Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance

A nonprofit organization

$8,161 raised

82% complete

$10,000 Goal

Pet overpopulation is still a major issue in rural and underserved parts of Colorado. Your generous contribution on Colorado Gives Day (Tuesday, Dec. 7), will make a positive difference in communities lacking high quality veterinary resources, keeping families and their pets together and healthy!

Testimonials

Thank you from Odie and me.  He's feeling great.  Such a happy little guy!! - Sharon Winn

What a wonderful thing you have done.  So many people can't afford getting their pets fixed.  Thank you! - Patricia Davies

Thank you all so much.  You definitely saved some ferals in my neighborhood.  This is a great thing you are doing.  - Jennifer McPherson

Thank you for helping the overpopulation problem!  - Bonnie Rose

This is an amazing service for Colorado communities.  We are taking advantage of this opportunity coming up in Trinidad in October for our newest rescue. Thank you so much for all you do for Colorado's pets and their families!  - Susan Yeagley


Mission

Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance's mission is to make spay & neuter affordable and accessible to everyone.

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.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance

Year Established

2019

Tax id (EIN)

83-4677809

Category

Animal-Related

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

448 Cook St.
Denver, CO 80026

Mailing

PO Box 6114
Denver, CO 80026

Headquarters

448 Cook Street
Denver, CO 80026

Service areas

Pueblo County, CO, US

Delta County, CO, US

Weld County, CO, US

Aurora, CO, US

Cortez, CO, US, 81321

Phone

303-868-2247

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