Past Events - Humane Society of Pagosa Springs, CO

2024

Jan 20: 13th Annual Penguin Plunge, 1:00pm at the San Juan River Walk
Jan 24: Restaurant Partnership: PS FroYo, 11am – 5pm

2023

Jan 21: Penguin Plunge 1:00pm at the San Juan River Walk
April 1: Shelter Baby Shower at PLPOA Clubhouse 230 Port Ave. from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jun 3: Low Cost Vaccination Event at HSPS Animal Shelter 12-2pm
Jun 15: 19th Hole Concert Series at Pagosa Springs Golf Club 5:30-7:30pm
Jun 16-26: 29th Annual Auction for the Animals (VIRTUAL)
Jul 12: Restaurant Partnership: Colorado Roadhouse, 4 Talisman Dr., 11am to 9pm
Sep 8: Appreciation Dinner, 5:30-7:30pm, PLPOA Clubhouse
Sep 16: Low Cost Vaccination Event 12-2p at Humane Society of Pagosa Springs Animal Shelter
Oct 13: Pumpkin Painting Contest and Auction, Riff Raff Brewing OG, 3-9pm
Nov 11: Meet the Thrift Store’s Mural Artist, Markus Hughes from 12-3pm at the Thrift Store
Nov 19: Restaurant Partnership: Black Bart’s Brunch, 9am – 9pm
Dec 9: Paint Your Pet, 6-9pm at Picasso and Vino
Dec 13: Restaurant Partnership: Gustoso Italian Ristorante, 11am – 9pm

2022

Jan 22: Barkus Parade 11am at Town Park
Jan 22: Penguin Plunge at 1pm at San Juan River Walk
Apr 2: 1st Annual Animal Shelter Baby Shower at 3-5pm at PLPOA Clubhouse, 230 Port Ave
May 14: Shelter Open House from 11am to 2pm
May 28: Thrift Store Barking Lot Sale from 9am to 4pm
June 20-July 5: 28th Annual Auction for the Animals & Pet Fashion Show Virtual
July 21-24: Christmas in July Sale at Thrift Store
October 22: Halloween Party at PLPOA Clubhouse
Nov 25-30: Virtual Holiday Auction online starting November 25.
Dec 6: Colorado Gives Day
Dec 17: Pictures With Santa at Chow Down Pet Supplies

2021

May 29: Barking Lot Sale at Thrift Store – 9:00am to 4:30pm
July 3: 27th Annual Auction for the Animals and Pet Fashion Show (Virtual) Pet Fashion Show Photos
Dec 7: Colorado Gives Day

2020

Jan 25: Barkus Parade and Penguin Plunge
Feb 29: 2020 Leap Year Adopt-A-Thon in Thrift Store parking lot, 10:30am-3:00pm and Leap Year sale in Thrift Store (Saturday only)
May 24: Barking Lot Sale at Thrift Store
Aug 29: 26th Annual Auction for the Animals and Pet Fashion Show (Virtual)
Oct 3: Chocolate and Other Decadent Delights Auction
Dec 5: Art for the Animals

2019

Jan 25: Non-Profit of the Year Award awarded to HSPS at Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
Jan 26: 3rd Annual Barkus Parade at Pagosa Town Park at 11:00am
Jan 26: Penguin Plunge in San Juan River at Pagosa Springs Visitors Center at 1:00pm
Mar 16: Chocolate Auction at PLPOA Clubhouse at 5:30pm
May 25: Memorial Weekend Barking Lot Sale and Adopt-a-Thon
June 22: Paint for the Pooches (Shelter Container Painting) and Shelter Open House (in conjunction w/PSAC)
Jun 29: Appreciation Dinner/Picnic (PLPOA Clubhouse)
Aug 23: 25th Annual Auction For The Animals at Community Center and 3rd Annual Raining Cats & Dogs Raffle drawing
Sep 16: New Cat Kennels Donation Deadline $40,000 goal exceeded!
Nov 30: 4th Annual Art For The Animals (AFTA) at PLPOA Clubhouse, 230 Port Avenue, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Dec 10: Colorado Gives Day Donate to Humane Society of Pagosa Springs

2018

Feb 3: 3rd Annual Krewe of Barkus Parade – 11:00am at Pagosa Town Park
Feb 3: Penguin Plunge – 1:00pm in San Juan River behind Chamber of Commerce building
Mar 17: Chocolate Auction – 5:30pm at PLPOA Clubhouse
May 26: Barking Lot sale and BBQ in Thrift Store parking lot
Aug 24: Auction for the Animals and 2nd Annual Raining Cats & Dogs Raffle drawing
Nov 24: 3rd Annual Art for the Animals at PLPOA Clubhouse (230 Port Avenue) 10am-4pm

2017

Feb 4: 2nd Annual Krewe of Barkus Parade – 11:00am at Pagosa Town Park
Feb 4: Penguin Plunge – 1:00pm in San Juan River behind Chamber of Commerce building
Mar 18: Chocolate Auction – 5:30pm at PLPOA Clubhouse
May 27-28: Memorial Weekend Basement/Parking Lot Sale and Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 11: Bicycle Tour (Ride The Rockies) – Food Booth
June 20: Meet-And-Greet
June 24-25: Paint for Pagosa Fundraiser at Gainstorming Center in Mountain View Plaza
Jul 15: Appreciation Picnic
Jul 21-22: Volunteer Fundraiser – “Art For Art’s Sake – Art Uncorked” at Two Old Crows Gallery at 468 Lewis Street
Aug 25: 23nd Annual Auction for the Animals and 1st Raining Cats and Dogs Raffle Winner Announcement
Sep 9: Open House and Yappy Hour 2-4pm at Animal Shelter with PLPOA
Nov 30: Art for the Animals (2nd Annual) – 5:00 to 8:00pm at Two Old Crows Gallery, 468 Lewis Street
Dec 1: Festival of Trees
Dec 5: Colorado Gives Day – donate to HSPS
Dec 1-31: Humane Society Toy Drive – dogs and cats need toys too!

2016

Jan 19: Annual General Membership Meeting with 2016 Board of Directors Election
Jan 30: Hot Dogs & Sled Dogs – 10:00am to 2:00pm at Cloman Park
Feb 6: Krewe of Barkus Parade – 11:00am at Pagosa Town Park
Feb 6: Penguin Plunge – 1:00 pm at Pagosa Springs Visitors’ Center
Feb 19: Judging for Thrift Store Poetry Contest
Mar 24: Easter Basket Raffle at Thrift Store
Apr 2: Chocolate Auction at PLPOA Clubhouse
May 15: Durango Dog College at 1pm at Shelter
May 28 & 29: Barking Lot Sale and Adopt-A-Thon at Thrift Store
June: Volunteer/Staff Appreciation Picnic
Aug 19: Auction for the Animals
Sep 3 & 4: Barking Lot Sale
Oct 8: Yappy Hour at Humane Society Dog Park, 3:30-6:00pm
Dec 1: Art For The Animals at Gainstorming Center, 5:30-7:30pm
Dec: Festival of Trees

2015

Jan 20: Annual General Membership Meeting in downstairs meeting room of the HSPS Thrift Store at 5:30 p.m. with 2015 Board of Directors Election
Feb 15: Penguin Plunge
Mar 28: Chocolate Auction at 5:30pm in PLPOA Clubhouse (230 Port Ave.)
May 22 & 23: Barking Lot Sale and Adopt-A-Thon
June 19 & 20: Four Corners Pet Expo and Adopt-A-Thon at the Durango Fairgrounds
June 27: Staff & Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at PLPOA Clubhouse from 4:30 TO 7:00 PM
Aug 21: Auction for the Animals
Oct 19-28: “Peanuts” Halloween Coloring Contest! Get your entries into the Thrift Store by October 28 for judging! Prizes and gift certificates for age category winners (Ages 2-5, 6-12, 13-16, 17 and up)

2014

Jan 21: Annual General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. with 2014 Board of Directors Election
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Adopt-A-Thon at Thrift Store
Feb 16: 5th Annual Penguin Plunge at noon at Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on the San Juan River
Mar 22: Chocolate Auction – 5:30 p.m. at Youth Center (enter through HSPS Thrift Store)
May 17: Adopt-a-thon at Spring into Summer event at Community Center Gym from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
May 24 & 25: Thrift Store Memorial Weekend Basement / Parking Lot Sale and Adopt-a-Thon
June 7: Adopt-a-thon at Tractor Supply from 9:00 am – noon
June 29: Animal Shelter Open House from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Dog race video by Kathy Steventon)
July 27: Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Aug 22: 20th Annual Auction For The Animals at 6:00 pm at Ross Aragon Community Center
Oct 31: Judging for Pumpkin Carving Contest (enter and bring carved pumpkins to Thrift store from 0ctober 27 through 30)
Dec 5: Festival of Trees-2014 at Ross Aragon Commmunity Center
Dec 9: Colorado Gives Day – donate to HSPS
Dec 20: 2014 Reindog Parade at Pagosa Springs Youth Center at noon

2013

Jan 15: Annual General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. with 2013 Board of Directors Election
Feb 10: 4th Annual Pagosa Penquin Plunge
Mar 16: Chocolate Auction Dinner And Fundraiser – 5:30 p.m. at Youth Center (enter through HSPS Thrift Store)
May 1-3: Feral Cat TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
May 24-25: Annual Memorial Day Parking Lot Sale – “Barking Lot Sale” – at Thrift Store
June 11: HSPS Food Booth at Ride the Rockies Bicycle Tour (noon-8pm)
July 14: 3rd Annual Shelter Open House and Dog Park Dedication (11am-3pm)
July 27: Volunteer and Staff Appreciation Picnic (11am-3pm)
August 23: 19th Annual Auction for the Animals
Sep 29: New Volunteer Orientation Class at Animal Shelter 1:00 p.m.
Oct 9: New Volunteer Orientation Class at Animal Shelter 10:30 a.m.
Dec 6: Festival of Trees at Community Center 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Dec 7: Cat Adopt-a-thon at Petco/Farmington
Dec 21: 1st Annual Reindog Parade at noon in downtown Pagosa Springs

2012

Jan 17: Annual General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. with 2012 Board of Directors Election
Feb: Cupid Classifieds
Feb 16: Mardi Growl Party at Bear Creek Saloon & Grill 5:00 to 10: p.m.
Feb 19: 3rd Annual Penguin Plunge at 12:00 noon in San Juan River by Visitor’s Center – raised $1926!
Mar 3: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 10: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 16: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2012
Mar 17: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 24: Adopt-a-thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 31: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apr 7: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apr 14: Volunteer Recruitment Fair at Town Park 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Apr 21: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apr 25: Sundowner/Chocolate Auction 5:30 p.m. at Youth Center (enter through HSPS Thrift Store)
Apr 28: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 5: Vendor booth at Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio (noon to 6:00 p.m.)
May 26-27: Memorial Weekend Basement/Parking Lot sale & Adopt-a-Thon
May 27: Adopt-a-Thon (10am-2pm) and BBQ lunch at Let It Fly
May 28: Let It Fly Raffle Fundraiser Drawing
Jun 15-16: 2012 Great Golden Retriever Roundup w/HSPS booth in Town Park
Jun 22-23: Builders Association of Pagosa Springs Home & Garden Show w/Thrift Store new furniture sale at Pagosa Springs High School
Jul 15: Shelter Open House and Outdoor Kennels Dedication 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Jul 29: “Paws to You” HSPS Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic 4-7 p.m. at Yamaguchi Park
Aug 24: Auction For The Animals 2012
Oct 8: Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
Nov 12-13: Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
Nov 30: Festival of Trees at Community Center 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Nov: End of the Year Staff & Volunteers Appreciation Party

2011

Jan 18: Annual General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. with 2011 Board of Directors Election
Feb 7: Deadline for Cupid Classifieds
Feb 10: Cupid Classifieds run in Pagosa Springs Sun, raised over $300!
Feb 20: 2nd Annual Penquin Plunge – Thanks to Paul Boyd and Cole’s chilling plunges, over $1600 was raised for the homeless dogs and cats of Archuleta County!
Mar 17: St. Patty Day Parade Photos Video
Mar 18: 3rd Annual Mardi Growl at Pagosa Pub Works at 6:00pm ($5 donation at door goes to HSPS)
Mar 19: Mini Adopt-a-Thon at Thrift Store 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Apr 27: Sundowner/Chocolate Auction – almost $7000 raised! (Watch Bob Hite’s video)
May 21-22: Pagosa Builder Home & Garden Show, Adopt-a-Thon, and Thrift Store new furniture sale
May 28-29: Memorial Weekend Basement/Parking Lot & Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 24-25: Great Golden Retriever Roundup (Photos in The Pagosa Springs Journal)
Jul 10: Animal Shelter Open House – noon to 3:00 p.m. (Pagosa Sun Article)
July 23: Adopt-a-Thon in parking lot of Boulder Coffee Cafe
July 30: Kitten Adopt-a-Thon at Farmington Petco
Aug 1: Shelter Bark Park Open
Aug 5-7: HSPS Booth at County Fair
Aug 12: Adopt-a-Thon at Olde Town Market
Aug 26: 17th Annual Auction for the Animals
Oct 8: Serenity Garden Dedication at the Animal Shelter at 11 a.m.
Oct 24-29: Entries for 2011 Doggie Halloween Costume Contest at Thrift Store; Oct 29-30: Public Voting; Oct 31: Winners Announced
Nov 6: “Paws to You” Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Party
Dec 1-2: Festival of Trees at Community Center – HSPS tree decorated by Sheri Smith was second place in popular vote and third in the highest amount donated at $925

2010

Feb 14: Pagosa Penguin Plunge 2010 – over $425 pledged to HSPS! (Video)
Feb 19: Mardi Growl 2010 fundraiser at Pagosa Pub Works Brewpub – raised over $525!
Mar 17: St. Patty Day Parade
Apr 28: Sundowner/Chocolate Auction – raised $8400!
May 15: Humane Society Roadside Trash Pick up
May 15-16: Adopt-a-Thon at Home & Garden Show
Jun 5: Adopt-a-Thon (Cats Only) at Petco in Farmington
Jun 10 & 11: Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days
Jun 12: Adopt-a-Thon (Dogs Only) at Alco
Jun 17: Ride the Rockies Food Booth
Jun 19: Adopt-a-Thon (Cats Only) at Petco in Farmington
Jun 23: Bicycle Tour of Colorado Food Booth
Jun 26: Adopt-a-Thon (Dogs Only) at Alco
Aug 27: 16th Annual Auction for the Animals – raised nearly $36,000!
Sep 25: 2nd Annual Fashion Show – Struttin’ at the Strater
Oct 2: Adopt-a-Thon at Pagosa Feed and Nursery
Oct 4: Blessing of the Animals by Father Dyke of the Episcopal Church at Animal Shelter
Nov 5-6: Sue Sternberg Dog Workshops
Nov 7: Staff & Volunteer Party
Dec 14: Combined Board/Planning Meeting @5:30 p.m.
Dec 18: Pet Photos with Santa 10:00am to 1:30pm next to Radio Shack

2009

Feb 20: Growling Mardi Gras at Pagosa Pub Works Brewpub
Feb 25: Chocolate Auction/Sundowner – $10,000 fundraising
Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
May 9: Fashion Show – Struttin’ at the Strater
Apr 30: Highway Cleanup
May 16-17: Builders Home & Garden Show
May 23-24: Sidewalk Sale and Adopt-a-Thon
Aug 28: Auction for the Animals – raised nearly $31,000!
Sep 12: 1st Annual Dog Appreciation Day at Pagosa Feed and Nursery
Oct 7: Blessing of the Animals at the Animal Shelter
Nov 8: Volunteer/Staff Annual Appreciation Dinner

2008

Jan 15: Board Meeting
Feb 11: Deadline for Cupid Classifieds
Feb 14: Cupid Classifieds run in Pagosa Springs Sun – raised $382!
Mar 8: Cat Adopt-a-Thon at Thrift Store
Mar 17: St. Patty Day Parade Humane Society Float
Apr 23: Sundowner/Chocolate Auction – 180 people attended and raised $10,800!
April 26: “It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs” Fashion Show Brunch benefiting Homeward Bound Capital Campaign
May 17 & 18: Builders Home & Garden Show – Thrift Store Booth Hosting New Furniture Sale!
May 23-24: Parking Lot Sale & Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 6 & 7: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Jun 27 & 28: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Jul 11 & 12: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Jul 31, Aug 2-5: Archuleta County Fair
Aug 1 & 2: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Aug 19: Board Meeting (cancelled due to upcoming auction)
Aug 22: 14th Auction for the Animals
Aug 30, 31 & Sep 1: Sidewalk Sale & Adopt-a-Thon at Thrift Store
Oct 4: Highway Cleanup Day
Nov 2: Volunteer/Staff Appreciation Party
Nov 7, 8, 9: Local Appreciation Furniture Sale
Dec 13: Annual Planning Session
Dec: Wish Trees/Wreaths

2007

Feb 8: Cupid Classifieds run in Pagosa Springs Sun – raised over $400!
Mar 1: Beginning of Essay Contest
Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Chamber of Commerce Best Overall Float!
Mar 31: Deadline for Essay Contest
Apr 15: Winner of Essay Contest Announced
Apr 25: Sundowner/Chocolate Auction – raised $8,982!
May 19: “Best in Show” Fashion Show Brunch (video), benefiting Homeward Bound Capital Campaign
May 24: Pagosa Springs premier of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, benefiting Homeward Bound Capital Campaign
May 25 & 26: Parking Lot Sale & Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 9: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Jun 29 & 30: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Jul 13 & 14: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Aug 2: 5th County Fair
Aug 10 & 11: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Aug 24: 13th Annual Auction for the Animals
Aug 31 & Sep 1: Sidewalk Sale & Adopt-a-Thon at Thrift Store
Sep 21 & 22: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Nov 4: Volunteer/Staff Appreciation Party
Dec: Wish Trees/Wreaths – raised over $500!

2006

Hurricane Katrina Rescue
Feb 14: Cupid Classifieds raised $247.00!
Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – First Place for Best Float!
Apr 26: Sundowner-Chocolate Auction & Essay Contest Winners
May 26-27: Annual Parking Lot Sale & Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 19: Ride the Rockies Support
Aug 25: Auction for the Animals
Sep 1-2: Annual Sidewalk Sale & Adopt-a-Thon
Nov 5: Volunteer/Staff Appreciation Party
Dec 2: Annual Planning Meeting

2005

Feb 10: Cupid Classifieds raised $321 towards helping the homeless animals of Archuleta County. Thank you to all who participated – a special thank you to the Pagosa Springs Sun for giving us this great opportunity each year.
Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade – No $ raised but teamwork and camaraderie were priceless!
Apr 7: Participated in Partners in Education, an evening of storytelling at the local elementary school
Apr 27: Chamber Sundowner and Chocolate Auction – This event raised $4,200 for the homeless pets of Archuleta County.
May 27-28: Annual Thrift Store Parking Sale/Shelter Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 4: Ponderosa Pet Education Day/Adopt-a-Thon
Jun 24-25: Shelter Adopt-a-Thon (Thrift Store)
Jul 9: Kitten Adopt-a-Thon (West City Market)
Jul 23: Dog Adopt-a-Thon (Thrift Store)
Aug 4-7: 2005 Education Tent – County Fair – No $ raised but good information given to dog and cat owners
Aug 26: Auction for the Animals
Sep 2-3: Annual Thrift Store Sidewalk Sale & Shelter Adopt-a-Thon
September: Adopt-a-Thon at City Market West
Sep 30: 104 Animals orphaned by Hurricane Katrina arrived at La Plata County Airport under stewardship of Humane Society of Pagosa Springs (Details on the Hurricane Katrina Animals Operation)
October: Adopt-a-Thon held at Ace Hardware Grand Opening of second store
Nov 6: Annual Volunteers and Staff Thank You Party
Nov 28 – Jan 2: Wish Trees & Wreaths
Dec 3: Adopt-a-Thon held for unclaimed Katrina Animals at Durango Mall