The Dumb Friends League has a history of service. For more than 100 years, we have sheltered and cared for lost, abandoned and abused pets. 

Thanks to wide community support, we offer programs that help both pets and people. 

We are proud to be the metro-Denver area’s local humane society. You are invited to visit our website and our two shelters to learn more about us.

Offsite Adoption Locations

Visit our adoption storefront at
The Shops at Northfield Stapleton 

8316 Northfield Blvd., Suite 1660
(On Main Street between Hot Topic and The Buckle)

Adoption Hours

Thurs. & Fri., 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.11 a.m.–5 p.m.
(Closed major holidays and during inclement weather)

Each day, we hand-select several special cats and well-behaved dogs and bring them to our storefront site. If you’re adding a new pet to your household, you may want to take advantage of this unique location and adoption opportunity

Pet Care-avan

Our Pet Care-avan travels to locations throughout the metro Denver area and Douglas County, bringing wonderful cats, dogs, rabbits and other small pets for adoption to people who may not be able to visit our shelters.

You’ll find us at hundreds of venues each year, including shopping centers, grocery stores, book stores, parades, festivals and athletic events.

If you have a soft spot for pets that need a second chance and you have a business or are planning a community event, consider inviting the Pet Care-avan.

We can visit a location for a few hours or stay all day. We can come back on a monthlybasis. All that’s needed is a high visibility parking spot where we can open the doors for people who want to  meet the animals, learn about responsible pet ownership and potentially take home a new friend. The 27-foot-long, fully insured vehicle is completely self-contained. 

For more information on the Pet Care-avan, please call Tracy Koss at (720) 241-7088, or e-mail tkoss@ddfl.org.

*All events scheduled during winter months are "weather permitting."

Ongoing Monthly Pet Care-avan Locations

1st Wednesday (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
Natural Grocers, 2375 15th, Denver, 80202

2nd Wednesday
The Pet Club (Wheat Ridge): 4975 Kipling St. #B, Wheat Ridge

3rd Wednesday
Sunflower Market (Highlands Ranch): 1980 E County Line Rd., Highlands Ranch

4th Wednesday
The Pet Club: 5150 E. Arapahoe Rd., Littleton

1st Thursday
Whole Foods (Capitol Hill): 900 E 11th Ave, Denver

2nd Thursday
Muttz & Stuff: 3800 W 144th Ave., Broomfield

3rd Thursday
Whole Foods (Bel Mar): 444 S Wadsworth, Lakewood

4th Thursday
It's a Pets Paradise: 913 Corona St., Denver

1st Friday
The Pet Club: 15022 E. Mississippi Ave., Aurora

2nd Friday
Hero’s Pets: 8086 Bowles Ave., Littleton

3rd Friday
Whole Foods (Wash Park): 1111 S. Washington St., Denver

4th Friday
Whole Foods (Highlands Ranch): 9366 S Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch

Every Saturday
Billy’s Gormet Hot Dogs: 2445 Larimer St., Denver

Individual Pet Care-avan Events