Pet Fire Safety

Today is Pet Fire Safety Day and we celebrate by partnering with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to share some safety tips for you and your pet in case of an emergency.  Pet ID Be sure that your pet is wearing ID tags. When pets become scared…

Partnership with CSU Grad Program

The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program at Colorado State University (CSU) prepares graduate students for an applied career with animal organizations such as zoos, aquariums, and animal shelters. With an emphasis on experiential learning,…

National Foster a Pet Month

June is National Foster a Pet Month, helping raise awareness about the importance and benefits of fostering animals in need. Each year, Larimer Humane Society receives hundreds of animals who need time to grow or recover from injuries or illnesses,…

Supporting Wildfire Relief Efforts in New Mexico

As Colorado continues to brace itself during windy days and red flag warnings, New Mexico has been battling the historic Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire for over a month. Having blazed through more than 259,000 acres, it's approaching the…

How To Celebrate Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

Each year, an estimated 6.3 million pets enter shelters nationwide. To raise awareness for those millions of animals, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day was established in the 1980s. Each year, on April 30th, we observe this holiday to celebrate…

2022 Resolutions for You and Your Pet

The New Year has begun and while you may have set resolutions for yourself, have you also set them for your furry family member? Just like you, a loving pet could benefit from improvements made to their daily wellness routine. To start off…

What To Do If Your Pet Is Bit By A Rattlesnake

Throughout the United States, there are 15 species of rattlesnakes, and three of those live in the state of Colorado. Those are the prairie rattlesnake, the massasauga, and the midget faded rattlesnake. The one dominant species in northern Colorado…

The Symptoms and Dangers of Summer Dehydration and Overhydration

We are entering the hottest time of the year, with summer temperatures sometimes eclipsing 100 degrees. Due to these rising temperatures, July is observed as National Pet Hydration Month to help pet owners know the symptoms and dangers of dehydration…

National Rescue Dog Day is May 20th

May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day, recognizing the benefits of bringing a four-legged companion into your home and the joy of giving them the forever family they deserve.  Larimer Humane Society adopts out nearly 1,000 dogs each year to…