Aspen Acres Fire Information
We're Here for Pets and the People Who Love Them
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire. Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with emergency management and public safety partners to support animals affected by the fire.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
Evacuation Shelters
Pueblo Parks and Recreation
1521 Cooper Pl., Pueblo, CO 81006
Fremont County Evacuation Center (people and pets)
Pathfinder Park
6655 State Highway 115, Florence, CO
Last updated: July 10, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.
How You Can Help
Donate Now to the Emergency Response Fund
Our biggest need is for monetary donations to help provide emergency resources to animals in our care.
Donations to assist evacuees can be dropped off at Health Solutions | 719.583.2960
1591 Taos Road, Pueblo, CO 81006
- Sealed food items
- Shelf-stable food items
- Diapers, commercial and shelf-stable formula, new bottles
- Non-Clumping Cat Litter
- Large bath towels
- Large Kongs
- Metal food bowls
Donations for livestock can be dropped at State Fair Grounds (gate 7, Small Ave. entrance) | 719.251.0245
- Grass hay
- All flock feed for chickens, ducks, and turkeys
- Buckets
Volunteer Support
At this time, we are not requesting spontaneous volunteers. If additional volunteer support is needed, opportunities will be posted here and shared through our social media channels.
Interested in assisting with future responses, Become a Community Animal Response Team (CART) Volunteer. Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the official HSPPR sheltering locations?
If you need temporary housing for your pet, please come to Pueblo Parks and Recreation at 1650 Cooper Pl, Pueblo, CO 81006
How long will you hold stray animals?
If your pet went missing from an area near the fire, please check the lost pets currently located at our shelter and contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to retrieve your pet. We will hold stray pets from this area, but if the owner is known, we need to move them to our temporary shelter to maintain space for stray pets coming in.
What if I don't have anywhere to take my pet?
If you need temporary housing for your pet, please come to Pueblo Parks and Recreation at 1650 Cooper Pl, Pueblo, CO 81006
Where can I see lost animals?
What if I need to bring in my pet or a pet I found unrelated to the fires to HSPPR?
If you need to surrender your pet, if possible, please utilize another rehoming option here. If you found a pet and are able to keep the pet in your home, please do so and fill out a found report. We need to reserve our shelter space for pets in our community, so if you are brining a pet from out of jurisdiction, please utilize other rehoming options or visit another open admission shelter.
Can I foster pets displaced by the fire?
If you are a current HSPPR foster, please reference the most recent Foster Forecast emails. Because fosters are required by the State to do a home inspection before taking in a foster pet, we are unable to do one-off fostering situations. You may choose to offer your services through social media or other outlets. Visit the Aspen Fire Fosters and Pet Assistance Facebook group here.
Are you able to send Animal Law Enforcement into evacuation zones to rescue pets left in homes or on a property?
Yes, if it is deemed safe enough for our officers to respond. Please call dispatch at 719.302.8798. Pueblo CART is assisting with large animal rescue and HSPPR’s Animal Law Enforcement is responding to companion animals.
Can you send people to feed feral cats or animals in the field?
If we’re not responding to emergency calls, and we can safely access the area, we may be able to provide food and water.
What if I see an animal left behind in the evacuation area?
Please call ALE dispatch at 719.302.8798. If we can safely access the area, we will try to locate and pick up the pet.