If you are new to the area or recently brought home a new furry family member, check out this helpful list of pet resources local to Chaffee County.
Please note: If you are a local business that caters to pets and would like to be included in this list, please email outreach@ark-valley.org with your business information.
Resources for those experiencing Housing Insecurity:
Chaffee County Resource for those experiencing Homelessness.
Colorado Legal Services: https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/
AVHS is offering temporary free pet boarding for Chaffee County residents experiencing housing insecurity.
Reporting Animal Cruelty
Contact your local law enforcement to make a report.
Make a report with Colorado Humane Society here.
Pet Boarding/Daycare:
Alpha Dog Care
719-539-5481
165 Quigot Court
Poncha Springs, CO
*Overnight Boarding *Half and Full Day Daycare
Big Sky Ranch Bed & Biscuit
970-333-0277
Located in Jefferson County, Colorado
www.bigskyranchbedandbiscuit.
mention AVHS and they will donate money to the shelter!
K9 Haven
719-530-6904
13244 Midland Way
Buena Vista, CO
Training, retail, grooming, daycare & boarding
Wag-N-Tails
719-539-9246(WAGN)
Boarding and daycare
Pet Sitters:
Ana Roth
719-966-9406
Cindy Powell
240-931-8750
powell.cindy@gmail.com
Companion Care (Salida)
719-539-3224
CompanionPetandHorseCare.com
No overnights
Double J Cross Kennels
719-539-4080
Emy Nettleblad
816-509-5660
Judy Haines (Salida & Poncha Springs)
719-221-2928
Mikayla Kavanagh (B.V.)
719-966-9866
Grooming:
Gone To The Dogs
719-539-4220 (Salida)
719-966-5445 (B.V.)
K9 Haven
719-530-6904
Mountain Mutt (dogs only)
719-395-3900
719-207-1578
Pet Supply Stores:
Gone To The Dogs
719-539-4220 (Salida)
719-966-5445 (B.V.)
K9 Haven
719-530-6904
Murdoch’s (Salida)
719-539-2767
Tractor Supply Company (B.V.)
719-395-8621
Waste Removal:
Poochie Pickups
719-220-0695
Weekly dog waste removal starting at $25/wk
Veterinary Clinics:
Animal Care Center
120 Palhone Parkway
Poncha Springs, CO
Buena Vista Vet Clinic
719-395-8239
30400 US Hwy 24
Buena Vista, CO
Collegiate Peaks Veterinary Hospital
719-395-8900
104 Isabel Court
Buena Vista, CO
Mountain Home Veterinary Clinic
(719) 942-4844
10300 US HWY 50
Howard, CO
Mountain Shadows Animal Hospital
719-539-2533
9171 West Hwy 50
Salida, CO
Salida Veterinary Hospital
719-539-1307
1628 H Street
Salida, CO
Mobile Veterinarians:
At Home Pet Doctor
719-839-0446
Buena Vista, CO
Central Colorado Veterinary Service
719-239-1725
Salida, CO
Your Best Friends Mobile Veterinary Service
719-395-0968
Buena Vista, CO
Remote Veterinary Telehealth visits:
Dr. Jo Myers
schedule virtual visit here *
*Remote visits are not a substitute for in-person medical care and no diagnoses or prescriptions can be provided.
Behavior Training:
Click here for a list of dog trainers and resources!
Pet Cremations:
Ark-Valley Humane Society- 719-395-2737 or to learn more about our cremation services, click here.
Pet Waste Removal Service:
V.I.Poop – 719-207-1722
Additional Resources from Best Friends Animal Society
Dog Care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/dogs
Cat Care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/cats
Other Animal Care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/other-animals
General Pet Care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/general-pet-care
Preventing Pit Bull Discrimination: http://bestfriends.org/resources/pit-bull-terriers
