Saving one animal may not change the world. But surely, for that one animal, the world will change forever.

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.

Lucy and her brother Linus came to us as feral/barn kittens and are still quite timid. They allow for handling but do not request attention....

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Lucy and her brother Linus came to us as feral/barn kittens and are still quite timid. They allow for handling but do not request attention....

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Maizie (tortie) and Taffy (aka Kyle) came to the shelter as very timid, nearly feral kittens. They went into a foster home where they stayed...

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Soot and her sister Sprite were feral kittens being fed by a kind soul. When the winter weather kicked into full force, they were brought...

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Big Boy arrived very skinny after being found in a barn. He is still working to gain weight but appreciates attention and affection. He is...

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Mittens arrived to GVAWL as a stray, so we do not have a lot of information on her. We believe she is about 2 years...

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Kima is an incredibly happy and energetic girl that hates sitting still. She takes a minute to warm up but loves cuddles and walks well...

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Joey is about a 1 year old male terrier mix and true to the terrier breed he has a ton of energy! He is a...

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Hi!My name is Bryn and I am patiently waiting for my forever human to find me.I’m 3 years young and about 55 lbs. I’m absolutely...

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Below are our most recent postings about what is happenening at GVAWL, upcoming promotions and events that we have planned,  and a learning library of information about pet ownership and other related topics.

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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