A Cat & Dog
Rescue Organization

Grand Rivers Humane Society was formed in 2005 in Grand Junction Colorado by Dr. Joseph Maruca to find loving homes for Mesa County homeless pets. He wanted to eliminate the euthanasia of healthy adoptable cats and dogs at the Mesa County Animal Services shelter.

Dr Maruca worked tirelessly and held adoption events every Saturday and Sunday. He also transported dogs and cats to safety. He did whatever it took to save lives.

It took only 5 years and in 2010, Dr. Maruca’s dream was realized. Mesa County Animal Services stopped euthanizing healthy adoptable cats and dogs.

Grand Rivers Humane Society is a Colorado nonprofit corporation in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and is also licensed by the Colorado Pet Care Animal Facilities Act (PACFA).

In addition to weekend dog adoption events, Grand Rivers Humane Society also has adoptable kittens and cats located at Kitty Korner (1649 Main St. Grand Junction, CO 81501) and at local pet stores.

Grand Rivers Humane Society is exclusively focused on local homeless pets and works very closely with Mesa County Animal Services to find loving homes for adoptable puppies, dogs, kittens and cats that end up at their shelter. We do not obtain pets from other counties, states or countries.

Grand Rivers Humane Society also pays for extensive medical costs for dogs and cats that end up at Mesa County Animal Services injured or sick, as Mesa County Animal Services is unable to pay for these costs. When an owner does not claim their pet, Mesa County Animal Services works with Grand Rivers Humane Society’s donations to cover the medical costs. We then make sure to find a loving home for the unclaimed pet. If Grand Rivers Humane Society did not pay for these extensive medical costs, the pet would be euthanized.

We want to grow to save even more lives through adoption events and fundraising. Our dedicated volunteers are working very hard to make sure that happens.

*Grand Rivers Humane – saving Grand Valley homeless pets*