09/27/2026
Admirers of the four-legged members of our community came out in good spirits to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Grand County Animal Shelter, made possible through Grand County Pet Pals fundraising efforts and a whole lot of love from the greater community. The event, Saturday, Sept. 26, included a walk with dogs beginning at the former Grand County Animal Shelter and ending at the new shelter near Kaibab Park, where a ceremony took place with speeches and a "Dog Leash Cutting" to celebrate the opening.
An MA Studios-designed new building has abundant natural light, outdoor dog runs and obstacle course, indoor/outdoor living for canines and felines, a veterinary space for shots and check-ups, a comfortable waiting area with peek-a-boo views of the cat-play area, and acoustic panels in the main holding area to absorb barks, offering quieter living quarters.
Principal J. Scott Munn's dad the late Jim Munn was a veterinarian, and for Scott, the firm's involvement in the project was a great honor for not only providing the community a much improved space for its adoptable pets, but also for the love of animals he experienced in his own upbringing.