Safe Place for Pets helps people who are terminally ill, and their families, by finding homes for their pets. Founded nearly 30 years ago by hospice nurses, our volunteers place as many as 50 pets into new, loving homes each year. This helps a lot of families going through a terrible time and a lot of pets leaving the only home they may have ever known.
When someone is nearing the end of life and doesn’t know what will become of their best four-legged friends, it adds heartache and stress to an already difficult time. Sometimes family members simply can’t take in the pets. Other times they do, but it’s not a good fit for the people or the pets. Safe Place goes the extra mile to ensure the pets are healthy and confident before making them available for adoption.
Pets coming into the care of Safe Place often need medical and dental attention. Our vet partners offer the charity discounts but donor support is critical to cover costs and to provide excellent, loving care while a pet is in transition.
The mission of Safe Place is unique in our community and has a profound impact on families and pets during a challenging time. It is glorious to see a pet regain confidence and find a new, loving home
“Thank you, Safe Place for Pets, for helping my mother. She loved her cat and felt huge relief knowing the kitty found a home where she would be loved and cared for. What you do is awesome. It really means a lot to us all!” — A grateful Colorado Springs family
Phone: (719) 359-0201