Local free vet clinic at risk of closing if new location isn't found

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver non-profit that offers free vet services for low-income neighbors and people experiencing homelessness is at risk of shutting down if they don't find a new location.

For the last five years, Peace Love and Paws non-profit has been offering free vet care at the St. Barnabas Episcopal. Now, the church is developing new programs that won't allow animals inside.

Volunteers are now scrambling to find a new place to continue the work they do.

“We provide an important service to those living on the poverty line and who aren’t able to access veterinary care at your typical private practice," said Dr. Carolyn Karrh, Executive Director and Founder of PLP.

Once a month for about five hours, volunteers pack into the space to provide sometimes life-saving care for animals in need.

“In the spring and summer and early fall months. We actually see more than 100 animals in about a 4-5 period of time," said Dr. Karrh.

She says volunteers offer a slew of services.

“General veterinary services such as wellness exams, vaccines, heartworm testing, heartwor...