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Denver Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Denver, CO

Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.

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Phone (720) 913-1311
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1241 W. Bayaud Ave
Denver, CO 80223
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1241 W. Bayaud Ave

Denver, CO 80223

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Adoptable pets at Denver Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on A411465's adoption status with email updates.
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A411465

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on BAM BAM's adoption status with email updates.
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BAM BAM

Shih Tzu

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on WINKY's adoption status with email updates.
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WINKY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on DUCHESS's adoption status with email updates.
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DUCHESS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on CHECKERS's adoption status with email updates.
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CHECKERS

Border Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on AUGEE's adoption status with email updates.
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AUGEE

Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on GRADY's adoption status with email updates.
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GRADY

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on LUMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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LUMAN

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
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Shelter FAQs

Denver, CO

Additional adoption info

At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.

Adoption application

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Animal-Shelter/Adopt-a-Pet/Adoption-Process-and-Fees#section-1

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We'll also keep you updated on Cefalu's adoption status with email updates.
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Cefalu

Cattle Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 mos
Fort Lupton, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie (New Mexico)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie (New Mexico)

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Castle Rock, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Littleton, CO
We'll also keep you updated on BAMBI's adoption status with email updates.
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BAMBI

Domestic Shorthair

Female 3 mos
Westminster, CO
We'll also keep you updated on ROXY's adoption status with email updates.
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ROXY

Dutch Shepherd/Golden Retriever

Female, 6 mos
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Lacey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacey

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Denver, CO

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