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Media Highlights

Media & Stories
Denver shelters can legally adopt out pit bulls within city limits
01/03/2021
FOX31
Dumb Friends League – Colorado Gives Day
12/08/2020
Colorado's Best
Dumb Friends League issues warning after person falsely claims to represent league while soliciting donations
12/02/2020
The Denver Channel
Kitten found frozen to tire adopted by man who rescued her
11/17/2020
9NEWS
Dumb Friends League offering free animal adoptions for veterans and active military
11/11/2020
The Denver Channel
Denver Dumb Friends League Partners With CSU For Free Pet Health Clinics
10/04/2020
CBS Denver
Word of Thanks: Dumb Friends League Solutions – Veterinary Hospital
09/02/2020
9 News
Denver Dumb Friends League – Peaks for Pets
09/02/2020
Colorado and Company - KUSA-TV
Denver Dumb Friends League – Virtual Learning and Adoption
08/24/2020
Colorado and Company - KUSA-TV
Happy Ending: ‘Guapo’ Gets Adopted After 138 Days At Dumb Friends League
07/27/2020
CBS4
Entries Being Accepted Now For Dumb Friends League Pet Photo Contest That Helps Homeless Animals
07/23/2020
CBS4
Denver Dumb Friends League Seeks Donations After Aiding in Rescue of More Than 100 Dogs
07/14/2020
Our Community Now
Animal Adoptions Go Virtual As Colorado Shelters Open Under Safer-At-Home
05/07/2020
CPR News
Cute Puppies Take Over DIA For 5th Annual ‘Puppy Bowl’
01/31/2020
CBS4
Furry Scurry
01/28/2020
FOX31
Denver Councilman Chris Herndon Hopes To End Breed Ban, Including Pit Bulls
01/16/2020
CBS4
Yards, rails and spurs: As the National Western opens, complex’s $1B renovation is a step closer to reality
01/11/2020
Denver Post
Help Homeless Pets for the Holidays – Dumb Friends League
12/09/2019
FOX31
Colorado Weather: Does Your Dog Need A Jacket?
12/02/2019
CBS4 Denver
Disturbing Video of Horse Being Dragged by Truck Lands Two in Jail
11/27/2019
NY Daily News
Veterans Day Deals and Discounts Across the Denver Area
11/10/2019
Channel 7
Dumb Friends League Ready To Find Home For 5,000th Dog From Oklahoma Shelter
11/06/2019
CBS4 Denver
Trainers Paired With Neglected, Abused Horses To Get Ready For Adoption
10/15/2019
CBS4 Denver
‘Make Sure Your Pet Is Safe’ During Drop Into Frigid Temperatures
10/10/2019
CBS4 Denver
Obese pets
10/09/2019
CBS4 Denver
National Western Center to break ground in 2020, open 2022
09/22/2019
Rocky Mountain Collegian
Kids volunteer at the Dumb Friends League
09/19/2019
FOX31 Denver
K-9 Impersonators: 2 Loose German Shepherds Jump Into Police Car
09/11/2019
CBS4 Denver
ASPCA Announces Winners of the 2019 Help a Horse Home(SM) Challenge
08/29/2019
NY Sports News
Here’s how you can tour Rob Proctor’s garden while helping pets in need
08/15/2019
9News
Dumb Friends League completes 2-year, $40 million renovation at Quebec St. shelter
08/04/2019
9News
Colorado Rockies Pose with Adorable Denver Shelter Pets
07/31/2019
kool 107.9
Get a treat for your pup and give to homeless pets!
07/16/2019
CBS4 Denver
Help Keep Pets Safe During 4th Of July Fireworks Celebrations
07/03/2019
Mile High Gay Guy
5 Colorado Instagram pets that are more adventurous (and cuter) than you
06/27/2019
The Know Outdoors
49 ‘extremely underweight and infested’ horses arrive at Harmony Equine Center for treatment
06/10/2019
The Denver Channel
Drink Beer! Celebrate Cats!
06/05/2019
Mile High Gay Guy
Pueblo shelter takes in 300 animals in first month
05/08/2019
The Pueblo Chieftain
Compassionate Coloradans Raise $720k to Help Animals in Need
05/06/2019
Mile High Gay Guy
New Colorado State Law Bans Animal Abusers From Owning Pets
05/01/2019
CBS4 Denver
Governor Polis joins First Gentleman Reis and Lt. Governor Primavera to announce the People for Animal Welfare Committee
05/01/2019
Governor Jared Polis
Dumb Friends League offering adoption discounts after rescuing cats, dogs from Pueblo
03/31/2019
FOX31
Fur, Feathers, Scales, and Tails
03/26/2019
Colorado Parent
Pups find forever home at Castle Rock event
03/25/2019
Castle Pines News Press
Regional animal shelter proposed
03/22/2019
Alamosa News
Owner of dozens of malnourished horses charged with animal cruelty
03/06/2019
9News
Is your pet covered in your will?
02/22/2019
News Channel 10 San Diego
Employees come in all shapes, sizes and species
02/17/2019
YourHub
Tech helping to match potential owners with their ideal pet
02/07/2019
News Channel 5 Nashville
WATCH: Shelter Pets Play In ‘Puppy Bowl’ At Denver Airport
02/01/2019
CBS Denver
2019 Front Porch Guide to Summer Camps
01/31/2019
Front Porch
Sheriff’s Office Introduces K-9 Officer
01/10/2019
Julesburg Advocate
Advice from Dumb Friends League: Don’t give a pet as a gift
12/22/2018
FOX31
Holiday Pet Safety Tips to Keep Your Days Merry and Bright
12/18/2018
YourHub
PetSmart Charities Helps Pets in Need at DFL Solutions
12/17/2018
Mile High Gay Guy
Bone appétit: 7 Thanksgiving pet safety tips from the Denver Dumb Friends League
11/15/2018
Mile High Gay Guy
Why your next pet should be a senior pet
11/07/2018
YourHub
Veterans Day free meals, deals & discounts in Colorado
11/05/2018
9News
Meet the 2018 ASPCA Humane Awards Winners
10/31/2018
Parade
‘No-kill’ or humanely euthanize: What’s best for Colorado shelter animals?
10/19/2018
Denver 7
Don’t let Halloween be a spooky day for your pets
10/17/2018
YourHub
Keep pets safe and warm as temperatures drop
10/12/2018
FOX31 Denver
Maia Brusseau Interview: The Joys of Rescuing and Adopting Pets
10/10/2018
Toy Pet Reviews
Event raises money for animal shelter
09/24/2018
Parker Chronicle
14 Dog Shelters Speak Out: What You Should Know BEFORE Adopting a Dog
09/19/2018
All Things Dogs
Dumb Friends League Opening Veterinary Hospital
09/11/2018
Mile High Gay Guy
Pooch Plunge makes a splash
09/10/2018
Castle Pines News Press
Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail brings Coloradans together for a great cause
08/29/2018
The Villager
Change Your Kid and Animals Life
08/15/2018
FOX31
13 Colorado shelters waiving adoption fees Saturday for Clear the Shelters
08/13/2018
9News
Morgan County couple arrested on animal cruelty charges after three dead horses, neglected animals found
08/07/2018
Denver Post
Dumb Friends League Undergoes $40 Million Expansion
08/01/2018
CBS Denver
Proctor’s Garden: Tour Rob Proctor’s garden this weekend
07/26/2018
9News
Calendar Photo Contest
07/18/2018
FOX31
Dumb Friends League brewing a purrfect event this Saturday
07/05/2018
Aurora Sentinel
Help your pets stay safe this Independence Day
06/28/2018
YourHub
Man Honors Late Dog By Rescuing A Senior Pup… Now He Has A Whole Pack!
06/09/2018
I Heart Dogs
Pet-Lovers Invited to Celebrate Cats with Crafts (Craft Beer, That Is)
06/01/2018
Wheatridge Transcript
Harmony Equine Center Hosting Free Expo for Horse Lovers
05/10/2018
Colorado Community Media
Working Cats Looking For Jobs Helping With Pest Control
05/08/2018
CBS4 Denver
Summer is coming…Here is how to protect your pets
05/06/2018
YourHub
PHOTOS: Furry Scurry celebrates 25 years at Wash Parks
05/05/2018
The Know
Harmony Equine Center hosting free expo for horse lovers
04/26/2018
The Fence Post
Furry Scurry: Take a Walk in the Park to Help Homeless Pets!
04/25/2018
Mile High Gay Guy
Chipotle Donates Half Of Proceeds On Tuesday To Charity
04/17/2018
CBS Denver
Adoption as an Affordable Option
03/27/2018
Bad Credit
Essential Kids Guide to Denver
03/13/2018
Consumers Advocate
Elbert County Brush Fire Fully Contained After Four Homes Destroyed
03/04/2018
9News
Working Together Works
03/01/2018
Animal Sheltering
Vinita shelter a hub for Oklahoma pets to find forever homes in Colorado
02/22/2018
KPVI
Have a Heart for Homeless Pets Telethon
02/12/2018
Lone Tree Voice
Certified Horsemanship Association Partners with The Right Horse Initiative
02/12/2018
EquiMed
Did you miss the puppies at DIA? It’s OK, you can see them here
02/02/2018
Denver Post
Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
01/30/2018
Borgen Magazine
$40M Worth Of Changes Coming To Colorado Animal Shelter
01/14/2018
CBS4
The Dumb Friends League Denver™: A Local Animal Shelter Fosters a Compassionate Community of 1,400+ Volunteers
01/12/2018
DatingAdvice.com
Where to Adopt a Pet in the Denver Area This Month
01/08/2018
5280 Magazine
Christmas Wish Granted: Girl Reunited With Lost Dog After Asking Santa
12/27/2017
CBS4 Denver
Keeping Furry Friends Safe When the Weather Outside is Frightful
12/20/2017
YourHub
Petline9 littermates reunite for their 1st birthday
12/13/2017
9News
Pet Care Tasks for All Ages
11/30/2017
Colorado Parent
Punch Bowl Social 5th Anniversary Party
11/20/2017
303 Magazine
Mainland U.S. takes in hundreds of rescued animals from Puerto Rico
11/03/2017
United Press International
Tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween
10/17/2017
YourHub
One-of-a-kind custom doghouses up for grabs at DIA
10/04/2017
FOX31
Miniature horses!
09/26/2017
9NEWS
Greener Pastures: Equine Facility Provides Safe Haven for Abused and Neglected Animals
08/30/2017
Animal Sheltering
Lulu’s BBQ Fundraiser Sets Donation Record with $1.5 Million
08/23/2017
The Denver Post
Several New Laws Take Effect In Colorado This Week
08/09/2017
FOX31
Enjoy Safe and Fun Summer With Your Pets
07/19/2017
FOX31
Working Together For Our Community’s Cats
07/01/2017
Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic
Dumb Friends League Spending $40 Million to Upgrade Quebec Street Shelter
06/15/2017
Fox31
How to Adopt a Horse
06/07/2017
Fox31
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding The Right Horse Initiative
05/12/2017
Horse Nation
What To Do With Kids in Denver This Weekend
05/05/2017
The Denver Ear
Dumb Friends League Provides “Solutions” To Help End Cat Overpopulation
04/27/2017
YourHub
Dumb Friends League’s Partner Metro Denver C.A.T. Expanding to 80223 and 80204
04/21/2017
YourHub
Promoting Horse Adoption through The Right Horse Initiative
03/17/2017
HorseChannel.com
The Best Colorado Road Races and Fun Runs of 2017
03/04/2017
The Know
63 Dogs Rescued From Hoarding Situation
02/27/2017
KKTV 11
The Dumb Friends League Working Cats Program is Working
02/15/2017
YourHub
Puppies Welcome DIA Passengers In ‘Puppy Bowl’
02/03/2017
CBS Denver
Colorado Garden and Home Show to Feature Pet-Friendly Garden in Partnership with Dumb Friends League at This Year’s Show
01/25/2017
YourHub
Penrose Woman Could Face 64 Counts of Animal Cruelty After Horse Seizure
01/23/2017
The Gazette
Dumb Friends League Opens Free Spay/Neuter Clinic
01/23/2017
Mile High Gay Guy

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4556 Castleton Ct.
Castle Rock, CO 80109

Harmony Equine Center
5540 E. Hwy. 86
Franktown, CO 80116

Leslie A. Malone Center
2080 S. Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80231

Solutions – Spay/Neuter Clinic
191 Yuma St.
Denver, CO 80223

Solutions – Veterinary Hospital
191 Yuma St.
Denver, CO 80223

Valley Humane League Shelter
6414 Co. Rd. 107 S.
Alamosa, CO 81101

303.751.5772
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