Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region

Animal law enforcement (ale) protects the welfare of companion animals and maintains public safety by enforcing local and state animal laws. Ale is a contractual service provided by hsppr for eleven city and county governments. This private-public partnership provides the best care for animals and reliable enforcement. Ale is responsible for capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating cases of animal cruelty and neglect, educating the public on care and treatment of animals, enforcing licensing laws, providing expert testimony in court cases, rescuing trapped animals, rescuing animals in disaster situations, writing incident reports, and providing humane care to animals under their supervision. In 2024, animal law enforcement received 46,129 calls for service and investigated 5,153 cruelty cases.

Youth education: when we show children how to be responsible and compassionate, they grow into caring adults who are committed to their pets. Our youth education programs encourage compassion and respect for people and animals. Hsppr offers field trips and shelter tours, classroom presentations, seasonal children camps, and additional educational support. In 2024, youth education did 96 presentations and reached 2,922 people.