About Speranza
Our Mission
Speranza helps pets find and stay in loving homes, and helps people grieve them well when that’s no longer possible.
Our Vision
A world where pets are rehomed with intention and care, and grieving one never happens alone.
Our Core Programs
We focus on rescuing and rehabilitating pets in need, educating and assisting loving pet owners before rehoming, and offering stigma-free pet grief support.
Supporting Data
Why we do what we do...
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Denver Animal Shelter: 16% increase in surrenders, 2024→2025
Denver Animal Shelter: financial cost is the #1 cited reason for surrender
National (Shelter Animals Count): 30% of intakes were owner surrenders in 2025, up from 29%
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Many surrendering owners didn't know help was available before giving up their pet (Denver Animal Shelter)
30% of all U.S. shelter intakes in 2025 were owner surrenders, up from 29% in 2024 (Shelter Animals Count)
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12/20 average unmet-need score among grieving pet owners
7 of 25 surveyed needs scored "severely underserved" (15+)
No standalone pet-loss support service currently known in Colorado