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DDFL is enlisting the help of the community to give its animals a loving home.
DENVER – The Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL) said on Wednesday it was “filled to a level it hasn’t seen in a decade.”
DDFL said that like other Denver animal shelters, it experiences an overabundance of animals.
The organization is asking the community for help to give its dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs a loving home.
“We know Denver is a community full of people who love pets,” said DDFL President and CEO Dr. Apryl Steele. “If you are able to bring a new pet into your family, now is the perfect time and your choice will have more impact than ever. We cannot do this essential work without your help.”
To encourage adoptions, some fees at DDFL have been reduced or waived, including adoptions for adult cats being reduced to $ 10.
“Having a cuddly new family member could also be the perfect way to make your Colorado winter cheerful and bright,” said DDFL.
DDFL said that while adoption is an essential way to help animals and shelters, it’s not the only way the Coloradans can help.
Community members can accommodate a homeless pet by providing short-term care and temporary housing. DDFL said serving as a foster parent gives an animal a loving home until a more permanent placement can be arranged while still making room at the shelter for another animal in need.
DDFL is also asking for volunteers to help with various capacities and its centers and other local shelters in Colorado.
Many shelters in the area, including DDFL, are also hiring for positions ranging from direct animal care to administrative roles.
For more information on pet adoption or any of these opportunities, visit DDFL.org.
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