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Get active and leave the League with Levon!
Hi! Hey, over here! My name is Levon and have I got an opportunity for you! I’ve always been one to seize the day – once I set a goal for myself, there’s simply no stopping me. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about the chance of a lifetime to become my new furever… read more.
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New year, new Trudy!
It’s no secret that 2021 was a real doozy for many of us. As the Dumb Friends League looks ahead to what 2022 has in store, we know we’re not the only ones looking to put our best foot forward. Trudy, a sweet 10-year-old pit bull, had her fair share of highs and lows last… read more.
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Peace, love, and understanding top Panther’s holiday wish list
Oh, hi there. The name’s Panther, thanks to my shiny black coat and my mysterious, elusive ways. Let me start by getting something off my chest – I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m a complicated, emotional gal. In my last home, I lived with two other cats, and there was a lot… read more.
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Extraordinary beagle-mix gives birth to 16 puppies on Memorial Day and lives to tell the tale
When Sasha – a gentle, unassuming 3-year-old beagle-mix – first came to the Dumb Friends League, it was not yet clear just how extraordinary her life would be. However, in a matter of days, her name became famous within the halls and walls of the League’s Leslie A. Malone Center. After receiving her initial wellness… read more.
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Willow’s extraordinary will to live
Willow was just hours old when a passerby heard her cries and whimpers coming from a Denver city dumpster. Cold, abandoned, and with her umbilical cord still attached, the tiny puppy was in grave danger. If she was to have any chance of seeing tomorrow, she would need immediate medical attention. The kindhearted person who… read more.
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Wild thing, you make our hearts sing!
Murdock’s earliest days are the stuff legends are made of. Before making his way to the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock, this gregarious boy spent his kittenhood underneath a house, surrounded by a slew of wild raccoons. Like most of us, Murdock’s early experiences helped shape him into the extraordinary 2-year-old he… read more.
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Hugo’s new role: How one very good boy is supporting a veteran in need
For nearly five months in 2021, 5-year-old Hugo was a familiar face at the Dumb Friends League, coming in and out of our doors more than once. The energetic and playful pup – known as one of our “longest stay” dogs – met many potential families along the way and even went home with one.… read more.
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Nahla and Logan: How a big-hearted dog touched the life of a boy on the autism spectrum
“Smart and playful girl! Favorite things: romping around outside with you, treats, and lots of affection. Could play for hours. Dream home: an active, loving family.” That was the bio that hung outside Nahla’s kennel at the Dumb Friends League three years ago. Now, it’s more than just her wish list – it’s her dream… read more.
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What’s in a name?
Ponderosa Pine: one of the Southwest’s tallest trees in many parts of its range, growing to incredible heights of over 200 feet, with huge trunks 3-4 feet across. -National Park Service When Ponderosa Pine came to the Dumb Friends League as a stray, she was only about a week old. She weighed just 80 grams… read more.
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Famous last words? Let’s go to the League “just to look”
Emma and Jacob were familiar with the Dumb Friends League and had been looking for a husky for some time. One day, Jacob noticed a husky mix on the League’s website and asked Emma if they should go “just to look.” For sweet Astrid (formerly known as Hazel), that “look” was everything in the way of… read more.
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We would love to hear from you and hear your story!
Ready to adopt?
Visit our Malone Center Shelter in Denver, or Buddy Center Shelter in Castle Rock to check out our adoptable pets in person.
At the shelter, when you’re ready to adopt or have identified a pet you want to meet, follow the signage to join our virtual queue. You’ll be added to the line, on a first come first served basis, to visit with a counselor and meet your new best friend.
In order to best serve you, please sign in at least one hour prior to closing to visit with a counselor. Our queue may be closed at other times if we have met our capacity for daily visits.