Resources to Assist You in Placing a Pet
In the event that you must surrender a pet there are resources available to assist you in finding a suitable home.  Although the Humane Society is there to assist in any way possible, the primary responsibility for placing your pet remains yours. Finding a suitable home can take considerable time.  Waiting to the last minute puts your pet at risk for not having a home at all!

Click to learn more on these available resources:
Humane Society Shelters
Local Veterinarians
Pet Shops
Media Outlets

Humane Societies and Shelters:
The Second Chance Humane Society is often aware of people looking for a dog or cat. A call to us may be the best thing to happen to your pet. We are also there to assist you in resolving issues, like excessive barking or behavioral problems that may be causing you to consider the surrender of your pet. Due to our limited foster home resources, we cannot be relied upon as a last minute solution to your pet placement problem. (970)626-CARE (2273)

The Montrose Animal Shelter may have leads on people looking for a pet.  They also maintain a “wish list” that enables people to identify specific breeds or types of animals they are interested in adopting.  Generally, they will not accept a surrendered animal.  (970)240-1487

Roice Hurst Humane Society – Grand Junction Area  (970)434-7337
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Local Veterinarians: 
Veterinarian’s offices serve as the crossroads for caring pet owners.  Many veterinarians provide bulletin boards for advertising pets available for adoption. 

Ouray County
  • Ridgway Animal Hospital  (970)626-5001
  • Ouray County Veterinary Services  (970)626-3060
San Miguel County
  • Telluride Veterinary Clinic  (970)728-4461
  • San Miguel Veterinary Clinic  (970)327-4279
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Pet Shops: 
Like Veterinarian offices, pet shops are a gathering place for pet owners.

  • Mountain Tails (Telluride)  (970)369-4240
  • Life is Ruff (Ridgway) (970) 626-2835
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Media Outlets: 
Local media outlets are an excellent means for getting the word out that you have a pet in need of a home.  Newspaper classified ads and radio public service announcements are available to you as a resource.

NEWSPAPERS:

  • Ouray Plaindealer /Ridgway Sun  (970)325-4412
  • Telluride Daily Planet  (970)728-9788
  • Telluride Watch  (970)728-4496
  • Norwood Post  (970)327-0545
  • Montrose Daily Press  (970)249-3444

RADIO:

  • KWGL (Eagle 105.7 MHz)  (970)240-3636
  • KKXK (94.0 MHz)  (970)249-4546
  • KOTO (Telluride)  (970)728-4334
  • KSTAR (96.1 MHz)  (970)242-5787
  • KVNF  (970)527-4866
  • KJOY (Grand Junction 92.3 MHz)  (970)241-9230
  • KURA (Ouray)  (970)325-7289 or mailto:kura@broadcast.net for on-air announcement requests
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