Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is pleased to announce the completion of its Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, the gateway community to Capitol Reef National Park. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 4, from 1-3 p.m.

This efficiently designed, 4000-square foot building combines day and overnight boarding for dogs and cats with animal welfare services. CCAW is the only animal rescue organization in Wayne County, and until recently, was run entirely by volunteers.  CCAW is an independent 501(c)(3) private organization and provides services including rescue, adoption, vaccinations, spay and neuter support, and education. Funds from the boarding operation supports CCAW’s mission to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats and to advocate for the welfare of all animals.

This important addition to Wayne County was made possible by many donors, volunteers and supporters, and follows years of planning, design consultation, fundraising, and ultimately, construction. The building, at 1200 West Highway 24 in Torrey, is located on 12 acres of scenic red-rock land well suited for hiking with boarded and rescued dogs and provides room for future expansion. The facility has 12 regular kennels and two isolation kennels for dogs, as well as an isolation area and two large rooms for cats. Strict protocols are used to keep unknown rescued animals separate from boarded animals until they are examined and fully vaccinated.

The grand opening celebration will include tours of the building, introductions of the new CCAW staff, light refreshments and a discussion of the past, present and future of Color Country Animal Welfare.