Pet Guardianship
Secure Your Pet's Future with Our Pet Guardianship Program.
At Humane Colorado, we understand that your pets are family. That’s why we offer the Pet Guardianship Program exclusively to members of the Dr. Mary E. Bates Founders Society. This program is designed to ensure that your beloved cats, dogs, small mammals, and equines are cared for and loved, even if you predecease them. As a valued Founders Society member, you can designate our organization as the temporary guardian for any pets who outlive you.
How the program works:
Cats, dogs, and small mammals:
These animals will be placed in a volunteer foster home, where they will receive loving care until a suitable adoption can be arranged.
Horses and other equines:
Equine companion s will be cared for at our Harmony Equine Center in Franktown, where they will enjoy expert care and the company of other horses in a serene environment until they are adopted.
To ensure that your pets continue to receive care that meets your standards, you can provide detailed instructions regarding their ongoing needs. In your Pet Guardianship Profile Forms, you can include essential information, such as:
- Medical and behavior histories
- Dietary requirements and food allergies
- Daily routines and habits
- Any other special care instructions
This information helps tailor your pet’s care, ensuring their continued comfort and well-being. If you need a new copy of the Pet Guardianship form or would like to enroll, please email us at [email protected].
* Humane Colorado will care for an individual’s pets in accordance with responsible and compassionate ownership practices. This means that Humane Colorado may have to make the difficult decision to euthanize a pet if its quality of life becomes severely diminished or if our behavior staff determines that the pet is dangerous. Also, to reduce pet overpopulation and increase the likelihood of returning lost pets to their homes, Humane Colorado will spay or neuter and microchip all animals adopted out through our Pet Guardianship Program.
