Animal Assistance Foundation
455 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203
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Animal Assistance Foundation in Denver, CO
Animal Assistance Foundation is located in Denver, Colorado, within Denver County, an area home to 17 other animal shelters and rescues, and sits about a mile north of Denver, CO. Rather than housing animals directly, AAF operates as a private foundation dedicated to supporting companion animal care across the state, partnering with shelters, rescues, and animal control organizations through grantmaking and collaboration. For 50 years the foundation has worked to build the capacity of Colorado's animal welfare groups, foster innovation, and provide emergency aid, funding more than 55 animal welfare programs across the state in 2025. Its mission is to advance the welfare of companion animals in Colorado through community investment, collaboration, and leadership, guided by values of impact, innovation, collaboration, trust, and sustainability.
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