Colorado Humane Society

1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, Colorado 80232

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Colorado Humane Society in Lakewood, CO

Colorado Humane Society is a humane society located in Lakewood, Colorado, in Jefferson County, about 1 mile north of the city, alongside 14 other animal shelters and rescues in the county. With 115 years of experience in animal welfare, the organization's mission is to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by working with its compassionate community. It cares for a diverse range of adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses, with each animal receiving medical care, behavior evaluations, and enrichment to prepare them for a successful transition into a loving home. Beyond adoptions, it provides community services such as low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, pet surrender assistance, and humane education programs.

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Adopting from Colorado Humane Society

Adoption process

Adoption is done in person on a first-come, first-served basis: visitors browse available pets and join a digital queue, then meet and interact with chosen pets in private rooms (including dog-dog meet and greets if needed), and finally complete paperwork and pay the adoption fee to finalize the adoption, usually the same day.

Service area: Colorado, including Denver-area locations and the San Luis Valley
County: Jefferson County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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