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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

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GABE

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs
Denver, CO
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BRUCE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Denver, CO
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TINY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Denver, CO
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SEVERUS SNAPE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Denver, CO
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ROBIN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Denver, CO
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LEO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Denver Animal Shelter

Denver Samoyed Rescue

P.O. Box 1012,
Erie, CO 80516

Buck'n-R-Ranch Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 168,
Franktown, CO 80116

Summit Dog Rescue

PO Box 17693,
Boulder, CO 80308

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Wiley

Fox Terrier (Smooth)/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Boulder, CO
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ARIEL

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Broomfield, CO
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Christine Farley

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mead, CO
Needs Home Fast
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Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

Male, Puppy
LITTLETON, CO
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Socks

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Golden, CO
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Hefee

Boxer

Male, Senior
Littleton, CO

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