Adoptions in 2021: 3,464

Animals Served by Community Pet Resources Programs: 9,152

Though 2021 has been a challenging year, we're so proud and excited that we have had a record breaking year for dog adoptions yet again! After finding homes for a record-breaking 1,080 dogs and puppies in 2020, we hoped to reach that milestone again. Happily, we've already surpassed that number, finding homes for more dogs and puppies than ever before!

Puppy Edgar has the honor of being the record-breaking 1,081st dog adopted from Animal Friends Alliance in 2021. He came to Colorado from Arkansas with 11 (!) littermates and his mama, Chica. All but one of his littermates have found families of their own. Chica, who is being treated for heartworm, is still waiting to find her home for the holidays.

If you're looking for a new family member, it's a great time to adopt (or foster!). More space in our shelter means we can save even more lives!

It's only thanks to your support that we can continue to grow and help more animals, year after year. In many ways, like our records for dog adoptions and our Community Cat Program, 2021 has been a fantastic year. Unfortunately, our growth has been hampered by the ongoing pandemic, restrictions on gatherings that prevented our in-person fundraising events, and increased cost of operation. If we're going to break records together again next year, we need your help! Will you make a gift today to ensure puppies like Edgar find safety and love? Will you support the medical care for special dogs like Chica?

Thank you for your commitment to the animals and for breaking records, year after year!

Merry Chipmas to all! We had a great time at our Merry Chipmas event on December 18! We saw 102 animals during the cold and bright day and 48 animals received a free microchip. Thank you to Pethealth Inc. for donating the chips! Up-to-date vaccines and microchips help keep community pets safe, healthy, and home with their families. If your pet needs their shots, heartworm test, or a microchip, learn more about upcoming vaccine clinics on our website.

All Shelters closed this Saturday, 12/25, for Christmas and next Saturday, 1/1 for New Year's Day. We will not be having mobile adoption events on Saturday the 25th or Saturday the 1st. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Save the date! Gala for Animals: Mardi Paw is set for Saturday, March 26! Dig out your beads and get ready to let the good treats roll at our Annual Gala for Animals! Mardi Paw will be coming to the Hilton Fort Collins on March 26, 2022! Keep your eyes out for more event details, and if you would like to sponsor this special event or donate to our auction, email [email protected] now!

Ratatouille is a darling 10-month-old pup with a bit of a wild streak. He refused to be contained by the kennels at the shelter, hopping doors and pulling Mission: Impossible-level escape attempts, but he is thriving in the comfort of a foster home. His foster reports that he is "the sweetest boy ever" and gets along with other dogs and loves people. They go on to say that he will be the perfect snuggle pup this winter because all he wants is to spend the holidays in your lap! If you're ready to add a new family member, Ratatouille is waiting for you!

You can schedule a meet & greet with Ratatouille by calling (970) 484-8516 or you can complete an adoption questionnaire by visiting our website. If you're not in a place to adopt a special dog like Ratatouille, you can also donate to support his care!

Dr. Matt Jones of Peak Inside Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Jones has donated radiograph interpretation for 9 shelter animals so far this year, helping cats and dogs to get the care that they need while they're with Animal Friends Alliance. Thank you, Dr. Jones and Peak Inside Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging!

Brennan Zeller

Stacey Martin