HAPPY TALES

At just 3 months old, Cricket is already a well-traveled kitten. Born as strays, he and his young littermates were brought to the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center, where they received proper care. At intake, Cricket weighed three pounds. In the following days, his caretakers at the League noticed he wasn’t eating – so much so that he dropped nearly half a pound in one week. The increasingly frail kitten would need to be syringe-fed every eight hours to ensure weight gain and proper nutrition. A dedicated League staff member took Cricket home on the weekends for

Benji has had no shortage of adventure in his life, but perhaps the greatest one yet has been the fresh start he’s shared with his new family. From the minute he scurried out the doors of the Dumb Friends League, the 8-year-old, newly adopted terrier-mix seemed to know there was no time to waste. Much to his adopters’ surprise, he jumped straight into their 1969 lifted International Scout truck – quite the feat for most four-legged friends, let alone a small guy like Benji! That’s when his adopters knew – Benji was ready to take on the world. During his

The Moshers weren’t looking for a dog when they first met Nipsey, a 1-year-old coonhound/pit bull mix, in October. It was Halloween weekend, and the superhero pup was dressed appropriately for the occasion in his best bright red cape. His role that night? To assist Trina – the Community Liaison at the Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center – with spreading joy to trick-or-treaters in downtown Alamosa. As he helped Trina hand out candy, Nipsey had a bigger treat in mind for himself: a new home. Dewayne Mosher knew Nipsey was special when he saw the dog interacting

Nutmeg isn’t your average cat. The sweet and gentle 2-year-old feline won over many hearts during her stay at the Dumb Friends League, largely because of her charm, adaptability, and tenacity of spirit. Nutmeg (who went by Peggy during her stay at our shelter) came to the League with a congenital disability, resulting in stumps rather than toes on her hind legs. Luckily, the condition was manageable, and Nutmeg wasn’t in pain. Still, the kitty with big eyes and special needs would need continued medication and specific accommodations (such as soft litter) in her new home. Finding just the right