La Plata County Humane Society

La Plata County Humane Society LPCHS is an open-admission animal shelter serving La Plata and surrounding counties. They sell gentle used good that are donated by our community. Help Us.
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With 50 staff members and over 300 volunteers to care for up to 3,000 animals per year. La Plata County Humane Society was established as a 501(c) 3 animal shelter in 1971. It was created to provide shelter for homeless animals, to rescue animals in distress, to assist in the investigation and prosecution of reported cruelty and abuse, to attempt to find homes for unwanted animals, and to encourag

e kindness and responsibility toward all living things through humane education. The Thrift Store was established in 1990 to raise monies for the homeless animals. We accept donations 7 days a week through our donation center on site. The Thrift Store supports local non-profits in the community by donating clothing, toiletries and vouchers to the Volunteers of America (VOA), La Plata Family Coalition and the Women’s Resource Center. The Shelter & Thrift Store is directed by nine elected board members. In 2000, we added a Medical Director to staff to insure that all animals are health checked, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and have all the care/needs before leaving our facility. Help Them. One Paw at a Time.

We had so much fun at De Stress Fest with 🐾 Thanks for having us and best of luck with finals! Our will be back at the...
04/24/2025

We had so much fun at De Stress Fest with 🐾 Thanks for having us and best of luck with finals! Our will be back at the college tomorrow (4/25) from 10-3pm in the student union for a pop up thrift store with some adoptable puppies 🐾 See you there!

04/23/2025

Wagtime Wednesday 🐾

Happy Tails Tuesday! Last week 11 dogs and 11 cats left our shelter for a new home. They leave always fixed, microchip...
04/23/2025

Happy Tails Tuesday! Last week 11 dogs and 11 cats left our shelter for a new home. They leave always fixed, microchipped, vet checked and up to date on vaccinations. Thank you all for helping us help them. Many more waiting for their new life.


04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Mutts in the Mountains is BACK! A big shoutout to this group of volunteers who take shelter pups out for a fun adventure...
04/19/2025

Mutts in the Mountains is BACK! A big shoutout to this group of volunteers who take shelter pups out for a fun adventure hike! If you want to be a part of next month's hike, sign up to be a volunteer here: https://lpchumanesociety.org/get-involved/volunteer/

A big thank you to our APO Team for everything they do for the community this National Animal Care and Control Appreciat...
04/17/2025

A big thank you to our APO Team for everything they do for the community this National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week 🐾

Photos: Flock set free By Shane Benjamin Herald Staff Writer Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 2:06 PM Updated Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025 2:17 PM La Plata County Animal Control Officer Shaley Murphy chases off a flock of ducks that were squatting behind a fence Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango. Murphy....

04/17/2025

Live in the play year! Wagtime Thursday? 🐾

04/17/2025

It's National Animal Control Officer Week!
A huge shoutout to our incredible La Plata County Humane Societyand Animal Control Officers.

These officers are on the front lines every day—rescuing animals in need, reuniting lost pets with families, and helping us at DSNiP keep our community’s animals safe, healthy, and cared for.
The Towaoc officers go the extra mile—literally—by transporting animals for their community members and for pets at the shelter who need care or placement.

We see your hard work, your compassion, and your commitment—and we are SO grateful. 💙🐶🐱

04/16/2025

Reduce, Reuse, Rescue! 👗✨ Conscious Couture is hitting the runway — and you’re invited! ✨👗

Join us at Buckley Park on Sunday, April 20th from 12–2 PM for a fabulous Sustainable Fashion Show created by Fort Lewis College students, all to benefit the La Plata County Humane Society 🐾

🌟 Eight innovative designers will debut their eco-conscious looks in a show that proves fashion can be both fierce and kind to the planet.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with:
🪡 Fun Upcycled Fashion Show
🐣 An Easter Egg Hunt while our judges select the winning design
🐾 Adoptable Pets
🛍️ Thrifting treasures to explore
❤️ And the opportunity to support local shelter pets

🎟️ Suggested donation:
$20 per adult | $10 per child
(Everyone is welcome—give what you can!)

All proceeds go directly to La Plata County Humane Society to help care for animals in need.

🧡 Sponsored by Creature Comforts

Come celebrate style, sustainability, and community—right in the heart of Durango!

Happy Tails Tuesday! We are always so happy to share all adoption photos that we can. 5 pups and 13 felines found a new...
04/16/2025

Happy Tails Tuesday! We are always so happy to share all adoption photos that we can. 5 pups and 13 felines found a new . Thank you all for your support. We can’t do what we do without you.

Address

1111 S Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO
81303

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

(970) 259-2847

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La Plata County Humane Society was established as a 501(c) 3 animal shelter in 1971. The humane society was created to provide shelter for homeless animals, rescue animals in distress, assist in the investigation and prosecution of reported cruelty and abuse, find homes for unwanted animals, and encourage kindness and responsibility toward all living things through humane education. The Thrift Store was established in 1990 to raise money for the homeless animals. They sell gently-used goods donated by our community. We accept donations 7 days a week through our on-site drive through donation center. The Thrift Store helps to support other local non-profits in the community by donating clothing, toiletries and vouchers to the Volunteers of America (VOA), La Plata Family Coalition, the Women’s Resource Center and many other non-profits. The Shelter & Thrift Store are directed by nine elected board members. In 2000, a veterinarian was added to our staff to ensure that all animals have a health and wellness check, are spayed or neutered, provided initial vaccines, implanted with an identification microchip and have the best quality care before leaving our facility. We are committed to helping animals become their best selves before they are adopted into forever homes. Help Us, Help Them, One Paw at a Time.