It's that time of the year where we will soon start to hear the pitter patter of little paws entering our shelter. As we enter into puppy and kitten season, we need your help! You can make a difference in the lives of these young animals by attending our virtual baby shower! Make a donation and visit our baby registry to donate essential items to help care for them while here at the shelter. Click here to make a donation. Click here to visit our baby shower registry.
Do you have an enthusiastic adolescent dog who is overly exuberant when greeting people and other dogs? Well, we have just the class! This series will help encourage focus, relaxation, and brain-use during times of excitement. Class begins on Saturday, May 25 -- Click here to register today
If the animals we serve could give you all big kisses they would, because you helped us raise $370,000 (net) for them at Saturday night's 21st annual Puttin' On The Leash event! We are so thankful for all the compassion and generosity from our Boulder community and supporters. The event is a very special celebration of the incredible bond between pets and people and our mission. Your support is the lifesaving difference for thousands of animals. Thank you on their behalf!
Considering adopting a canine or feline friend? The matchmaking process begins by printing out either a Dog Adoption Questionnaire or a Cat Adoption Questionnaire. Fill in the information on page one and bring the questionnaire with you when you visit the shelter.
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If you cannot visit our shelter right away, we offer an adoption hold program for your convenience. You may place a hold on an available animal by phone or in person during business hours. The following fees apply: 1st hold, $20.00; 2nd hold, $10.00.*
*Hold fees are non-refundable and are not applied towards the adoption fee
While there is a person for every animal, we know that not every animal is for every person. If you adopt an animal from HSBV and discover that you are not compatible due to behavior concerns or medical issues, you may return your pet at any time and your adoption fee will be refunded.
The animals in our adoption center come to us in several different ways. Some are surrendered by their guardians due to compatiblity differences or living contraints. Others are found as strays and if they have not been claimed from Lost and Found within 5 days, may become eligible for adoption. We also occassionally partner with other organizations, such as the ASPCA or HSUS in helping take animals from hoarding situations or puppy mills.Most of our dogs come to us through the PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin' program.
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley gives homeless dogs a new leash on life
Every year, animal shelters around the country receive more dogs and cats than they can possibly find homes for in their communities.
We know what that’s like and strive every day to find homes for all of our adoptable pets. While we still have some pet overpopulation issues, our community has done a great job in eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable pets. Today, only animals that are not deemed adoptable for temperament or health reasons are euthanized.
But our role in saving pets’ lives is far from over.
Because of our successes, we have been chosen by PetSmart Charities® as one of the few shelters in the country to receive adoptable puppies and dogs through their innovative Rescue Waggin’® program.
Rescue Waggin’ is a unique shelter transport program that moves adoptable dogs from shelters with very high euthanasia to shelters like ours, where adoptable dogs have a better chance at finding a home.
Through this partnership and collaborations with local animal welfare agencies across the country, our shelter is saving the lives of puppies and dogs that would otherwise have been euthanized.
We are proud to be a part of the PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin’ program and proud that our city can serve as a role model in creating a humane community.
For more information on the Rescue Waggin’ program, you can check out the Frequently Asked Questions page or visit PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin’ program at http://www.petsmartcharities.org/rescue-waggin.
Carlos is a cutie! He enjoys playing outside and wrestling with his doggie pals. Carlos makes friends everywhere he goes with his exuberant tail wag and his big smile from ear to ear. While Carlos does enjoy playing with other pooches, he'd rather not share his most valued toys with them. This wiggly guy will warm your heart and get you out and about this summer! Come to the Humane Society to meet Carlos today!
Watch his video on his profile.
Don't let Little Guy's name fool you, he is 21 pounds of nice cat! Affectionate and gentle, Little Guy is looking for a calm home to call his own. He is a real gem, and already a staff favorite! Because he is so large he also needs a home where the guardian can manage his diet. Come meet him today!
