Annie's Orphans - Durango, CO

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Annie's Orphans - Durango, CO Durango Colorado's only no-kill dog shelter. 🐶
Providing a safe haven for dogs until their forever homes can be found. 💜🐾

We began our work in 1985 as a home for retired sled dogs, but quickly turned into a full-fledged, all-breed rescue incorporated as a not-for profit foundation in 1997. We have a maximum capacity of approximately 70 dogs, but try to keep our numbers under 50 in winter so that we can give all our residents the care and attention they each deserve. We are a safe haven for the abandoned, neglected an

d abused dog population from throughout the greater Four Corners area. Our mission is to offer these dogs and those labeled as “difficult-to-adopt” by typical shelters, a refuge were they can live safely, comfortably, happily, and healthily until each can find his/her special person and forever home. Since opening our doors, we’ve found homes for approximately 2,000 dogs. Durango is a very dog friendly community. Someone once said “it’s not IF you have a dog in Durango, it’s how many dogs you have”. In caring for, readying for adoption and adopting out dogs, we believe we are doing a great service to the Durango community - human and canine alike. We also help reduce pet overpopulation by spaying, neutering and providing medical care for all dogs prior to placement in their new homes.

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08/12/2025

Oh yaaaa!!!!😂😂😂🐕🐕🐕🐾🐾🐾

My fiancé can't stand my dog, which is precisely why I'm making this call.

He's a purebred, he's been sharing my life for the past two years. He loves toys, even though he doesn't have all the educational basics yet. His hair is short but requires quite a bit of maintenance, especially on the chest — he likes to be trimmed. He barks at night, wakes me up way too early in the morning, and only accepts brand food, obviously the most expensive.

And unfortunately, he doesn't give you a warm welcome when you get home, he isn't cuddly when you're at your worst. In principle he does not bite, but he is often in a bad mood and growls easily.

There you go... If you ever know anyone who would be interested in my selfish, twisted, inhuman fiancé of 40 years, please come get him!
My dog and I would love to find him a new home!

Someday 🙏🙏🙏
07/12/2025

Someday 🙏🙏🙏

Right on!!!
06/12/2025

Right on!!!

Feels like someone stabbing you in your heart and twisting the knife, to lose a beloved animal friend.💔💔💔 I love you and...
06/12/2025

Feels like someone stabbing you in your heart and twisting the knife, to lose a beloved animal friend.💔💔💔 I love you and miss you Murphy!!!😢😢😢🐕🐕🐕

Accidents happen. That is just a fact of life. But losing your pet? That is the worst thing that can happen to a pet lover. It is scary and confusing, with the fear of never finding them again. No one should have to fear being judged on top of that.

This is something that the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office Animal Control 100% believes in. Wanting to help people reunite with their lost pet, they live by these guiding principles:

💙 We are a judgment-free place.
💙 We would rather your dog go home with you than stay in a kennel.
💙 Fines and citations are not our priority, and they are only used when necessary- for the small number of repeat cases that do not comply with the law.

And they truly practice what they preach. So much so, that when a little girl recognized her dog at a local adoption event, they had a conversation, leaving all judgement behind. It turns out that Tasso had been missing for THREE years and was over 20 miles from home. What came next was the sweetest reunion, full of hugs, tears, and one very happy tail.

So, to quote their dedicated and compassionate staff, “For anyone who feels nervous, embarrassed, or worried about judgment—please don’t. We know dogs escape. Collars break. Gates get left open. Life happens. Our goal is always to get your pet back home-not to shame or punish you."

And that right there is the key to breaking down the stigma and barriers that keep people from looking and reporting lost pets. If we take a lesson out of their book and lead with kindness, compassion, and understanding, we may just be able to save more lives. 👏

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06/12/2025

Yes!!!❤️❤️❤️

Pets are God’s way of reminding us that love can be pure, loyal, and everlasting. They are heaven’s gift to our broken hearts. 💖🐾

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06/12/2025

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Spain has taken a historic step by passing a law that officially recognizes pets as family members. This change reflects a growing understanding that animals are emotional beings who share deep bonds with the people they live with. Under the new legislation, pets will receive greater legal protection, especially in cases involving divorce, inheritance, or disputes over their wellbeing. The decision highlights Spain’s commitment to improving animal rights and promoting compassionate treatment. Overall, the law marks a meaningful shift toward acknowledging pets not just as property, but as beloved members of the family.


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30/11/2025

Dog Food Needs for our shelter:

Many of our dogs require individualized dietary plans and these are the foods we most desperately need for our shelter at this time.

Victor: In the 16% fat we need Yukon River Canine, Salmon & Sweet potato *This is for our dogs with Chicken Allergies.*

Victor In the 18% professional with Beef

Victor High pro 20% This is for our underweight dogs

Wilderness Blue Buffalo Salmon 15% fat another allergy request

Thank you so very much from all of us at Annie's K-9 Orphans

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Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

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