DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE

Programs

1. Animal shelter and veterinary services:humane colorado provides compassionate care through comprehensive and high-quality services for pets and horses in colorado who have experienced or are vulnerable to experiencing homelessness, suffering, neglect, and abuse. These services which include veterinary care, behavioral support and enrichment, rehabilitation, foster care (including for pets owned by people experiencing hardship), lost and found services, and adoption are provided at the following humane colorado locations: the leslie a. Malone center in denver, the buddy center in castle rock, the san luis valley animal center in alamosa, and the harmony equine center in franktown (continued on schedule o).humane colorado is a socially conscious animal welfare organization. Socially conscious sheltering, also known nationally as people and animals in community together (pact), is a transparent and thoughtful model for how shelters can best support vulnerable companion animals by providing respectful treatment and placement for every healthy and safe animal. Humane colorado works with its community, city, county, and state policymakers and other shelters to create the best possible…

   $18,614,033 spentof which $30,000 as grants$2,700,195 earned by the program
   67% of program spending

2. Community veterinary services:humane colorado believes that veterinary care is essential to keeping pets healthy and with the people who love them most. The organization's veterinary hospital at csu spur, located in denver's globeville-elyria-swansea neighborhood, provides urgent care services for ill and injured pets whose families would not otherwise have access to veterinary care because of financial and other barriers. The fees at csu spur are highly subsidized, with flexible payment options available if needed. If a family can afford to provide care for their pet, they are directed to other excellent veterinarians in the community.(continued on schedule o)as part of the organization's commitment to reducing the number of free-roaming cats and homeless pets, the humane colorado spay/neuter clinic, located on the csu spur campus, offers subsidized spay/neuter surgeries and core vaccinations for colorado cats (including owned cats and community cats brought to the hospital via humane trap-neuter-return services) and owned dogs. Moreover, humane colorado hosts regular pop-up vaccine clinics for owned cats and dogs and their families in underserved communities across the denver…

   $5,152,182 spent$3,995,736 earned by the program
   18% of program spending

3. 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.

   $2,346,558 spent$20,357 earned by the program
   8% of program spending

4. 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

   $1,403,460 spent$77,160 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

5. 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.

   $346,182 spent
   1% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $27,862,415.