Local Shelters & Rescues in Denver
Denver Animal Shelter
The Denver Animal Shelter is the primary municipal shelter for the City and County of Denver. They provide care for thousands of lost and surrendered animals each year, offering adoption services, licensing, and animal control. They are a great place to start your search for a new pet.
- Website: Denver Animal Protection
- Location: 124 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223
- Services: Adoptions, lost and found pets, licensing, animal control.
Dumb Friends League
The Dumb Friends League is one of the largest community-based animal welfare organizations in the Rocky Mountain region. They provide adoption services for cats, dogs, horses, and small mammals, as well as a variety of programs including veterinary services, behavior training, and humane education.
- Website: Dumb Friends League
- Location: 2080 S. Quebec St, Denver, CO 80231
- Services: Adoptions, veterinary services, behavior training, humane education.
MaxFund
MaxFund is a true no-kill animal shelter and adoption center in Denver. They take in injured animals and those from euthanasia lists, providing them with medical care and a chance at a new life. They operate on a philosophy of no euthanasia, except in cases of extreme suffering. MaxFund has both a dog and a cat shelter.
- Website: MaxFund
- Location: Dog Shelter: 1000 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204; Cat Shelter: 720 W. 10th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
- Services: Adoptions, medical care for injured animals, no-kill philosophy.
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue (RMFR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and placement of homeless cats and kittens in the Denver metro area. They provide a safe haven for cats until they can find their forever homes.
- Website: Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
- Location: 2390 S. Delaware St, Denver, CO 80223
- Services: Cat adoptions, foster program.
Breed-Specific Rescues
For those interested in a particular breed, Denver and the surrounding areas have numerous breed-specific rescue organizations. These groups often specialize in a single breed, providing expert care and matching dogs with suitable homes. A quick online search for "[Breed Name] rescue Denver" will typically yield results.
Some examples include:
- Colorado Shiba Inu Rescue
- Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue
- Mile High Weimaraner Rescue
Always do your research and ensure any rescue organization you work with is reputable and transparent about their practices.