Second Chance Humane Society Adopts Delta Animal Shelter
Ridgway, Colorado — Second Chance Humane Society (SCHS) is pleased to announce that they will be taking over operations of the Delta Animal Shelter, beginning May 1, 2026.
In continued partnership with the City of Delta and Roice-Hurst Humane Society, SCHS will assume the daily responsibilities including staffing and the delivery of animal care and services at the shelter.
“Second Chance is proud and honored to be working with the people of Delta, and we look forward to becoming part of the community.” Said Nicholas Gilman, Executive Director of Second Chance Humane Society. “There are many animal welfare issues to address, but together with our partners at Roice-Hurst Humane Society and the City of Delta, we are taking the needs of both animals and the people who care for them very seriously. Ridgway will always be our home, but we are expanding to bring our lifesaving programs to where they are most needed.”
Local leadership, including Delta Police Chief Jesse Cox, have also expressed strong support for the partnership.
"The City of Delta and the Delta Police Department are excited and proud to be partnering with Second Chance Humane Society. We know this partnership will not only be great for Delta’s animals, but also for Delta’s citizens. We look forward to this new program and its exciting events.”
Roice-Hurst has served Delta with dedication and compassion since 2021, and community members can expect the same quality of care from SCHS. At the outset of this transition, shelter services will be available for City of Delta residents. In the coming months, SCHS will collaborate with city and county partners to develop a plan to best serve all of Delta County.
There will be no lapse in services for Delta city residents. The community will continue to have access to essential programs such as stray intake and reclaim, as well as the free pet pantry.
Kris Valentino, a longtime volunteer of the Delta Animal Shelter, shared her support for the transition:
“I have been a volunteer at the shelter since 2021 and enjoy helping any way I can for the betterment of the animals. All animals deserve a safe home and compassion from their owners. I’m excited about Second Chance coming to Delta because it means we will be able to continue to provide care and services to animals in the local area. Thank you, Second Chance, for stepping up to help our town of Delta.”
Operations at SCHS’ Ridgway campus at Angel Ridge Ranch will continue as normal during the expansion, including adoptions, owner surrenders, and humane education.
About Second Chance Humane Society:
Second Chance Humane Society has served Ouray, San Miguel, and Montrose Counties since 1994. Its mission is to improve the lives of animals by fostering the human-animal bond. SCHS is known for its commitment to rescuing and rehoming animals in need. We often collaborate with local animal control agencies, shelters, and other rescue organizations to provide temporary shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services for dogs and cats.