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Mission Animal Hospital stands as the only independent nonprofit veterinary hospital in the United States providing accessible veterinary urgent care. We're bringing our proven, affordable, high-quality care model to Colorado.
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.
JOIN OUR MISSION: LET'S MAKE ACCESSIBLE PET CARE POSSIBLE
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74.6% of Colorado pet owners surveyed felt a low-cost clinic providing sick and urgent care 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
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Our Mission is Clear:
To Make Veterinary Care Accessible
Mission Animal Hospital stands as the only independent nonprofit organization in the United States providing accessible veterinary urgent care. We're bringing our proven, affordable, high-quality care model to Colorado.
At Mission Animal Hospital, we offer:
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Walk-in, full-service veterinary urgent care, 7 days a week
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Donor-subsidized pricing for low-income families
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Flexible, interest-free payment plans with no credit checks
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A social worker on staff providing additional support to pet owners in need
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Training for the next generation of veterinarians in accessible and options based care
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.
HELP CHANGE VETERINARY CARE IN COLORADO,
ONE PAW AT A TIME
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!
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 Christine Durand (christined@missionah.org) or Dr. Susan Miller (rsusanmiller@missionah.org) to explore how you can help shape the future of veterinary care in Colorado.