Saving Grand Valley Homeless Pets
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Azalea came to Grand Rivers Humane Society in early 2025 after a severe animal abuse case. In conjunction with Mesa County Sheriffs Office and Mesa County Animal Services, Grand Rivers Humane Society took her into our care to provide the emergency medical care she needed. She ultimately needed a rear leg amputation due to a severe fracture in her growth plate. Luckily, she is doing very well now!
With the outpouring of support from the community, we are happy to announce the start of Azalea's Fund. Donations to this fund will go directly to severely injured or ill dogs or cats that are in need of acute emergent medical care from our veterinary partners in the community. Please join us in supporting these critically ill pets of the Grand Valley.
Wally is a gorgeous 1-year-old male black lab who was hit by TWO cars and fractured his right rear leg in two places - he was taken in by GRHS and had orthopedic surgery to repair his leg. He has been recovering in a loving GRHS foster home and is doing wonderful! Wally’s fosters say he is loving and playful, and loves other dogs. How can you resist that face?! We are thrilled to be able to cover his medical expenses with Azalea's fund.
Joey was found by GJPD with his left rear leg stuck in chainlink fencing. He had severe lacerations to his leg and was presumably trying to chew his leg off to break free. GRHS agreed to take in Joey and pay for his medical care - Joey was taken to the ER Vet, who amputated his back left leg.
Long-haired Mama Luna became a GRHS kitty while heavily pregnant. She went into a GRHS foster home and named Luna. All of our vets said she was likely a week away from labor, but a week went by and no action. She was checked by the vet and they decided everything looked ok to wait. Then on 4/7/25 she started heavily bleeding and having labor complications. She went to the ER vet in the middle of the night for an emergent C-section and it was successful. 4/5 kittens survived - unfortunately a dead kitten was stuck in the birth canal and the other 4 kittens could not come out properly. If Lunda had not gone to the ER vet, it is likely Luna & all kittens would have died. Kittens are all very strong and healthy babies now recovering in an experienced neonatal kitten foster home. Mom did not produce milk and babies have to be bottle-fed every 2 hours even throughout the night. Mama Luna is doing well and recovering from surgery. Luna also had mats shaved off her back so normal new fur will grow back in. She has a long way to go but is very happy to be inside in a loving GRHS foster home.
