Humane Colorado San Luis Valley Animal Center

Dumb Friends League is now Humane Colorado! We’ve changed our name, but our mission remains the same. Learn more about our brand evolution and continued dedication to animal welfare.

Leading with Compassion for 115 Years

Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, is a Colorado-based animal welfare organization working with our compassionate community to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.

Core Values

Compassionate care – we are committed to a high standard of people and animal care in our shelters and in our community.

Collaboration – we know we can’t do it alone and value the strategic partnerships that help us thrive.

Adaptability – we are leaders in animal welfare in Colorado. It is our responsibility to remain future focused and innovative to meet the ever-changing needs of the people and animals we serve.

Stewardship – we are dedicated to ensuring we are good stewards of our financial assets, human resources, and reputation in the communities we serve.

Integrity – we hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence regarding our fiscal responsibility and accountability to the community.

Advocacy – We believe through education and state policy we can enhance the human-animal bond while promoting the humane treatment of animals.