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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We need foster volunteers! While our biggest need right now is for dog fosters, we can always accept more cat fosters as...
04/23/2025

We need foster volunteers! While our biggest need right now is for dog fosters, we can always accept more cat fosters as well. 🐕🐈‍⬛

If you are looking for a way to make a big impact on the lives of shelter animals, fostering is a wonderful opportunity to consider!

By choosing to foster, you can:

- improve shelter animals' quality of life
- help free up kennel space so we can save more lives
- enjoy pet companionship without a long-term commitment
- choose which animals you foster
- rest easy knowing that HSBV covers the cost of supplies, food and medical treatment

To foster with us, you must live in Boulder or Broomfield Counties.

NEXT FOSTER ORIENTATION:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
12 -2 p.m.
Learn more and register at BoulderHumane.Org/Foster

Please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested! 🧡

When we say that we literally could not do the work that we do without the help of our amazing volunteers, we mean it! I...
04/22/2025

When we say that we literally could not do the work that we do without the help of our amazing volunteers, we mean it!

If all of our volunteers stopped coming in tomorrow (don't leave us, we love you!) we would have to hire TWENTY-FOUR full-time staff members to fill the giant hole that they would leave behind. 🤯

Every single day, our volunteers make a difference in the lives of the animals in our care. They are the rockstars behind the scenes washing dishes and laundry, cleaning kennels, walking dogs, playing with kitties, comforting animals as they recover from surgery, providing in-kennel enrichment, helping with training, and assisting with almost anything else that we ask of them. And they do all of this hard work with smiles on their faces! We could not be more grateful. 🥰

It's National Volunteer Week, which means we are showing our volunteers a little extra love this week. Our staff wanted to show their appreciation by filling a wall with hearts expressing everything we love about our volunteers. Swipe to see some of what our staff had to say!

Thank you, volunteers, for being the heart of HSBV! 🧡

My, what big teeth you have! 😮It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and we want to share some information to help keep...
04/19/2025

My, what big teeth you have! 😮

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and we want to share some information to help keep everyone safe while they interact with their furry friends!

The good news is that a large percentage of dog bites are completely preventable if you know what to watch for and what to do when a dog is uncomfortable.

Here are a few quick tips to help keep you and your family safe around dogs:

1. Understand why dog bites happen.
2. Learn about your dog's body language.
3. Help your dog get space when they need it.
4. Always supervise children around dogs.
5. Train your dog to wear a muzzle comfortably (for emergency vet visits, etc.).

Read this blog post for more information and some great resources: https://boulderhumane.org/preventing-dog-bites/

It's a burrito kind of day, don't you think? Or should we say "purrito"? 🌯The only thing that could make this picture be...
04/17/2025

It's a burrito kind of day, don't you think? Or should we say "purrito"? 🌯

The only thing that could make this picture better is if you were eating a burrito while looking at it...

TODAY through Saturday (April 17-19), if you eat at El Rincon Cocina y Tequila and mention our name, they will generously donate 50% of your bill to HSBV! Dine in or take out.

Go eat a burrito and support this little "purrito" and others like him! 😍

Thank you, El Rincon!

The animals in our community are so lucky to have such wonderful humans looking out for them! 🧡It's officially Animal Co...
04/17/2025

The animals in our community are so lucky to have such wonderful humans looking out for them! 🧡

It's officially Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to all of the officers who work tirelessly to keep our animals and community safe. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and hard work! 👏

We are lucky to partner with the best of the best!

Struggling with what to make for dinner this weekend? Why not eat some delicious Mexican food and do some good for shelt...
04/15/2025

Struggling with what to make for dinner this weekend? Why not eat some delicious Mexican food and do some good for shelter animals? 🙌

This Thursday through Saturday (April 17-19), our friends at El Rincon Cocina y Tequila will generously donate 50% of all sales (including drinks!) to HSBV when you mention our name to your server. Dine in or take out. All proceeds will directly benefit HSBV and the animals who need us.

Mark your calendar and prepare your belly! 🌮🌯

Thank you, El Rincon!

El Rincon Cocina y Tequila
2350 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

Meet Charlie. This pretty kitty was adopted from us several months ago, and he has been loving his new home and life eve...
04/12/2025

Meet Charlie. This pretty kitty was adopted from us several months ago, and he has been loving his new home and life ever since! He's been dutifully protecting his family from puzzle pieces, which he didn't know was part of the job description, but he recognizes that somebody's gotta do it. 🤷‍♀️

Here's what Charlie's adopters had to say about their new family member:

"Charlie has been such a blessing for us! He’s a constant companion who loves to cuddle and play, but also can entertain himself when we need some independent time. My favorite thing about him is how brave he is! He gets nervous when confronted with new things but never loses his inquisitive and brave spirit. His presence in our home has really brought so much brightness into our lives.

I’d also like to give a shout out the behavior consultants at HSBV. Charlie had a bit of a biting problem when he first came to us, but with their help, the problem has gotten much better. He’s very food motivated too, so I’ve even taught him a few tricks like sit and stay. He’s a clever cat. A quirky thing about him is that he gets very sassy when we build puzzles, and he’ll lay on top of the puzzle pieces or even knock them off of the table."

Keep fighting the good fight, Charlie! 💪🧩

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services, including our adoption center, will be CLOSED on Wednesday, April 9 for a staff traini...
04/09/2025

📢 Heads up! Our shelter services, including our adoption center, will be CLOSED on Wednesday, April 9 for a staff training.

April is officially ! 🧡Ferrets are intelligent, social animals that can bring so much joy to the right family. If you'v...
04/08/2025

April is officially ! 🧡

Ferrets are intelligent, social animals that can bring so much joy to the right family. If you've been wanting to add a little love and adorable mischief into your life, now is a great time to consider adopting!

We currently have two bonded pairs that are waiting to find loving homes! Please help us spread the word about these little cuties. 😍

BoulderHumane.Org/Small-Animals

We 🧡 our community! Our donation needs right now include dog and cat food, cat litter, bully sticks and treats. We are w...
04/07/2025

We 🧡 our community!

Our donation needs right now include dog and cat food, cat litter, bully sticks and treats. We are well-stocked with crates, towels, blankets and beds, so please plan to donate those items elsewhere.

Donations may 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 the HSBV at:

Humane Society of Boulder Valley
ATTN: Donations
2323 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

Thank you for your continued generosity and support! 🥰

Look! Puppies! 😍Now that we have your attention, we wanted to let you know that we still have a few spots left in our Pu...
04/05/2025

Look! Puppies! 😍

Now that we have your attention, we wanted to let you know that we still have a few spots left in our Puppy Prep School group training class which starts on Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. This class, for puppies between 8-16 weeks of age, meets weekly for five weeks and costs $180. You and your puppy will practice lots of important training skills together, and your puppy will get to have some playtime with puppy friends! 🐶

Register today and get ready for cuteness overload!

https://boulderhumane.org/puppyclasses/

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

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2323 55th Street
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