Summer weather is on the way and that means spending more time outside! You may already have a road trip planned or you’re gearing up to drive to your next adventure in the mountains. Whether your pets are joining you or staying at home, it’s best to keep your pet’s safety and comfort in mind. Taking them with: Preparing for travel Remember to pack extra food and water for your pet. The change in water at your destination can upset their stomach, and maintaining their regular diet is crucial if their usual food isn’t accessible. Help your pet get accustomed to their travel kennel well ..read more

Meet Gray Lady, a gray Domestic Shorthair cat that is feral and a member of a local cat colony. One day, one of HSPPR’s colony managers noticed that she was protruding her hips out to the side and brought Gray Lady into the shelter to figure out what was going on. HSPPR’s veterinary team examined Grey Lady and determined that she had pyometra, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus. After getting spayed and being watched closely for a few days, Gray Lady was feeling much better and ready to live her normal life again. Pyometra, though potentially fatal if left u ..read more

You can teach an old dog new tricks! There is no better time than right now to start working on training with your dog, no matter their age. So grab those tasty treats and get ready to help your pup reach their full paw-tential! Benefits Dog training is a core foundation of building trust with your dog to live a happy life in your family. The benefits of training your dog are nearly endless: it builds your dog’s confidence, provides mental stimulation, gets their energy out, and helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Have you ever wished that you and your dog could speak to e ..read more

New year, new you, but the same training techniques. There is no better time than right now to start working on training with your dog, no matter what their age is. January is National Train Your Dog Month, making it the perfect time to achieve your New Year’s resolution of training your pup to reach their full paw-tential! Benefits Dog training is a core foundation of building trust with your dog to live a happy life in your family. The benefits of training your dog are nearly endless: it builds your dog’s confidence, provides mental stimulation, gets their energy out, and helps strength ..read more

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but it’s important to be aware of the potential hazards that can harm your pets. Here are some tips to help keep your furry friends safe during the holiday season. Food safety: Keep your pets away from the table and unattended plates, and ensure your garbage cans are securely covered. Leftovers Fatty and spicy foods, including nuts, can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Bones can easily splinter or become lodged and cause a medical emergency or even death. Dairy cannot be digested and causes upset stomach and diarrhea ..read more

Home for the Holidays The holidays are a great time of year to add a new furry family member to your household, and thanks to some generous donors, we are making sure every furry friend finds a Home for the Holidays. Cindy and Mike of Status Symbol Auto Body will donate $30 to HSPPR’s lifesaving programs per lost cat or dog reunited with their family or adopted into a new family this December. For each pet adopted or reunited, HSPPR will put their name on a special ornament to decorate the building. We hope to have our lobby full of hundreds of ornaments by Christmas to celebrate every anim ..read more

Annual veterinary examinations are vital to keeping your pet happy and healthy. On average, pets can age an equivalent of five to seven years for every human year and a lot of things can change with your pet’s health in just one calendar year. Just like in human medicine, regular exams are the best form of preventative care in veterinary medicine. Annual examinations let your veterinarian check your pet for common concerning conditions like heart disease, dental disease, skin and ear infections, abnormal weight changes, and masses. And don’t forget about your feline friends! Cats typi ..read more

This is Stella Rose, a sweet three-year-old Anatolian Shepherd that came into Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) as a stray earlier this summer. Despite our best efforts at finding her family, nobody came forward for her, and she was ready to find a new home. Stella Rose was adopted and returned to HSPPR on three separate occasions, never spending more than a month in her new home. Even though she loved meeting new people, her desire for constant attention was an overwhelming experience for both her new owner and this sweetheart. Stella Rose eventually found the perfect f ..read more

Hey you! I’m Griffin, a goofy Great Dane who’s excited to be the newest spokesdog for Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! I’m a big guy, weighing in at 110 lbs., and I’m almost two years old – my birthday is in December! My journey with the fantastic Hegarty family began when they adopted me in February 2023. Since then, I’ve been living my best dog life alongside my human parents, two awesome dog sisters, and three curious cat siblings. My personality? Oh, I’ve got plenty of that! Sweet, affectionate, and lovable pretty much sum me up. I thrive on attention and belly rubs are my weak ..read more

Nimsy, a three-year-old black Domestic Shorthair cat, came into Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s (HSPPR) doors after a good Samaritan noticed them wandering around without a home. HSPPR staff scanned Nimsy for a microchip and found good news! She did in fact have a microchip with a phone number that popped up. After speaking with Nimsy’s parents, it was revealed that Nimsy went missing three weeks prior and somehow traveled 170 miles from their home in Northern Colorado. Shocked and excited, Nimsy’s family made the long drive to HSPPR and were reunited with their sweet cat thanks ..read more