Waived cat fees extended through February

              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

Waived cat fees extended through February

DENVER (Jan. 2, 2012) The League is extending its waived adoption fee for cats 1 year and older through Feb. 29. The special is taking place at both shelter locations—the Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock—as well as the adoption center in Northfield-Stapleton and on its mobile adoption unit, the Pet Care-avan.

Last year, we have seen a high number of cats come through our doors. For the past few months, the Dumb Friends League has asked for the public’s help in finding new homes for these cats, and the League’s call has been heard by supporters around the Denver metro area. Unfortunately, we still have an unusually high number of cats in our care that need loving homes because of this continued need.

“The community has responded to our waived adoption fees on cats, but the challenge continues,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League.

Every cat adoption includes a spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant, a free office visit with a participating veterinarian and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food. The League spends approximately $300 for each homeless cat that comes through its doors, including shelter, foster and medical care, and behavior training in many cases.

“By choosing to adopt, you get a great deal financially while giving a homeless pet another chance at happiness,” said Rohde. “Plus, adopters welcome more love and companionship into their own lives.”

Interested adopters can view all pets in need of homes online at ddfl.org/adopt, as well as visit the shelters, which are open seven days a week. For more information on the adoption special, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.

About the Dumb Friends League

As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for more than 101 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock.

New Years Party with the Mile High Ferret Club – Ferret Dreams Raffle

When: January 22, 2012

Time: 2 P.M to 4 P.M.

Place: JVA Consulting – Rear Entrance – 2465 Sheridan Blvd. Denver, Colorado

Across from Sloans Lake – Next to Sonic Drive- In

This Event is for all Ferret Owners & Lovers from all over Colorado!  Bring you ferrets to play in one of the largest playpens in the State.  Meet other Ferret Owners who are as crazy about ferrets as you are! 

Ferret Dreams will be having a raffle to benefit the Ferret Dreams Medical Fund.  In 2011, we spent $25,631.17 to take care of all the sick and injured ferrets that came our way.  This fund is also used for those who adopt a ferret with a pre-existing medical condition.  It gives the ferret a better chance of adoption.  The new owners can give this special ferret a home and our Medical Fund will take care of the medical costs related to that particular illness or disease.  It’s a Win-Win situation for the ferrets.

We will have many great Raffle Items for you and your ferret to win.  There will also be a Special Raffle for you.  Will it be another 32″ FlatScreen HDTV?  WIll it be a Canon Digital Camera?  Will it be a LapTop Computer?  Come join us and find out what this Special Raffle Item will be.

Tickets for Regular Raffle: $1 each or 15 for $10

Tickets for Special Raffle:  $3 each or 4 for $10.

We hope to see you and your ferrets there to help ring in another Year of Fun, Friends, Fundraising and of course, Ferrets!

Pet Food Drive 2011 2nd Annual

Pet Food Drive 2011 - Second Annual Drive helps 'families in need' keep pets at home in Denver

Posted by Melinda Yeary on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 11:17am

As we continue to read about the challenging economy and the increasing foreclosure rates another statistic goes hand in hand, families having to part with their beloved family pet due to the cost. The shelters are filled with additional animals due to abandonment, or many times, families bringing them in with no other place to turn. The situation exists across the nation.

As we approach the holidays, please count your four-legged blessings and pick up an additional bag or can (or 2) of cat or dog food for those in need - The Pet Food Drive continues from December 4th - December 17th, 2011. The drop off site is our office at 3627 West 32nd Avenue 's in North Denver's Highland neighborhood. Food Bank of the Rockies will distribute the food to families in need and channel the food through additional agencies such as Meals on Wheels and other groups assisted by the food bank.

I'm a proud sponsor of the Pet Food Drive and an advocate for our furry friends. I've worked to raise funds with several local animal non-profits, including Denver Dumb Friends’ League, Divine Feline & Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance. Denver is such a pet-friendly place! We understand what our pets mean to our families, and the thought of a family having to make a choice to let go of a loved pet hurts us all!

For additional information call Melinda at 720-291-5200.

Melinda Yeary Cell/Text 720.291.5200
Broker Associate/Realtor
Live Urban Real Estate
3627 W. 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
Office 303.455.LIVE
www.melindasellsdenver.com (great search tool here!)

Dumb Friends League offers Winter Critter Camps

Good Morning!

Is your child looking for something to do during winter break? Why not send them to the Dumb Friends League Critter Camp? Below you will find information on our camp, which kicks off on Dec. 20. All of these are one-day camps teach kids lessons of compassion and respect toward animals.

Dumb Friends League offers Winter Critter Camps

Send your kid to a fun and educational camp over winter break! The Dumb Friends League will host three one-day camps at each of their shelter locations during winter school breaks.

They will be held Dec. 20, 21 & 22 at the Buddy Center in Castle Rock and Dec. 27, 28 & 29 at the League's Quebec Street shelter in Denver.  The camps help children learn lessons of compassion, respect and responsibility. Critter Craft Camp is for third through fifth graders, Cat Camp is for third through fifth graders, and Careers Camp is for sixth through eighth graders. Tuition is $50 for each camper, with fees benefiting the Dumb Friends League.

For more information on the camps or to register, visit ddfl.org/camp or call (303) 751-5772, Ext. 7231.

Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for all that you do!

Chris Gallegos

Public Relations Manager

cgallegos@ddfl.org

720.241.7081 (office)

303.419.1162 (cell)

303.696.0063 (fax)

Dumb Friends League

Cat adoption special extended through December

              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Chris Gallegos

303-419-1162

Cat adoption special extended through December

DENVER (Dec. 1, 2011) Though our call for help has been heard by supporters around the Denver metro area, the Dumb Friends League still has more than 550 cats in its care. Because of the growing need to find these cats their forever homes, the League is extending its waived adoption fee for cats 1 year and older through Dec. 31. The special is taking place at both shelter locations—the Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock, as well as the adoption center in Northfield-Stapleton and on its mobile adoption unit, the Pet Care-avan.

“The community has responded to our waived adoption fees on cats, but the challenge continues,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League.

Every cat adoption includes a spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant, a free office visit with a participating veterinarian and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food. The League spends approximately $300 for each homeless cat that comes through its doors, including shelter, foster and medical care, and TLC.

“By choosing to adopt, you get a great deal financially while giving a homeless pet another chance at happiness,” said Rohde. “Plus, adopters welcome more love and companionship into their own lives.”

Interested adopters can view all pets in need of homes online at ddfl.org as well as visit the shelters, which are open seven days a week. For more information on the adoption special and on volunteering as a foster parent for cats, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.

About the Dumb Friends League

As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for more than 100 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock.

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