Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 1335 Buena Vista, Colorado 81211About this shelter
Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc. in Buena Vista, CO
Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc. is a humane society located in Buena Vista, Colorado, in Chaffee County, about 70 miles east of Colorado Springs. The shelter maintains a facility for homeless, lost, and unwanted pets without regard for time or space, working to reduce the number of unwanted pets through spay/neuter and TNR programs while connecting homeless animals with adoptive homes. Beyond adoption, AVHS offers community support services such as a pet food pantry, lost and found pet assistance, pet behavior support, and cremation services, along with public education for responsible pet ownership and cruelty prevention. Its mission centers on ensuring the welfare of companion animals through compassion and care.
Before you go
Adopting from Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc.
Adoption process
View available pets and submit an online application, then visit the shelter (appointment recommended) to meet the animal for a meet-and-greet, and finish paperwork at the front desk; adopters must be 18 or older and bring a valid photo ID.
- Service area
- Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado (Chaffee County area)
- County
- Chaffee County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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