About Us

Help Us. Help them. One paw at a time.

The mission of La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS) is to enhance and protect the lives of companion animals by ensuring the provision of sustenance, safety and shelter; educating the community regarding humane treatment of animals; and preventing pet overpopulation.

Department Contact Info

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Julie Dreyfuss
Executive Director
(970) 259-2847 x112
executivedirector@lpchumanesociety.org

Officer C. Arnold #984
Supervisor of Animal Protection
(970) 259-2847 x116
officer984@lpchumanesociety.org

Cassidy Crisp
Media Relations Manager
(970) 259-2847 x108
cassidy@lpchumanesociety.org

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Jessica Fay Martin
Operations Manager
(970) 259-2847 x111
office@lpchumanesociety.org

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Colleen Dunning
Development Manager
(970) 259-2847 x103
development@lpchumanesociety.org

Amanda Bolton
Foster Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x109
foster@lpchumanesociety.org

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Tabbi Lansing
Medical Manager
(970) 259-2847 x119
tabbi@lpchumanesociety.org

Liza Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x120
volunteer@lpchumanesociety.org

Thrift Store Information
Thrift Store Manager
(970) 259-2847 x113
manager@lpchumanesociety.org

Liz Schenk
Assistant Director of Animal Services
(970) 259-2847 x110
elisabeth@lpchumanesociety.org

Lexi Berriman
Working Cat Program Coordinator
(970) 259-2847 x102
working.cat@lpchumanesociety.org

General Information
Front Desk Team
(970) 259-2847 x101
info@lpchumanesociety.org

Board of Directors

  • Tricia Simpson – Board President

  • Christine Imming – Vice President

  • Mandie Frazier – Secretary

  • Kim Kitchen – Board Member

Board Meetings

  • Reid Brubaker – Board Member

  • Celia Levendoski – Board Member

Anyone can attend an LPCHS board meeting to learn more about what we are working on. Meetings take place monthly, on the last Wednesday of each month (altered as needed for holidays) in the LPCHS board room and they start promptly at 5:00 pm.

Upcoming board meeting dates

  • Wednesday, April 30th, 5:00 pm, LPCHS Board Room

Meeting Minutes

For our previous Board Meeting Minutes, click here.

  • Carol Silldorff – Board Member

  • Julie Yearout – Board Member

To contact our Board of Directors for any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to tricia.simpson@lpchumanesociety.org

Read our 2024 Impact Report