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Did you know that a group of volunteers take our dogs for a scenic mountain hike? Sounds fun, right? Well, you can be a part of it and join in! For 3-hours every month, our dogs enjoy a hike with LPCHS volunteers on the beautiful trails surrounding Durango. If you’re interested and want to learn […]

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 […]

BISSELL SUPPORT THE SHELTER SWEEPSTAKES IS BACK! All YOU have to do is VOTE for us! – Click the link below https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/sweepstakes – Answer a couple of easy questions – Select state, CO – Select Shelter “La Plata Community Humane Society” (Yes, it’s incorrect. I have informed BISSELL of the error and they are working […]

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 […]

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.

JOIN US THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH FOR THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION OF THE RE-TAIL BOUTIQUE! LOCATED AT 450 S. CAMINO DEL RIO, SUITE 202, THE CELEBRATION WILL FEATURE SPECIAL DISCOUNT COUPONS, LIGHT SNACKS AND BEVERAGES. COME IN, BROWSE, SHOP AND RAISE YOU GLASSES HIGH AND TOAST AT OUR DURANGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING AT 5:15 […]

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 […]

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 […]