Closure Notice
The San Luis Valley Animal Center will be closed Wednesday July 16, 2025. The Leslie A. Malone Center will be closing at 2pm on Thursday July 17, 2025. Thank you!
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What is Youth Volunteer Day?
Youth Volunteer Day is a 3-hour opportunity for students aged 8-11 to experience three of our most popular programs in one!
Paint and Pets – students will flex their creative muscles and paint a portrait of one of our longest-stay dogs or cats. Please note, this is not a “learn to paint” program. Pawsitive Service Day – students will get to learn about the shelter through a tour and work on some service projects to help the animals. If available, we’ll bring a furry friend to join the fun! Tales for Tails – students will get to spend time practicing their reading in a judgement-free zone, reading to either cats or dogs (depending on animal availability).
What should my child bring?
Students need to bring a book (to read to the animals) and wear closed-toe shoes.
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