Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission:
• Maintains a compassionate no-kill animal shelter for homeless, lost and unwanted pets without regard for time or space,
• Reduces the number of unwanted pets through spay/neuter programs,
• Connects homeless pets and adoptive homes,
• Offers support services for the prevention of cruelty to animals,
• Presents public education for responsible pet ownership.

Results: The Ark-Valley Humane Society celebrated our 20 Year Anniversary in 2011.We took in over 1,000 animals in 2011 alone and managed to maintain a 97% live release rate (through adoption or owner reclaim). We also opened our satellite facility, the Sunshine Shelter, in March of 2011 to serve as the main Cat Facility for Chaffee County, Colorado.

Programs: Community Assistance Spay/Neuter Program and Feral Cat Trap/Neuter/Return Program