Volunteer Pet Vaccination Clinic & ESA Program
Low Cost Dog & Cat Vaccinations
Thursdays 10AM to Noon
Sunshine Community Center
1321 Ute Ave
Barkley's Hope Does 3 Things In The Community
Our Mission
Our Experience
Our Programs
- WE VACCINATE - Barkley's Hope started in 2018 with the goal of getting people with companion animals off the streets and into housing by providing a volunteer pet vaccination clinic. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
- Our program is supported by Mesa County Animal Services, Roice Humane Society as well as our amazing veterinarians Footprints Animal Hospital and All Pets Center. We are grateful to have their professionalism and support .
Our Programs
Our Experience
Our Programs
- WE COORIDNATE - Barkley's Hope helps individuals who ae going into treatment for drugs or alcohol by extending the crisis boarding program with Roice Hurst Humane Society out to 90 days so people don't have to give up a pet while completing treatment
- We work with several agencies to facilitate a pet boarding program for those seeking recovery or treatment by working with case managers to make sure those supportive bonds are maintained.
Our Experience
Our Experience
Our Experience
- WE EDUCATE - Barkley's Hope has started developing an ESA workshop program for 2026 to help people get their pet recognized as an emotional support animal. The ESA program removes barriers for people with disabilities and a legitimate need for an ESA designation for their pet. The workshop is designed to fulfil a need by educating pet owners and tenants as well as landlords and property owners
- You can add your name to the waiting list above
Pre-Pay or Donate Today
Dog & cat vaccinations are only $10 each
- We never turn anyone away for lack of funds. Any donation large or small goes a long way. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
- Click on PRE-PAY or DONATE HERE button below. You can sponsor a vaccination for a homeless pet and pay it forward.
Clinic Times, Locations & Instructions To Come On Property
DO NOT BRING ANIMALS IN THE BUILDING. Leave your pet in your car, come in and do paperwork first.
EVEN SUPPORT ANIMALS (ESA). If you want to bring a service animal or emotional support animal inside check in with staff first to register your pet for lability reasons. Animals that exhibit aggressive behavior or are not under the control of their owner, off leash or not in a carrier will be asked to leave, per ADA regulations. The same basic rules apply to pet owners about being respectful of staff and stated policies while on private property.
WHERE & WHEN - Thursdays @ Sunshine Community Center on Ute Ave
- THURSDAYS 10AM to Noon @ The Sunshine Community Center @ 1321 Ute Ave On Ute between 13th and 14th street across from KAFM (enter off 14th), animals not allowed in the building NO EXCEPTIONS
- Leave your pet in your car, or in a carrier or with a friend outside, if you need assistance ask a staff member to help you just don't bring them in the building. Come in and fill out the paperwork it just takes a few minutes and we will go out with you to the car and vaccinate your animal.
Parvo & Kennel Cough are in Mesa County. What You Need To Know
Mesa County has seen a drastic spike in the number of dogs appearing with PARVO virus a highly contagious and often times fatal viral infection in dogs. The best prevention is to vaccinate your animal. We have some information you can download on Parvo Virus Treatment & Control. Try to keep your animal away from the other animals while at the facility as much as possible to reduce the risk of infection. This is the main reason we don't allow animals in the building. Keep animals away from areas where other animals have pooped or peed. DO NOT share water bowls and food bowls. Parvo can stay active in the environment for months including clothing, bedding and anyplace a sick animal has been can remain contagious.
If Your Animal is aggressive or already sick DO NOT COME ON PROPERTY
By bringing a sick or aggressive animal onto the the property you are exposing others to disease and potential dog fights that you would be liable for, so please do not bring sick or aggressive animals to the facility we are simply not equipped to handle those situations during clinic.
What Vaccinations Are Given & When Your Pets Need Them
Distemper & Parvo prevention for puppies, kittens, cats & dogs
- Puppies Parvo, or canine parvovirus, is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect puppies and other canids. It attacks the gastrointestinal tract and white blood cells. Puppies between six and 20 weeks old are most likely to get parvo, but older dogs can also be affected. Dogs should get DHPP vaccinations at 8, and 12 weeks, in a series of at least 2 injections. Dogs over 6 months a series of 2 to get them started then once a year thereafter. Merck/Nobivac, the manufacturer states "Two doses are required for primary immunization." So we try to adhere to that protocol.
- Kittens The feline parvovirus, more commonly known as Panleukopenia or Feline Distemper, is a virus that causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Cats need a FVRCP vaccination at 8 & 12 weeks in a series of 2 injections up to 5 months old, Over 6 months, 1 injection to get them started then once a year thereafter. Merck/Nobivac, the manufacturer states "Two doses are required for primary immunization." So we try to adhere to that protocol.
- Adult Dogs & Cats over 7 months are treated as needing a booster only unless otherwise stated. This is our protocol and we have adapted it from the manufacture recommendations for the safe use of these products with the intention to not over vaccinate an animal.
- PLEASE BE ADVISED WE ARE NOT VETS, WE ARE VOLUNTEERS. We send you to a veterinarian for a RABIES vaccination due to state requirements. Barkley's Hope provides a voucher for you to obtain one from one of our veterinarians at a reduced cost. Generally dogs and cats must be at least 16 weeks old for a rabies vaccination.
ESA Program Waiting List
This program is still in development
- We are moving forward with a new ESA Program for people who need help getting their pet designated as an (ESA emotional support animal.
- Barkley's Hope coordinates a workshop for pet owners to get a voucher for vaccinations and provides an opportunity to meet with a local health care professional about an ESA letter.
STILL IN DEVELOPMENT The ESA Program & How It Works
About The Program
Barkley's Hope coordinates a program with Roice Hurst Humane Society and Mesa County Animal Services for those with disabilities and need an ESA designation for their dog or cat as an emotional support animal.
Barkley's Hope never turns anyone away for lack of funds and property managers, property owners and landlords are welcome to attend for free. Therapists and doctors can also attend for free and use our ESA letter and send their client to our workshop to get everything else done in one convenient and inexpensive process. This program is primarily for residents of Mesa County and surround areas
What It Costs
One of the primary obstacles for people with disabilities or on a fixed income is the cost of seeing a vet for vaccinations and a medical professional about an ESA letter. Those two appointments alone would cost the average individual $300 to $500 depending on the Veterinarian or Doctor they end up seeing. If the person has mobility issues its even more difficult. This program is designed to remove the barriers and reduce the costs for people with disabilities. The total costs is only $65.
- $25 to enroll The ESA Program and the workshop where we bring it all together in one event
- $25 for the Vet Service Voucher for vaccinations (Rabies & Tag) and microchipping payable to Roice Hurst Humane Society. You must attend the workshop to get the voucher
- $15 to Mesa County Animal Services for the county license and tag. If you are outside Mesa County this may not apply to you.
How It Works
Through generous donations from Roice Hurst, Mesa County and the practitioners that go boots on the ground with us in the community. This program is available anyone with a disability once a year by filling out a brief assessment form online. Right now the link takes you to a waiting list, if you sign up we will get back to you when the program is live.
The Best Practices Workshop is where an individual has the opportunity to meet with a health care professional if they don't have one already. Participants also get a voucher for vaccinations, a microchip and tags as well as ID and a digital ESA tag. Since the letter provided by this program is directly tied to current proof of vaccinations it helps assure continued compliance and help keep the community safe.
Getting your animal approved with an ESA letter is not difficult or expensive
This program is still being developed but if you have questions send us an email Barkleyshope@gmail.com
To get your dog recognized as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), you need a letter from a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) confirming your need for an ESA. This letter, often referred to as an ESA letter, is the primary document for establishing your dog as an ESA. You don't need to register or certify your dog with any organization. The Basic ESA letter (PDF File) is available below for download in the resource files section on this website. Don't get scammed, you can download the Basic ESA Letter print it out and get your animal approved yourself, companies or websites offering to register your dog for a fee in a national database or registry are probably a scam since there is no requirement standard and no national database.
Temporary Pet Boarding For People Entering Treatment
A United Community Approach
Recovery For You & Your Best Friend
Temporary Pet Boarding Services
Barkley's Hope partners with Peer 180 and Roice Hurst and Dog Dynasty to offer extended pet boarding services for individuals seeking treatment for drugs or alcohol and need a safe place for their pet when entering rehab. The program will cover the expense of boarding your pet for up to 90 days while in treatment for addiction or alcoholism. Shorter foster programs are also available.
Short term crisis boarding for non Recovery / Treatment related cases is also available from Roice Hurst directly. Be advised there can be a 2 week waiting list.
Temporary Pet Boarding Services
Recovery For You & Your Best Friend
Temporary Pet Boarding Services
Barkley's Hope is accepting applications for extended recovery boarding on a case by case basis as we begin offering services. Once an applicant has been screened for placement the applicant can focus on getting sober instead of where their best friend is and if they will ever see them again. The love of a pet is critical to many people in recovery and at the same time having a pet can often be a barrier to getting treatment.
Our program is intended for those individuals seeking treatment and recovery from drugs and alcohol and need pet boarding services for more than 30 days while completing treatment.
Recovery For You & Your Best Friend
Recovery For You & Your Best Friend
Recovery For You & Your Best Friend
Start by filling out the Roice Hurst online application for "CRISIS BOARDING"
https://rhhumanesociety.org/programs/boarding/ <<FILL THIS OUT FIRST>>
Next download the extended stay application from the resource files below and fill it out with a case manger then send us a message so we can help connect the dots and expedite things We know first hand what a pet can do for a persons recovery and we want to support anyone willing to complete an addiction treatment program up to 90 days.
Partner Links - The Organizations That Support Our Community
Roice-Hurst Humane Society / FOSTER
- Roice-Hurst Humane Society is a nonprofit animal shelter and adoption center based in Grand Junction, Colorado, that provides individualized enrichment, veterinary care, and adoption services for dogs and cats, as well as a variety of innovative support services for pet owners with a goal of keeping owned pets united with the people who love them.
- Roice-Hurst Sponsors the extended boarding program for Barley's Hope. Links to start the process are on the website
BECOME A FOSTER FOR A PET
Sunshine Community
- Sunshine Community helps unhoused individuals and those at risk of homelessness regain stability and self-sufficiency through personalized, relationship-driven support.
- We keep our program small and intentional—so every participant gets real, hands-on guidance to reach their goals. From admin and tech access to housing navigation and advocacy, we connect people to the partners and resources that lead to lasting change.
- Come see Barkley's Hope at the new location on Thursdays 11AM to Noon @ Sunshine Community at 1321 Ute Ave
Peer 180 Recovery Community
- Peer 180 RCO is a non-profit that focuses on supporting and mobilizing the recovery community. We work to collaborate with other groups and organizations in the development and delivery of community driven recovery support services.
United Way Of Mesa County
- Founded in 1959 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United Way of Mesa County (UWMC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises money from the community to fund local programs that address community concerns.
- United Way of Mesa County has partnered with numerous local agencies to create a community-based education workshop and immersive experience to help raise awareness, inspire solutions, and help solve the issue of homelessness in our community.
Mesa County Animal Services
- Our mission is to protect the safety and welfare of the people and pets of Mesa County. Our objective is to place as many displaced animals as possible. We collaborate with animal welfare agencies to re-home pets and to provide community education promoting responsible pet ownership.
- MCAS has been an active supporter by sponsoring vaccines for Barkley's Hope volunteer pet vaccination clinic
Animal Rescue Of The Rockies
- Animal Rescue of the Rockies is a 501(c)3 non profit Colorado corporation. Organized in 2003 by a group of friends who wanted to provide an alternative to shelter environments, A.R.R. has served this vision well.
GJPD Animal Control
- The Grand Junction Police Department Animal Control Unit was established in January 2025, following a restructuring of Mesa County Animal Services operations. While Mesa County Animal Services provides shelter services, the Grand Junction Police Department addresses animal control issues within the City of Grand Junction.
- The Grand Junction Police Department is committed to providing at top-tier Animal Control Unit focused on education, excellent customer service, and the reunification of lost animals with their owners.
Grand Vally Pets Alive
- Grand Valley Pets Alive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all volunteer organization. Our purpose is to reduce the population of homeless cats and dogs in Mesa County through the humane methods of Spay/Neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
- GVPA advocates for implementing programs proven to reduce pet populations and improve the lives of homeless animals:
- Low-cost spay/neuter available to all pet owners
- Trap-Neuter-Return to reduce feral cat populations
- Encourage foster care to improve adoption rates
- Community education and involvement on related issues
Street Dog Coalition Grand Junction
- Our mission is to provide free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. Using a One Health approach to street medicine and pop-up street clinics, we care for both ends of the leash.
- Currently Street Dog is the only source for vouchers for spay and neuter for the unhoused.
- Animal Birth Control is no longer in business
Grand Rivers Humane Society
- Grand Rivers Humane Society (GRHS) focuses on finding loving homes for Grand Valley homeless local cats and dogs since 2005. We are the only Grand Junction humane society that focuses solely on LOCAL homeless pets. There is a national overpopulation crisis affecting Mesa County Animal Services and GRHS has stepped in to help navigate and alleviate this crisis.
Dog Dynasty & The Downtown Cat
Barkley's Hope Preferred Provider for dog and cat boarding services
- We partner with pet parents who see animals as family, prioritize their well-being, and value expert care. If your pet deserves the best- you’re in the right place. From grooming to boarding, we keep stress low. Each pet has room to breathe, unwind, and feel right at home.
Rates & services are on the website
Ava Health
- Barkley's Hope is pleased to have the support of Health Solutions West with our ESA Program providing professional services for those who need to get an emotional support animal designation for a pet.