It is the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people.  Since our founding in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley facility has assisted tens of thousands of homeless and neglected animals. Over the last 100 years, we have developed a local and national reputation as a leader in animal care and humane education. Our approach to animal welfare has created an extremely high rate live-release rate - in 2012 over 93% of the animals we received were adopted out or returned to their guardians. In comparison, the national average of live-release cases is only 47%.  We are proud that we do not euthanize animals due to lack of kennel space or their length of stay.We staff a nationally recognized behavior team treating animals through our behavior modification programs. From our success, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has earned a reputation for forward looking leadership and frequently works with other companion animal care facilities through mentoring and animal relocation.