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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Fort Collins, CO

10 of the 48 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Fort Collins 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. K9 Corral

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

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

    Indoor
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  2. NOCO Humane

    3501 E 71st St, Fort Collins, CO 80538

    Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

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  3. Animal Friends Alliance

    2200 N Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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

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  4. Come Play Stay

    3801 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80525

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

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  5. Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary

    1409 Grey Rock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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  6. All Aboard Animal Rescue

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

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  7. Happy Cat Retreat

    6505 Thompson Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

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  8. Larimer County Humane Society

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

    Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

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  9. Rocky Mountain Cat Conservancy

    2313 Cedarwood Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

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  10. Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado

    713 McGraw Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526-3978

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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.