The Dumb Friends League is committed to the welfare of animals and is a leader in our industry.

MISSION

• We shall provde shelter and care for animals.
• We shall provide programs and services that enhance the bond between animals and people.
• We shall be advocates for animals--speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.

The Dumb Friends League is the largest animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, welcoming tens of thousands animals to our two shelters. We turn no animals away. 

CORE VALUES

• We hold central the compassionate care and treatment of all animals.
• We are committed to a high standard of people care, both internally and externally, because people are the key to meeting our mission.
• We value collaboration and strategic partnerships as they provide a means to further our mission.
• We provide leadership within our industry and our community to remain forward-focused and adaptable in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the people and animals we serve.
• We believe in being good stewards of our organization's human resources, financial assets and our reputation in the communities we serve.
• We have pride in our integrity and hold ourlseves to high standards regarding fiscal responsibility and accountability to our community.
• We believe that education and advocacy are among our greatest tools for promoting the humane treatment of animals and enhancing the human-animal bond.
• We actively pursue excellence in everything we do.

HISTORY

Founded in 1910, the Dumb Friends League is a national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes, and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.

SERVICES

The Dumb Friends League:

• Provides shelter and care for more than 25,000 lost and abandoned animals every year
• Adopts homeless pets to new families
• Reunites lost pets with their owners
• Investigates animal cruelty and supports animal-friendly legislation
• Provides animal behavior assistance through classes, a free telephone helpline and the Internet
• Offers free pet-friendly housing referrals throughout Colorado
• Educates children and adults about the humane treatment of animals and the importance of spaying and neutering

EMPLOYMENT PHILOSOPHY

"People Care" is what it's all about! We are looking for people who like to help people, because if we don't help the people, we can't help the animals.

We advocate top-notch customer service - both internal and external - and offer a collaborative, fun, passionate work experience for our staff.  If you like to work with people and animals, are looking to make a difference in your community and beyond, and a "fur fix" sounds like the perfect way to start and end your day, this is the place for you!

The Dumb Friends League offers competitive wages, great benefits, flexible scheduling, extensive training and of course, "fur fixes" daily!

BENEFITS

The Dumb Friends League provides a comprehensive benefits package that covers:

Your Health: Health & Dental Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Supplemental Insurance Products, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Programs

Your Future: 401(k) Retirement savings plan with safe harbor employer matching, Basic Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance