At Longmont Humane Society, our mission extends beyond sheltering animals; we strive to create a positive impact within our community by providing comprehensive services for pets and pet lovers in Longmont and the surrounding areas. Every year, we support 4,000 animals in need of love and care while they await new families or reunions with their own. Behind the scenes, our dedicated teams work tirelessly to ensure these animals receive the best care possible.

A cornerstone of our animal support services is our transformative Training and Behavior Modification Department (TBMD). This highly-trained team evaluates every dog that enters our adoption program, creating personalized plans that include in-depth assessments, expert training for socialization and calmness, and preparation for successful adoptions. Beyond this, we offer post-adoption guidance and training classes to ensure long-lasting bonds between pets and their new families.

The impact of our TBMD is profound: we reduce euthanasia rates, increase adoptions, and strengthen the bonds between animals and their people. Our success has drawn requests for transfers from shelters nationwide. However, our ability to help more dogs is limited by a two-year waitlist due to capacity constraints.

The cost of maintaining such a program is high, and most shelters cannot afford it. However, the benefits are undeniable – since implementing our TBMD team, our ability to save dogs has increased by over 20%, and our save rate (or live release rate) is now over 98%.

by Marsha Steckling of Evie Photography

Get ready for our 2025 Calendar Photo Contest by learning how to take great photos with your phone!

How many of us have taken photos of our pet with our cell phones only to get what appears to be an out-of-focus bundle of fur? Fortunately, there are ways to help you capture not only the attention of your pet but also their personality using your phone.

1 – Set Up Your Camera

Taking a good photo of your pet on your phone starts with the settings on your camera. 

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The concept of a "catio" is quickly becoming popular among pet owners looking for innovative ways to enrich their cats' lives. A catio, an outdoor enclosure or patio for cats, combines the safety of indoor living with the sensory stimulation of the outdoors. This growing trend highlights the increasing awareness of balancing a cat's physical safety with its need for environmental engagement. In this article, we will explore the numerous benefits catios offer for feline well-being.

Catios provide a safeguard against numerous outdoor dangers that domestic cats face when wandering freely.

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This charming and adorable guy is Dice. He is 5.5 years old and has been with us for over a year. Dice has an infectious smile and a positive attitude; he makes friends quickly and they often turn into lasting loyal friendships. Dice is a silly guy; he will make you laugh by rolling around in the grass, leaves, and snow. He has gone on several Expawditions and sleepovers and always returns with a stellar report card.

Dice gets anxious when left alone, so he is looking for someone who can be a constant companion for him. He needs a home with high-school-age children or older and he would like to meet all the members of the household before adoption. Dice likes to keep his social circle small—if he will have a doggy roommate, he would love to have a visit with his new dog friend as well before going home.

Do you have love and space in your home to bring this wonderful dog home? Come in today and set up a visit with him!