Humane Education at the Shelter

This week marks the end of our Critter Camp 2022 summer season, providing three full weeks (one per month) of hands-on activities, animal presentations, educational discussions, tours, and fun and games on the lawn here at the shelter. Larimer…

Understanding the Husky Breed

In 2022 alone, Larimer Humane Society has already seen over 60 huskies in the shelter, along with other northern breeds including Malamute and Akita. Bred to run long distances, a husky can run over 100 miles in one day averaging 9-10 mph (according…

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…