Partners

The work of the Animal Assistance Foundation would not be possible without the collaboration and cooperation with many organizations, individuals, and government agencies. Some times the Foundation calls on these partners, other times they call on us. We are all working to improve animal welfare in the state of Colorado. You can find more information about these organizations in Related Links.

Study Partners
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs (CLSD)

Philanthropy Partners
Foundation for Protection of Animals (FPA)
Summerlee Foundation

Service Partners
Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF)
National Council for Pet Overpopulation Study and Policy
Community College of Denver Veterinary Technology Program

Government Partners
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDOA)
Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW)
Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund (CPOF)
State Animal Resource Team (SART)

Capacity-building Partners
Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACCD)
American Humane Association (AHA)
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs (CLSD)
Colorado Alliance for Cruelty Prevention (CACP)
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (LINK TO ARTICLE)

Industry Practices Partners
Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA)
Metropolitan Denver Shelter Alliance (MDSA)
WeCARe (Western Colorado Animal Resources)

Higher Education Partners
University of Denver: In 2006, AAF provided an establishment grant to the Graduate School of Social Work at University of Denver for the Institute for Humane-Animal Connection. This original grant was matched by the American Humane Association (AH). AH followed with a major grant in 2007 to create an Endowed Chair. Future efforts for expanding and enhancing the acceptance and understanding for animals serving in therapeutic environments are of interest to the Animal Assistance Foundation. You can read more in Grantee Stories.

Community College of Denver: In 2000, AAF established an MOU with the Community College of Denver to develop a Veterinary Technician Program at the College. AAF was acting on its goal of promoting careers in animal husbandry and filling a need for veterinary technicians in Colorado. In pursuit of this goal, AAF provided seed funding for the new program and supported the program with over $100,000 for four years as it became established. The program now offers two classes per year. The 2008 enrollment is 25 students.