Animal Shelters in Denver
Colorado · Shelter locations and notable rescues
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Denver is served by Denver Animal Protection, the primary animal sheltering organization for the area, along with a network of nonprofit shelters and rescue organizations. The tables below list the main shelter locations and notable rescues operating in the Denver area. For intake, adoption and euthanasia figures, see the Denver shelter statistics page.
Shelter locations
| Name | Address | Phone | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Animal Shelter | 1241 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223 | (720) 913-1311 · 3-1-1 | denvergov.org ↗ | Open-admission city shelter · Animal services officer dispatch: (720) 913-2080 |
Notable shelters & rescues
| Name | Address | Phone | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumb Friends League | — | — | dfll.org ↗ | Colorado's largest community-based animal welfare organization |