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Trusted Animal Welfare & Adoption Services in Boulder, CO
Founded in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) is Colorado's longest-serving humane society, dedicated to enhancing companion animals' lives by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. We provide comprehensive services including an open-admission shelter, adoption programs, veterinary care, and behavioral training. Our Shelter Medicine program ensures medical care for all animals, supported by revenue from our public veterinary clinic. HSBV's Safety Net services offer temporary housing, food assistance, and subsidized veterinary care to prevent pet relinquishment.As a nonprofit, we rely on donations and partnerships to impact over 20,000 animals annually through adoption, community outreach, and regional collaborations like the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance. Our commitment to socially conscious sheltering aligns with national standards, ensuring transparency and ethical care for every animal.
Services
Adoption Services
Veterinary Care
Training & Behavior
Shelter Medicine
Safety Net Programs
Details
- Year established: 1902
Highlights and features
- Established in 1902 with over 120 years of experience in animal welfare.
- Offers comprehensive veterinary services staffed by Fear-Free Certified Professionals.
- Provides accessible community programs like the Safety Net for pet guardians in need.
- Maintains a shelter medicine program ensuring medical care for all animals.
- Partners with regional organizations to maximize animal adoption and care outcomes.
Associations and certifications
- Fear-Free Certified Professionals
What people say
Dedicated staff
Comprehensive programs
Services
Adoption Services
HSBV offers adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals through an open-admission shelter. Our process includes kennel visits, adoption holds, and thorough support to ensure a proper match between pets and guardians. The program prioritizes behavioral health and post-adoption support while collaborating with regional shelters to increase placement rates.
Veterinary Care
The public veterinary clinic provides comprehensive medical services including spay/neuter, preventative care, dentistry, and diagnostics. Revenue from this service directly funds shelter animal healthcare. Services require payment at the time of visit, with flexible options like CareCredit and Scratch Pay available for accessibility.
Training & Behavior
HSBV's Training and Behavior Center offers group classes, private consultations, and behavior modification programs using science-based positive reinforcement. Services focus on socialization, obedience, and addressing behavioral challenges to improve adoption success and strengthen human-animal relationships through accessible community education.
Safety Net Programs
This initiative prevents pet relinquishment by providing temporary housing, free food/share supplies, subsidized veterinary care, and behavior support grants. The program targets guardians facing hardship through no-fault circumstances, ensuring pets remain with their families during crises like medical emergencies or financial instability.
Shelter Medicine
HSBV's Shelter Medicine program ensures comprehensive healthcare for all shelter animals, including diagnostics, treatment, and preventative care. The team collaborates with external partners like Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for specialized cases, maintaining high standards of care while managing intake from transfers and community surrenders.
People
Kat Burns
CEO
Kat Burns, CVPM, CAWA, leads HSBV with over 20 years of experience in animal welfare leadership. She joined in 2025, focusing on strategic growth and community partnerships while maintaining commitment to socially conscious sheltering principles.
Meghan Dillmore
Director of Shelter Services
Meghan Dillmore oversees daily shelter operations with extensive experience in animal care management. Her work focuses on implementing humane protocols and ensuring compliance with shelter medicine standards across intake, medical, and adoption processes.
Amanda Griffin
Director of Veterinary Services
Dr. Amanda Griffin leads HSBV's veterinary team as a Fear-Free Certified Professional. She specializes in shelter medicine and public health initiatives, ensuring quality care for shelter animals while managing community outreach veterinary programs.
Allison Hartlage
Director of Animal Training & Behavior
Allison Hartlage, CTC, KPA CTP, develops behavior modification programs using positive reinforcement techniques. She trains staff and community members on effective animal communication strategies to enhance adoption outcomes and strengthen pet-human relationships.
Lindsay Scott
Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations
Lindsay Scott manages donor relations and community engagement initiatives. Her work focuses on expanding HSBV's outreach programs, fundraising efforts, and partnerships to increase resources for animal welfare programs across Boulder and Broomfield counties.
Questions
What are HSBV's adoption center hours?
Our Adoption Center is open Monday-Friday 11am-6pm and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-5pm. General inquiries can be made via phone at 303-442-4030.
How does HSBV support community pet guardians?
We offer Safety Net services including temporary housing, food assistance, subsidized veterinary care, and behavior support grants to help guardians facing hardships retain their pets.
What veterinary services are available?
HSBV provides spay/neuter surgeries, preventative care, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency services. Payment plans through CareCredit and Scratch Pay are available for accessibility.
Can I volunteer with HSBV?
Volunteer opportunities include animal care, administrative work, and event support. Visit our website for current volunteer needs and application processes.
How does HSBV handle severe animal medical cases?
For complex cases like Buster's leg injury, we collaborate with partners like Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital to provide specialized surgical care and foster programs for recovery.
What training programs does HSBV offer?
We provide puppy socialization classes, behavior consultations, and group training sessions using science-based positive reinforcement methods to address behavioral issues and improve pet adaptability.
