Workin’ Like a Dog or Workin’ With a Dog
July 24, 2020
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We know work can be ruff! So instead of working like a dog every day, why not join a team where you can work WITH
From tips for caring for your pet to learning more about animal welfare, our blog has it all!
We know work can be ruff! So instead of working like a dog every day, why not join a team where you can work WITH
By: Miguel Gonzalez, Behavior Programs Manager, HSPPR Pueblo Can you believe the 4th of July is already upon us? That being said, while it’s a fun
Our new Behavior Programs Manager Danielle is already hard at work building upon our behavior modification program to continue saving as many lives as possible.
The Many Ways to Help Cats in Need It’s Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Did you know, in 2019 we saw a 3% increase in
Preparing Your Fur Family for Natural Disasters As summer approaches, so does harsh weather, like fire and flooding, that all pet owners should be prepared
Assessing the medical and behavioral needs of homeless animals and addressing them thoughtfully Just like all people are different, so are all animals. The needs
Hi, I’m Wendy! My story doesn’t start very happily, but it certainly ends that way. See, I was found as a stray by Animal Law
Animal Law Enforcement: More than just “Dog Catchers” They’re not just “dog-catchers,” they are Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) officers, and their job is to protect people from pets
Happy pet, healthy pet, sick pet, mad pet, Homeless pet, abused pet, lost pet, glad pet! As a Socially Conscious Shelter (SCS)(check out our previous blog for a
Willie | Dachshund | 12-13 Years Old | 14 pounds, the smallest of the Darby dogs! Son of Susan and Terry Darby, Colorado Springs Oh,
UPDATED 11/24/2020 We will keep this blog updated as we learn more information. As always, the well-being of our staff, volunteers, pets, and community are
Green drinks, green clothes, green food St. Patrick’s Day is always a reminder of the green things many people don’t like, including the snakes he
Vets, licenses, and tags – oh, my! It’s Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and while being a responsible pet owner can be work-intensive, Fido and Fluffy
In this blog, we are going to explore socially conscious sheltering (SCS), what it is, why we at HSPPR practice it, and each of its
Top Training Misconceptions Explained By: Fernando Diaz (CPD-KA) and Miguel Gonzalez (CPDT-KA) January is Train Your Dog Month, so we’ve asked our Behavior Programs Managers,
It’s one of our favorite months of the year — Train Your Dog Month! We’re celebrating by introducing you to the story of sweet Buffy, who successfully
By: Dr. Rainey, Staff Veterinarian, HSPPR Providing hospice care to senior pets and/or chronically ill pets is an incredibly noble gesture – if it’s for
It’s #AdoptASeniorDogMonth – one of the best months in the year! From grey muzzles to kitten cuddles and anything in between, HSPPR serves as the
Can you believe it’s already October? In honor of the spookiest month of the year, we will be doing some myth-busting and telling the truth
You’ve probably seen the #AdoptDontShop slogan popping up in your news feed, but have you ever really thought about WHY exactly it’s so important? In
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has experienced a scam in which people missing their pets receive phone calls from someone pretending to represent our shelter and requesting payment over the phone. Please be aware that HSPPR will never request payment over the phone or through Venmo before returning your pet. We will also never ask you to send verification codes or mention anything about pet trackers on Instagram, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms. If you receive a suspicious call, do not share any personal information. Instead, visit our Admissions office and speak with a staff member in person to verify any claims.