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
  • Expanding to our neighboring southwest regional areas of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, we have meaningfully chosen to aid and rescue pets in dire need from the Native American Reservations.

We Value:

  • Respect for all life
  • Community
  • Transparency
  • Compassion
  • Education
  • Meaningful engagement
  • 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.

Dog Adoption

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.

Please visit our Instagram ( @telluridehumanesociety) page for more information on our pets for adoption.

Adopt Chase! She is a 7 months old, female terrier mix that weighs 10 lbs. We estimate her adult weight to be 12-15 lbs. She is a tiny little girl! She is so sweet and loves to cuddles. She also has lots of fun discovering new things and playing with her foster sister, Dee. This is the pup you want! Please contact us if you would like to meet Chase!

Adopt Betty! Betty is 13 lbs and should be an adult size of 18-22 lbs +/-. She loves to cuddle and is learning new things every day. If you would like to meet Betty please contact us!

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.

Adoption fees vary per individual puppies and dogs.

Fee includes with our partnered veterinarian facilities: a full doctor exam, vaccinations, bordatella, rabies, heartworm preventive, flea/tick preventive, spay or neuter and microchip.

We are 100% foster based and 100% donation based. We sincerely appreciate your support. 

We are accepting applications now and only prospective homes that have completed applications will be considered. Please go to our online Dog Application form and submit. Thank you.

Follow us on Instagram!

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.

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.

Adopt “Cushka”! This gorgeous 5 yr old, female, long-haired Russian Blue Mix is playful, curious, flirty, sassy – and incredibly sweet and cuddly. She purrs easily and will even make “biscuits” with her paws. She is very social with other humans and really enjoys meeting new people. Cushka is spayed and current on all of her vaccines. If you would like to arrange a visit with Cushka, please contact us!

Adopt “Nershe”! Nershe is the sweetest 14 year old, female kitty who is as low impact as you imagine a senior kitty may be. She just wants to be loved and comfortable! Due to unfortunate circumstances with her owner’s life, her owner needs to rehome her. If you would like to meet Nershe, please contact us!

Adopt “Sybil”! This 1-2 yr old Momma kitty is the sweetest little girl who is so grateful for being saved from being a stray in a local Telluride community. She will be the most loyal and bonded kitty to any new home that welcomes her in. If you would like to meet Sybil please contact us!

Adopt “Tater Tot”! This is one of Sybil’s four kittens. Tater Tot is a 8 wk old, female kitten. If you would like to meet Tater Tot please contact us!

Adopt “Hash Brown”! This is one of Sybil’s four kittens and the only boy. Hash Brown is a 8 wk old, male kitten. If you would like to meet Hash Brown please contact us!

Adopt “Latke”! This is one of Sybil’s four kittens. Latke is a 8 wk old, female kitten. If you would like to meet Latke 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!

$10 – provides food and shelter to a homeless pet for a day

$25 – contributes to a community medical fund for qualified pet emergencies

$45 – provides a microchip to a dog or cat ensuring they will not be homeless again

$100 – fuels the vehicle transport aiding in animal rescue

$250 – funds the basic care from first vaccinations to medical exam to micro-chip and spay/neuter for one healthy pet from arrival to adoption

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MAIL:

Telluride Humane Society

PO Box 455

Telluride, CO 81435