Meow Mobile Offers Subsidized Spay/Neuter Surgeries to Cats

Last month, I went to Denver Dumb Friends League's seventh annual CatFest and had a great time!

They had their Meow Mobile, which offers low-cost, subsidized spay/neuter surgeries for cats in underserved areas of the community, sitting in the parking lot.  I decided to go check it out.

The operating room inside the Meow Mobile. 

The operating room inside Meow Mobile actually has two operating tables so that two cats can be spayed or neutered at the same time.

All of the veterinarians who perform the surgeries are licensed to do so in the state of Colorado.  Some of the veterinarians are volunteers from private practices and others are staff members at Denver Dumb Friends League.

At the time of this writing, Dumb Friends League is offering free spay and neuter surgeries and age-appropriate vaccinations (rabies and distemper) to cats.  There are no qualifications you need to meet to get these free services.

You can see a schedule for the Meow Mobile here.  Be sure to call the mobile help line at 720-241-7098 the morning you intend to have your cat spayed or neutered to find out about any changes or cancellations.

You can find pre- and post-surgery instructions for your cat here.

After seeing how sanitary and organized the Meow Mobile is, I am confident in recommending its services to the residents of the Denver metro area.

Opt to Adopt Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from Denver Dumb Friends League.

On Saturday, I attended CatFest and had the opportunity to spend a little time with this handsome tuxedo mancat.  He is really affectionate and friendly and didn't seem at all disturbed by all the strangers going in and out of his room (it was the only room I know of that they were letting people in unless you wanted to adopt a cat).  

According to his shelter profile, Dr. Pepper's favorite things are attention, sleeping, treats, and playing.  He would do very well in a home where he gets a lot of attention.  The shelter thinks he is approximately four years old. 

Dr. Pepper has tested positive for FIV, but don't let that stop you from giving him a loving home.  FIV cannot be transmitted to humans or dogs and is only transmitted to cats through penetrating bite wounds.  FIV+ cats can and do live long, healthy lives.  

You can meet Dr. Pepper at the Denver Dumb Friends League Quebec Street shelter, located at 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver, CO.  You can also call the shelter for more information about him at 303-751-5772.  Refer to his ID: A0706691.  

Denver Dumb Friends League Hosts 7th Annual CatFest

Photo from CatFest 2014.

On July 11 from 10a.m. to 3p.m., Denver Dumb Friends League will be hosting the seventh annual CatFest!

This year, CatFest will feature:

• Hundreds of adoptable kittens and cats waiting for forever homes.
• Waived adoption fees on all cats one year of age and older.  Each adopter will also receive a goodie bag to take home with their new cat. 
• Meow Market - Dozens of vendors selling food and cat-related products.
• Fun photo opportunities.
• Colorado Cats Count T-shirts, car magnets, and more will also be available for purchase (I've got to snag one of those shirts this year)!
• Clicker training demonstrations.

Last year's CatFest was the first time I attended, and it was a ton of fun!  I plan on going again this year. 

Last year, I met a cool cat named Hobbes and nearly took him home with me.  I'm sure he found a wonderful and loving home.  Who wouldn't fall in love with a friendly and adorable orange mancat?  Hobbes is pictured to the left, but he didn't want to look at the camera for me.  Denver Dumb Friends League successfully adopted out over 200 cats at last year's CatFest.  I'd love to see them adopt even more this year!  You can see some of the cats available for adoption here.  

If you're in the Denver area, I hope you'll check out this cat-tastic event.  

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Denver Dumb Friends League: CatFest.

Opt to Adopt Gracie

Gracie

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo taken from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Gracie is a beautiful gray Domestic Shorthair.  According to her profile, she is a very sweet cat, but she can be a little anxious and shy at first.  She enjoys being petted and brushed.  Gracie may do best in a home where she is the only cat.  The shelter estimates that Gracie is 10 years old.

Gracie is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on her vaccinations.

The shelter lists Gracie's current location as the PetCo at 7400 E. Hampden Avenue in Denver, CO.  You may want to call the PetCo before you head over, though, to make sure she is still there if you're interested in meeting Gracie.  You can call the PetCo at: 303-770-0607.  Gracie's ID# is A0677635.  

Opt to Adopt Breezy

Breezy

Denver Dumb Friends League, Buddy Center

Castle Rock, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Breezy is a beautiful tortoiseshell tabby Domestic Shorthair.  She is a sweet cat who readily greets visitors and enjoys being petted.  Breezy has tolerated kids in the past, but she has never lived with dogs or other cats.  

Breezy is approximately 13 years old.  She is declawed in the front, spayed, and up-to-date on her vaccinations.  She would love to find a home where her people adore her.  

If you would like more information about Breezy, please call the Denver Dumb Friends League at: 303-751-5772 and reference her ID#: A0691127.  

Help Homeless Pets: Pledges for Pets Telethon

The Denver Dumb Friends League will be holding its annual fundraiser, "Pledges for Pets Telethon," on Sunday January 25, 2015 from noon to 5pm (MST).  During the telethon, viewers will have the opportunity to see adoptable animals, hear heartwarming adoption stories, and see what's going on at the biggest animal shelter in the Rocky Mountain Region.  Viewers can watch the telethon on FOX31/KDVR.  Viewers who wish to donate to Dumb Friends League will have the opportunity to do so by phone, text message, or online during the live telethon.

This year, Dumb Friends League hopes to raise more than $300,000.  According to Dumb Friends League's website, the organization spends more than $25,000 each day to provide companion animal services, including veterinary services in its shelters and reduced-cost spay/neuter surgeries in its two mobile clinics.  Bob Rohde, President and CEO of the organization stated, "Viewers will see the many ways the Dumb Friends League helps pets, horses, and people in our community.  They'll also see how their donations can make a life changing difference for thousands of homeless animals that come into our care every year."

The Dumb Friends League is a nonprofit organization that provides services to pet owners and homeless animals.  Last year, 17,656 pets and horses were returned to their owners, adopted to new forever homes, or transferred to partner facilities by the organization.  In addition to helping pets find new forever homes, Dumb Friends League provides rehabilitation to formerly abused and neglected horses, behavior training for pets, animal cruelty investigations, humane education, and reduced-cost spay/neuter surgeries, subsidized by donors, in underserved communities.

Hill's Science Diet is sponsoring this year's Pledges for Pets Telethon, which will air on FOX31/KDVR.  Murphy Huston and Denise Plante from KOSI 101 will aid in emceeing the fundraiser.

Animal lovers who are not able to watch the telethon may give a donation by texting the word "PET" to 41444, giving online, or calling 303-751-5772.

If you would like more information on the Pledges for Pets Telethon, you can visit the Dumb Friends League's website or call the shelter at 303-751-5772.

Opt to Adopt Princess

Princess

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Princess is a Domest Shorthair brown tabby with white fur.  Princess is very affectionate with adults she knows once she's settled into a place.  She'd prefer to be someone's only child; she doesn't want to share her parents with any other furry or human children.  

Princess is approximately seven years old, and she's willing to devote lots of attention to her new parent/s.  

She is litter box trained, spayed, and declawed.  

You can learn more about Princess by calling the Denver Dumb Friends League at 303-751-5772, and reference ID#: A0695246.  

Opt to Adopt Cedar

Cedar

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Cedar is a beautiful black panther (Domestic Shorthair).  She loves to sit on or near her foster mom when she sits down.  Cedar keeps her foster mom good company by following her around the house.  Her foster mom has nicknamed her, "Little Duckie."  Cedar also enjoys playing with fishing pole toys.

Cedar would prefer a female owner.  She doesn't want to share her new girlfriend with anyone else; she wants to be your only kitty.  The shelter thinks she is approximately 11 years old.  She is already spayed, litter box trained, and she uses her scratching posts.  

Cedar is currently residing in a foster home.  If you would like to set up an appointment to meet Cedar, please call the Denver Dumb Friends Leage at 303-751-5772 ext. 7309.  Please refer to Cedar's ID number (A0683683) when inquiring about her. 

Opt to Adopt Fiona

Fiona

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Fiona is a beautiful blue cream domestic shorthair.  The shelter believes she is approximately seven years old.  She is friendly with people and usually greets them readily.  She enjoys getting attention and being petted.  

Fiona would prefer a home where she is the only kitty.  She also prefers a home with only older children.  She was returned to the shelter by her former owners because she was fighting with the other cat in their house.  Fiona loves people and would love to meet you and tell you why she would be the perfect feline companion for you.  

Opt to Adopt Starina

Starina

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League.

Starina is a beautiful seal-point Siamese mix.  She is affectionate and mellow.  It is reported that in the past, she has lived with children and other kitties, and she got along with them well.  

The shelter estimates that Starina is 13 years old.  She is spayed and declawed.  

If you would like to find out more information about this beautiful Siamese girl, you can call the Denver Dumb Friends League at 303-751-5772.  Please reference Starina's ID number when asking about her: A0667420.  

Opt to Adopt Tasha

Tasha

Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver, CO

Photo from the Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Tasha is a pretty brown tabby and white ladycat.  Tasha enjoys being around people, and she prefers a home without dogs.  Though Tasha is classified as a "senior" cat at 14 years old, she still loves to play with feather toys!  You can see an adorable video of her on her profile on the website!

Tasha is an independent sort.  She's not a lap kitty, and she enjoys having her own little adventures.  She would love to have a human to love and a great home to live in.  

Tasha is currently residing in a foster home.  If you would like to visit with her, please call the Denver Dumb Friends League at 303-751-5772 ext. 7309.  Tasha's ID number is: A0677896.  

Opt to Adopt Liz Taylor

Liz Taylor

Denver Dumb Friends League, Denver, CO

Photo taken from Denver Dumb Friends League website.

Liz Taylor is a beautiful black panther.  She is intelligent and talkative.  She loves to sit in laps and will snuggle with you while you're watching TV or reading a book.  She is very social and is even good with strangers!  

Liz Taylor is approximately 14 years old, but she is still quite active.  She uses her scratching post regularly, and she can even do tricks!  She comes when called and can high-five.  She also loves to play and hunt foil blass.  She also loves catnip.

Liz Taylor is currently residing in a foster home.  You can schedule an appointment to see her by calling Denver Dumb Friends League at 303-751-5772 ext. 7309.  Liz Taylor's reference number is: A0214891. 

Liz Taylor is already spayed and up-to-date with her vaccinations.  

Mancat Monday at Catfest!

On Saturday, I went to Catfest at the Denver Dumb Friends League.  It was a great time, and I thought I'd share some photos with all of you (and yes, there will be mancats!).

Here's a picture of a couple of the vendors who were at the event. 

I stopped and talked to a few of them.  I found some women who do pet sitting in Denver and a woman who travels around to shows selling cat-themed stuff.  

Here's our favorite cat shelter, Cat Care Society, at Catfest!  You can see one of the painted cats (for the Tails of the Painted Cats event) on the right.

A cute puppy up for adoption.

This handsome mancat is Hobbs - the cat I nearly went home with!  I really, really want him, but I know I'm at my limit with my three.  I really hope he finds a good home, though.  He is an orange mancat and 9 years old, just like Carmine.  He is very affectionate and sweet and loves to be held and to sit in laps.  You can see a photo of his sweet face on the cat adoption page at the Dumb Friends League website. 

This handsome mancat is Lucky.  He's a recent return from foster care, and he's up for adoption, too.  He's 4 years old, very sweet, and prefers a home where he's the only kitty.  

Dumb Friends doesn't just have dogs and cats available for adoption, they also have other small pets looking for forever homes.  Here's one of the cute black bunnies we saw seeking a home.  The shelter also has rats,  guinea pigs, mice, and gerbils for adoption.

You can find Hobbs and Lucky at the Denver Dumb Friends League, Quebec Street shelter.  

To learn more about the Dumb Friends League, you can visit their website.  

Denver Dumb Friends League Hosts CatFest

Denver Dumb Friends League is hosting its 6th annual CatFest this Saturday, July 19th, from 11am to 3pm at the Quebec shelter.

All cat lovers and those interested in learning more about cats are invited to attend CatFest.  The event will feature:

• Interactive chats with cat behavior and health experts.
• Clicker training demonstrations.
• Hundreds of adoptable kittens and cats.
• Activities for kids.
• Music.
• Photo opportunities.
• Food and shopping at the Meow Market.

The  Dumb Friends League will be waiving adoption fees for cats one year of age and older at all of its locations, and each cat adopter will go home with a goodie bag full of kitty freebies.  All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations.  Additionally, cat adopters will receive a free vet visit with any participating provider.

Admission to CatFest is free, and all are welcome to attend.  CatFest will take place at the Quebec Street shelter, located at 2080 Quebec Street in Denver, Colorado.  

If you'd like more information about CatFest, you can visit the Dumb Friends League website or call 303-751-5772, ext. 1378.

Discounted Adoptions at Denver Dumb Friends League

If you live in Colorado and have been considering adopting a new furry friend, this may be the perfect time to do so.  From now through June 30, 2012, the Denver Dumb Friends League will take $50 off the adoption fee for any cat or dog one year of age or older.

While kittens and puppies are certainly adorable, adopting a cat or dog over the age of one is actually a very good idea and can prove to be beneficial for people in many different types of situations.  First, training, housebreaking, and chasing after a kitten or puppy takes a lot of energy.  Adult cats and dogs are still playful and quite enjoyable to be around, but they don't require you to train them the way a puppy or kitten does.  A full-grown cat, for instance, will already know how to use its litterbox and knows better than to jump up and hang from the curtains by its claws.

When you adopt an adult cat or dog, you also get a chance to see what kind of pet you're really taking home as their personalities are already formed.  A cat who enjoys sitting in your lap and being pet at the shelter will also enjoy sitting in your lap and being pet when you take him or her home (after the adjustment period, of course).

Unfortunately, adult cats often have a harder time getting adopted as many people want a kitten.  The truth is, though, kittens won't remain kittens for long before they grow into adult cats themselves.  Personally, I think grown-up cats are just as cute, fuzzy, and cuddly as kittens are. :)

All canine and feline adoption fees at the Denver Dumb Friends League include a spay/neuter surgery, a free office visit with a participating vet, all initial vaccinations, a bag of Hill's Science Diet cat or dog food, and a microchip ID implant.

If you are interested in adopting a pet from the Denver Dumb Friends League, you may visit their locations:

Quebec Street Shelter:
2080 S. Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80231

Buddy Center:
4556 Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80109

The Shops at Northfield Stapleton:
8316 Northfield Blvd., Suite 1660
(On Main Street, located between The Buckle and Hot Topic)

You can also view all of the available pets for adoption on the Dumb Friends website.

We hope many furry friends find forever homes. :)

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Denver Dumb Friends League  

Spay/Neuter for $10!

If you live in the Denver-metro area, you can now get your kitten or cat spayed or neutered through the Denver Dumb Friends League mobile clinics for just $10.  Denver-metro residents can take advantage of this opportunity through June 30, 2012.

The $10 spay and neuter surgeries are being offered in honor of World Spay Day, which was on February 28.  World Spay Day is a campaign that encourages spaying and neutering pets in order to reduce pet overpopulation and to decrease the number of pets that are euthanized due to overpopulation as well.

The Dumb Friends League offers two animal mobile clinics in underserved areas of the Denver-metro area.

The Meow Mobile

The Meow Mobile is a mobile clinic that provides donor-subsidized spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations to cats.  It's a partnership between the Denver Dumb Friends League and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society.  Colorado licensed veterinarians along with a Dumb Friends League vet technician and an assistant perform the surgeries and give vaccinations to cats who visit the clinic.

The Lulu Mobile

The Lulu Mobile provides spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations to cats and dogs.  This clinic is staffed by one full-time and one part-time veterinarian.

All cats (and dogs) must arrive to the clinic in a carrier.  No appointments are necessary; just show up before 7:30AM to the location specified on the clinic calendar.  The service is given on a first-come, first-served basis.  You will be able to pick up your cat (or dog) the same day and post-surgery instructions will be given to you.

If you have more questions about the mobile clinics the Denver Dumb Friends League offers or would like more information, you may call: 720-241-7098.  You can also visit the mobile clinics' web page for more information as well as the clinics' days and locations.

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Denver Dumb Friends League

Denver Dumb Friends League Annual Telethon

First of all, we would like to thank effuryone for all of the e-mail and snail mail Christmas/Holiday greetings! We really enjoyed and appreciate effuryone's thoughts and kindness. We also hope that effuryone has received their cards from us by now and hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! :)

Second, the 14th annual Denver Dumb Friends League Pledges for Pets Telethon will be airing this year on January 29 from noon to 5pm on Fox31 (in the Denver area). The telethon helps raise funds for Denver Dumb Friends League to help support homeless pets, reunite lost pets with their owners, investigate claims of animal cruelty, and create community pet education programs. The program will not only feature kittens, cats, puppies, dogs, and other small animals available for adoption, it will also include information about pet nutrition and give you a tour of the Quebec street shelter as well.

I don't know what the minimum monthly donation accepted will be this year. However, when I was watching the telethon a few years ago, the minimum monthly donation accepted was $5, so that nearly everyone who wished to donate, could. You can also make the donation in memory of a pet who has gone on to the Rainbow Bridge, which I feel is a really nice sentiment.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Dumb Friends League and will not be able to tune in to the telethon, you can also make a donation on-line here.

Denver Dumb Friends League Discounts Cat Adoptions Through August

The Denver Dumb Friends League currently has over 700 kittens and cats in their possession. The organization wants to find good forever homes for all of these felines. Thus, Denver Dumb Friends League is offering discounts on all kitten and cat adoptions through August 31, 2011.

All cats 5 months old and older are currently $10 and all kittens younger than 5 months old are $70.All adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a free visit with a participating veterinarian, initial vaccinations, and a bag of Hill's Science Diet cat food.

You can check out all the cats and kittens the Denver Dumb Friends League has to offer by visiting this page or by visiting the shelter, located at 2080 S. Quebec St, Denver, CO 80231. The shelter is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am-7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 12pm-7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. You may also visit all of the cats and kittens the organization has at its Castle Rock location, the Buddy Center, by visiting this page or by visiting the shelter in person. The Buddy Center is located at 4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:30am-5pm.

The organization also has a few cats in foster care who may also be adopted. You can view the adoptable felines in foster care by visiting this page. All visits to cats in foster care must be set up by appointment only.

If you are considering getting a new kitten or cat, please check out all the felines the Denver Dumb Friends League has for adoption.

Cat Fest!

On July 11, 2009, the Denver Dumb Friends League is holding a Cat Fest to honor our love for cats. At this Cat Fest, you can:

See/meet cats and kittens who are ready for adoption
Buy special cat merchandise
Learn about cats and why they are so lovable!
Take polls to compare your kitty to others'
See a purebred cat exhibition
Learn fun facts about cats
Play games and win prizes

Cat Fest will take place at the Denver Dumb Friends League from 10am-3pm on Saturday July 11. Denver Dumb Friends League is located at: 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO,

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