La Plata County Humane Society

11/26/2024

We had a blast during our Pet Photos with Santa at Creature Comforts! Thanks to everyone that came!

La Plata County Humane Society holds its annual fundraiser Pet Photos with Santa at Creature Comforts in Durango

11/24/2024

Did you know we have a program where you can pick up one of our insulated huts to keep your outside critters warm this winter? We are asking for any donation you can give, whether big or small. 😻 Thank you to our team member Lexi, who made the coolers! We have about 40 coolers ready to be picked up. Weekend pickup only. Please call 970-259-2847 to schedule a time to pick up your insulated cat cooler. ☃

11/22/2024

11/22/2024

Live with XRock 105.3 FM

11/21/2024

We are so excited to partner with ReelTime Animal Rescue, LLC 🐾 We will be going live on their YouTube channel twice a week every week 🐾

11/21/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Pet Photos with Santa 🐾🥳 Be sure to bring your pets and/or kiddos to capture a memory for the entire family! This Saturday, November 23 at Creature Comforts from 2pm-4pm. We are asking for a suggested donation of $20 to support shelter pets in need.🐾

Swipe for our office cat Dave getting in on the festive fun 🤩

11/20/2024

Wagtime Wednesday 🐾

11/20/2024

🐾 Longest resident shoutout 🐾 Meet Penny! She has been in our care since July!

Penny gets along great with kids and other dogs. She warms up to people quickly and she is very smart. Penny loves going on walks and seeing all the people. She also likes to play in the pool in our play yard. Penny’s personality is to always play. If you would like to meet Penny, call the LPCHS front desk or walk in today to schedule an appointment!

Penny’s review from one of our wonderful volunteers:
“Penny was very enthusiastic to get out of the kennel. She greeted the other dogs with some barks and tail wags. She really wanted to play, but the other dogs didn’t feel comfortable enough to play with her until the halfway point of our walk. At that point, all of the dogs were more relaxed, so they easily played with one another. She listened to commands when her name was called. She was very excited to be out in nature, and she was tired enough by the end of our walk that she fell asleep in the back of my car on the ride back to the shelter. She pulled a bit, especially at first when she was full of energy, but overall, she was a very well-behaved pup.”



📸: Jimmy S. Keene II

11/19/2024

Check out our new merch for the holiday season! With every purchase, a portion goes back to help shelter pets in need. Makes a great gift for someone or to treat yourself! 😻

Buy merchandise from May your day be Meowy & Bright. Featuring Dark Heather Grey Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

11/19/2024

We will be closed to the public on November 28th for Thanksgiving. A small crew will take care of the animals. We are thankful to the community for your continued support.

If you have an animal emergency, please call Animal Protection through Central Dispatch at (970) 385-2900.

11/19/2024

It’s your Happy Matchmaker Monday update! Last week 11 doggies and 28 kitties found a new . A great week of adoptions! Thank you for helping us help them one 🐾 at a time.

11/16/2024

Having fun at Pet Haus adoption event. One adoption so far. Come on down and meet some great dogs like Charlie!!

11/16/2024

We are preparing for one of our biggest fundraisers next year: Powder Hounds! For those unfamiliar with this event, 15-20 local artists take donated snowboards and turn them into masterpieces that are auctioned off for our animals. We need about 5-8 more snowboards for the participating artists. The board can be well-loved and any size. Please bring the boards to our front desk if you want to donate. We appreciate you! 🐾

11/15/2024

It's time for our Pet of the Week from the La Plata County Humane Society brought to you by Pet Haus, Everything for your pet under one Woof!

Meet Penny! An 11-month-old Female Terrier Mix.
Penny gets along great with kids and other dogs. She warms up to people quickly and she is very smart. Penny loves going on walks seeing all the people. She also likes to play in the pool! Penny's personality is vibrant and playful. If you would like to meet Penny, call the LPCHS front desk or walk-in today to schedule an appointment!

The Pet of the Week is an ongoing initiative to find homes for more of our furry friends. Please help us in sharing these sweet faces with your friends or anyone you know who is thinking about adoption. Lets find Penny a home!