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.

Introductions

It’s impossible to estimate how well any particular pair or group of cats will ultimately tolerate each other.

It’s important to have realistic expectations when introducing a new pet to a resident pet. Some cats are more social
than other cats.

Cats are territorial and need to be introduced slowly in order to give them time to get used to each other before there is a face-to-face confrontation.

When cats feel threatened, they usually respond in three ways to the object, person or situation they perceive as a threat: fight, flee or freeze.

While pet owners would never consider withholding food or water from their cats, many forget to provide adequate exercise and stimulation.

There are many factors that contribute to the safety or danger of a toy. Among them are your cat’s size, activity level and personal preference.

If you want your cat to live a long and healthy life, keep her inside.

Positive reinforcement is the presentation of something pleasant or rewarding immediately following a behavior.

We are able to assist pet owners with many types of problems; however, there are some we can’t resolve by e-mail or phone.

Clicker training uses a precise sound (a click) to tell the cat that he has done something to earn a reward.

Watch a clicker-trained cat in action!