Telluride Humane Society

Our Mission & Values

The Telluride Humane Society passionately strives to respect and value the life of every animal.

Our Mission is to:

End the overpopulation of homeless dogs and cats through mission-critical programs and efforts
Better animal welfare in the way which animals are treated by setting higher standards of practice and leadership which focus on compassionate and sustainable solutions
Be of direct and consistent support to the pets and pet owners of San Miguel county and the southwest Colorado region
Outside of the local county, we have meaningfully chosen to rescue pets solely and exclusively from the Ute Reservation in southwest Colorado. The Ute Native Americans are the soul and spirit of Telluride and we are honored and privileged to help this community.

We Value:

Respect for all life
Community
Transparency
Compassion
Education
Involvement
Innovation
Sustainability

The foundation blocks of the Telluride Humane Society’s Mission & Values comes from our community of volunteers and leaders partnered with local organizations, services and government.

Every life matters.

Cat Adoption Application

Please complete the below form and we will contact you regarding your Cat Adoption Application. Thank you!

THS - Cat Adoption Application

Name of cat you are interested in:*
Date:*
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Time:*

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Name:*
First Last
Primary Phone:*
Other Phone:*
Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email:*
Dwelling Type:*
- House
- Apartment
- Condo
- Mobile Home
Do you rent or own?*
- Rent
- Own
Does your residence have a cat or dog door?*
- No
- Yes
Landlord's Name:
First Last
Landlord's Phone:
How long have you resided at your dwelling?*
How many children are living at your home?*
What are their ages?
How many people other than children are living at your home?*
What are their feelings on adopting a cat?
If children are in the home, will they be left alone with the cat at times?
How will you teach children in the home to appropriately handle the cat?
Are you currently employed?*
- Yes
- No
- Student
Name of Employer:
How many hours a day will your pet typically be home alone?*
Are you at least 21 years of age or older?*
- Yes
- No
Who will the pet be for?*
- You
- Someone else
Personal Reference Name:*
First Last
Personal Reference Phone:*
Who will be responsible for the daily care of the cat?*
Does any member of your household have allergies to cats?*
- Yes
- No
Why are you interested in adopting a cat? Please check all that apply.
House pet
Mouser
Companion
Gift
Companion for another pet
What are your views on declawing? Do you plan to declaw this cat?*
Will the cat be allowed outdoors? If so, will he/she be able to roam freely?*
What would cause you to return or give up a pet? Please select all that apply
Housebreaking issues
New relationship
Aggression issues
Serious illness
Too much work
Life changes (e.g. move, new job)
Not enough time for a pet
Scratching, destructive behavior
Too much energy
Birth of a new baby
Divorce or death in the family
Added another pet to the home
What do you consider to be routine vet care?*
Are you aware that annual routine vet care can cost anywhere from $90 to $400 and that emergency care can cost anywhere from $200 to $2,000+?*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing/able to take care of such needs if the case may arise? Routine care/emergencies? Please explain:*
Have you ever had to rehome a pet? If so, please explain:*

Please tell us about your current pets:

Species	Spayed/Neutered	Age	Current vaccinations?	Where the pet came from

Please tell us about your previous pets and why they are no longer with you:
Please tell us any additional information you think would be helpful:
In the event that something may happen to you, do you have arrangements made for your pets?*
By submitting this application for review, you are certifying that you understand and agree to the following: 1. Telluride Humane Society reserves the right to refuse an adoption for any reason. 2. The information contained within this application, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, is true, accurate, and not misleading in any way. 3. Telluride Humane Society reserves the right to contact any individuals listed on this form.
Signature*
Date*
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Time*

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Dog Adoption

MEET EMMA! A sweet and precocious 6 week old female Ute Reservation rescue from southwest Colorado. Her breed is mixed with fluffy, long black and white fur. If you’d like to meet her, please contact us!

Thank you for coming to the Telluride Humane Society in your consideration of adopting a puppy or dog. Rescuing has never been more crucial than now.

We do daily updates and posts on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/telluridehumanesociety/ so please visit our page and that will give you the most current and real-time information on pets being rescued and available for adoption.

We are accepting applications now and only prospective homes that have completed applications will be considered. If you would like an application please contact us on the form below.

https://www.instagram.com/telluridehumanesociety/

Cat Adoption

Thank you for coming to the Telluride Humane Society in your consideration of adopting a kitten or cat. Rescuing has never been more crucial than now.

MEET MARBLE & HER BROTHER, SLATE! These two 7 week old kitten siblings LITERALLY are little miracles. Part of a total litter of 6 that were rescued with life threatening eye infections. All kittens were hospitalized and treated for these infections, and Marble and Slate sustained the worst of the infections. They are nothing short of lucky to still have their eyes, the infections were that bad. Both can see, but ulcers were on their eyeballs from the infections and Marble’s eyes remain cloudy. Both are so so loving and fun, please consider them for your forever home. If interested in meeting them, please contact us!

Donate

The Telluride Humane Society is 100% volunteer based and exists 100% on donations in order to ensure every dollar goes straight to the pets and efforts working to help them.

We are a registered tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity with the IRS – EIN 83-2275318.

Please click here to learn about “Where Your Money Goes” when you thoughtfully donate to the Telluride Humane Society.

There are so many ways you can donate:

Monetarily – As a donation, as a grant, as a gift of your estate, in memoriam
Your Time – For an event, walk a pet, foster a pet
Professional Services
Supplies – Any supply that may assist in our care of pets, we gladly accept – this includes crates, old towels & rags, good condition collars & leashes, stainless steel bowls, etc.
Cuddly.com – Under “Donate”, go to “Donate Now” and type in “Maggie” if you would like to specifically donate to our exclusive medical fund : Maggie’s Fund for Medically Injured Pets. The goal amount set is for Maggie and all financial gifts that surpass the goal serve as an invaluable foundation for future severely injured pets in medical need.
AmazonSmile – Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Here is the link to where your eligible Amazon purchases can assist Telluride Humane Society: https://smile.amazon.com Shop and help pets at the same time!

Thank you for considering the Telluride Humane Society as a meaningful mission and charitable cause you wish to support!