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La Plata County Humane Society

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.

Contact
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Website
https://lpchumanesociety.org
Phone
(970) 259-2847
Donation
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Email
info@lpchumanesociety.org
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1111 South Camino del Rio,
Durango, CO, 81303

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Adoptable pets at La Plata County Humane Society
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Molly

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durango, CO
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Sonic

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Durango, CO
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Bobby

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Durango, CO
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Taco

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Durango, CO
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Tuxedo Sam

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Durango, CO
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Calypso

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durango, CO
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Rue

Gerbil

Male, Young
Durango, CO
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Lex

Gerbil

Male, Young
Durango, CO
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Shelter FAQs

We are an open admission shelter serving La Plata County, Colorado (Bayfield, Durango, Hermosa, Hesperus and Ignacio).

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

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/

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https://lpchumanesociety.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

https://lpchumanesociety.org/how-you-can-help/give/

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