Program areas at Larimer Humane Society
Animal care program: in fy23, we cared for 7,259 animals in our facility, created 3,871 new families, and reunited 1,494 families. During this year, 585 animals were cared for by foster families and 346 animals were brought to Larimer Humane Society from other communities for a second chance with a new family. We enrolled 291 animals in our pets needing patience program to provide them with extra enrichment and help find the perfect new family. We celebrated an average length of stay of 12 days (shorter lengths of stays help animals stay healthier and happier, and signify they are moving into new families faster.) This year we cared for 178 pets in need of housing when their owners were unable to care for them due to emergency situations. We supported both the Colorado pet pantry and animal friends alliance's kibble supply pet food pantry with food and supply donations to help owners through difficult times. In fy23, we provided 65 clients with emergency food, ensuring that food and supply insecurity did not result in the relinquishment of a pet.
Veterinary services: in fy23 we provided basic health protection to our animals with 9,188 vaccinations, 2,147 spay/neuter, dental and other surgeries performed by our veterinary services team and in partnership with csu veterinary students. We provided compassionate, skilled care for 143 cats, dogs and other animals suffering from upper respiratory infection, and 30 animals diagnosed with ringworm.we also collaborated with other local rescue groups to help provide low-cost and free spay/neuter services, vaccines, microchips, and other services for vulnerable populations across the community. We began offering post-adoption follow up care for pets with medical issue that might be due to their shelter stay.
Animal protection and control: in fy23 our officers responded to 13,280 calls for service resulting in 20,786 responses, helping to keep animals and people across our community safe. Those included 3,211 stray animal calls, 93 for aggressive strays, 937 barking complaints, and 1,073 bite cases.five of our animal protection & control officers were commissioned Colorado state bureau of animal protection agents, allowing them to work with local law enforcement to enforce state animal cruelty and dangerous dog statutes. This ability provides additional tools to help keep animals safe. Throughout fy23, our officers handled two cases of animal cruelty and two cases of dangerous dogs under state statutes in addition to the cases they handle under local ordinances.
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