Chamber Welcomes Nonprofit's Work with Local Pet Owners

Peaceful Coexistence expands dog training, care, and vaccination services across northeastern Colorado.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Peaceful Coexistence, a nonprofit organization led by Michelle Mendoza that provides free dog training, essential pet care items, and vaccination support for families in need across northeastern Colorado.

Why it matters

Peaceful Coexistence's work aims to address dog behavior issues, resource insecurity, and lack of access to veterinary care that many pet owners face, especially those with limited financial means. The organization's expansion into Fort Morgan and surrounding communities fills an important gap in services for local families.

The details

Peaceful Coexistence was established in 2024 in Sterling, Colorado, and has since expanded its eight-week rotating training model and essential care services to multiple communities. The nonprofit now offers spay and neuter services, vaccine vouchers, and dog food assistance in Fort Morgan, in addition to its free training sessions in community parks.

  • Peaceful Coexistence was established in 2024.
  • The organization held its first virtual training session for pet owners outside its service area in December 2024.
  • Peaceful Coexistence held a ribbon cutting at Riverside Park in Fort Morgan on March 1, 2026 to welcome the organization as a new Chamber member.
  • The group is planning a shelter takeover day on April 18, 2026 at Little Rescue on the Prairie in Log Lane Village.

The players

Peaceful Coexistence

A nonprofit organization that provides free dog training, essential pet care items, and vaccination support for families in need across northeastern Colorado.

Michelle Mendoza

The founder and leader of Peaceful Coexistence, who brought years of dog training experience from California before moving to the area.

Leticia Morales

The Executive Director of the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce, which welcomed Peaceful Coexistence as a new member.

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What they’re saying

“Peaceful Coexistence is providing dog training help and access to care items and vaccines that many families rely on, and we are pleased to have them here in Fort Morgan and making these services available to local residents.”

— Leticia Morales, Executive Director, Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce (fortmorgantimes.com)

“We will be here for eight weeks, then go to Holyoke. Fort Morgan has been so welcoming.”

— Michelle Mendoza (fortmorgantimes.com)

What’s next

Peaceful Coexistence will continue to expand its spay and neuter support, collaborate with humane societies and rescues, and promote accessible education for dog owners across northeastern Colorado.

The takeaway

Peaceful Coexistence's mission-driven approach to providing free dog training, essential pet care, and vaccination support for families in need is making a meaningful difference in communities like Fort Morgan, where access to veterinary resources can be limited for those with financial constraints.