HAPPY TALES

DON’S LUCKY CHARM

Don first met Lucky at the Dumb Friends League in 2022, a time when he was reeling from the tragic loss of two significant relationships – his wife of nearly 64 years in 2016 and, more recently, his beloved dog, Wilson. Feeling the need for a new companion in his life, Don came to the League and immediately fell in love with Lucky, a sweet but timid Labrador retriever who had recently arrived at our doors.

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EVERYBODY LOVES RAMEN as told by his person, Mieke

By the time we came to the Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur with Ramen, our ginger tabby cat, he was in really bad shape [due to severe dental disease and a painful skin condition]. Ramen had spent the past few years living on the streets, and our neighbors had been lovingly feeding and offering up whatever resources they could to care for him. When we moved in toward the end of 2022, we joined their efforts to get Ramen the veterinary care he so desperately needed. The expense was a significant barrier to accessing [treatment]. We’d done what we could with a few previous veterinarians, but we could not afford the surgery he needed to deal with the debilitating pain he was living with. Then someone told us about the Dumb Friends League.

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BLOSSOMING BEFORE OUR EYES

When our Colorado Humane Society (CHS) investigators first laid eyes on Blossom, his fragile body was trapped in thick mud that suctioned his belly to the ground. Unable to move or access food and water, the lifeless colt seemed to have given up all hope. Fortunately, our expert CHS and Harmony Equine Center™ caregivers were there – to lift him from despair and surround him with love.

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THE GIFT OF GRACE

Jaxon, an 80-pound spotted dog with a heart of gold, has always had a lot to say. When he first arrived at the League, our Behavior Care team knew his needs were many. Because of his anxiety, body sensitivity, high energy, and extremely vocal nature, he would need extra support in the shelter, not to mention an adopter who could help manage his stress when it got the best of him. Like all animals, having outlets for social play, physical activity, and mental stimulation were a must. But what Jaxon needed most was a loving person and a reliable place to call home.

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