The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs (HSPS) is excited to invite you to our 40th Anniversary Luau Celebration.
Join us on Aug. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center for a delicious catered meal, professional Polynesian luau dancers, Tahitian drummers, live and silent auctions, and other fun activities. You’ll be able to enjoy island vibes to help save animals’ lives.
Get your tickets at www.PagosaHumane.org through Aug. 1. Advance tickets only.
At the HSPS, we do not euthanize animals based on shelter capacity or length of stay. We’re proud to maintain a 98 percent live release rate, ensuring that all healthy and treatable animals find homes.
We provide shelter to close to 700 animals annually and have cared for more than 17,000 pets since our founding in 1984. We currently have more than 100 animals, including many kittens in foster care, and continue to see increasing numbers of strays and requests for relinquishment.
As the population in Archuleta County drastically rises, our shelter has run out of space. We’ve seen an increase in pets being dumped in the forest and on streets, with more families and pets needing assistance as costs rise. In response, we’ve had to turn our focus to diligently supporting pets in other ways.
Last year, we spent more than $50,000 on pet retention programs. Among these programs are our pet pantry, emergency medical care for pets in homes, free or discounted spay and neuter services, and community trap-neuter-return (TNR for feral cats) services.
Whenever possible, we want to help keep pets in loving homes. It’s good for people. It’s good for pets. It’s good for the shelter.
2024 will see the expansion of many in shelter programs, including advanced enrichment and new fun volunteer opportunities, along with additional community engagement events and education.
Unlike some other animal welfare organizations, the HSPS does not receive funding from the Humane Society of the United States or other national agencies. Instead, we rely on the generosity of the Pagosa Springs community, dedicated volunteers, foster families and the patrons of our thrift store.
We’d also like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, both monetary and volunteer. Whether you’ve supported us for the whole 40 years or are new, a simple “thank you” will never be enough.
For more information on how to support the HSPS, learn more about our programs or attend the 40th Anniversary Luau Celebration, please visit www.PagosaHumane.org or contact Executive Director Elizabeth Kirwin at (970) 264-5549.
