Humane Society of Weld County Dissolves as NOCO Humane Steps in to Provide Animal Services
Larimer Humane Society, northern Colorado’s largest animal welfare organization, announced an exciting new chapter in its storied history. In light of its expanded service into Weld County, effective immediately, the organization will be known as NOCO Humane.
“With an expanded geographic scope of service, the name Larimer Humane Society no longer foots the bill,” said Judy Calhoun, CEO of NOCO Humane. “We are pleased to announce a new name and logo that speak to a broader community while paying homage to our former identities, as both Larimer Humane Society and the Humane Society of Weld County.”
On June 6, 2023, the Humane Society of Weld County announced its plan to dissolve the organization and transfer its assets, including the animal shelter located in Evans, to Larimer Humane Society. With the asset transfer complete, the newly coined NOCO Humane will begin providing services in Weld County immediately.
“After four months preparing for this transition, we are proud to open the doors of our Weld Campus,” said Calhoun. “While there is still a lot of work ahead of us, this is a major milestone for the pets and people of northern Colorado.” During the four-month transition, over 30 individuals were hired to staff the Weld Campus and have been training at the Larimer Campus in preparation for October 2. As NOCO Humane settles into its new Weld County shelter, services will be limited. Normal operations, including adoptions and pet surrenders, are scheduled to begin on October 16.
Starting on October 4, residents of Weld County will be able to bring stray animals to the Weld Campus, and are encouraged to visit the Larimer Campus if in need of additional services. Please visit nocohumane.org for a full service schedule and hours of operation.
“We are not just redefining our name and service area, but also strengthening our commitment,” added Calhoun. “This expansion represents a major investment of both time and resources in service to our mission.” In addition to staffing, the four month transition provided a brief runway in which to address the Weld shelter’s deferred maintenance needs, safety and security concerns, and capacity constraints. NOCO Humane is adding both pet and people space by way of new kenneling and modular units on the property. “While these are both temporary solutions,” remarked Calhoun, “they will help us to address the growing demand for animal services in Weld County while we plan for a permanent solution.”
In the meantime, NOCO Humane is looking to its new community for support. Following a series of summer “listening sessions” with stakeholders in Weld County, NOCO Humane is confident in its prospects. “We feel as though we’ve been welcomed with open arms,” said Calhoun. “Many municipal leaders and community members have already demonstrated their support and commitment to growing the quality of animal services in Weld County. Now that we’re here, I look forward to proving ourselves worthy of that support.”
For more information about service availability, donation opportunities, and ways to get involved, please visit nocohumane.org
