Jackson

Jackson was living as a stray in a neighboring county when he was hit by a car. One of his hind legs had to be amputated and the accident severed his spine above his tail, causing him to lose control of his bowels and bladder. In the beginning, he needed help with emptying his bladder […]

Brandy

Brandy was found by people and no one had claimed her.  This beautiful hound dog has been adopted by a family that loves her!

2021 Apple Days Yard Sale

The Apple Days Yard Sale for CCAW is coming soon! It will happen at The Old House at Center and Main in Torrey on July 3rd. Come along to buy some items, or bring donations beforehand!

The Safe Future of Animals is Changing Soon!

The Color Country Animal Welfare shelter will be opening this summer, which will be a wonderful thing for many animals. Adoptions, rescues, and day care for dogs and cats will be available. Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the opening day! The CCAW website is also being updated, and we will share its new […]

Mr. T

Mr. T is a special cat who is looking for his forever home.  Having never lived indoors, he was found in freezing conditions with a severely injured front leg and brought in to Fremont River Veterinary Clinic as a stray.  His right front leg had to be amputated so he needs a home indoors. He […]

Become a Foster! 

Find out what it’s like to become a foster and help a pet prepare for they’re forever home. Apply Now

2021 Give Wayne County

Wow we did it!  Thanks for making it happen! We raised $17,205 towards our first year of facility operations. And special thanks to our matching donors.  We could not have done this without you! We received $8,350 in matching donations. Our community of donors contributed $8,855, allowing us to exceed our goal. Thank You All!!! […]

Adopting a New Dog

It was just about ten years ago when Dottie Weaver, founder of Color Country Animal Welfare, rescued a beautiful Border collie mix she saw being dumped on the highway. Dottie knew I had recently lost an Australian shepherd of whom I was very fond. She thought I needed another dog, and she was right—I did. […]

A Happy Trio – Blue’s Story

We adopted Blue from Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) while she was being fostered three years ago when she was about 5 years old. The second we met, she clung to me, and I knew that she was destined to be part of our family. As I was leaving her that first day we met, […]