The Community Pet Fund (CPF) was established by Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) in partnership with Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) to provide funding for life-saving veterinary care to Chaffee County pets.

Questions can be directed to Anna Hendricks at Chaffee County Community Foundation: Anna@chaffeecommunity.org; 719-204-5071.

Pet owners needing assistance with spay/neuter services for their cats or dogs should visit AVHS’s low to no-cost Community Assistance Spay and Neuter Program: https://www.ark-valley.org/services/spay-neuter-programs/

2 Funds are available:

Community Pet Fund: The Community Pet Fund (CPF) is available to cover 50% of the veterinary cost, up to $500 per animal, for treatment of care for emergency or life-threatening illness. CPF is available for pets with a good prognosis but have been suddenly affected by an accident or life-threatening illness.

Low Income Community Pet Fund: The Low Income Community Pet Fund (LI-CPF) is an extension of the CPF that offers additional uses of funds to verified low-income and unsheltered pet owners in Chaffee County. Funding is available up to $500 per animal. No matching funds from the pet owner are required. Funds may be used for emergent care with a positive prognosis, preventative care and/or humane euthanasia services.

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be a Chaffee County resident to apply.

To see additional details, eligibility criteria, and to apply click the link below:

Any Colorado resident is eligible to apply for assistance at – https://www.harleys-hopefoundation.org/get-help/.  This fund does not cover diagnostics or preventable conditions, but does cover most emergency issues up to $500.