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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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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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BRONCO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Denver, CO
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MINNI

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
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E

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs
Denver, CO
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PROVOLONE

English Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Denver, CO
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SWISS

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
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STATION

Cockatiel

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Denver, CO

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Denver Animal Shelter

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LUCAS

Pomeranian/Pomeranian

Male, 2 yrs
Denver, CO
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HARRISON

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Westminster, CO
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SCOOBY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Aurora, CO
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Homer Byrd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Fort Lupton, CO
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*PAWLETTE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Brighton, CO
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Tap & dough

Husky

Female, 2 mos
Evergreen, CO

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