Upcoming Events

Join the fun and support our shelter pets! Events are a vital part of our fundraising efforts here at La Plata County Humane Society. Mark your calendars for upcoming opportunities to get involved and make a difference. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring an event, please reach out – we'd love to partner with you!

Our Upcoming Events

  • Pumpkins and Puppies

    Fall + puppies + pumpkins + costumes = basically the perfect afternoon.

    Join us October 18 at The Rochester Hotel for a fun-filled fall event benefiting the animals of La Plata County Humane Society!

    • Meet adoptable puppies

    • Pumpkin carving & painting

    • Pup Cup Walk Game

    • Crafts

    • Pet portraits

    • Fall treats & games

    • Costume fun for people AND pups!

    And yes, bring your dog! We want to see those Halloween costumes — the more fun, the better.

    Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome! We’ll have opportunities to donate to support the animals at LPCHS, but no one will be turned away if they’re unable to donate.

    We’re so grateful to The Rochester Hotel for generously letting us use their gorgeous garden space and helping us make this fall celebration happen.

    October 18

    1:30pm-3:30pm

    The Rochester Hotel Garden

    726 E. 2nd Ave., Durango

    Grab your friends, your pups, and your best costumes, and come spend a fall afternoon with us!

  • Thrift or Treat

    🎃 Thrift or Treat at LPCHS Thrift Store! 👻

    Skip the trick-or-treating for a little while and come Thrift or Treat with us! 🛍️🎃

    Stop by the LPCHS Thrift Store on Halloween for a fun afternoon of shopping, candy, and treats for your four-legged friends.

    🍬 Free candy
    🐶 Free dog treats
    👻 Halloween fun for everyone
    🛍️ And, of course, plenty of thrifted treasures to discover!

    Whether you're looking for a spooky-season find, something completely unexpected, or just an excuse to browse the store, we'd love to see you!

    📅 Saturday, October 31
    ⏰ 12–3 PM
    📍 LPCHS Thrift Store
    1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango

    And remember — every purchase helps provide care and second chances for pets at La Plata County Humane Society. ❤️🐾

    Come for the candy. Stay for the treasures. Leave with something you didn't know you needed. 🎃🛍️