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CFAWA is hosting a free networking event at the Holiday Inn in Durango on July 13th to connect funders with animal welfare professionals on the ground in Colorado and beyond. Animal Assistance Foundation is the largest animal grantmaker in Colorado and they are excited to connect with groups serving animals and their communities. Please join […]

Classes presented by pranaDOGS Instructor: Marcy Eckhardt Class Length: 1 hour All dogs start here…and typically attend for 2 weeks before progressing onto Level 2 at 1:00 p.m. Level 1 covers basic impulse control, communication and cue’s and is a great place for dogs to have to focus on their family….with other dogs extremely close […]

Classes presented by pranaDOGS Instructor: Marcy Eckhardt Class Length: 1 hour Level 2 practices basic behaviors in an advanced format. Work on staying and coming from 20′ away with other dogs present, leash manners and advanced impulse control. Level 2 provides everything needed for a good mannered dog and is often the class alumni return […]

La Plata County Humane Society is hosting Doggie Social Hour every Thursday evening from 5:30-7pm in our outside play yard.  Knowing how important good dog relationships are to our community, LPCHS hosts this public event to provide a safe, fun opportunity for dogs to interact in a supervised setting. You must be a current LPCHS […]

Public Access is a necessary step to have a dog Service Dog Certified. It involves testing the dog in different environmental conditions, with different human situations and in advanced behaviors. This session involves practicing with your pup in real-time situations. Workshop runs from 9am-noon; testing at 12:15 for those interested. Dogs are not required to […]

Classes presented by pranaDOGS Instructor: Marcy Eckhardt Class Length: 1 hour All dogs start here…and typically attend for 2 weeks before progressing onto Level 2 at 1:00 p.m. Level 1 covers basic impulse control, communication and cue’s and is a great place for dogs to have to focus on their family….with other dogs extremely close […]

Classes presented by pranaDOGS Instructor: Marcy Eckhardt Class Length: 1 hour Level 2 practices basic behaviors in an advanced format. Work on staying and coming from 20′ away with other dogs present, leash manners and advanced impulse control. Level 2 provides everything needed for a good mannered dog and is often the class alumni return […]

Each summer La Plata County Humane Society offers kids ages 11-15 a fun and educational opportunity to work with animals. Kampers have hands-on learning opportunities with variety of pets and learn the importance of how to care for animals, be responsible pet owners and help to make our community a safer place for all animals. […]

Monthly board meetings are held at the shelter, in the multi-purpose room and begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. We encourage LPCHS members, community supporters and staff to attend to hear the board members and Directors monthly reports.

La Plata County Humane Society is hosting Doggie Social Hour every Thursday evening from 5:30-7pm in our outside play yard.  Knowing how important good dog relationships are to our community, LPCHS hosts this public event to provide a safe, fun opportunity for dogs to interact in a supervised setting. You must be a current LPCHS […]