El Paso County Animal Control

610 Abbot Ln Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

El Paso County Animal Control in Colorado Springs, CO

El Paso County Animal Control is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, about 1 mile northeast of the city center, and operates within El Paso County, home to 22 other animal shelters and rescues. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, which runs this shelter, maintains two adoption centers—one in Colorado Springs and one in Pueblo—offering dogs, cats, small animals, and barn cats for adoption, along with veterinary services like vaccine clinics and spay/neuter appointments. The organization also operates an Animal Law Enforcement division that enforces animal welfare laws across the Pikes Peak Region, and it runs a robust foster care program to help save the lives of pets in need. Regular hours apply throughout the week, with the shelter closed on Saturdays.

Before you go

Adopting from El Paso County Animal Control

Adoption process

Browse available pets online, visit the shelter to meet the animal you're interested in (limited to two pets per family per day), and then complete the adoption paperwork with a customer service representative, bringing a valid photo ID; adopters must be 18 or older.

Service area: Pikes Peak Region, with shelters in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado
County: El Paso County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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