Ark-Valley Humane Society

Buena Vista, CO

The humane society serving Chaffee County and the upper Arkansas River valley from Buena Vista, taking in homeless cats and dogs from the surrounding mountain communities.

Adoption fee From $75

Hours Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat 12pm-5pm; Sun & Wed by appointment only

Areas served Chaffee County and the upper Arkansas River valley, Colorado

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

Kittens (7 months and under): $125; cats (8 months to 7 years): $75; senior cats (8+ years): fee waived

Requirements

Must be 18 or older with valid photo ID. Pet restrictions under lease/HOA/city ordinances must be verified. Cats need a carrier for departure.

How it works

Review available pets online, schedule a visit, discuss the animal's needs with staff, then finalize the adoption at the front desk with valid ID.

Location

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The area

Chaffee County at a glance

Population 20,178

Housing units 11,482

Est. households with a cat 3,166

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Ark-Valley Humane Society is in Buena Vista, Colorado, in the upper Arkansas River valley.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Check the shelter's current listings or contact staff, since fees can vary by animal.

What is included when I adopt?

Adopted cats go home vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

Get involved

Support Ark-Valley Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Ark-Valley Humane Society at 719-395-2737 or info@ark-valley.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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