Humane Society Houses 420 Fire-Displaced Animals
Pueblo's Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region sheltered animals displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire and reunited nearly all with owners within 18 days.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Emergency Response
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Pueblo housed more than 420 animals displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire. Demand overflowed the emergency space at the Pueblo Fairgrounds and spread to the Fulton Community Center, and nearly every animal was reunited with its owner in 18 days.
Why it matters
Wildfires displace pets and livestock alongside people, and shelter capacity can be quickly exhausted. The response shows how local organizations and community sites absorb that surge in Pueblo.
More than 420 animals were housed after the Aspen Acres Fire, and nearly all were reunited with owners within 18 days. The source does not specify the fire's start date or how many animals remain unclaimed.
The players
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
A nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Pueblo, Colorado, that provides shelter, adoption, and rescue services to the region.
The details
Animals were housed at the emergency overflow space at the Pueblo Fairgrounds and at the Fulton Community Center once the main shelter reached capacity. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is also hosting a fundraiser dinner this weekend to support its work.
Timeline
Aspen Acres Fire: date not specified
Nearly every displaced animal reunited with its owner within 18 days
Humane Society fundraiser dinner: this weekend (Saturday)
Seasonal Patterns
Animal sheltering during Colorado wildfires typically relies on fairgrounds and community centers when dedicated shelters reach capacity. The Aspen Acres Fire response followed that pattern in Pueblo.
Residents who lost pets in the fire can check with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region for reunification. Anyone wanting to support the shelter can attend the weekend fundraiser dinner.
The takeaway
Keeping a pet's identification current and a recent photo on hand can speed reunification after a wildfire evacuation. Shelters and fairgrounds often fill quickly, so planning ahead for pets is essential.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Emergency Response reporting on how communities coordinate shelter during disasters.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRDO.
