A Guest Blog by Jean Alfieri: Lesson Learned on the Long Road from Durango

…not nearly as easy, given the three-foot step. Getting in from the back required we hoist ourselves with the assistance of a pull-handle, which we couldn’t use while maneuvering a…

Treating and Preventing Illnesses in Pets

HSPPR staff smiling while holding a small tan puppy

…their veterinarian’s attention. Some cancers are identified based on clinical signs of organ dysfunction, such as vomiting, that can be associated with known cancerous processes. In these scenarios your veterinarian…

Meet HSPPR Spokesdog Ziggy!

a brown long-haired dachshund is standing and looking at the camera

…in 2016 when my previous owner needed to go into assisted living and couldn’t take me with, but she wanted to make sure that I found the best home possible….

Barn Cats: Pets with a Profession

Two black and gray tiger kitties are sitting on hay bales in a barn

…of Pueblo. Our Community Cat Coordinators at HSPPR monitor population size and assist in trapping any newbies to the colony. Then, they bring them to the shelter for sterilization and…

Milo’s Journey Home: A Volunteer’s Tale

…It’s extremely rewarding to help animals in need and be a voice for them. On my two previous assignments, it was hard to leave and go back to regular life….

Beware of Viruses in Young Pets, the Wellness Waggin’ is Here to Help!

…Parvovirus can bring to dogs and Panleukopenia can bring to cats. Katie Ynostroza, HSPPR’s Vet Assistant, discusses what these viruses are, how they spread, and how to prevent them from…

YAP

…of Fun” at Happy Tail Happy Hours events and socials Participating in and generating new DIY Party Fundraisers to benefit HSPPR (e.g., Pizza Night, Car Wash, Vegan Cooking Class, Ballpark…

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…community. As an independent, local nonprofit, HSPPR doesn’t receive donations from national humane societies or animal welfare groups. That’s why we need you! And you can rest assured your donation…

Training Tips For a Well-Behaved Pup

…perform the desired behavior, or your dog may not associate it with the proper action. For example, reward your dog as soon as they sit, or they might think they…

Yes, HSPPR is calling!

…friends at DV Canvass to help us expand our abilities to care for the more than 27,000 animals that come through our doors every year. What is the Happy Tails…