Humane Society of Pagosa Springs
Our Mission
The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs is dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals in need while promoting adoptions and humanely reducing pet overpopulation. We strive to create a future where every cat and dog enjoys the gift of a loving home.
Our History
Since our founding in 1984, we have remained a private, nonprofit organization committed to the welfare of animals in Archuleta County. From our modest beginnings with a single donated gold coin, we have grown into a vital community resource operating our dedicated shelter on Cloman Boulevard and a local thrift store.
Our Commitment to Care
We are proud to be a no-kill shelter. We do not euthanize animals based on shelter capacity or length of stay, and we are committed to the well-being of every animal that enters our care. Our team invests whatever time, resources, and energy are necessary to ensure our residents thrive until they find their perfect forever families.
Finding Your Perfect Companion
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to ensure a successful match between you and your new pet. Our dedicated staff provides comprehensive support, from answering questions about pet behavior to ensuring every animal is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before heading home. We believe in transparency and providing you with all the information you need to start your new life together on the right foot.
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our adoptable animals online, visit us at our shelter on Cloman Boulevard, or learn more about how you can support our work through volunteering and donations. Your support makes the second chances we provide possible.
- Friendly staff and volunteers
- Positive environment
- High redemption/re-adoption fees
9/21 - Dan Fogelberg’s legacy comes full circle for Humane Society - The Pagosa Springs Sun
Some stories come full circle in ways you could never plan. At the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs’ 31st annual Auction for the Animals, one extraordinary piece of our history found its way …
8/24 - Rescue Rendezvous: Humane Society to present 31st annual Auction for the Animals - The Pagosa Springs Sun
Some nights are meant to be remembered. Some nights are meant to change a life. And some nights do both. The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs invites you to join us for our 31st annual …
10/26 - 🎃 Halloween is just around the corner! What are your pets dressing up as this year? We want to see your spooky, silly, and creative costume ideas! Share a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume in the comments. Let’s see those festive fur babies! 🐾
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10/25 - 🎃 Halloween is just around the corner! What are your pets dressing up as this year? We want to see your spooky, silly, and creative costume ideas! Share a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume in the comments. Let’s see those festive pets! 🐾
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10/21 - Shelter work is so much more than providing a place for homeless animals to stay. ❤️ It’s early morning feedings, endless cleaning, providing medical care, and showing up every day for animals who have no family of their own. Most importantly, it’s giving them love, patience, and the chance to feel safe again. Some animals come to us completely shut down. Others arrive scared and unsure of the world around them. And some are bouncing with excitement, eager to leave their kennels and spend time with a person. Often, we know very little about their past, but we get the privilege of helping shape their future. At HSPS, our shelter staff is deeply devoted to every animal in our care. If you’ve ever visited our shelter, you’ve likely seen the love and passion our team has for each dog and cat. These animals aren’t just part of our jobs. They become part of our hearts. We are honored to care for the animals who have nowhere else to turn. We love them, comfort them, advocate for them, and celebrate the day they finally find a family of their own. Every animal who walks through our doors leaves a little piece of themselves with us, and they take a little piece of our hearts when they leave. Your support makes this work possible. Every donation, adoption, volunteer hour, and kind gesture helps us continue showing up for the animals who need us most. Thank you for being part of our mission. Together, we are changing lives, one animal at a time. 🐾❤️
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10/18 - 🐾 Come Meet Your New Best Friend! 🐾 Join us Tuesday, October 20th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Humane Society Thrift Store for a special adoption event! ❤️ We’ll have some amazing adoptable animals ready to meet you, and you might just meet your perfect match! Come shop, meet some adorable faces, and maybe leave with a new best friend! 🐶🐱 📅 Tuesday, October 20th ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Humane Society Thrift Store Please note: Animals featured in the video are subject to change and may not be attending the event. We can’t wait to see you there!
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