The Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA) was formed in 1954 as the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Societies. The name was changed in 1988. Today, CFAWA has over 50 member agencies state-wide and is a federation of local, county, state and national animal care, control, and health organizations. Member agencies must either have 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status, be an association of animal professionals, or be a governmental entity.
CFAWA concentrates on issues that impact animals and their owners in Colorado. Through professional cooperation, education, research and legislative participation, CFAWA represents a powerful voice in the advocacy for the protection of companion animals, wildlife and livestock in Colorado. CFAWA is also committed to working with law enforcement, child protection services, prosecutors and the legislature to effectively and accurately identify the link between animal abuse and human violence, and work together toward effective solutions, prosecution and conclusions.
For information about animal care and control agencies who are not members of CFAWA and are not listed on our Member Links page, look for your local animal shelter or municipal animal control office in the blue governmental pages or the white business pages of your telephone directory.