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We're bringing our proven, affordable, high-quality care model to Colorado.
Mission Animal Hospital stands as the only independent nonprofit veterinary hospital in the United States providing accessible veterinary urgent care.
Every year, one in three pets will need emergency care, but many families can't access it.
In Colorado, where there are more dogs than children in Denver County, the lack of accessible veterinary urgent care options forces pet owners to make heartbreaking decisions.
74.6% of Colorado pet owners
felt a low-cost clinic would be very or extremely helpful
66% of people
say they've cut back on personal spending due to pet costs
55% of dog owners delay or cut back on veterinary services due to cost
Our Mission is Clear:
To Make Veterinary Care Accessible in Colorado
Colorado is one of the most pet-forward states in the country, with more dogs than children in Denver County. However, Colorado lacks affordable veterinary urgent care options for many pet owners.
Mission Animal Hospital will fill this critical gap by:
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Providing walk-in, outpatient veterinary urgent care, 7 days a week
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Offering donor-subsidized pricing for low-income families
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Providing flexible, interest-free and credit check free payment plans
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Training veterinary students in Spectrum of Care medicine
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Supporting clients and the community through the social work program
Bringing Mission Animal Hospital to Colorado can prevent thousands of pet surrenders, reduce economic euthanasia, and keep families together.
KEEPING COLORADO FAMILIES AND PETS TOGETHER
Our community-supported veterinary care provides accessible pricing and flexible payment options to keep pets and families together, preventing surrenders and unnecessary euthanasia due to financial constraints.
We're not just treating pets; we're preserving the vital bond between families and their beloved companions.
92% increase in owner surrenders from 2019 to 2023, reported by Denver Animal Shelter
24% increase in euthanized animals, reported by the six largest shelters along the front range.
Your support can help make care possible.
Based on our success in Minnesota, we project:
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7,500 pets from 5,000 families will receive care annually
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$2 million in subsidized care provided each year
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750 pet surrenders and euthanasias prevented annually
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$4.64 in social value generated for every $1 donated
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7% of our clients come from neighboring states, including Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
Meet Margot
This five-month-old kitty came to Mission Animal Hospital because she had been vomiting quite a bit. Her family had brought her to a local emergency animal hospital, but treatment at the emergency hospital wasn’t financially feasible for her family.
Thankfully, they were referred to Mission Animal Hospital for accessible veterinary care. Our highly skilled staff were able to diagnose Margot with a likely foreign body—something she shouldn’t have eaten stuck in her intestines—and bring her to surgery that same day. Surgery found that she had some pieces of foam causing an obstruction and making her so sick. After her surgery, she’s feeling so much better and back to her old self while
Let's make veterinary care possible!
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If these donation levels don’t match your giving goals and you’re interested in making a bigger impact, we’d love to connect with you! Join us as a key partner in this mission by working with our Campaign Committee Team. Reach out to Dr. Susan Miller (rsusanmiller@missionah.org) to explore how you can help shape the future of veterinary care in Colorado.
Together we can change vet care in Colorado one paw at a time.
