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.
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Pup Club LLC
13765 New Discovery Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
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Smudge's Dog House
6295 Templeton Gap Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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Colorado Cats Behavior
8620 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
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Elite Equine Rescue
1670 Spring Valley Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921-2162
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Fins and Feathers Sanctuary
5002 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Happy Cats
1412 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Look What The Cat Brought In
2129 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5923
Fri-Sun 11am-3pm
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National Mill Dog Rescue
14570 Westchester Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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Rabbit Track Trail Rescue
3770 S Enoch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80930-9517
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Safe Landing Horse Rescue
7005 Cooper Grv, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-1170
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Wild Blue Cats
5975 Burgess Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
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Mill Dog Rescue Network
13030 Herring Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908-3464
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White Rose Sanctuary
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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No Hound Unhomed
4295 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue & Rehab
3655 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3709
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Wild Forever Foundation
610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1800
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New Hope Rescue
2502 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-6013
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Pikes Peak Parrot Rescue
2031 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5818
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Good to know
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.