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Kids Kamp

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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. […]

Board of Directors Meeting

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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.

Doggie Social Hour

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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 […]

$5

Service Dog Workshop

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

In this half-day workshop, we’ll practice training your dog on different tasks, specifically deep pressure therapy, nudging (stopping compulsive behaviors), and alerting. Dogs need to have basic manners before attending this workshop. Workshop only $125 To learn more and to sign-up, visit pranaDOGS.com  

Mutts in the Mountains

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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 volunteers on the beautiful trails surrounding Durango. If you're interested and want to learn more, […]

Level 1: Basic Manners

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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 […]

Level 2: Basic Manners

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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 […]

VOTING ENDS – BISSELL SUPPORT THE SHELTERS SWEEPSTAKES

BISSELL SUPPORT THE SHELTER SWEEPSTAKES VOTING ENDS! 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 […]

Doggie Social Hour

La Plata County Humane Society 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO, United States

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 […]

Bow Wow Film Fest

Durango Arts Center 802 E. 2nd Ave, Durango, CO, United States

We are proud to present the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival! Come join us to celebrate our beloved canine companions and the joy they bring to our lives. We are so excited about the movies in the 2018-19 Tour! A few highlights for this years films; we have movies about working dogs, both old […]

$12
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