La Plata County Humane Society was established as a 501(c) 3 animal shelter in 1971. The humane society was created to provide shelter for homeless animals, rescue animals in distress, assist in the investigation and prosecution of reported cruelty and abuse, find homes for unwanted animals, and encourage kindness and responsibility toward all living things through humane education.
The Thrift Store was established in 1990 to raise monies for the homeless animals. They sell gently-used goods donated by our community. We accept donations 7 days a week through our on-site drive through donation center. The Thrift Store helps to support other local non-profits in the community by donating clothing, toiletries and vouchers to the Volunteers of America (VOA), La Plata Family Coalition, the Women’s Resource Center and many other non-profits.
The Shelter & Thrift Store are directed by nine elected board members. In 2000, a veterinarian was added to our staff to insure that all animals have a health and wellness check, are spayed or neutered, provided initial vaccines, implanted with a identification microchip and have the best quality care before leaving our facility. We are committed to helping animals become their best selves before they are adopted into forever homes.
Help Us, Help Them, One Paw at a Time.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
1111 South Camino del Rio
Durango, CO 81303
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We are an open admission shelter serving La Plata County, Colorado (Bayfield, Durango, Hermosa, Hesperus and Ignacio).
Additional adoption info
Requirements for Adoption:
- An approved adoption application is required. You can submit adoption application online or fill one out in person during our normal business hours.
- Must be at least 21 with a valid ID.
- Required dog introduction (your dog(s) must meet our dog).
- Home inspection if interested in one of our "Special Needs" dogs.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs:
- 0-6 months: $199 and up
- 7 months and older: $99 and up
- Over 7 years old: $49 and up
Small Breed Dogs:
- 0-6 months: $249 and up
- 7 months and older: $149 and up
- Over 4 years old: $99 and up
Cats:
- 0-6 months: $79
- 7 months and older: $49
- Over 7 years old: $29
- Barn: $9
* Adoption fees subject to change without notice.
** For the most up-to-date information on our adoption process, visit our website: https://lpchumanesociety.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/
Adoption application
PO Box 3518,
Pagosa Springs,
CO
81147
465 Cloman Blvd,
PO Box 2230,
Pagosa Springs,
CO
81147
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