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Kitten & Puppy Baby Shower!!
For the entire month of May we will be holding our Puppy & Kitten Baby Shower! We are expecting over 800 kittens and puppies this season and we need you help! We are in desperate need of supplies to help care for all the fur babies that come through our doors. Donations Requested: Animal […]
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
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 and Directors monthly reports.
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Doggie Social Hour
Doggie Social Hour
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 […]
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Adopt-A-Thon!
Join us for our 16th Annual Adopt-A-Thon! The Adopt-a-Thon takes place at LPCHS on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event includes, reduced adoption fees, a concession stand where we’ll be flipping burgers and brats and storewide sales at the Thrift Store! Interested in sponsoring the biggest pet adoption event in […]
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Canine Spay & Neuter Clinic
Sign-up to for our canine spay & neuter clinic. Cost may vary depending on your pets weight. Canine Male – $95 Over 80lbs. – $110 Female – $135 Over 80lbs. – $175 *Additional fees apply for pets that are pregnant, in-heat, have umbilical hernia and Cryptorchid males. Pregnant – $25 In-heat – $15 […]
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Shelter Cats & Yoga Mats
Shelter Cats & Yoga Mats
Cat Yoga at LPCHS! Join us from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in our cattery for a fun and slow all-level yoga class. Class includes: Aromatherapy Calming music Cat nip tea Our ADOPTABLE CATS! $15/per class, all proceeds benefit the homeless pets! Space is limited, be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot. For more […]
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CANCELLED – Doggie Social Hour
CANCELLED – Doggie Social Hour
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 […]
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Kids Kamp – CANCELLED
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. […]
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Level 1: Basic Manners CANCELLED
Level 1: Basic Manners CANCELLED
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 CANCELLED
Level 2: Basic Manners CANCELLED
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 […]
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Doggie Social Hour
Doggie Social Hour
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 […]
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Mutts in the Mountains
Mutts in the Mountains
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 […]
Level 1: Basic Manners
Level 1: Basic Manners
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
Level 2: Basic Manners
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 […]
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VOTING STARTS – BISSELL SUPPORT THE SHELTERS SWEEPSTAKES
VOTING STARTS – BISSELL SUPPORT THE SHELTERS SWEEPSTAKES
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 […]
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Level 2: Basic Manners
Level 2: Basic Manners
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 […]
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
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.
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Re-Tail Boutique Grand Opening Celebration
Re-Tail Boutique Grand Opening Celebration
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 […]
Doggie Social Hour
Doggie Social Hour
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 […]
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AJ’s Greenhouse Humane Society Fundraiser & Sale
AJ'sGreenhouse last event of the season! Free lunch, BIG sales, and they are donating 25% of ALL plant purchases to LPCHS! Schedule of events: Ice cream and hot dogs from 10-2 on Saturday! (Kosher, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available). For all classes, wine and snacks are provided at no charge, and the cost of your […]
Level 1: Basic Manners
Level 1: Basic Manners
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
Level 2: Basic Manners
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 […]