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

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 1,183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1183) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
1183

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently cite affordability as a major draw, with several noting that urgent care and surgery costs run a quarter to half the price of other clinics. Staff skill and compassion shine in surgical cases, though appointment booking and front desk communication are patchy. Staff attitudes and pricing transparency need work.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing compared to other vets
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • skilled surgical work
  • same-day procedures
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about appointment availability
  • bait-and-switch pricing on spay costs
  • inconsistent front desk demeanor
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Best for: pet owners needing affordable urgent care and surgery in Denver
Think twice if: same-day appointments are hard to secure and front desk communication can be unclear

Strengths

  • pricing is a fraction of other emergency vets
  • experienced surgical team
  • same-day intake and discharge possible
  • serves urgent care alongside routine care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Holly and Dr. Nguyen mentioned for patient care
  • Mass removal and enucleation surgery performed
  • Spay/neuter pricing inconsistency noted: advertised $80, charged $260 in one case
  • clean facility with same-day discharge noted by multiple reviewers

What reviews say by service

Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
affordable pricing and urgent care draw patients away from expensive chains like Blue Pearl
Veterinary Surgery
skilled surgical outcomes praised; Dr. Nguyen noted for patient comfort and post-op care
Emergency & Urgent Care
urgent care offered at low cost, though same-day availability is limited
Veterinary Dentistry
one reviewer reported rude attitude when calling about dental services

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
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

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Same-day slots fill quickly, often within the first hour of opening. Call early at 7am to inquire. Walk-ins are accepted but may face long waits or redirect to future availability.
How much does a spay or neuter cost?
The website lists spay/neuter clinics at advertised rates, but at least one reviewer was charged $260 instead of the advertised $80. Confirm pricing when you call.
Do you offer emergency surgery?
Yes, they perform emergency surgery including mass removal and eye removal (enucleation). Many patients are seen and discharged the same day. Pricing is described as significantly lower than other emergency clinics.
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Last updated 2026-07-07