About Us

The mission of La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS) is to protect, return, and rehome vulnerable pets in our community. 

Help Us. Help Them. One Paw at a Time.

Department Contact Info

Colleen Dunning
Executive Director
(970) 259-2847 x112
executivedirector@lpchumanesociety.org

Liz Schenk
Assistant Director of the Shelter
(970) 259-2847 x110
elisabeth@lpchumanesociety.org

Amanda Bolton
Foster Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x109
foster@lpchumanesociety.org

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Tabbi Lansing
Medical Manager
(970) 259-2847 x119
tabbi@lpchumanesociety.org

Liza Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x120
volunteer@lpchumanesociety.org

Shaun Satterfield
Development Manager
(970) 259-2847 ×103
shaun@lpchumanesociety.org

Cassidy Crisp
Media Relations Manager
(970) 259-2847 x108
cassidy@lpchumanesociety.org

Thrift Store Information
Thrift Store Manager
(970) 259-2847 x113
manager@lpchumanesociety.org

General Information
Front Desk Team
(970) 259-2847 x101
info@lpchumanesociety.org

Lexi Berriman
Working Cat Program Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x102
working.cat@lpchumanesociety.org

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Jessica Fay Martin
Operations Manager
(970) 259-2847 x111
office@lpchumanesociety.org