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Ark-Valley Humane Society

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An animal shelter serving the community of Chaffee County, Colorado. Our Key Values:
Compassion: for those we serve, animals and humans.

Leadership: inspiring hope and kindness through strength, education and example. Kindness: towards people and pets that find themselves in difficult situations. Transparency: in our relationships and partnerships with the work we do.

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day from Ark-Valley Humane Society 😻

Meet our adorable adoptable cats!

10/29/2026

Chef Betty’s biscuits are on back order… 👩‍🍳

But you can still come meet the chef! Betty is a 1 year-old sweet heart available for adoption at Ark-Valley Humane Society.

Her culinary background is in cuteness and every biscuit is served with love. ❤️

It’s a great time to adopt as she her restaurant has some great deals! Her adoption fee is 50% off as the Heart of the Rockies Radio News Pet of the Week until next Tuesday (3/3).

Visit the shelter today for your 5-star experience with Betty!

10/27/2026

6 month-old Bacon wants to hold your hand 🤝

He is available for adoption at Ark-Valley Humane Society!

10/26/2026

A special thank-you to our Platinum Annual Sponsor, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center! 💛🖤

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has a long history of looking out for our community, supporting both people and animals. As a longtime friend of Ark-Valley Humane Society, HRRMC supports shelter pets in so many ways! In addition to their Platinum Annual Sponsorship, they support our events, purchase AVHS calendars, and even host their own fundraisers, including a bake sale during our August Matching Campaign.

We are so grateful for HRRMC’s continued generosity and commitment to helping animals in our care, as well as pets and their people throughout our community.

Thank you, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center for being such a wonderful partner and for making a difference for animals in need!

10/24/2026

Heidi is still looking for a place to belong… 🐾❤️

This sweet 7 year-old Shepherd mix has so much love to give! She’s been thriving in her wonderful foster home, but she’s still waiting for that special family to call her own.

To meet this incredible girl and learn more about adopting her, visit Ark-Valley Humane Society’s website and submit an application: https://www.ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/

10/23/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Spooky Shelter Pet Photoshoot! 🎃🪄🍂

This fun, seasonal photoshoot was captured by our very own team member and incredibly talented photographer, Kaya! 📸 She has been doing an amazing job capturing the unique personalities and beauty of our shelter pets through their adoptable photos.

Recently, she got into the spooky spirit with a special photoshoot celebrating the season and all the adorable shelter pets searching for loving families.

We can’t wait to share the results with you soon! 👀

10/22/2026

Strudel is making a magical wish that he gets adopted… and for more Churu! 🪄

10/21/2026

Every pet owner can face behavioral challenges, and you don’t have to navigate them alone! ❤️

Ark-Valley Humane Society is here to help you and your dog succeed.

We offer financial assistance to eligible pet owners experiencing behavioral challenges with their dogs. Through our partnership with positive-reinforcement dog trainers, qualifying participants can receive four individual training lessons to help address behavioral concerns and strengthen the bond with their pets.

You must be a Chaffee County resident to qualify.

Whether you need guidance or help accessing training, we’re here to support you and help keep pets with their loving families.

Learn more and apply online: https://www.ark-valley.org/pet-behavior-support/

Address

701 Gregg Drive
Buena Vista, CO
81211

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 5:30pm
Friday	12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17193952737

Website

http://ark-valley.org/donate/

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