Welcome to the Denver Animal Shelter! The shelter is home to more than 100 lost and adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and other small animals. Stop by and see our wonderful pets!

What's Happening at the Shelter   We need volunteers to help out in a variety of areas at the shelter. For more information, visit us! Facebook Check out Facebook page for the latest news, events, featured pets, and to connect with other animal lovers.

New Shelter Coming Soon! Coming in 2010 ! Groundbreaking is set for spring of 2010. Check back for updates! Thanks to voter-approved bond projects, the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter will get a new, larger home just a few miles north of the current shelter.

About Us Animal Care & Control is dedicated to: Providing education for the protection of pets and people. Providing humane animal care at the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter. Reuniting lost pets with their owners and finding adoptable pets new homes. The enforcement of laws relating to animals in the City and County. Insect and animal disease control (vector control). View our adoption rates and statistics or our frequently asked questions to learn more.

Become a Volunteer Learn more about how to become a Denver Municipal Animal Shelter Volunteer!