• Confidence in confidence alone

    Confidence in confidence alone

    When Harriet – a tiny, 2-month-old sphynx kitten – came to the League’s San Luis Valley Animal Center in August, her journey to true healing finally began. In addition to being fragile and underweight, she presented with a recently removed right eye and a remaining eye painfully enlarged and diseased. Because she was found as… read more.

  • Olive, her dreams came true

    Olive, her dreams came true

    It was a bitter afternoon in April when Aliyah and her family were taking a walk with their dogs around their 5-acre property in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Before long, they noticed strange sounds and movements coming from the bottom of a nearby hill. As they approached to investigate, they couldn’t believe their eyes –… read more.

  • The “bell-a” the ball

    The “bell-a” the ball

    When gentle Bella arrived at our shelter in January 2024, she was nervous and learning to adjust to the world after her owner sadly fell ill. As is true for many animals, especially those who have experienced trauma or loss, the shelter environment was overwhelming for Bella, and she often seemed anxious. To help her… read more.

  • One Cat’s Cosmic Comeback 

    One Cat’s Cosmic Comeback 

    When Cosmos, a 3-year-old black cat, arrived at the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center in December 2023, he was a malnourished stray found alongside two other cats in Alamosa. The three had been fending for themselves in the cold after their owner had moved away.   Cosmos (known as Curtis at the League)… read more.

  • Shelby makes great strides

    Shelby makes great strides

    When Shelby first arrived at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ in August 2022, the young, feral horse was in dire need of medical attention. An identification tag had become embedded in his neck, resulting in a large and severely infected open wound. Shelby’s pain was excruciating, matched only by his fear of people… read more.

  • Nahla and Logan: How a big-hearted dog touched the life of a boy on the autism spectrum

    Nahla and Logan: How a big-hearted dog touched the life of a boy on the autism spectrum

    “Smart and playful girl! Favorite things: romping around outside with you, treats, and lots of affection. Could play for hours. Dream home: an active, loving family.” That was the bio that hung outside Nahla’s kennel at the Dumb Friends League three years ago. Now, it’s more than just her wish list – it’s her dream… read more.