8 dogs abandoned in a Colorado State Park have been given a new chance at a happy life thanks to Humane Colorado.
🐶 We've had quite the frustrating situation at Navajo State Park the last two weekends. Thanks to some human kindness, we got the help we needed today.
— CPW SW Region (@CPW_SW) June 23, 2025
We want to start by giving a HUGE thank you to @humanecolorado San Luis Valley Animal Center for taking these 8 dogs today! pic.twitter.com/WNAszUfyF6
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the 8 pups were abandoned at the Piedra River fishing access in Navajo State Park. They were discovered on June 15th and CPW subsequently closed the area until they could get them rounded up.
After nobody came forward to claim the animals for a week, the state park built a temporary pen and provided both food and water.
Neighboring shelters in Colorado and New Mexico were all full and unable to take more animals, but Humane Colorado San Luis Valley Animal Center stepped in and offered space for the dogs.
If you’re looking to give these dogs a home, call the San Luis Valley Animal Center at 719-212-6500. CPW plans to bring them back jars of peanut butter while the Navajo State Park team is chipping in cash donations.
