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

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 1,183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1183) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary Dental CareLarge Animal & EquineGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Pharmacy
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, Large Animal & Equine, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
1183

What recent reviews say

Humane Colorado offers urgent care, surgery, dental work, and spay-neuter clinics at prices typically a quarter of standard vets, with staff that reviewers describe as compassionate and comforting during traumatic situations. Strengths include skilled, emotionally attuned care and clean facilities; watch-outs are tight same-day appointment availability, inconsistent front-desk communication, and occasional pricing surprises at checkout.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing compared to regular vets and urgent-care chains
  • compassionate care during difficult situations
  • clean facilities and professional team
  • quick procedures with same-day discharge
Watch-outs
  • poor appointment availability and booking communication
  • front-desk attitude issues
  • pricing discrepancies between quoted and charged amounts
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Best for: pet owners needing affordable urgent care and surgery without overnight wait times
Think twice if: same-day appointments fill within minutes of opening; front-desk communication can be frustrating; confirm exact pricing before service to avoid surprises

Strengths

  • significantly lower prices than emergency vet chains and standard practices
  • compassionate, emotionally supportive care during difficult procedures
  • same-day urgent care availability
  • experienced surgical team

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Holly and Dr. Nguyen named as skilled and compassionate surgeons
  • spay-neuter and mass-removal surgeries mentioned as same-day discharge procedures
  • pricing reportedly a quarter of typical emergency vets for comparable procedures
  • front desk occasionally dismissive when scheduling inquiries are made

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
affordable urgent care with compassionate staff
Emergency & Urgent Care
same-day availability but appointment slots fill quickly
Surgery & Specialty Care
skilled surgeons (Dr. Nguyen noted) delivering comforting care at significantly reduced cost
Veterinary Dental Care
dental services available but limited review detail
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
vaccine clinics offered as part of affordable care model
Veterinary Pharmacy
affordable medications mentioned

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
931
4
90
3
29
2
22
1
111

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Walk in at opening (7am) to request same-day slots, but availability fills within minutes. Call ahead at 7am when they open to ask about timing.
How much less does surgery cost compared to emergency vets?
Reviewers report procedures cost roughly one-quarter of standard emergency vet pricing, though confirm the final quoted price before proceeding.
Do they offer spay-neuter services?
Yes. Quoted pricing starts at $80, but one reviewer was charged $260, so confirm exact cost before your appointment.
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Last updated 2026-07-10