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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 A412738's adoption status with email updates.
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A412738

Australian Shepherd

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

Husky

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on GORDA's adoption status with email updates.
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GORDA

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Border Collie/Cocker Spaniel

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

Australian Shepherd/Border Collie

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

Border Collie

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
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

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PO Box 1253,
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5906 WCR 18,
Longmont, CO 80504

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

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Denver, CO
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dfvctrrt

Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
LITTLETON, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Basenji/Australian Cattle Dog

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Mead, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Rockwell's adoption status with email updates.
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Rockwell

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Denver, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Dixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dixie

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Boulder, CO

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