We Believe
Their love is unconditional
Pets are family, too! Can you imagine having to give up a sibling or parent because they needed care that you couldn’t afford? Well, that happens every day with pets and their people – people who are retired, have lost their jobs, are facing life’s challenges – and just need a little help to protect the special bond they share with their pet. Harley’s Hope is here to assist older Colorado pet parents during those difficult times. We do this because at Harley’s Hope, we believe their love is unconditional.
Our Services
Keeping pets & people together
We at Harley’s Hope offer a variety of services designed to help keep pets in their existing homes. Our core services are financial assistance with major veterinary care, and additional help for older pet parents and their companions.
*Unfortunately we can’t pay pre-existing vet bills or expenses.
You can find resources for other types of assistance here.
Everyone needs a little help sometimes
Older adults often face unique challenges, both physically and financially, which can make it difficult for them to care for their pets—yet studies have shown that pets can provide crucial companionship, emotional support, and even physical health benefits, especially to older pet parents. Because of this, Harley’s Hope has decided to focus exclusively on supporting older Coloradans and their pets.
Colorado has one of the fastest-growing older populations in the country, and this targeted approach will undoubtedly make a significant impact on an often marginalized part of our society. By tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of older pet parents, Harley’s Hope is helping to address not only the health and well-being of the pets, but also the individuals, ensuring they can continue to experience the joy of having a loyal companion for many years to come.
Featured Stories
Happy pets make happy people
Grant
Our latest Louis Steinwedel Memorial Pet Cancer Fund recipient.
Grant
The latest recipient of help from HHF’s Louis Steinwedel Memorial Pet Cancer Fund is Grant, a 9 year old mixed breed. Grant, who lives with Alan, a local senior, was recently diagnosed with Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma . The good news is the cancer hasn’t metastasized and he has no other major underlying health issues, so he’ll be undergoing surgery soon. We’re hopeful the surgery will remove the cancer and buy this beautiful boy several more years of quality time.
Charlie
Funding Assistance
Pet deposit assistance kept them together
Charlie
This little guy is Charlie, a 4 year old Terrier mix who lives with his person, Julieann, in the Denver area. The two have experienced homelessness, but recently got into housing. Julieann didn’t realize she needed to pay a pet deposit, and rather than see them back on the streets, Harley’s Hope was able to help with that unexpected expense.
Kensi and Dori
HHF helped out when pet food ran low.
Kensi and Dori
The stories vary, but the smiles are all the same. When we’re able to keep people with their pets, they both thrive.
Casper
Medical Assistance
Cyst removal from back improves quality of life.
Casper
Meet Casper, a 15 year old Chihuahua who had a very large cyst removed from his back. Casper lives with Judy, a Colorado retiree, who needed a bit of help to get the growth, which was causing some serious issues, removed and biopsied.
Molly
Medical Assistance
Another Louis Steinwedel Memorial Pet Cancer Fund recipient.
Molly
You may recognize Molly who was featured on Facebook in her pizza pajamas. Well, she had her surgery last week and the good doctors at Bijou Animal Hospital removed six mast cell tumors. The surgery was covered in full under our Louis Steinwedel Memorial Pet Cancer Fund. Here’s Molly heading home from the clinic in yet another pair of fetching PJ’s.
Mini
Dental work for stomatitis.
Mini
This pretty, but camera-shy kitty, is Mini, who at the tender age of 6 years, underwent extensive dental care for stomatitis. Mini had been scheduled for surgery last month, but it was put on hold when the veterinarian discovered she was anemic. Once that condition was treated, her serious oral issues were addressed, and now she’s back home with her person, Denise.
The effectiveness of our work can be seen in more detail on the “Who we’ve helped” section of the About Us page.