Pets are family and caring for them shouldn’t be complicated. This guide brings together local shelters, rescues, low-cost veterinary clinics, spay/neuter vouchers, TNR programs, free vaccination clinics, pet food assistance, and emergency support services across the Grand Valley and Western Slope.
Programs and availability can change seasonally, so when possible, call ahead or check each organization’s website for the latest information.
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🐶 Shelters & Adoption
🧡 Low-Cost Vet Care
🐱 TNR & Feral Cats
💉 Vaccination & Pet Food
🧡 Unhoused Pet Owners
🚨 Animal Control & Lost Pets
🏡 Professional Pet Care
💰 Emergency Vet Financial Aid
🐶 Shelters & Adoption Services
Humane societies and rescue organizations providing adoption, fostering, and life-saving care for homeless pets.
Roice-Hurst Humane Society
Services: Adoption, fostering, emergency boarding, pet pantry, low-cost vet clinics.
Hours: GJ: Tue–Sun 12–4pm; Delta: Mon–Fri 12–4pm; Sat–Sun 12–3pm.
Contact: 970-434-7337 • 362 28 Rd, Grand Junction
Website: rhhumanesociety.org
Grand Rivers Humane Society
Services: Dog & cat rescue, adoption, surgeries, vet evaluations, spay/neuter, vaccinations, foster support.
Contact (Cats): 970-257-0070
Contact (Dogs): 970-644-0575
Website: grandrivershumane.com
Animal Rescue of the Rockies (ARR)
Services: Foster-based rescue, adoption placement, veterinary support, behavior resources.
Note: Does not accept owner surrenders; see website for rehoming support.
Website: arrcolorado.org
🧡 Low-Cost Veterinary Care & Spay/Neuter Support
Programs reducing barriers to routine medical care and sterilization services.
Mesa County Animal Services
Services: Shelter/adoption, lost-and-found, cruelty investigations, spay/neuter vouchers.
Voucher Benefits: $35 off spay, $25 off neuter.
Hours: Mon–Fri 11–4pm; Sat–Sun 11–1pm.
Contact: 970-242-4646
Website: animalservices.mesacounty.us
Program Spotlight: MCAS Spay/Neuter Vouchers
How It Works: Make vet appointment → Apply online → Receive voucher discount.
Website: Apply here
Grand Valley Pets Alive
Services: Spay/neuter for dogs, cats & rabbits; TNR; Rowdy Emergency Fund.
Voucher Stack: GVPA + MCAS → Free cat neuters, ~$5 cat spays.
Contact: 970-462-7554 (ask for Carole Chowen)
Website: grandvalleypetsalive.org
Program Spotlight: GVPA TNR Vouchers
Services: Surgery + rabies vaccine for feral/colony cats.
Notes: TNR cats fully covered when vouchers combined.
Animal Birth Control
Services: Low-cost spay/neuter by appointment.
Address: 502 28½ Rd, Grand Junction
Phone: 970-523-5487
Website: animal-birth-control.com
Roice-Hurst Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics
Services: Wellness care & vaccinations; schedule varies.
Contact: 970-434-7337
Website: rhhumanesociety.org
🐱 Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & Community Cat Support
Humane population control programs reducing feral and outdoor cat numbers.
GVPA TNR Program
Services: Trap-Neuter-Return, colony management support.
Notes: Rabies vaccination included for TNR cats.
Website: grandvalleypetsalive.org
💉 Vaccination Clinics, Pet Food & Recovery Boarding
Free and low-cost resources that help pets stay healthy, fed, and safely housed.
Barkley’s Hope
Mission: Keeping people with pets housed and healthy.
Services: Free vaccination clinic, food distribution, recovery pet boarding.
Clinic Hours: Tuesdays, 10am–12pm
Address: 402 Grand Ave, Grand Junction
Website: barkleyshope.org
Barkley’s Hope Vaccination Clinic
Dog Vaccines: Parvo, Distemper
Cat Vaccines: Rhinotracheitis, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
Rabies: Discount voucher provided
Cost: $5 per appointment; no one turned away
Barkley’s Hope Recovery Pet Boarding
Duration: Up to 90 days
For: Individuals entering rehab or treatment programs
Cost: Fully covered
Roice-Hurst Pet Pantry
Services: Free pet food & basic supplies
Website: rhhumanesociety.org
🧡 Support for Unhoused Pet Owners
Organizations ensuring that people experiencing homelessness can access veterinary care for their pets.
The Street Dog Coalition – Grand Junction
Services: Free veterinary exams, vaccines, wellness care.
Clinic Schedule: First Monday every other month, 11am–1pm
Partners: Roice-Hurst, Homeward Bound & others
Website: thestreetdogcoalition.org
Pets of the Homeless
Services: Emergency veterinary care for unhoused pet owners
Contact: 775-841-7463 • info@petsofthehomeless.org
Website: petsofthehomeless.org
🚨 Animal Control, Lost Pets & Public Safety
Contacts for animal complaints, bite reports, cruelty concerns, and lost/found pet support.
Grand Junction Police Department Animal Control Unit
Services: City animal control, bite investigations, lost pet reunification.
Contact (Non-Emergency): 970-549-5000
Emergencies: 911
Website: gjcity.org/Animal-Control
Mesa County Animal Services (Enforcement)
Services: County shelter, lost/found, cruelty investigations.
Contact: 970-242-4646
Website: animalservices.mesacounty.us
🏡 Professional Pet Care Services
Local businesses supporting animal welfare through grooming, training, daycare, boarding, and adoption partnerships.
Dog Dynasty Grand Junction
Services: Grooming, boarding, daycare, training, cat adoption café.
Notes: Vaccinations required; website FAQs list protocols and requirements.
Website: dogdynastygj.com
💰 Emergency Veterinary Financial Assistance
Grants available for pets needing urgent care when families cannot afford treatment.
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
Support: Up to $2,500 for emergency dog care.
Website: bowwowbuddies.com
Ginger’s Legacy
Support: Treatable cases; owner pays first $300.
Website: gingerslegacy.com
Harley’s Hope Foundation
Support: Colorado-only grants (~$500).
Website: harleys-hopefoundation.org
Brown Dog Foundation
Support: Alternative-to-euthanasia financial bridge.
Website: browndogfoundation.org
Magic Bullet Fund
Focus: Cancer-specific assistance.
Website: themagicbulletfund.org
