Denver Animal Shelter

Known for

• open-admission

  “The Denver Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter that is home to nearly 10,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.”

• early weekend adoptions

  “You can now join us early every Saturday and Sunday, from 9-11 a.m., to adopt your new best friend!”

• night drop-off

  “Self-service night drop-off kennels are available after hours.”

Services

About

The Denver Animal Shelter is an open-admission facility serving all of Denver County, caring for nearly 10,000 lost and abandoned pets each year. It provides services including pet adoption, lost and found reunification, owner surrender, and animal protection enforcement. The shelter also offers temporary pet housing, shelter-neuter-return programs, and vaccination clinics.

What people say

Praised for a caring, knowledgeable staff and clean facilities that support a smooth adoption process, though some visitors report long waits, inconsistent phone information, and concerns about animal health assessments.

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