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La Plata County Humane Society has been helping animals since 1971. Support from our community enables us to continue our mission to enhance and protect the lives of companion animals. With a staff of 50 members and 300 volunteers, we are able to provide life-saving services to nearly 3,000 animals per year. We are committed to animal safety, shelter, community education and preventing pet overpopulation.
If you are a member of the media, please contact Cassidy Crisp, Marketing Coordinator by email or by phone at (970) 259-2847 x108
Press Releases
La Plata County Humane Society Completes $1.2M Renovation
Date: November 3, 2022
Puppy with Heart Murmur Asking For A Christmas Miracle
Date: December 21, 2021
Humane Society Emergency Surgeries Exponentially Increase in 2021
Date: April 5, 2021
Humane Society Spends Thousands to Rehabilitate Dogs
Date: September 23, 2020
La Plata County Humane Society Financially Strained Due to COVID-19
Date: March 31, 2020
Dog With Arrow In Nasal Cavity Risks Surgery
Date: August 26, 2019
Re-Tail Boutique to Move Back to LPC Humane Society Thrift Store
Date: January 9, 2019
Powder Hounds Art Auction to Benefit La Plata County Humane Society
Date: January 2, 2019
La Plata County Humane Society Names 2018 Animal Advocate of the Year
Date: November 29, 2018
La Plata County Humane Society Welcomes Lifesaving Transport of Adoptable Dogs
Date: October 26, 2018
LPCHS Celebrates 11th Annual Bark & Wine Fundraiser Gala
Date: October 23, 2018
Durango Kennel Club Announces $11,000 Donation to La Plata County Humane Society
Date: June 14, 2018
Durango’s #1 Thrift Store Breaking the Mold with Re-Tail Boutique
Date: April 30, 2018
Animal Protection Officers Seize Over 100 Animals
Date: November 17, 2017
Humane Society Rehabilitates Starving Dogs
Date: October 19, 2017
10th Annual Bark & Wine Fundraiser Gala
Date: October 4, 2017
La Plata County Humane Society Named as Animal Planet National Finalist
Date: March 17, 2017
In the News
Humane society swelled to the seams with cats and dogs in need of good homes
Source: Durango Herald
Date: November 29, 2022
La Plata Count Humane Society Celebrates 50 Years
Source: Durango Herald
Date: June 3, 2022
What Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In La Plata County
Source: Durango Herald
Date: April 8, 2022
La Plata Humane Society Offers Advice To Help Pets Live Their Best Life
Source: CBS4 Denver News
Date: April 8, 2021
Surgeries Take a Toll on La Plata County Humane Society Finances
Source: Durango Herald
Date: September 24, 2020
Humane Society Lays Off Staff, Braces for Revenue Decline
Source: Durango Herald
Date: April 2, 2020
Coronavirus in Colorado: La Plata County Humane Society Asking for Help to Stay Open
Source: CBS4 Denver News
Date: March 31,2020
Powder Hounds Art Auction Helps La Plata County Humane Society
Source: Durango Herald
Date: January 2, 2020
A Colorado shelter dog had an arrow lodged in his skull. Durango’s humane society is asking for donations for his surgery.
Source: Denver Post
Date: August 28, 2019
Dog with arrow lodged in his snout is in recovery in La Plata County after high-risk surgery
Source: Denver 7 News
Date: August 28, 2019
1-year-old dog to get risky surgery to remove arrow in nasal cavity
Source: KOAA Colorado Springs News
Date: August 27, 2019
Donations Needed To Save Shelter Dog With Arrow Lodged In Skull
Source: CBS4 Denver News
Date: August 27, 2019
Dog found with arrow in skull survives high-risk surgery
Source: Durango Herald
Date: August 27, 2019
Snowboards Decorated By Local Artists Being Auctioned Around Town
Source: Durango Herald
Date: January 10, 2019
Boards Like S’no Other
Source: Durango Telegraph
Date: January 10, 2019
Take a Hike With a Humane Society Dog Up For Adoption
Source: Durango Herald
Date: December 26, 2018
Humane Society to Open High-End Thrift Store
Source: Durango Herald
Date: May 2, 2018
Juniper School Kindergartners Raise Money to Help Stray Dog
Source: Durango Herald
Date: March 6, 2018
County’s Animal Control Officers Wear Many Hats
Source: Durango Herald
Date: February 17, 2018
La Plata County Officials Seize About 110 Animals for Alleged Cruelty
Source: Durango Herald
Date: November 17, 2017
Paula Woerner of Wolfwood Refuge Named Animal Advocate of the Year
Source: Durango Herald
Date: November 5, 2017
Eight Starving Dogs Rescued in La Plata County
Source: Durango Herald
Date: October 17, 2017
Voting Starts For La Plata County Humane Society’s Renovation
Source: Durango Herald
Date: March 20, 2017
La Plata County Humane Society In Running for 50,000 Renovation
Source: Durango Herald
Date: March 18,2017
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