DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE

Outreach and educational services:community engagement and education play an essential role in fulfilling humane colorado's mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. By sharing messages of compassion, kindness, and respect for animals and people, the organization is planting seeds for a world where all living beings are cared for and valued. Humane colorado offers a range of humane education programs in and for under-resourced communities, support for adopters of dogs with behavior challenges, and an online library of free animal care resources. The organization is also home to a dedicated call center team, which provides vital information and bilingual support to people and pets throughout the community.(continued on schedule o)during fiscal year 2025, humane colorado:- received the generous support of 18,165 donors.- benefitted from 1,476 volunteers who donated 179,647 hours of service the equivalent of 86 full-time employees.

Equine rehabilitation services at harmony equine center:the humane colorado harmony equine center ("harmony") in franktown is a rehabilitation and adoption facility for abused and neglected horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules who have been removed from their owners by law enforcement authorities. As capacity allows, harmony also accepts owned colorado equines in need of rehoming from people who can no longer care for them.when abused and neglected horses and other equines arrive at harmony, they are examined and given immediate medical care to support their comfort, health, and safety. Once they have been permanently surrendered to harmony, they are evaluated, trained and socialized, rehabilitated, and adopted, as appropriate.during fiscal year 2025, the harmony team:- protected 91 equines from harm, including through impounds co-facilitated by law enforcement, transfers from partners, and owner surrenders- successfully placed or comfortably housed all healthy and safe equines

Animal protection:humane colorado serves as a unique and reliable resource to protect animals from mistreatment, promote animal welfare statewide, and prevent future harm. Commissioned by the colorado department of agriculture under the bureau of animal protection, the team focuses on providing community outreach, education, and advocacy, including supporting law enforcement, the judicial system, and other partners in investigations and the sheltering of affected animals.advocacy:through advocacy, humane colorado partners with legislators, policymakers, community leaders, and other changemakers to help shape laws and policies that support the welfare of animals across colorado.