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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Denver, CO

17 of the 117 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Denver are shelter and rescue services.

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.

  1. Maxfund Dog Shelter

    1005 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204-3942

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

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  2. Pinehurst Animal Center

    6500 W Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80227

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

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  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

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  4. Metro Denver Cat

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

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

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  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

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  6. Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption

    2102 S Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80210

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  7. Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

    2390 S Delaware St, Denver, CO 80223

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  8. Life is Better Rescue

    3535 S Allison St, Denver, CO 80235

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  9. Big Dogs Huge Paws

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

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  10. RezDawg Rescue, Inc

    Denver, CO

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  11. Colorado Humane Society And Spca

    2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80231-3204

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  12. Denver Municipal Animal Shelter

    678 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223-2306

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  13. Pawsco Headquarters

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

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  14. Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

    3500 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239

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  15. Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

    3600 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239-3266

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  16. Mile High Husky Rescue

    820 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224-3703

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  17. Wildlife, Inc.

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

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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.