Colorado Animal Shelters

275 Shelters

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    9 Lives Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    3445 E Nonchalant Cir
    Colorado Springs, CO 80917

    Located in El Paso County

    719-591-4640
    Details
    Adams County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    10705 Fulton St
    Brighton, CO 80601

    Located in Adams County

    (303) 288-3294
    Details
    All Breed Rescue Network, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 150803
    Lakewood, CO 80215

    Located in Jefferson County

    303-989-7808
    Details
    All Breed Rescue Training
    Rescue Organization
    20 Mount View Lane Ste C
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907

    Located in El Paso County

    719-264-6460
    Details
    All Creatures Rescue Shelter
    Rescue Organization
    18761 Road J
    Ordway, CO 81063

    Located in Crowley County

    719-267-4848
    Details
    All Mixed Up Dog Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Fort Morgan, CO 80701
    Details
    Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats
    Rescue Organization
    7713 W. 92Nd Ave.
    Westminster, CO 80021

    Located in Jefferson County

    303-432-2299
    Details
    American Lhasa Apso Club Rescue - Colorado
    Rescue Organization
    P. O. Box 1262
    Loveland, CO 80538
    (970) 663-5910
    Details
    Angels With Paws
    2540 Youngfield St.
    Lakewood, CO 80215

    Located in Jefferson County

    (303) 274-2264
    Details
    Animal Assistance Foundation
    455 Sherman Street
    Denver, CO 80203

    Located in Denver County

    303-774-8396
    Details
    Animal Hospital
    1250 Main Street
    Longmont, CO 80501

    Located in Boulder County

    303-776-3454
    Details
    Animal House Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1104 W Vine Dr
    Fort Collins, CO 80521

    Located in Larimer County

    970-224-3647
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Colorado

    Colorado has 275 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 42 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Denver has more than any other Colorado city, followed by Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. There is no shortage of choice in Colorado — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Colorado has 275 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Denver has more than anywhere else in Colorado, followed by Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Aurora. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    El Paso, Denver and Jefferson counties have the most, though listings reach 42 of Colorado's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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