Founded in May of 2004 by Floss Blackburn, Denkai Animal Sanctuary has enjoyed a long running successful path in providing life saving services for domestic animals in crisis throughout the United States and Mexico.
In the formative years, Denkai established in Weld County, CO having purchased three facilities totaling over 640 acres, performing farming, conservation, large animal rescue, pet animal rescue and low-cost veterinary care for the area, Denkai quickly established as the largest and most diverse organization of its kind in the area.
Seeing a gap in services and need for a strong presence in Montezuma County, Denkai's board of directors voted to relocate the organization in 2017 to Yellow Jacket, CO. In three short years, Denkai has expanded to a second location in Cortez, CO. This location at 209 West Main was purchased in September of 2020 with the help of Region 9 and First National Bank of Cortez.
Denkai Yellow Jacket - Houses, Rehabilitates Equine and Farm Animal rescues.
Denkai -Cortez, CO - This is our 16,000 sf retail center - The store boasts an adoption center for rescued dogs and cats and sells retail pet supplies, accepts donations of used items, and provides low cost programs such as pet food and vaccinations for low income pet owners.
Since Inception, Denkai has provided hands on rescue services to 13,000 pet animals and equine in need.
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209 West Main
Cortez, CO 81321
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We are currently serving right around 5 to 6 states we are mainly providing care in all of the cities in and around Colorado
Additional adoption info
We have many wonderful adoptable animals here at Denkai! Please scroll through our above listings for more information about each individual animal.
Adoption Fees:
All adoption fees include spay/neuter, all vaccinations and current worming plus any other needed veterinary care to date.
Dogs:
Puppies: $450
Adults: $400
Cats:
Kittens: $200
Adults: $175
The Adoption Process:
1. Click the below like corresponding with the type of animal you would like to adopt, fill out the form online and we will get back with you within 48 hours for an initial interview.
Dog: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16519/generic
Cat: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16517/generic
Horse: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16521/generic
Donkey: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16545/generic
Farm Animal: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16547/generic
2. We will review, call references and then get in touch with you regarding approval.
3. Once approved, we will set up a meet and greet for you with the animal(s) you are interested in possibly adopting and work to make the best match possible.
4. Fill out our adoption contract and pay your adoption fee!
Adoption application
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Durango,
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81303
10 Town Plaza #101,
Durango,
CO
81301
Durango, CO 81302
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