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Impact Report – 2023

In the last 12 months…

  • 9 Million Meals fed to pets in need
  • 1.5 Million Pounds of kibble and
  • 309,000 Cans of wet food distributed to dogs and cats
  • 150,000 Dogs and Cats received a 30-day supply of food
  • 45,000 Families assisted in keeping their pets at home
  • 928 Volunteers generously donated their time, adding up to
  • 17,537 Hours of Service, equates to
  • $602,558 Donated toward keeping families together
  • ($34.36 per hour in Colorado via Independent Sector in 2023)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

  • Doubled warehouse space in Cortez to be more efficient with transporting pet food to Southwest Colorado, reducing our carbon footprint and better preparing for winter months
  • Rescued 1.5 Million pounds of pet food from people, businesses, and pet food brands that may have been destined for landfills, to help feed pets-in-need
  • Partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to move almost 100,000 lbs of pet food each year to the Western Slope in their trucks with available pallet space.
  • Collected thousands of pet related supplies and streamlined them into the hands of over 100 animal welfare organizations in Colorado, through our Animal Welfare Share Program.

BUILDING EFFICIENCIES WITHIN ANIMAL WELFARE

  • It costs $200-$2,000 for an animal shelter or rescue to re-home a pet. Colorado Pet Pantry helps beloved pets stay with their people so shelters and rescues can focus on truly homeless pets.
  • Our Animal Welfare Share Program is a hub for donated dog and cat supplies, allowing animal rescues, shelters, low-cost veterinary services, and other animal welfare organizations the ability to reduce the amount spent on items like pet beds, collars, leashes, crates, kennels, bowls, and prescription pet food, saving these items from landfills, and saving funds for other much-needed services, such as vet care.