An animal shelter serving the community of Chaffee County, Colorado. Our Key Values:
Compassion: for those we serve, animals and humans.
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Leadership: inspiring hope and kindness through strength, education and example. Kindness: towards people and pets that find themselves in difficult situations. Transparency: in our relationships and partnerships with the work we do.
PLEASE SHARE! Here is a list of AVHS available dogs.
We have a lot of beautiful and loving dogs at the shelter. Our shelter is FULL. Please consider adopting or fostering.
Read descriptions of each dog and fill out an adoption application on our website: https://www.ark-valley.org/
Can't adopt, but still want to help? There are many different ways you can give to help shelter animals: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Good luck Gage! Gage hasn’t gotten a lot of attention at the shelter, so this week, he is Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week!If you are looking for a cuddly couch potato, look no further than Gage! Gage is a 3 year-old retriever, labrador mix. He has lived with kids and other dogs and has done well! Gage has been in a foster home and has a very calm and friendly demeanor. Gage is always guaranteed to make you smile with his sweet, goofy grin! His adoption fees are 50% off until next Wednesday. Fill out an application on our website to meet him!
A day to honor and remember our pets and animals everywhere who have passed ❤
🩷😺Kitten & Cat Wet or Dry Food Needed! 😺🩷
There are currently 36 cats and kittens in our care!
With many mouths to feed and our supply running low, we can use your help in providing cat & kitten dry or wet food. Any brand/amount of food would be greatly appreciated!
How you can Help:
😺Donate: Drop off your contributions at Ark-Valley Humane Society during our open hours (12-5PM Monday through Saturday) or mail donations to us at 701 Gregg Drive in Buena Vista, CO 81211
😺You can also donate here: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/ and put 'Cat/Kitten Food' as your reason for gift
😺If you're interested in fostering, learn more here: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/foster-program/
😺Spread the word: Share this post to reach more cat & kitten lovers like you!
Our cats and kittens are in various stages of availability. They will appear at ark-valley.org/adopt/cats/ when they're up for adoption! 🩷🧡🩷
Stasia loves when volunteers visit 🥰
It’s National Dog Day! (All dogs in this video are currently available to adopt 😍)
You can celebrate the homeless dogs of Ark-Valley Humane Society in many ways including:
FOSTERING: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/foster-program/
VOLUNTEERING: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/adult-volunteers/
DONATING: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Duke is available to foster or adopt! Stop by AVHS during opening hours Mon-Sat 12-5pm to meet him.
We are in this together.
In 2023, Ark-Valley Humane Society adopted 388 shelter animals into loving homes. With only 11 staff members, we rely on YOU to help us complete our mission of ensuring the welfare of companion animals through compassion and care.
Last year:
We had 46 foster homes that cared for 153 animals. Learn more about our foster program: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/foster-program/
We had 70 volunteers donate 2,163 hours of time. Learn more about volunteering: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/adult-volunteers/
We had 212 life-changing in-house surgeries. Donate to help us save even more lives: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Thank you to the person who sent a care package of 45 tennis balls! Our resident fetch queen Rye got to test them out. 🎾 They will be shared with the rest of the homeless pets currently at Ark-Valley Humane Society. (Well, Rye says she MIGHT share them…)
PLEASE SHARE! Here is a list of AVHS available dogs.
We have a lot of beautiful and loving dogs at the shelter. Our shelter is FULL. Please consider adopting or fostering.
Read descriptions of each dog and fill out an adoption application on our website: https://www.ark-valley.org/
Can't adopt, but still want to help? There are many different ways you can give to help shelter animals: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Any amount of cuddles helps. Winnie is currently in foster, but is looking for a loving adoptive home! She enjoys being a couch potato, going on walks, and has been fostered with other dogs. Call 719-395-2737 or apply for Winnie on our website to meet her!
We are about to enter the last week of the August Matching campaign and we are SO CLOSE to reaching our full match! Thank you to everyone for donating and sharing our story to raise funds and awareness to help animals like Scout (pictured here).
Scout was transferred in from another shelter with an eye injury. With the help from donations, we can take in animals with medical needs from other shelters to provide them with life-altering treatment. After his surgery and ample time to heal, Scout was adopted!
Give animals like Scout a second chance at life by donating now: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Learn more about how your monetary donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $16,700: https://www.ark-valley.org/match/
Cat ladies (and cat gentlemen) are you looking for the puuurrfect cat companion because I'm FELINE a connection between us!
My name is Benji and I will be sure to:
- Tell you you're purr-ty while you give me pets
- Want to spend time with you and give you space because I am snuggly and independent!
- Never leave you for another cat because I prefer to be the only cat in the home
- Keep you entertained and bring joy to your life!
We don't know why Benji has been at AVHS for 81 days, so we asked him to make a dating profile to get him out there and help him find a loving home.
Swipe right on charming Benji and stop by the shelter to meet him Mon-Sat from 12-5PM.
Plus, since he is Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is 50% off until next Wednesday.
“Don’t you want to take me home?”- Dusty has been enjoying his foster home, but is ready to find a family of his own. Call the shelter at 719-395-2737 to set up an appointment to meet him or apply for him on our website. 🥰
Celebrating World Photography Day with Kari V! 📸
Kari was awarded our 2023 Photographer of the Year and has photographed many of our adoptable animals as well as our events. We want to thank Kari for taking eye-catching photos that have helped countless people connect with pets in need of a loving home!
Pictured here are Kari's photos of some of the shelter animals that are currently available for adoption.
To see the full list of available animals, visit: https://www.ark-valley.org/adopt/
Hannah can be shy in new situations. With treats and encouragement, she feels more confident. Hannah really enjoyed her hike!
A win is a win.
Today is International Homeless Animals' Day. Pictured here is Grasshopper (also celebrating National Black Cat Appreciation Day!) She is one of the 175 animal patients that received an in-house surgery this year.
Grasshopper arrived at AVHS as a stray with an abnormal, non-functional eye. After her medical examination, our veterinarian determined the best course of action was to remove the damaged eye. We rely on donations to provide necessary surgeries to animals like Grasshopper and to allow our animals ample time to heal and find loving homes!
You can give back on International Homeless Animals' Day to provide even more life-altering surgeries to homeless animals in need. This month during the August Matching Campaign, your monetary donations go further as dollar for dollar is matched up to $16,700 by our generous matching donors.
Thank you to everyone for donating and sharing our story to help us raise $5,786.00 so far. Help us reach our full match of $33,400 by donating now: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/.
**Courtesy Post**
If interested or if you have any questions please reach out to Nicole directly at 720-357-6861.
Theo is looking for a new home.
"Theo is an 8 year old Boxer/Basenji mix. He is a great companion. He knows basic commands sit, shake, lay down. He gets along great with other dogs and kids. Loves the outdoors. He will be right by your side if you want to go fishing or hiking. He is house trained and loves sitting outside enjoying the sunshine. Please call to meet him."
Disclaimer: All courtesy posts are made on behalf of owners residing in Chaffee County. These animals are not being adopted from Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc. and are not in an AVHS foster home. AVHS is not responsible and/or liable for the outcome of any adoption made through these listings as we are only providing information. AVHS is also not responsible and is held harmless for the accuracy and reliability of the information provided within these listings. Owners that we provide a courtesy post for, and the adopters, bear the full responsibility and liability for any animal listed.
PLEASE SHARE! Here is a list of AVHS available dogs.
We have a lot of beautiful and loving dogs at the shelter. Please consider adopting or fostering.
Read descriptions of each dog and fill out an adoption application on our website: https://www.ark-valley.org/
Can't adopt, but still want to help? There are many different ways you can give to help shelter animals: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Elvis is the Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! His adoption fees are 50% off until next Thursday.
Elvis is a 1 year-old male Coonhound. He has been on hikes with volunteers and loves to toss his toys around and play independently. He enjoys playing with other dogs, but his ideal home would be one where he is the only dog. You can’t help but fall in love with Elvis when he looks at you with his puppy-dog eyes!
Learn more about Elvis: https://www.ark-valley.org/adopt/dogs/
**Courtesy Post**
If interested or if you have any questions please reach out to Randy directly at 719-398-3542.
Quinn is looking for a new home.
"Quinn is a 3 year old spayed female Border Collie/ Mini American Shepherd. She is microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and weighs in at around 35 pounds. Quinn is white with black markings. We have had her since March 2024. She is an energetic and affectionate girl who is very trainable. She would do well in an active home, but needs to be the only dog. She is house-trained, crate-trained, non-destructive, happy, and athletic. For questions or to meet Quinn. Call 719-398-3542"
Disclaimer: All courtesy posts are made on behalf of owners residing in Chaffee County. These animals are not being adopted from Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc. and are not in an AVHS foster home. AVHS is not responsible and/or liable for the outcome of any adoption made through these listings as we are only providing information. AVHS is also not responsible and is held harmless for the accuracy and reliability of the information provided within these listings. Owners that we provide a courtesy post for, and the adopters, bear the full responsibility and liability for any animal listed.
We like this Potato!🥔 Potato is available for adoption. Potato has done great meeting dogs and cats. He is active and would thrive in a home that will keep him engaged through training and exercise. Think he is the right puppy for you? Apply for him on our website: https://www.ark-valley.org
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Pictured is adoptable Rye. You can learn more about her or apply for adoption on our website.
Mickey is just here for the pets and the snacks.
You can support our community! The donations you make to Ark-Valley Humane Society help fund a range of pet-retention services, including a free community pet food pantry, free behavior intervention training vouchers, affordable spay/neuter vouchers, and other programs that benefit our community!
To learn about these programs, visit our website: https://www.ark-valley.org/
To help these programs, donate now: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
PLUS! This month only, your monetary donations are matched dollar for dollar up to $16,700 for the August Matching Campaign.
Hudson went on an adventure! 🥰
He saw many new people and dogs, and proved to be an excellent hiking companion!
Come meet this sweet 2 year old boy today! ⛰️🐾
They have been DNA-Tested.
Thank you Allison Gergley, Chair of Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Board of Directors, for taking Elvis out on a hike! You can meet Elvis at the shelter Mon-Sat from 12-5pm. You can also apply for adoption or sign up to become a volunteer and walk dogs like Elvis on our website.
We've completed 175 in-house surgeries at AVHS this year so far 😮. This includes: spay/neuter surgeries, teeth extractions, mass removals, enucleations, hernia repairs, emergency surgeries, and more.
A huge thank you to veterinarian Dr. Annie Cordova-Schultz from Central Colorado Veterinary Service who provided medical treatment to help these homeless animals become adoptable. Thank you also to our Medical & Transfer Coordinator, Abbie Fritz, and all the Staff & Volunteers who support these surgeries.
We appreciate all your hard work and efforts to give shelter animals a second chance at finding a loving home!
701 Gregg Drive
Buena Vista, CO
81211
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| Tuesday | 12pm - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 5:30pm |
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Good luck Gage! Gage hasn’t gotten a lot of attention at the shelter, so this week, he is Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week!If you are looking for a cuddly couch potato, look no further than Gage! Gage is a 3 year-old retriever, labrador mix. He has lived with kids and other dogs and has done well! Gage has been in a foster home and has a very calm and friendly demeanor. Gage is always guaranteed to make you smile with his sweet, goofy grin! His adoption fees are 50% off until next Wednesday. Fill out an application on our website to meet him!
Stasia loves when volunteers visit 🥰
It’s National Dog Day! (All dogs in this video are currently available to adopt 😍) You can celebrate the homeless dogs of Ark-Valley Humane Society in many ways including: FOSTERING: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/foster-program/ VOLUNTEERING: https://www.ark-valley.org/get-involved/adult-volunteers/ DONATING: https://www.ark-valley.org/donate/
Duke is available to foster or adopt! Stop by AVHS during opening hours Mon-Sat 12-5pm to meet him. #holiday #adoptabledogs #playingwithdogs #animalshelter
Thank you to the person who sent a care package of 45 tennis balls! Our resident fetch queen Rye got to test them out. 🎾 They will be shared with the rest of the homeless pets currently at Ark-Valley Humane Society. (Well, Rye says she MIGHT share them…)
Any amount of cuddles helps. Winnie is currently in foster, but is looking for a loving adoptive home! She enjoys being a couch potato, going on walks, and has been fostered with other dogs. Call 719-395-2737 or apply for Winnie on our website to meet her!
“Don’t you want to take me home?”- Dusty has been enjoying his foster home, but is ready to find a family of his own. Call the shelter at 719-395-2737 to set up an appointment to meet him or apply for him on our website. 🥰
Hannah can be shy in new situations. With treats and encouragement, she feels more confident. Hannah really enjoyed her hike! #adoptme #Colorado #coloradohiking #adoption
A win is a win. #catdistributionsystem #foundcat #cat #catlover
Elvis is the Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week! His adoption fees are 50% off until next Thursday. Elvis is a 1 year-old male Coonhound. He has been on hikes with volunteers and loves to toss his toys around and play independently. He enjoys playing with other dogs, but his ideal home would be one where he is the only dog. You can’t help but fall in love with Elvis when he looks at you with his puppy-dog eyes! Learn more about Elvis: https://www.ark-valley.org/adopt/dogs/ #PetoftheWeek #adoptabledogs #elvispresley #elvis
We like this Potato!🥔 Potato is available for adoption. Potato has done great meeting dogs and cats. He is active and would thrive in a home that will keep him engaged through training and exercise. Think he is the right puppy for you? Apply for him on our website: https://www.ark-valley.org #adoptabledogs #dogdaysofsummer #fourleggedfriend
Mickey is just here for the pets and the snacks.
Hudson went on an adventure! 🥰 He saw many new people and dogs, and proved to be an excellent hiking companion! Come meet this sweet 2 year old boy today! ⛰️🐾
They have been DNA-Tested.
Thank you Allison Gergley, Chair of Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Board of Directors, for taking Elvis out on a hike! You can meet Elvis at the shelter Mon-Sat from 12-5pm. You can also apply for adoption or sign up to become a volunteer and walk dogs like Elvis on our website. #adoptme #shelterdog #hiking #hikingdog
Rating the shelter animals and if they would survive the aliens in the movie A Quiet Place by being quiet. #quietplace #quietplacechallenge #dogs #cats #quietplacemovie #quietplacedayone
Grasshopper arrived at AVHS as a stray with an abnormal, non-functioning right eye. After a medical exam from our veterinarian, they decided the best course of action was to have it removed. Grasshopper still loves to play! This week, she is the Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week. Share her story and help her find a loving home! #sheltercat #petoftheweek #adoptme
Donations like yours help homeless pets find families. Comment with a photo of the pet in your family! To help dogs like adoptable Mickey (pictured here) you can share posts, foster, volunteer, or donate. In the month of August, your donations are doubled! Learn more and donate now: https://www.ark-valley.org/match/
Hudson’s job is being the goodest boy! Come by the shelter to meet him 🥰🐶
About Dusty: Dusty's foster home says he is an outdoor adventure dog that loves his humans! He enjoys a nice hike with any kind of water. He even swims and dunks his head underwater! He has been great with cats because he thinks cats are the boss. He can be shy in highly-populated areas and will need someone patient with him as he experiences new things. Dusty is very attached to his humans and will be your friend for life! If you are interested in Dusty, call 719-395-2737 so his foster can bring him in. Or apply on our website.
