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This is a directory of Colorado pet shelters (dog pounds), animal rescues, animal adoption agencies and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Colorado.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

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Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for Colorado Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in Colorado.

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Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Akron, CO  Northeast Colorado Animals - We pull animals from local high kill shelters such as the Yuma Pound (who puts down after 5 days), Washington County Shelter in Akron (who puts down every Friday), and Wray, including surrounding areas such as Otis, Lone Star and Eckley, while others may come from homes that can no longer keep them. Some of the animals are lucky enough to get into foster families (when available) to buy more time while searching for their forever home.  Donations and Volunteers needed!  
Akron, CO 80720   Phone: 970-345-0124  

Alamosa, CO  Alamosa Animal Control - (Animal Warden) 1315 17th St, Alamosa, CO 81101   Phone: 719-589-6608  

Arvada, CO - Arvada Animal Control -  Phone: 720-898-6850  

Aspen, CO - Aspen Animal Shelter  - 212 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611  

Aurora, CO - Aurora Animal Care Division  - Address:  15750 E 32 Ave, Aurora, CO 80011-1518   Phone: 303-326-8280

Aurora, CO - Aurora Animal Control & Care Facility - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  600 S. River St, Aurora, IL 60506   Phone: 630-897-5695

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Bennett, CO - Bennett Animal Control - Town Offices: North Shop, 47300 County Road 38, Bennett, CO 80102   Phone: 303-644-4472  

Bennett, CO - Longhopes Donkey Shelter, Inc - is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization dedicated to the rescue, shelter, rehabilitation, and adoption of standard donkeys. Our goal is to provide permanent homes for donkeys that would otherwise be neglected, abused, or sold for slaughter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .
Bennett, CO 80102   Phone: 303-644-5930   

Boulder, CO - Humane Society of Boulder Valley  - The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. We have provided a century of care for animals and people in our community. By providing both an open admission shelter and on-site veterinary clinic we continue to be the animal resource in the Boulder Valley. 
Address:  2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301  Phone (303) 442-4030  

Brighton, CO Adams County Animal Control Shelter  - We adopt out dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and other animals.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  10705 Fulton, Brighton, Colorado 80601   Phone: 303-288-3294 or 303-288-3135  

Broomfield, CO  Broomfield Animal Control  - 1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020   Phone: 303-438-6400  

Buena Vista, CO - Ark-Valley Humane Society - Ark-Valley Humane Society: Voice of the Arkansas Valley. Uniting friends with pets!   Address:  701 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211   Phone: 719-395-2737  

Buena Vista, CO - Ark-Valley Humane Society  

Byers, CO Every Creature Counts - Every Creature Counts is a non-profit, no-kill cage less dog and cat sanctuary in Colorado. We adopt out rescue dogs and cats into loving permanent homes.  
 Address: PO Box 358, Byers, Colorado 80103  

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Camarillo, CO - Natrona County Animal Control Shelter  - We are animal control for Camarillo County.  
Address:  208 Route 67, Camarillo, CO   77077   Phone: 800-555-1212  

Canon City, CO - Humane Society of Fremont County  - 110 Rhodes Ave, Canon City, CO 81212-4052    Phone: 719-275-0663  

Canon City, CO  Prison Trained K-9 Companion Program  - We rescue a wide variety of dog breeds that have been through our training program. These dogs are looking for forever homes.  The Prison Trained K-9 Companion Program is expanding to many facilities all over the state.  This is an excellent program!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 1600, Canon City, CO 81215   Phone: 719-269-4500    

Carr, CO  Denkai Animal Sanctuary  - provides a permanent home for close to 90 animals including horses, llamas, pot bellied pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, a turkey and even a few cats.  Call for an appointment.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  10375 WCR 118, Carr, CO 80612   Phone: 970-897-3122  

Castle Rock, CO - Dumb Friends League The Buddy Center  - The Dumb Friends League is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. We have provided a century of care for animals and people in our community. When the League was founded in 1910, the term dumb was commonly used to refer to those who could not speak. The motto of our organization is, We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, meaning our companion animal friends.  
Address:   4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109 

Castle Rock, CO  The Buddy Center - Douglas Animal Control -  
Address:  4556 Castleton Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80109   Phone: 303-751-5772  or   303-660-7529  

Centennial, CO  Arapahoe County Animal Control  - 10730 E Briarwood Ave, Suite 100, Centennial CO 80112   Phone: 720-874-6750  

Clifton, CO  Roice-Hurst Humane Society Grand Junction Colorado - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  3320 D 1/2 Road, Clifton, CO  81520   Phone: 970-434-7337 

Colorado Springs, CO  Alpine Animal Control - 1362 Hillcrest Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80909   Phone: 719-636-1014   

Colorado Springs, CO  Pikes Peak - 610 Abbott Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905   Phone: 719-473-1741   

Colorado Springs, CO - Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  610 Abbott Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Cortez, CO - Cortez Animal Shelter   offers area residents a wonderful opportunity to adopt pets that are in need of a home. At any given time, the Cortez Animal Shelter has 15 - 25 cats and 16 - 20 dogs that are in need of a home.  View some of the animals we have for adoption  HERE.
Address:  2791 E Main Street, Cortez CO 81321   Phone: 970-565-4910  

Cortez, CO  For Pets Sake Humane Society - PO Box 1705, Cortez, CO 81321   Phone: 970-565-PETS (7387)  

Craig, CO  Craig Animal Shelter - 2430 E. Victory Way, Craig, CO 81625   Phone: 970-824-7235

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Delta, CO - Delta County Humane Society  - As we are an all volunteer organization and animals are kept in foster homes (as opposed to one animal shelter), hours of operation are by appointment.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 1111, Delta CO 81416   Phone: 970-874-2149  

Denver, CO - Wheat Ridge Animal Control  - 7500 W 29 Ave, Denver, CO 80033   Phone: 303-235-2926 

Denver, CO - Dumb Friends League  - The Dumb Friends League is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare. We have provided a century of care for animals and people in our community. When the League was founded in 1910, the term dumb was commonly used to refer to those who could not speak. The motto of our organization is, We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, meaning our companion animal friends.  Address:   2080 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80231  

Denver, CO - Max Fund NO Kill Animal Shelter  - The Maxfund is a non-profit no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats. The MaxFund is an organization dedicated to injured animals with no known owners. The MaxFund Wellness Clinic is a low-cost clinic for cats and dogs.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1025 Galapego St, Denver, CO 80204- 3942   Phone: 303-595-4917  

Denver, CO - Denver Animal Foundation - is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of animals housed in Denver animal shelters.    Address:  PO Box 61381, Denver, Colorado 80206   

Denver, CO - Denver Municipal Animal Shelter -  DMAS is Denver's municipal animal shelter and animal control facility. We have animals of all kinds looking for homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  666 South Jason Street, Denver, CO 80223   Phone: (303) 698-0076  

Denver, CO - Denver Animal Care & Control -  Our major cross streets are Alameda and Platte River Drive.  
Address:  678 S Jason Street, Denver, CO 80223   Phone: (303) 698-0076      Animal Abuse Hotline Number: (303) 698-0076 

Denver, CO - Metro Denver Shelter Alliance -  Was formed to better assist pets and people and to reach a common goal – reducing euthanasia by increasing the number of animals adopted and reunited at shelters throughout the community.
Address:  455 Sherman St, Ste 462, Denver, CO 80203   Phone: 303-744-8396  

Denver, CO Animal Rescue and Adoption Society - is a no-kill cat shelter dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, and providing a safe shelter and a second chance for homeless cats and kittens.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
2390 S. Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80223   Phone: 303-744-6076  

Divide, CO Teller County Regional Animal Shelter - We are a no-kill shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 904, 308 Weaverville Road, Divide, CO 80814   Phone: 719-686-7707  

Dumont, CO Clear Creek County Animal Shelter - PO Box 397, 3549 County Rd. 312, Dumont CO 80436  

Durango Colorado - La Plata County Humane Society -  Physical Address: 1111 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81302     Mailing Address:  LPCHS, PO Box 2164, Durango CO 81302

Dumont, CO -   Clear Creek County Animal Shelter   PO Box 397, 3549 County Rd. 312, Dumont, CO 80436   Phone: 303-679-2398  

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Eagle, CO Eagle County Animal Services   The Eagle County Animal Services Shelter was opened in April of 1998 and is very proud to be classified as a "no-kill" animal shelter. 
PO Box 57, 1400 Fairgrounds Rd, Eagle, CO  81631   Phone: 970-328-3647 or 970-963-2948

Eagle, CO  Eagle Valley Humane Society   PO Box 4105, Eagle, CO 81631   Phone: 970-328-PETS  

Englewood, CO  Colorado Humane Society & SPCA -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  2760 S Platte River Dr, Englewood, CO 80110  Phone: (303) 781-9344  

Englewood, CO American Humane - Take action with American Humane to end child and animal abuse and neglect. Learn more about the Link between violence to humans and animals and what you can do to help break the Cycle of Violence.
Write: 63 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112   Phone: (303) 792-9900  

Evans, CO   The Humane Society of Weld County   - We are the only 501(c) 3 non-profit animal shelter in Weld County.  This facility provides care and shelter for approximately 6,000 homeless and unwanted pets in our community each year.  We are a community supported nonprofit organization and rely solely on donations and special events for funding.  View some of the animals we have for adoption  HERE.
Address:  1620 42 St, Evans CO 80620   Phone: 970-506-9550   

Evergreen, CO   Evergreen Animal Shelter      EAPL does not have a physical location.  
Address:  PO Box 2517, Evergreen, CO 80437   Phone: (303) 674-6442 

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Fairplay, CO  Park County Animal Control  -  Phone: 719-836-4380  

Fort Collins, CO  Larimer Humane Society -  The Society is an independent, nonprofit agency.  We are a 501 (3) corporation.  Address: 6317 Kyle Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Frisco, CO  Summit County Animal Control Shelter  - 191 Country Road 1004, Frisco, CO 80443   Phone: 970-668-3230   

Fruita, CO  Fruita Animal Control Shelter  - 101 West McCune Ave, Fruita, CO 81521   Phone: 970-858-3008  

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Glenwood Springs, CO - Colorado Animal Rescue Shelter  2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601    Phone: 970-947-9173 

Golden, CO - Table Mountain Animal Center (TMAC)  - is the largest shelter serving west Denver.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  4105 Youngfield Service Road, Golden, CO 80401    Phone: 303-278-7575  

Golden, CO - Jefferson County Animal Control  - 700 Jefferson County Pkwy. #160, Golden, CO  80401   Phone: 303-271-5070

Granby, CO  Grand County Animal Shelter & Animal Control  
3475 CR 57, P.O. Box 48- HSS CO 80451, Granby, CO 80446   Phone: 970-887-2988  

Granby, CO Grand County Pet Pals, Inc  - PO Box 1972, Granby, CO  80446   Phone: (970) 726-2843  

Grand Junction, CO - Mesa County Animal Services - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  362 28 Road (Off D Road), Grand Junction, CO 81502   Phone: 970-242-4646  

Grand Junction, CO - The Humane Society of Western Colorado, Inc - We do not have a shelter building, but we'd love to tell you about our volunteer opportunities or how you can help.  Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 502, Grand Junction, CO 81502   Phone: 970-243-8823  

Gunnison, CO  Gunnison Animal Lovers Ltd. - PO Box 1268, Gunnison, CO 81230-0145   Phone: 970-641-1173

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Ignacio, CO WolfWood Refuge & Adoption Center  - is a non profit refuge and adoption center for wolves and wolf dogs located outside of Ignacio. We offer a safe haven to animals who would otherwise be put to death. While we are officially a wolf and wolf dog rescue center, we take in any animal in danger of euthanasia, including animals with little or no wolf content.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 312, Ignacio, CO 81137   Phone: 970-946-9606  

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La Junta, CO  La Junta Animal Shelter     The Shelter is located in the Industrial Park in North La Junta, behind Century-tel. If you don't know were that is call 719-384-0347  The Shelter is the big Red and White Building.  

Lakewood, CO  Colorado Humane Society & SPCA -  Address:  1864 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80232  

Lamar, CO  Lamar Animal Control Shelter -  8551 Rd EE.5, Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: 719-336-8769  

Longmont, CO Longmont Animal Control -  Phone: 303-651-8500 

Longmont, CO Longmont Humane Society -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501   Phone: 303-772-1232  

Longmont, CO  Colorado Reptile Humane Society (CoRHS) - Colorado Reptile Humane Society (CoRHS) works to bring humane care to pet trade and CO wildlife reptiles and amphibians.  
Address:   13941 Elmore Road, Longmont, CO 80504   Phone: 303-776-2070  

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Montrose, CO   Montrose Animal Control -    3383 North Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401    Phone: (970)-240-1487    

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Pagosa Springs, CO - Humane Society of Pagosa Springs  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 2230, 300 Paws Court, Pagosa Springs CO 81147   Phone: (970) 731-4771  

Pine Junction, CO Intermountain Humane Society -  IMHS operates a small shelter in Pine Junction, a small community between Conifer and Bailey. IMHS does not receive any government funding and relies on charitable donations, grants, fundraising events, and adoption fees for our entire budget.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  67318 US Hwy 285, Pine Junction, CO 80470   Phone: 303-838-2668

Pueblo, CO Pueblo Humane Society -  established in 1920 and is the oldest animal welfare organization in the city of Pueblo Colorado.  Address:  PO Box 8174, Pueblo, CO. 81008  

Pueblo, CO Animal Welfare and Protection Society -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 11208, 3420 West 8th Street, Pueblo CO 81001   Phone: 719-543-6464  

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Rangley, CO  Rangley Animal Shelter   - The Rangely Police department oversees the Animal Shelter located off N White Ave. The animal shelter is maintained by a team of dedicated volunteers.  If you need to deliver, pickup or wish to adopt a pet then it is best to ask the police department dispatcher to arrange for an officer to meet beforehand to make sure someone is available to help you. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE . 
Address:  407 1/2 Bronco Rd., 209 E. Main St., Rangely , CO 81648   Phone: 970-675-8467  

Ridgway, CO  Second Chance Humane Society   -  serves Ouray and San Miguel Counties, in southwestern Colorado.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .
Address:   PO Box 2096, 121 Sherman Street, Ridgway, CO 81432   Phone: 970-626-2273  

Rifle, CO  Friends of Rifle Animal Shelter    is a non-profit volunteer group dedicated to caring for homeless animals in our area. We spay/neuter, vaccinate, provide medical care and offer a safe, nurturing environment until a permanent home is found.  We love volunteers! And so do the animals!! Please consider spending a bit of time helping us care for the animals. Walking dogs and playtime with the cats is always needed! Our facility is located just across the street from the Rifle High School on Prefontaine Ave., in Rifle, Colorado.  
Address:  PO Box 1375, Rifle, CO 81650   Phone: 970-984-2579

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Steamboat Springs, CO  Steamboat Springs/Routt County Animal Shelter   located in NW Colorado.  Volunteers needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .
Address:  PO Box 775088, 760 Critter Ct,  Steamboat Springs, CO 80477   Phone: 970-879-0621  

Steamboat Springs, CO  Routt County Humane Society - located in NW Colorado.  Volunteers needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .  
Address:  PO Box 772080, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477   Phone: 970-879-RCHS (7247)  

Sterling, CO  Sterling Animal Control - Phone: 970-522-3512  

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Thornton, CO Thornton Animal Control -  Arvada, CO Phone: 720-977-5250  

Thornton, CO Mile-HI Humane Society -  11470 York St, Thornton, CO 80233   Phone: 303-452-2224  

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Westminister, CO Animal Management -  
Westminster has residents in both counties, but has always relied on the Jefferson County animal shelter, Table Mountain Animal Center, to house lost pets and handle dangerous animals for all city residents.  If you have questions, please contact Westminster Animal Management at 303-430-2400, ext. 4326.  

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Yuma, CO Yuma Animal Shelter -  Contact City Hall for more information: 970-848-3878   

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