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.

Press Releases

Dumb Friends League celebrates the love of cats at CatFest on July 14

Human-animal bond brings compassionate community together at Furry Scurry

Gov. Hickenlooper signs House Bill 1125 into law

Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center to host open house

Dumb Friends League Buddy Center celebrates a decade in Castle Rock

Denver's Gabby Gourmet's annual fundraiser raises record amount for Dumb Friends League

The Dumb Friends League announces Blane Prescott was appointed to board of directors

Fetch your sneakers and furry friend for the Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, May 5

Adopt a Super Pet! Everyone needs a sidekick!

The Dumb Friends League announces the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center

Dumb Friends League waives adoption fees for cats one year and older

Mobile clinics offer $10 spay/neuter surgeries for cats and kittens

New requirements for dog spay and neuter surgeries on mobile units

14th annual Pledges for Pets Telethon a Success

Microchip helps return cat to owners in Florida

Teaching your cat some new tricks—one click at a time

Make pets part of your New Year's Resolution

Cat adoption special extended through February 2012

Dumb Friends League holiday pet tips

Adopt two SMAMS for the price of one

December 2011

Reward offered in dog poisioning case

Cat adoption special extended through Dec. 31

Black Friday is going to the cats and dogs!

Paws to Give Holiday Fund Drive

Cat adoption special extended through November

November is "Adopt-a-Senior-Pet" Month

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

Dumb Friends League Waives Cat Adoption Fees

Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail

Dumb Friends League Looking for More Cat Adoptions

Wag `n Trail success for Dumb Friends League

Dumb Friends League needs more foster volunteers - hosts open house

Shelter dogs from North Dakota flood area come to Denver

Dumb Friends League extends cat adoption specials

Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail hiking fundraiser for Buddy Center

Area animal groups partner with Crime Stoppers

RELEASE $10 special and CatFest success

Dogs from CA hoarder case come to Dumb Friends League

Shelter dogs from NM wildfire-area come to Dumb Friends League

Dumb Friends League CatFest - launch of $10 special

Lost Pets After 4th of July - July 5 Busiest Day

Dumb Friends League celebrates the love of cats and launches $10 adoption special at CatFest, July 9

Dumb Friends League team heads to Joplin, Mo., to help pets affected by the tornado

Thousands of wet noses and wagging tails walked for homeless pets at the Furry Scurry

Eighty-one pets from Arizona animal hoarder case come to Dumb Friends League and other Colorado animal shelters

$50 adoption campaign launched to help more cats and dogs find homes

Fetch your sneakers and furry friend for the Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, May 7

$14 Furry Valentine adoption special for cats and dogs, 1 year or older

Homeless pets benefit from Dumb Friends League telethon success

Thirty more puppy mill dogs arrive in Denver, Dumb Friends League to help them find homes

Show your support for homeless pets during the Pledges for Pets Telethon, Jan. 30

More puppy mill dogs arriving in Colorado to find homes

PAWS TO GIVE… or shop to help homeless pets this holiday season

Waived and discounted adoption fees for all cats and dogs during early holiday special

Nearly 100 puppy mill dogs coming to Colorado