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

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 1,183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1183) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Equine & Large Animal VetLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareMobile & House-Call VetGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary Surgery
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
Services
Equine & Large Animal Vet, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet
Reviews
1183

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Humane Colorado for surgical skill and prices that undercut standard emergency clinics by 75% or more. Staff compassion during stressful procedures stands out, though some callers report attitude issues and same-day appointment availability vanishes within minutes of opening.

Service quality and affordability keep owners returning, but communication gaps at intake and discrepancies between quoted and charged spay/neuter fees create friction. Urgent care and surgery remain the hospital's strongest draws.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing compared to other emergency vets
  • skilled and compassionate surgeons
  • kind and accommodating staff
  • clean facility
  • same-day urgent services available
Watch-outs
  • hard to get same-day appointments
  • poor phone communication from some staff
  • pricing inconsistencies on spay/neuter procedures
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Best for: Pet owners needing urgent surgical care or spay/neuter on a limited budget.
Think twice if: Schedule well ahead if you need same-day appointments; expect staff communication gaps during peak phone times.

Strengths

  • surgery prices one-quarter of standard emergency vet rates
  • same-day urgent care availability
  • experienced surgical team
  • kind bedside manner during trauma procedures

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Nguyen noted for surgical expertise and compassionate demeanor
  • spay/neuter quoted at $80 but charged $260 in at least one case
  • same-day appointment slots fill within 5 minutes of opening
  • enucleation (eye removal) surgery offered
  • discharge instructions provided in writing

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Reviewers praise surgical outcomes and post-operative care, with prices significantly lower than Blue Pearl and other emergency centers.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Affordable pricing and accessibility are central draws, but spay/neuter pricing was inconsistent in at least one case.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day urgent care available but slots disappear quickly; staff communication at intake needs improvement.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Wellness exams noted as affordable; limited review detail on routine care.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dentistry services listed but minimal review evidence; one caller reported attitude from staff.
Equine & Large Animal Vet
No clear evidence in reviews for this category.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.58 average across the 103 equine & large animal vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
931
4
90
3
29
2
22
1
111

Common questions

How fast can I get an urgent appointment?
Same-day slots are available but fill rapidly; reviewers report all-day bookings complete within 5 minutes of opening at 7am. Call immediately at opening for best chance.
How do prices compare to other emergency clinics?
Surgical procedures cost roughly one-quarter the price of standard emergency vet clinics like Blue Pearl, though one reviewer was quoted $80 for spay/neuter and charged $260.
What surgical services are available?
The hospital offers spay/neuter, mass removal, and specialized surgeries like enucleation (eye removal), with same-day discharge in some cases.
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Last updated 2026-07-08