Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League – Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur

Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur is an animal hospital in Denver, CO. It provides donor-subsidized veterinary care for sick and injured pets whose owners need help with the cost of necessary medical care. The hospital offers urgent care and surgical services at affordable rates, a model made possible by a community of donors. For healthy, owned cats and dogs, the facility provides preventative services including spay and neuter clinics, vaccine clinics, and Healthy Pets Plus Wellness Clinics. Hospital services cover dentistry and non-elective emergency care with same-day appointments. The hospital does not manage critical cases or overnight hospitalizations. It operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur is housed in the Vida Building within the CSU Spur complex. Visitors arriving from the south turn left onto National Western Drive from 46th Avenue, continue between the Terra and Hydro buildings, and turn left onto Bettie Cram Drive at the stop sign. The entrance is on the west side of the building, marked by doors with green and purple pawprints. Those coming from the north travel west on 58th Avenue, pass Washington Street, and turn right onto Franklin Street, which becomes National Western Drive at the street light at Race Court. The location is distinct from the Leslie A. Malone Center on Quebec Street.

The hospital sits on National Western Drive, about a quarter mile from South Platte Riverfront Park and the 48th & Brighton train station at the National Western Center. It is also within a short walk of the Globeville Riverfront Art Center, the National Western Complex Stadium Arena, and Heron Pond Park. North Brighton Boulevard runs nearby, providing additional access to the area.

The business holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews. This positive feedback reflects the experience of pet owners who have utilized the hospital's subsidized urgent care and preventative services. As a facility dedicated to increasing access to veterinary care in the community, it stands as a vital resource for Denver residents seeking affordable medical support for their animals.