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Two Garfield County animal shelters describe rising intake, veterinary costs and plans to diversify revenue
Summary
Two Garfield County animal shelters told county commissioners on Aug. 19 they are seeing higher intake and rising veterinary and behavioral needs and are pursuing new revenue streams while requesting continued county baseline funding.
Colorado BRIDAL Rescue (CARE) and Journey Home Animal Care Center presented to Garfield County commissioners on Aug. 19 about shelter operations, rising medical and behavior caseloads and plans to diversify income.
Wes Boyd, director of Colorado BRIDAL Rescue (CARE), described core services including stray intake, owner surrenders and disaster boarding and noted the shelter has a long-term facility that requires continual maintenance after 25 years in operation. Boyd said the county's funding is a baseline for essential services and outlined revenue-generating ideas the board is pursuing, including low-cost veterinary services,…
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