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Save a life with adoption through Longmont Humane Society

Who are the Someday Dogs?

Change your life and a dog's life—adopt from a shelter

Found safe; home again

Raya the Shiba Inu is back home after nine days, thanks to No Animal Left Behind

The forgotten ones

In our federal government’s zeal to rid our country of immigrants and asylum seekers, what happens to the four-leggeds who are left behind? 

The Vintage Moose filled with music, laughter, and fun vibes on Saturday night as locals gathered for a St. Patrick’s–themed fundraiser to support the animals at Charlie’s Place.

From wagging tails to winning hearts, Bubba Ghanoosh is officially this year’s Pet of the Year!

Nederland’s beloved Pet of the Year contest takes a heartfelt turn this year, focusing on the overlooked dogs still hoping for a family to call their own.

The joy of fostering

Animal shelters across the country are often overcrowded, which is the main reason why potential pets are often euthanized. 

Pet of the Year 2025 Contestants

It's clear that our community loves its pets. Just see the descriptions of these adorable animals proposed for Pet of the Year!

Howling at the moon for Charlie’s Place

The Idaho Springs Elks Lodge was transformed into a Halloween spookfest on October 25 for the annual Howl at the Moon fundraiser. Costumes filled the room in every direction, and decorations lined every nook and cranny. 

Fall-O-Ween at Gilpin Grateful Acres

GILPIN COUNTY – A light rain gave way to clearing skies Sunday afternoon as Gilpin Grateful Acres, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hosted its second annual Fall-O-Ween fundraiser.  By the time the weather subsided, kids dressed in costume were...

Brad the cat finds his way home

GILPIN COUNTY – A grey tabby named Brad has stitched together a tale that’s almost too good to be true. Last week, guests at the Pineberry Lodge Retreat in Chalet Park were settling in for a peaceful quilting weekend when an unexpected visitor...

Inspiring sustainable agriculture 

ROLLINSVILLE - Ten years ago, in an effort to become more connected with their food, the land, and lower their carbon footprint, Anthony Ricketts and Samantha Irizarry began their agricultural journey with yaks.  Last October their ranch...

GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...

It was the best of times...

The air was stinging cold, as temperatures that mid-January morning dipped below zero degrees. But up in the mountains, nature not just survives, it thrives in this weather. Just off of Magnolia Road, the open fields that stretch before a...

NEDERLAND - The story of Willie Grommit, a six-year-old Hound/Dachshund mutt and this year’s Pet of the Year, isn’t about the cruelty visited upon him by a culture deprived of the joys and well-being in life. It isn’t about the extent of his pain...

2024 Pet of the Year Winners!

PETS of the Week

Well, beat the drum and hold the phone / The sun came out today / We’re born again, there’s new grass in the yard / A roundin’ the bush, runnin’ for home / It’s a brown-eyed handsome dog ...

BLACK HAWK – On Tuesday, November 19, No Animal Left Behind (NALB), a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, received a $2,000 donation from Maverick Cares, an initiative of Maverick Casinos in Central City.  The donation was presented at...

Say something, I’m giving up on you / I’ll be your dog if you want me to / Anywhere, I will follow / Say something, I’m giving up on you ...

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