Humane Colorado said that up to 92 animals were adopted during the 33rd annual Furry Scurry fundraiser held on May 2, 2026 [1], [5].
The event serves as a critical pipeline for finding permanent homes for shelter animals while securing the financial resources necessary to maintain operations in Denver. Because the organization cares for approximately 44,000 animals annually [4], high-volume adoption events like the Furry Scurry are essential for managing shelter capacity.
The fundraiser took place at Washington Park, where the organization focused on matching pets with new owners [2], [3]. While one report indicated that more than 50 animals were adopted at the event [3], another source said that 92 animals have been adopted since the event began [1]. This higher figure includes nine dogs specifically [2].
Humane Colorado uses the Furry Scurry to combine community engagement with animal welfare. The event's long history, now in its 33rd year [5], demonstrates a sustained community commitment to reducing the number of homeless pets in the region.
Organizers designed the event to raise funds that support the daily care of the thousands of animals passing through their system [4]. By bringing the animals into a public space like Washington Park, the organization increases visibility for pets that may be overlooked in a traditional shelter setting [2].
“Humane Colorado cares for approximately 44,000 animals annually.”
The discrepancy in adoption numbers—ranging from 'more than 50' to 92—likely reflects the difference between immediate on-site adoptions and those finalized in the days following the event. Regardless of the final tally, the event underscores the reliance of municipal animal services on large-scale community fundraisers to offset the costs of caring for tens of thousands of animals each year.
