Dog lovers shouldn’t have all the fun! The Dumb Friends League invites people to celebrate their love of cats on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CatFest.

CatFest will highlight adoptable cats and kittens, as well as feature a purebred cat exhibition, demonstrations and vendor booths selling cat-related merchandise. The annual event also includes educational, veterinary and behavior information on cats, as well as contests, giveaways, and games and activities for children. Interested adopters can take home any cat, 1 to 5 years old, for $50 off on event day. Adoption fees are waived for all cats, 6 years or older, throughout the summer.

Admission is free, and the first 500 people will receive a free goodie bag, with more than $20 worth of cat-related items. The event will take place at Dumb Friends League Quebec Street shelter, located at 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver. More than 2,000 cat lovers are expected to attend the summer event.

Leading up to the event there celebrate Independence Day with a new feline friend! As part of the “Cat Days of Summer” adoption campaign, the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center will host a special for cats from Thursday, July 1 through Friday, July 9. Adoption fees will be half off or waived for specific adult cats during the “Red, White & Blue” special.

Visit ddfl.org for more information.

There is still time to sign-up for the Furry Scurry, Denver Dumb Friends League’s two-mile walk for animals in Washington Park (1000 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80209) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 1. This fundraiser helps DDFL care for more than 25,000 homeless pets every year and provide valuable services to the community. The registration fee is $50 and you can also raise pledges and earn great prizes.

Other events include:
- Refreshments and demonstrations before, during and after the walk.
- Flealess Market for pet-friendly merchandise and services offered by more than 100 vendors.
- Pet/Person Look-alike, Best Pet Kisser, Best Tail Wagger and Best Trick contests beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Sign-up and Learn More at the Dumb Friends League

Adoption Fees 50 percent off for all cats and dogs, 1 year and older, through April 18

Springtime may mean April showers and blossoming trees, but it also means that animal welfare agencies throughout the nation, including the League, will experience an influx of kittens and cats coming through their doors, in addition to adult dogs and other small animals.

To help more cats and dogs find homes, the League will offer half-off adoption fees for all pets, one year and older, at both shelter locations from April 12 through April 18 during regular adoption hours. Each pet’s adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, microchip ID implant and registration, collar and identification tag, and a free initial office visit with a participating veterinarian. Get all the love at half the price!

Interested adopters are encouraged to view adoptable pets online at www.ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772 for more information. And you can visit the shelters at 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, Colo. 80231 and Buddy Center, 4556 Castleton Ct., Castle Rock, Colo. 80109

WHAT: The Dumb Friends League is celebrating a big birthday! Since it was founded in 1910, the Dumb Friends League has helped more than 2 million animals in Colorado and beyond. To commemorate the occasion, media, special friends, League volunteers and staff are invited to attend the centennial celebration at the Dumb Friends League’s Quebec St. shelter in Denver. Cats and dogs will also take part in the celebration, enjoying special birthday treats – “pup” cakes for the dogs and tuna-flavored treats for the kitties.

For more information on the Dumb Friends League centennial celebration and to learn more about the League’s history, visit www.ddfl.org/centennial or call (303) 751-5772.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231

The Dumb Friends League is partnering with VCA Animal Hospitals and the CATalyst Council on a campaign to get the word out about the new program. Letters being sent dog-only homes in the VCA database are written from the dog’s perspective. It’s a request from the family dog to be like other dogs in 40 percent of American homes that have cats in their families as well.

Through the Dog-Friendly Cat Program, families can bring their dogs in to meet with potential feline friends. Cats adopted are also spayed or neutered, microchipped and given their first round of vaccinations for no additional charge.

To find out more about the Dog-Friendly Cat Program, go to www.ddfl.org/dogfriendlycats.

If you would like more information about the process of introducing a cat into your dog-friendly home, check out this story in the Spring 2010 Issue of The American Dog Magazine, “Can You Bring a Cat Home …”

Just a quick update about Andre the dog that we told you about a few days ago. Andre, a 3-year-old Shepherd-Rottweiler-Lab mix, is from Alaska and lost his front and back left legs when he was caught in an illegal wild animal trap. He chewed off his own paws too get free and for weeks, he lived under a truck camper shell. He only weighed 38 pounds when Alaskan Dog and Puppy Rescue found him. And on Wednesday he got this new his new legs. Andre will be running around this weekend. He’ll be the leader of the pack at Furry Scurry on Saturday in Denver, CO. After a few weeks of adjusting to his new legs, he will go up for adoption.

Check out his update here from 9News:

If you live in the Denver area, then consider participating in the Denver Dumb Friends League’s annual two-mile walk and fun run, the Furry Scurry, in Washington Park (1000 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80209) on Saturday, May 2. Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 9 a.m. The registration fee is $50. This fundraiser helps DDFL care for as many as 25,000 homeless animals every year and provides valuable services to our community.

As of today, April, 29, they have raised $433,326. The goal is $875,000. So even if you don’t live in Colorado and can’t attend this fun event, you can donate to the cause. One-hundred percent of the money raised through pledges goes directly to the care of homeless pets in our shelters.

In addition to the walk/fun, you can get a microchip ID implant for your dog. You can watch the Ruff Flyball Club and the Colorado Disc Dogs demonstrate their skills. There will be Best Trick and Best Pet/Person Look-alike contests that you can enter. The event sponsors will be giving away samples of their products and fun items for your pets. Plus, you can shop for pet-related products and services for people offered by more than 100 vendors.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DDFL AND THE FURRY SCURRY