Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Animal Shelter for Adoption & Community Support
Established in 2000, Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) has dedicated two decades to advancing animal welfare through compassionate care, education, and community advocacy. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, we specialize in pet adoption services, feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, and critical community support initiatives like low-cost medical resources and our Pet Food Pantry. Our team of experienced professionals adheres to the Five Freedoms of animal welfare, ensuring every animal in our care receives proper nutrition, medical treatment, shelter, and behavioral enrichment. By maintaining partnerships with local veterinary clinics and implementing spay/neuter assistance programs, we address pet overpopulation while helping families maintain pet ownership during financial hardship.Our facility operates under strict ethical guidelines, demonstrating transparency through detailed surrender fee structures and comprehensive pet care resources. Through strategic collaborations with regional animal control agencies and community outreach initiatives, we've established ourselves as a trusted regional animal welfare authority. Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by mobile food distribution partnerships and emergency preparedness resources tailored for pet owners. This combination of operational expertise, community engagement, and compassionate service makes us a recognized leader in socially conscious animal sheltering practices.
Services
Pet Adoption Programs
Community Cat TNR
Pet Food Pantry
Lost Found Services
Medical Assistance
Emergency Planning Resources
Surrender Alternatives
Spay Neuter Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in regional animal welfare programs
- Specializing in Trap-Neuter-Return for community cat population management
- Operating Colorado's only mobile pet food distribution network in the Roaring Fork Valley
- Providing emergency preparedness resources for pet owners
- Offering bi-annual low-cost vaccine clinics for local pet families
Services
Pet Adoption Programs
Our adoption programs connect homeless animals with permanent homes through comprehensive matching processes. We feature adoptable pets online with personality profiles to help families find compatible companions. Adoption packages include spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping. Our staff provides post-adoption support for successful transitions into new homes.
Community Cat TNR
The Trap-Neuter-Return program manages feral cat populations humanely. We provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and ear-tipping for identification. The program includes trap rentals, post-surgery care, and colony management guidance for community cat caretakers. Services are available by appointment on designated days.
Pet Food Pantry
This program helps families maintain pet ownership during financial hardship. We distribute donated pet food at our shelter and through mobile distributions. The pantry also offers essential supplies like leashes, collars, and bedding. Mobile units serve communities from Parachute to Carbondale quarterly.
Lost and Found Services
Our comprehensive lost pet resources include microchip verification, lost pet reports, and social media outreach. We collaborate with local law enforcement and veterinary clinics to reunite lost animals with owners. The program maintains detailed records and provides recovery guidance through our website and hotline.
Medical Assistance
We provide microchipping services, spay/neuter vouchers, and low-cost vaccine clinics. The program connects pet owners with financial assistance resources for veterinary care through medical cost assistance programs and healthcare financing options. Bi-annual clinics offer accessible preventive care services.
Questions
What is the adoption process like?
Our adoption process includes viewing available pets online, scheduling an appointment, meeting the animal, and completing necessary paperwork. Staff assist with matching pets to families.
How can I surrender my pet?
Contact us to discuss options before surrendering. We require a $75 fee and may ask you to keep the pet until space becomes available.
Do you offer veterinary services?
We provide microchipping, spay/neuter vouchers, and low-cost vaccine clinics. For other veterinary needs, we recommend local clinics.
How can I help community cats?
Participate in our TNR program with trap rentals, receive sterilization services, and get guidance on colony management during scheduled appointment days.
Are donations tax deductible?
As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations qualify for tax deductions. Receipts are provided for all contributions.
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Reviews (4)
Terri Asaurus
Feb 07, 2022
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Everyone is always so helpful and nice. We visit monthly to pet the cats, walk dogs and drop off donations. It's very clean, bright and the animals are treated very well.
Rhiannon Pettit
Jan 20, 2022
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What a wonderful experience adopting from them! You can tell they are in it for good reasons and are much more affordable than other rescues.
Megan Murdy
Oct 29, 2021
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What a great experience we had with them and what an absolute wonderful dog we got as well. We will definitely be adopting from them again! Thank you, we love Smolder aka Frodo!
Kimberly C.
Sep 28, 2021
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This shelter is wonderful! Very helpful and caring for the animals. We adopted a dog and they were very careful to make sure it was a good fit
