Background Statement
Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance (Bergen) was formed in 2019 by Kristin Des Marais who has been active in animal welfare since 1997. In 2019, Kristin recognized the unmet need for high quality spay and neuter, vaccine and microchip services in rural communities within Colorado. Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance promotes collaboration amongst animal welfare organizations, veterinary care providers and local governments thereby increasing access to these services in high-need areas. Since 2019, Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance has provided resources to over 14,000 pets and their families in 21 Colorado communities.
These families, like most, understand the deep relationship between their pets and human companions. We think about the stories our clients tell us about their pets and you know what? They're pretty much all the same! Their dogs and cats are an integral part of their families. They tell us about the walks, the hugs, the snuggles, the runs, the fetching and the games. But mostly, they tell us how much the emotional bond means. That's how our pets became a part of our families. We love them. We care for them. They make our hearts full and ultimately, they break our hearts. Only family can do that.
Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance is named in memory of Wendy Bergen, who passed away in 2017 from a brain aneurysm. Wendy was a dedicated supporter of spay and neuter.