We are here to help you and your furry family members get the support you need to have a happy, healthy home!

Are you struggling with a new pet's behavior? Maybe a life change has caused your pet to behave in new ways and you don't know what to do. Are you struggling to have enough food for your pet or are you unable to afford medical care for your dog or cat? Maybe our Paw in Hand program can help!

 If you think bringing your pet to the shelter is your only option, please contact us to find out if this program can help you! 719-686-7707

We have trainers who can help you with individualized training to decrease unwanted behavior and help you and your dog or cat live together in harmony again.

We also have partnerships with groups like Pet Pantry of Teller County to help provide food for your pet. And we work with veterinarians and specialists in Teller and El Paso county and may be able to help with the cost of medical treatments.

Please contact the shelter directly to set up and appointment and see if you qualify!
719-686- 7707 * Office@tcras.org

Watch the video below to learn more!

The Paw in Hand Program is unique in that it supports families that are struggling with a furry family member’s challenging behavior and feel that surrendering their pet is the only option available. This program is open to Teller County residents and their companion pet, even if the cat or dog was not adopted from TCRAS. The Paw in Hand Program will help keep more pets in their homes, reducing returns and surrenders to the shelter and creating a positive solution for everyone involved.

To qualify for the program, pet owners will meet with a TCRAS staff member to discuss their unique situation. If it is determined that this program would be beneficial for the family, we will work with them to find them the right fit with a trainer, behavior specialist, veterinarian or other help.
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Some examples of behaviors that can be worked with:

• inappropriate chewing
• excessive barking
• escaping
• drastic environmental changes that are now causing disruptive behaviors

To find out more about the Paw in Hand Program, please contact the shelter.​
Call us at 719-686-7707 or email: office@tcras.org
Visit the shelter at 308 Weaverville Rd in Divide (behind the Sheriffs office)

Please donate to help support this amazing program!
Click  on the button below and note that it's for "Paw in Hand"

Donate here

TCRAS would like to thank the Animal Assistance Foundation for their generous support of this important program! 

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​We would like to send out a huge thank you to the Banfield Foundation for supporting TCRAS with a generous grant for The Paw in Hand Behavior Modification Program!