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Welcome to the Sue MacAllister Animal Shelter

Home of the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League

Our mission is to promote the welfare of animals by caring for homeless animals and placing them in permanent homes, assisting the community with spay/neuter costs, preventing neglect of and cruelty to animals by educating the public about their humane treatment, and promoting humane behavior.

Our Adoptable Animals

Hoping you will provide them with a new home

Our adoptable pets aren’t just homeless pets. They are new family members waiting for you to take them home. Look below for your future best friend.

Taquito

Taquito arrived at GVAWL after being found in a yard so his history and exact age are unknown. He is currently underweight and fighting a...

 Dogs / 15 views / New

Crunchwrap Supreme

Crunchwrap Supreme was the last of her feral siblings to make it to the shelter, and she's definitely the most worried about being around people....

 Cats / 11 views / New

Cheesy Quesadilla

Cheesy Quesadilla was a feral colony kitten, so sometimes she is a little standoffish, but she comes around quickly! She is playful, sweet, and one...

 Cats / 11 views / New

Harlow

Meet Harlow! Life recently changed big time for this sweet girl. Harlow is around 1 year old, a 65/70 lb. Catahoula mix, and an undeniable...

 Dogs / 101 views

Henri & Suzanne

Henri & Suzanne Two Hearts, One Brave Journey Some bonds are simply unbreakable. Henri and Suzanne met when the world was a big, scary place,...

 Cats / 158 views

Merlin

Merlin Don’t let my humble beginnings fool you—I used to run with a wild outdoor crowd, but I quickly realized that the indoor couch-potato life...

 Cats / 151 views

Bob

Meet Handsome Bob, a charming, tailless kitty with a tiny bit of Manx syndrome—which just means his spine and cute little stubby tail make him...

 Cats / 154 views

Bandit

Meet Bandit!! 🪕 This 6-month-old handsome boy is accepting applications for his adoptive home. Bandit is full-puppy, with lots of energy, lots of love, and...

 Dogs / 645 views

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Our Supporters

GVAWL would like to recognize the below organizations for their continued support, donations, and grant funding which help make what we do possible:

  • Animal Assistance Foundation
  • City of Gunnison
  • Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund
  • Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley
  • El Pomar
  • Gunnison Car Club
  • Gunnison County
  • Gunnison Home Association
  • MacAllister Foundation
  • Max & Neo
  • Wags and Menace