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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Colorado

198 of the 979 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Colorado are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Colorado page.

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979locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Colorado Springs 19

  1. Pup Club LLC

    13765 New Discovery Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

    Indoor
    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  2. Smudge's Dog House

    6295 Templeton Gap Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  3. Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

    610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  4. Colorado Cats Behavior

    8620 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  5. Elite Equine Rescue

    1670 Spring Valley Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921-2162

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  6. Fins and Feathers Sanctuary

    5002 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  7. Happy Cats

    1412 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  8. Look What The Cat Brought In

    2129 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5923

    Fri-Sun 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  9. National Mill Dog Rescue

    14570 Westchester Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  10. Rabbit Track Trail Rescue

    3770 S Enoch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80930-9517

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  11. Safe Landing Horse Rescue

    7005 Cooper Grv, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-1170

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  12. Wild Blue Cats

    5975 Burgess Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  13. Mill Dog Rescue Network

    13030 Herring Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-3464

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  14. White Rose Sanctuary

    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

    Call Website All Colorado Springs

  15. No Hound Unhomed

    4295 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

    Call All Colorado Springs

  16. Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue & Rehab

    3655 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3709

    Call All Colorado Springs

  17. Wild Forever Foundation

    610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1800

    Call All Colorado Springs

  18. New Hope Rescue

    2502 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-6013

    All Colorado Springs

  19. Pikes Peak Parrot Rescue

    2031 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5818

    All Colorado Springs

Denver 17

  1. Maxfund Dog Shelter

    1005 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204-3942

    Mon 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Denver

  2. Pinehurst Animal Center

    6500 W Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80227

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Denver

  3. MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center

    958 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204-3944

    Mon 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Denver

  4. Metro Denver Cat

    1202 E 58th Ave Unit C, Denver, CO 80216-1526

    Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10am-8pm

    Call Website All Denver

  5. True Companions Cat Shelter

    720 W 10th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

    Mon 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Denver

  6. Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption

    2102 S Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80210

    Call Website All Denver

  7. Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

    2390 S Delaware St, Denver, CO 80223

    Call Website All Denver

  8. Life is Better Rescue

    3535 S Allison St, Denver, CO 80235

    Call Website All Denver

  9. Big Dogs Huge Paws

    5855 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80216-3312

    Call Website All Denver

  10. RezDawg Rescue, Inc

    Denver, CO

    Call Website All Denver

  11. Colorado Humane Society And Spca

    2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80231-3204

    Call Website All Denver

  12. Denver Municipal Animal Shelter

    678 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223-2306

    Call Website All Denver

  13. Pawsco Headquarters

    8200 E Pacific Pl Ste 205, Denver, CO 80231-3212

    Call Website All Denver

  14. Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

    3500 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239

    Call Website All Denver

  15. Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

    3600 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239-3266

    Call All Denver

  16. Mile High Husky Rescue

    820 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224-3703

    Website All Denver

  17. Wildlife, Inc.

    4610 S Ulster St Ste 150, Denver, CO 80237-4326

    Call All Denver

Fort Collins 10

  1. K9 Corral

    1901 E Lincoln Ave Ste 1, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-4pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Fort Collins

  2. NOCO Humane

    3501 E 71st St, Fort Collins, CO 80538

    Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  3. Animal Friends Alliance

    2200 N Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun 10am-6pm

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  4. Come Play Stay

    3801 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  5. Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary

    1409 Grey Rock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  6. All Aboard Animal Rescue

    1721 W Harmony Rd #102, Fort Collins, CO 80526

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  7. Happy Cat Retreat

    6505 Thompson Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  8. Larimer County Humane Society

    5137 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525-3866

    Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  9. Rocky Mountain Cat Conservancy

    2313 Cedarwood Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

    Call Website All Fort Collins

  10. Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado

    713 McGraw Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526-3978

    Call Website All Fort Collins

Durango 7

  1. La Plata County Humane Society

    1111 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303

    Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Durango

  2. Cat Care Durango

    72 Suttle St A, Durango, CO 81301

    Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

    Call Website All Durango

  3. Annie's Orphans

    1630 County Road 214, Durango, CO 81303-6671

    Call Website All Durango

  4. Prana Dogs

    10 Town Plaza #101, Durango, CO 81301

    Call Website All Durango

  5. Parker's Animal Rescue

    305 S Camino Del Rio Ste U, Durango, CO 81303

    Call Website All Durango

  6. Denkai Veterinary Clinic

    1401 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

    Call All Durango

  7. Animal Shelter

    1111 S Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81303-6861

    Call All Durango

Grand Junction 7

  1. Roice-Hurst Humane Society

    362 28 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Tue-Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Grand Junction

  2. Grand Rivers Humane

    1649 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501-4644

    Call Website All Grand Junction

  3. Happy Little Rescue

    2527 W Pinyon Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505

    Call Website All Grand Junction

  4. Clawsgj

    569 S Westgate Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81505-6923

    Call Website All Grand Junction

  5. Helping hands helping paws

    2841 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

    Call All Grand Junction

  6. Holsteins 'n Horses

    2529 I Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505

    Call All Grand Junction

  7. Claws

    2214 Sanford Dr Unit A5, Grand Junction, CO 81505-9446

    Call All Grand Junction

Eagle 6

  1. Eagle County Animal Services

    1400 Fairgrounds Rd, Eagle, CO 81631

    Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Eagle

  2. Eagle Valley Humane Society

    1400 Fairgrounds Rd, Eagle, CO 81631-5838

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

    Call Website All Eagle

  3. Eagle Valley Humane Society

    65 Market St, Eagle, CO 81631-6315

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

    Call Website All Eagle

  4. eagle county animal shelter

    1400 Fairgrounds Rd, Eagle, CO 81631

    Call Website All Eagle

  5. Eagle Valley Humane Society

    50 Chambers Ave, Eagle, CO 81631

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

    Call Website All Eagle

  6. The Dirty Dog

    Eagle, CO

    All Eagle

Lakewood 5

  1. Poodle Rescue of the Rockies

    13221 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228-2402

    Agility equipment
    Call Website All Lakewood

  2. Cat Care Society

    5787 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214-2403

    Call Website All Lakewood

  3. Corgis and Friends

    10799 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226

    Website All Lakewood

  4. Life Is Better Rescue

    98 Wadsworth Blvd Unit 127, Lakewood, CO 80226-1553

    Call All Lakewood

  5. Angels With Paws

    1970 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215-2823

    Call All Lakewood

Longmont 5

  1. Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

    5761 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503

    Call Website All Longmont

  2. Longmont Humane Society

    9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501-6318

    Call Website All Longmont

  3. Colorado Horse Rescue

    10386 N 65th St, Longmont, CO 80503

    Call Website All Longmont

  4. The Good Life Refuge

    13759 N 95th St, Longmont, CO 80504

    Call Website All Longmont

  5. Colorado Reptile Humane Society

    13941 Elmore Rd, Longmont, CO 80504

    Call Website All Longmont

Aurora 4

  1. Aurora Animal Shelter

    15750 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011

    Call Website All Aurora

  2. Dmk Rehoming

    22351 E Bayaud Ave, Aurora, CO 80018-1522

    Call Website All Aurora

  3. Meow Mobile

    10501 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010-2313

    Call Website All Aurora

  4. Lola's Rescue

    22351 E Bayaud Pl, Aurora, CO 80018

    Call All Aurora

Castle Rock 4

  1. Buddy Center

    4556 Castleton Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80109

    Call Website All Castle Rock

  2. Douglas County Canine Rescue

    220 S Wilcox St # 1514, Castle Rock, CO 80104

    Call Website All Castle Rock

  3. Scaly Solutions Rescue Inc

    1008 I-25 Unit b11, Castle Rock, CO 80104

    Call Website All Castle Rock

  4. Colorado Animal Welfare League

    200 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104

    Call All Castle Rock

Littleton 4

  1. Zuma's Rescue Ranch

    7745 N Moore Rd, Littleton, CO 80125

    Tue-Sun 7am-6am

    Indoor
    Call Website All Littleton

  2. Humane Society Of The South Platte Valley

    2129 W Chenango Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

    Mon-Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Littleton

  3. My Pet's Place

    13059 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80125-9723

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm

    Call Website All Littleton

  4. LOLA's Rescue

    5856 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123-7915

    Call All Littleton

Pueblo 4

  1. SOCO Spay and Neuter Association

    1700 S Prairie Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005

    Call Website All Pueblo

  2. Paws For Life

    800 N Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81003-3989

    Call Website All Pueblo

  3. Community Animal Services of Pueblo

    4600 Eagleridge Pl, Pueblo, CO 81008-2182

    Call All Pueblo

  4. Steel City Alley Cats Coalition

    27050 US-50 BUS B3, Pueblo, CO 81006

    Call All Pueblo

Brighton 3

  1. Riverdale Animal Shelter

    12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO 80601-0016

    Call Website All Brighton

  2. Lifeline Puppy Rescue

    15171 Riverdale Rd, Brighton, CO 80602

    Call Website All Brighton

  3. Creative Acres Animal Sanctuary

    Brighton, CO 80601

    Call Website All Brighton

Centennial 3

  1. Mile High Equestrian & Rescue

    6351 S Peoria St, Centennial, CO 80111-6401

    Call Website All Centennial

  2. Colorado Beagle Rescue

    2221 E Arapahoe Rd # 2704, Centennial, CO 80122-1505

    Call Website All Centennial

  3. Centennial Animal Services

    7272 S Eagle St, Centennial, CO 80112

    Call All Centennial

Delta 3

  1. Roice-Hurst Humane Society

    720 W 4th St, Delta, CO 81416

    Call Website All Delta

  2. The Animal Interest League And Sanctuary

    720 W 4th St, Delta, CO 81416-1502

    Call Website All Delta

  3. Second Chance Humane Society - Delta

    720 W. 4th St.,, Delta, CO 81416

    Call All Delta

Golden 3

  1. Sage Valley Pet Center

    16400 W 54th Ave, Golden, CO 80403

    Mon-Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Golden

  2. Foothills Animal Shelter

    580 McIntyre St, Golden, CO 80401

    Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Golden

  3. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue

    601 16th St # C322, Golden, CO 80401-1978

    Call Website All Golden

Parker 3

  1. Edwards Foundation For Rescued Animals

    12858 Sierra Cir, Parker, CO 80138-8719

    Call Website All Parker

  2. New Hope Cattle Dogs Rescue of

    47073 Silver Fir St, Parker, CO 80138

    Call All Parker

  3. Colorado Puppy Rescue

    18741 Ponderosa Dr Unit D, Parker, CO 80134-8816

    All Parker

Arvada 2

  1. Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies

    15350 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80007

    Call Website All Arvada

  2. The Horse Protection League

    17999 W 60th Ave, Arvada, CO 80403

    Call Website All Arvada

Bennett 2

  1. Longhopes Donkey Shelter

    66 N Dutch Valley Rd, Bennett, CO 80102

    Call Website All Bennett

  2. Tuff's Animal Rescue

    5055 Kiowa-Bennett Rd, Bennett, CO 80102

    Call Website All Bennett

Boulder 2

  1. Humane Society of Boulder Valley

    2323 55th St, Boulder, CO 80301-2806

    Call Website All Boulder

  2. Humane Society of Boulder Valley

    581 N 76th St, Boulder, CO 80303

    Call All Boulder

Divide 2

  1. TCRAS

    298 Weaverville Rd, Divide, CO 80814-5010

    Call Website All Divide

  2. The Rescue at Flathat Ranch

    1060 Cantiberry Rd, Divide, CO 80814

    Call Website All Divide

Elizabeth 2

  1. Terolyn Horse Rescue

    47480 County Road 29, Elizabeth, CO 80107-8936

    Call Website All Elizabeth

  2. The Gabriel Foundation

    39520 County Road 13, Elizabeth, CO 80107-8903

    Call Website All Elizabeth

Englewood 2

  1. City Bark Centennial

    6840 S Kenton St, Englewood, CO 80112

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm

    Call Website All Englewood

  2. Arapahoe County Animal Services

    6924 S Lima St, Englewood, CO 80112-3881

    Call All Englewood

Evergreen 2

  1. Evergreen Animal Protective League

    29934 Roan Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439-8643

    Call Website All Evergreen

  2. Espiritu Alpacas

    8221 S Blue Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439

    Call All Evergreen

Fairplay 2

  1. Rocky Mountain Mustang Refuge

    27233 US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO 80440

    Call Website All Fairplay

  2. Far View Horse Rescue

    186 Wooly Worm Ln, Fairplay, CO 80440

    Call All Fairplay

Fort Lupton 2

  1. Soul Dog Rescue

    1245 Factory Dr, Fort Lupton, CO 80621-2810

    Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Fort Lupton

  2. Fureverdog Rescue and Boarding

    7894 Woodruff St, Fort Lupton, CO 80621-4458

    Call Website All Fort Lupton

Glenwood Springs 2

  1. Colorado Animal Rescue

    2801 Co Rd 114, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

    Tue-Sun 11am-5pm

    Call Website All Glenwood Springs

  2. Aspen Unleashed Pet Care

    198 Monarch Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

    Call All Glenwood Springs

Log Lane Village 2

  1. Little Rescue on the Prairie

    133 Maine St, Log Lane Village, CO 80705

    Call Website All Log Lane Village

  2. PAWSecond Chance Rescue

    128 Pine St, Log Lane Village, CO 80705

    Call Website All Log Lane Village

Loveland 2

  1. Creature Comforts Pet Retreat

    808 S County Rd 23E, Loveland, CO 80537

    Sat-Sun 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Loveland

  2. Larimer Humane Society

    3501 E 71st St, Loveland, CO 80538

    Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Loveland

Monument 2

  1. Grey Ghost Weimaraner Rescue

    545 3rd St, Monument, CO 80132

    Call Website All Monument

  2. Paws N Hooves

    15954 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, CO 80132

    Call Website All Monument

Peyton 2

  1. National Mill Dog Rescue

    5335 J D Johnson Rd, Peyton, CO 80831

    Call Website All Peyton

  2. OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary

    18110 Sweet Rd, Peyton, CO 80831

    Website All Peyton

Sedalia 2

  1. 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue and Boarding

    3648 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135

    Mon-Fri 7am-10am, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 9am-10am

    Call Website All Sedalia

  2. Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary

    3640 CO-67, Sedalia, CO 80135

    Call Website All Sedalia

Steamboat Springs 2

  1. Routt County Humane Society

    760 Critter Ct, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

    Call Website All Steamboat Springs

  2. Routt County Humane Society

    410 S Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8908

    Call Website All Steamboat Springs

Sterling 2

  1. Logan County Humane Society

    510 Glenora St, Sterling, CO 80751

    Mon-Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Sterling

  2. Logan County Humane Society

    2250 Leisure Ln, Sterling, CO 80751

    Mon 8am-5pm, Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call All Sterling

Trinidad 2

  1. Trinidad animal shelter

    1921 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082

    Call Website All Trinidad

  2. Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association

    224 N Chestnut St, Trinidad, CO 81082

    Call All Trinidad

Westminster 2

  1. Almost Home Adoptions For Rescued Cats

    6010 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031-2923

    Call Website All Westminster

  2. The Good Dog Rescue

    14265 Orchard Pkwy Ste 100, Westminster, CO 80023-9280

    Website All Westminster

Alamosa 1

  1. Valley Humane League

    6414 County Road 107 S, Alamosa, CO 81101-8757

    Call All Alamosa

Aspen 1

  1. Aspen Animal Shelter

    101 Animal Shelter Rd, Aspen, CO 81611

    Call Website All Aspen

Bellvue 1

  1. Wolf Sanctuary-Wolf Rescue

    1639 Spring Valley Rd, Bellvue, CO 80512

    Call Website All Bellvue

Berthoud 1

  1. Destiny's Club Mutt

    2683 County Road 42, Berthoud, CO 80513-8025

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Berthoud

Black Hawk 1

  1. Gilpin Grateful Acres

    32 Elk Meadow Ln, Black Hawk, CO 80422

    Call Website All Black Hawk

Brush 1

  1. Muttly Manor

    1414 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723

    Call All Brush

Buena Vista 1

  1. Ark Valley Humane Society

    701 Gregg Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211

    Call Website All Buena Vista

Burlington 1

  1. EPAWA

    2000 Rose Ave, Burlington, CO 80807-1448

    Mon-Fri 11am-3pm

    Call Website

Canon City 1

  1. Humane Society of Fremont County

    110 Rhodes Ave, Canon City, CO 81212

    Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Canon City

Cedaredge 1

  1. Surface Creek Animal Shelter

    265 SE High Country Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413

    Call Website All Cedaredge

Commerce City 1

  1. The Feline Fix

    6075 Parkway Dr, Commerce City, CO 80022

    Thu 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-4pm

    Call Website All Commerce City

Cortez 1

  1. City of Cortez Animal Shelter

    2791 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Cortez

Craig 1

  1. Humane Society of Moffat County

    2430 E Victory Way, Craig, CO 81625

    Call Website All Craig

Crested Butte 1

  1. PAWS

    26651 CO-135, Crested Butte, CO 81224

    Call Website All Crested Butte

Deer Trail 1

  1. Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary

    81503 E Yale Ave, Deer Trail, CO 80105

    Call Website All Deer Trail

Eaton 1

  1. Denkai Anamial Sancutary

    215 1st St, Eaton, CO 80615-3479

    Call Website All Eaton

Erie 1

  1. Barton's Paw

    150 Wells St # 478, Erie, CO 80516-5521

    All Erie

Fort Morgan 1

  1. Woofs & Whiskers

    900 E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701-3399

    Call Website All Fort Morgan

Frisco 1

  1. Summit County Animal Control and Shelter

    58 Nancy's Place, Frisco, CO 80443

    Call Website All Frisco

Fruita 1

  1. Howlers and Company

    616 E Grand Ave, Fruita, CO 81521

    Call All Fruita

Ft Lupton 1

  1. Every Creature Counts

    Factory Cir, Ft Lupton, CO 80621

    Call Website All Ft Lupton

Granby 1

  1. Grand County Animal Control

    3475 County Road 57, Granby, CO 80446-96ND

    Call Website All Granby

Greeley 1

  1. Paws Of Hope Colorado Inc.

    Greeley, Co, Greeley, CO 80634

    Call Website All Greeley

Gunnison 1

  1. Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League

    98 Basin Park Dr, Gunnison, CO 81230

    Call Website All Gunnison

Henderson 1

  1. Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary

    8640 Dahlia St, Henderson, CO 80640

    Website All Henderson

Hesperus 1

  1. Denkai Animal Sanctuary

    970 CR-126, Hesperus, CO 81326-9487

    Call Website All Hesperus

Idaho Springs 1

  1. Clear Creek County Animal Shelter

    500 W Dumont Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80436

    Call Website All Idaho Springs

Kiowa 1

  1. Burro Base Camp Inc.

    10740 County Road 126, Kiowa, CO 80117-9301

    Call Website All Kiowa

La Salle 1

  1. Healing Hearts Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation

    22990 CR-44, La Salle, CO 80645-8915

    Call All La Salle

Lamar 1

  1. Lamar City Animal Shelter

    8551 County Road EE.5, Lamar, CO 81052-9734

    Call Website

Larkspur 1

  1. Fostering Love Rescues

    3833 Lorraine Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118

    Call Website All Larkspur

Leadville 1

  1. Leadville and Lake County Animal Shelter

    428 E 12th St, Leadville, CO 80461

    Call Website All Leadville

Mack 1

  1. Western Colorado Potbelly Pig Education Health Center

    506 S Rd, Mack, CO 81525

    Call Website All Mack

Manitou Springs 1

  1. Happy Cats Haven

    327 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

    Call Website All Manitou Springs

McCoy 1

  1. Mountain Valley Horse Rescue

    33933 Colorado River Rd, McCoy, CO 80463

    Mon-Sun 9am-7pm

    Call Website All McCoy

Montrose 1

  1. Montrose Animal Shelter

    3383 N Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401-5950

    Call Website All Montrose

Olathe 1

  1. End of the Trail Rescue

    5814 CO-348, Olathe, CO 81425

    Call Website All Olathe

Ophir 1

  1. Ophir Animal Camp

    1112 Ophir Rd, Ophir, CO 81426

    Call Website All Ophir

Ouray 1

  1. Ouray Dog Company

    1900 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427

    Call All Ouray

Pagosa Springs 1

  1. Humane Society of Pagosa Springs

    465 Cloman Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Pagosa Springs

Paonia 1

  1. CAWS

    213 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO 81428-5040

    Indoor
    Call Website All Paonia

Penrose 1

  1. Four Hoof Acres Senior Home

    403 6th St, Penrose, CO 81240

    Call Website All Penrose

Pine 1

  1. Intermountain Humane Society

    67318 US Highway 285, Pine, CO 80470

    Call All Pine

Poncha Springs 1

  1. Wag-N-Tails

    10525 County Road 120, Poncha Springs, CO 81201-9714

    Call Website All Poncha Springs

Rangely 1

  1. Rangely Animal Shelter

    407 Bronco Rd, Rangely, CO 81648

    Call

Ridgway 1

  1. Second Chance Humane Society

    177 Co Rd 10, Ridgway, CO 81432

    Call Website All Ridgway

Rifle 1

  1. Journey Home Animal Care Center

    1500 Prefontaine Ave, Rifle, CO 81650

    Call Website All Rifle

Salida 1

  1. Ark Valley Humane Society

    10128 US Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201-9587

    Tue 12pm-5pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Salida

Walsenburg 1

  1. Walsenburg Animal Shelter

    306 Ray Sandoval Rd, Walsenburg, CO 81089

    Call Website

Watkins 1

  1. Shylo Country Club for Dogs

    1625 S Quail Run Rd, Watkins, CO 80137

    Call Website All Watkins

Wheat Ridge 1

  1. Zen Doggy Den

    4575 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Mon-Fri 7am-10am, Sat-Sun 9am-11am

    Call Website All Wheat Ridge

Whitewater 1

  1. Mesa County Animal Services

    971A Coffman Rd, Whitewater, CO 81527

    Call Website All Whitewater

Yuma 1

  1. The Pampered Pup LLC

    700 E 5th Ave, Yuma, CO 80759

    Call All Yuma
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Colorado to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 198 dog parks in Colorado to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Colorado. Our guide lists 198 dog parks in Colorado for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.