definitely spoiled with the amount of different treats I get for him to try. My now-senior guy is living out the rest of his life feeling safe and loved."

Thank you to Meatball's guardian for helping him come out of his shell and for sharing this heartwarming update with us! 🧡