Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL)

98 Basin Park Drive Gunnison, Colorado 81230
Dogs & Cats
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) animal shelter in Gunnison, CO
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed Today
  2. Tuesday Closed
  3. Wednesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  4. Thursday Closed
  5. Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) in Gunnison, CO

Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) operates the Sue MacAllister Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in Gunnison, Colorado, about 120 miles east of Colorado Springs. Its mission is to promote the welfare of animals by caring for homeless pets and placing them in permanent homes, assisting the community with spay/neuter costs, and preventing neglect and cruelty through public education on humane treatment. The shelter cares for both dogs and cats, including seniors and bonded pairs, and works to match them with new family members rather than treating them as simply homeless animals. It is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00–7:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, and is supported by local organizations including the City of Gunnison, Gunnison County, and the Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley.

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Adoption process

Adopters must be at least 18 years old and are asked to consider factors like financial readiness, housing suitability, landlord permission, and household consent before submitting an adoption application to view and adopt an animal.

Service area
Gunnison Valley, Gunnison County, Colorado
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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