Mesa County
Animal Welfare Coalition
Animal Welfare is a community concern,
not an agency concern.
Open to all organizations dedicated to animal welfare in Mesa County, Colorado, this coalition has formed to help each of our organizations affect change for the pets and people of our community.
All shelters and rescues within Mesa County are welcome to join the coalition - we work to lift one another up, collaborate on projects, programming and initiatives, and encourage adoption/fostering of shelter pets in our community.
Shelters
Within Mesa County there are multiple animal control agencies - Mesa County Animal Services, City of Grand Junction Animal Control, and City of Fruita Animal Control. All agencies participate in the coalition, providing guidance and resources to other animal welfare partners.
Animal Control
Pet overpopulation is a concern for all Mesa County Animal Welfare Coalition partner agencies. Groups working specifically on pet spay/neuter initiatives, programming, and education are valued members of the coalition and their tireless work helps keep rampant pet overpopulation at bay in our community.
Pet Population
Resources
Animal Welfare Guides & Information
Fostering Love
Fostering is a great way to test-drive pet ownership. Shelters will never build enough kennels for all the homeless animals, but our walls are limitless when families open their homes to foster pets. Listen to the 'Off Leash' pawcast to learn more about what fostering with Mesa County shelters like Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Grand Rivers Humane Society is like. Did you know shelters cover the cost of food and vet care for fosters? We dive into just how big the homeless pet problem is with our friends at Mesa County Animal Services, too.
The 'Good' Pet Parent
Younger generations of potential pet owners, and even those with years of experience, often worry about meeting a 'gold standard' of pet ownership. We're here to tell you what your pet is really grateful for and have some tips on truly impactful interactions with your animal that don't take hours and hours. Turns out you DO have time for a pet.
Our partner agencies are always looking for donations, volunteers/fosters, and Board Members. Contact us today and we'll reach out with more information on how you can get involved with one of us. There's no shortage of opportunities for those who want to join us in affecting change for pets and people in Mesa County.