The Five Freedoms
We believe animals have the right to freedom from hunger or thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury or disease; freedom to express normal behaviors; and freedom from fear and distress.
Our Mission
Advancing Collaboration, Advocacy and Professional Development within the Colorado Animal Welfare Community.
Our Vision
Colorado is a state of humane communities for all pets and people.
Our Shared Values
Compassion
We feel deep empathy for animals and people who are suffering.
Collaboration
We believe working together increases our collective achievements for animals and our communities.
Quality of Life
We are committed to the health and safety of pets and people in our communities.
Education
We are responsible for continuously seeking and sharing knowledge and resources.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to our partners and community through transparency.
Merger is approved!
CFAWA members voted Aug. 19, 2020, to approve a merger with the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers. The merger will become effective Sept. 1, 2020. Read the press release here.
CFAWA Member Agreement
As members of CFAWA we:
communicate respectfully and directly
comply with applicable laws, rules and ordinances
participate in our communities and coalitions
refuse to use the term “kill” to describe agencies and their process of thoughtful euthanasia
and
live, every day, CFAWA shared values