Journey Home Animal Care Center

05/14/2026

We are closed to the public today!
Much of our team is learning from other shelters across the Western Slope, so we will not be fully staffed enough to open for customer service today. Our animals will continue to be cared for by our remaining team, and regular hours will resume tomorrow from 10am to 5pm.

Please feel free to send an email or leave a voicemail if you need to contact us, and we will happily reply tomorrow when we open.

05/13/2026

Do you know us?
Female strays found at 200 Colorado Ave in Parachute

05/13/2026

Barks, Brews & BBQ is only 3 days away! Add it to your calendar!

Thank you to our event partner and sponsor... Gina Welker - American Family Insurance - Agent . This event is part of our annual initiatives to raise funds to support our animals all year long, in so many different ways.

Join us for food, drinks, and a co****le tournament on Saturday, May 16th at Deerfield Park from 1-4pm.
Tickets are available at the park only, no presale will be available.

05/13/2026

This year's BBQ lineup.... We see some familiar faces! Can't wait to taste all of the goodies from these competitors on Saturday.

🔥 BBQ lineup reveal! Get ready to taste and vote at Barks, Brews & BBQ.

This Colorado Barbecue Network sanctioned Backyard contest will feature amateur smokers competing for bragging rights and cash prizes in Brisket, Ribs, and Pork plus a People’s Choice category for pulled pork.

Come hungry and bring the family!

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 Deerfield Park, 300 E 30th Street, Rifle
🎶 Live music by Noodle Soup
🚚 Food Truck: Korean Corn Dogs
🐾 Fundraiser for Home Animal Care Center sponsored by The Rough Bar and Grill

05/13/2026

Thanks to our pals at KMTS and The Rough Bar and Grill for a great conversation yesterday about Barks, Brews, & BBQ! We're so excited to bring this extremely popular event back again this year, in our ongoing partnership with the Greater Rifle Improvement Team.

Journey Home Animal Care Center joined KMTS Connections with The Rough Bar & Grill to talk about the annual Barks, Brews & Barbecue fundraiser at Deerfield Park in Rifle. The family-friendly event features local barbecue, craft beverages, a People’s Choice vote, kids’ activities, and adoptable p...

05/13/2026

Only a few days away!!!
Thank you to our event partner and sponsor... Sierra Excavating. Because of your support, Barks, Brews & BBQ is just getting bigger and better!

Join us for food, drinks, and a co****le tournament on Saturday, May 16th at Deerfield Park from 1-4pm.
Tickets are available at the park only, no presale will be available.

05/12/2026

Do you know me?
Stray found E. 26th St. in Rifle

05/12/2026

Do you know me?
Stray found near 27653 Hwy 6 (Cottonwood Springs Trailer Park) in Rifle.

05/12/2026

Thank you to our event partner and sponsor... Casey Concrete & Western Slope Materials ! We're so glad to have you back supporting this event for another, year, and can't wait for you to taste all of the goodies we'll have onsite.

Join us for food, drinks, and a co****le tournament on Saturday, May 16th at Deerfield Park from 1-4pm.
Tickets are available at the park only, no presale will be available.

05/11/2026

This Saturday is Barks, Brews and BBQ!
Thank you to our event partner and sponsor... Greater Rifle Improvement Team! Your help has made this year hopefully just as much fun as last year, with several added improvements!
Join us for food, drinks, and a co****le tournament on Saturday, May 16th at Deerfield Park from 1-4pm.
Tickets are available at the park only, no presale will be available.

05/10/2026

This May 16th, enjoy delicious food and drink with the whole family!

One week from today—you won’t want to miss Barks, Brews & BBQ! 🐾🍖🍻

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15 ages 16 and up (15 and under are free)
📍Deerfield Park, 300 E 30th Street, Rifle CO.

Join us for tasty barbecue and plenty of delicious drinks to sample at Barks, Brews & BBQ! Be sure to bring a camp chair so you can relax and enjoy the party.

Featuring music from Noodle Soup and food from Bravos Food Truck and Lemon Swirl Oasis. This event is family-friendly and dog-friendly (leashed dogs welcome).

Barks and Brews is a fundraiser for Journey Home Animal Shelter.

More details coming soon!

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