Adoption Stories

When Tigger’s owners relinquished him to the care of the Dumb Friends League in April 2022, the 8-year-old pup followed the standard path most animals experience when they arrive at one of our shelters. First, our Intake staff welcomed Tigger with open arms, offering affection and documenting known details about his history. Soon after, they transferred… read more.

Meet Yuki, a sweet, 12-year-old Australian cattle dog with so much love to give! Like many of us, Yuki thrives on routine. For years, she enjoyed uninterrupted one-on-one time with her beloved human, Carrie*, including coworking from home, peaceful daily walks and endless attention. These experiences provided Yuki with much-needed solace to recover from the… read more.

Titus had his fair share of ups and downs before being adopted in 2020, shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In late 2019, the 7-year-old Staffordshire terrier mix (labeled by many as a pit bull) was surrendered to the care of the Dumb Friends League twice in one month, first by his original… read more.

Cooper – a neglected, 3-month-old palomino paint horse – came to the Dumb Friends League last August through the vital work of our Colorado Humane Society (CHS) program. Our CHS investigators work with law enforcement and other partners across the state to prevent and investigate animal mistreatment and promote animal welfare on a broad scale.… read more.

Like many animals in our care, Jazz endured a lot in the short nine months prior to her surrender to the Dumb Friends League. But it was the things she didn’t experience, like regular and affectionate human companionship, that would leave a lasting impact on the young Australian cattle dog.   When the neglected, unsocialized… read more.

Seeing Larry now, it’s hard to remember just how sick and helpless he was when he first came to the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center in December of 2021. Over the past year, this orange boy with the insurmountable spirit has overcome unimaginable odds, inspiring everyone he meets with his heroic tale… read more.

Janey and Kylo were just 7 months old when they were surrendered to the Dumb Friends League. Upon intake, the Saint Bernard mix puppies were noticeably less boisterous than other dogs their age. In fact, the two were frozen by fear as a result of an under-socialized upbringing. The close connection the two shared was… read more.

About two months after the nationwide onset of COVID-19, a sweet, but timid, akbash puppy came to the Dumb Friends League in need of a safe and reliably supportive home. Found as a stray in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, Scout was eventually transferred to the care of our Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver. It… read more.

Karmen (now known as Karma) was just a few months old when a compassionate passerby found her on the street, injured and alone, and brought her to the Dumb Friends League. Our veterinary services team suspected the painful wounds on her face and in her eyes were likely caused by chemical or electrical burns. This… read more.

Seeing Dash now, it’s hard to imagine where the quietly inquisitive horse was just five years ago before arriving at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center. The veterinarian who examined Dash described him as “the walking dead” due to his ill health and severely emaciated condition. Like most of the horses, ponies, donkeys, and… read more.