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

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 1,183 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1183) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLarge Animal & EquineLow-Cost & Affordable CareHouse Call & Mobile Vet
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
1183

What recent reviews say

Humane Colorado draws strong praise for low-cost emergency and surgical care. Patients credit staff compassion and Dr. Nguyen by name for major procedures. Same-day appointments book within minutes, and front-desk communication stumbles occasionally.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing compared to other urgent care
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • skilled surgical care
  • clean facility
  • kind front-office service
Watch-outs
  • poor communication at front desk
  • hard to book same-day appointments
  • pricing inconsistency on spay/neuter
  • staff attitude
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Best for: pet owners seeking affordable emergency surgery and spay/neuter clinics
Think twice if: front-desk communication can be abrupt, and pricing for spay/neuter varies widely from stated estimates

Strengths

  • pricing a quarter of typical emergency clinic rates
  • experienced surgical team
  • same-day appointments available
  • house-call and mobile services offered

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Nguyen praised by name for mass removal surgery
  • same-day surgical discharge for enucleation and mass removal
  • spay costs ranged from $80 estimate to $260 charged
  • staff noted for informative discharge instructions
  • very clean building mentioned

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
praised for affordable preventative care and wellness exams
Surgery & Specialty Care
highly praised for mass removal and enucleation surgery with compassionate bedside manner
Veterinary Dental Care
offered but limited detail; one reviewer reported rude response to inquiry
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
repeatedly cited as a quarter the price of other urgent care clinics
House Call & Mobile Vet
service listed but no review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
931
4
90
3
29
2
22
1
111

Common questions

How fast can I get a same-day appointment?
Book-up happens within minutes of opening. Call at 7am when they open, or arrive early to increase your chances.
Is spay/neuter really $80?
The hospital lists $80 as a clinic price, but actual costs vary. One recent patient was charged $260 for a spay; confirm pricing before scheduling.
Do they handle emergencies?
Yes, they provide emergency services and have been praised for same-day surgical procedures with discharge the same day.
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Last updated 2026-07-06