Adopt a Pet
Looking for a loving pet? The Denver Municipal Animal Shelter has many animals that are in need of a loving home. Search an online photographic album of animals that are currently available for adoption.
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Animal Bites
Get important information about how to handle wild or domestic animal bites and how to report an animal biting incident.
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Call 3-1-1 for Animal Complaints
Dial 3-1-1 to reach a call center operator for assistance with stray animals, barking dogs, suspected animal abuse, and other animal incidents; or visit 3-1-1 online to open an animal complaint case.
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Dead Animal Removal and Disposal
Learn how to safely dispose of a dead animal or pet, or find out who to contact for the removal of a dead animal from the street or highway.
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Insect / Animal Borne Disease Prevention
Learn more about animals and insects capable of transmitting disease to humans, including tips for how to prevent wildlife, mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects from transmitting West Nile virus, Western Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, rabies, plague, tularemia, and other harmful diseases.
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Laws and Regulations
Download ordinances pertaining to animal care, vaccinations, spay and neutering, and licensing; or research other rules and regulations governing animal care and control.
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License Your Pet
An annual license is required for each dog and cat over the age of six months in Denver and can be conveniently purchased online. Licenses provide great peace of mind and assurance that, if your pet is ever lost, it can be properly identified and returned.
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Location and Hours
Contact Denver Animal Care and Control for the municipal animal shelter location, hours, or to report an animal problem.
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Lost Pets
Find out how the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter can help reunite you with your lost pet.
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Pet Care and Health
Learn about spay or neutering of your pet and vaccinations, or get helpful pet care and injury prevention tips.
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Spay and Neuter Information
Learn about the benefits of early spay or neutering of your dog or cat, how to get your pet spayed/neutered, and fees for spay and neutering.
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Vaccinations
Learn important facts about indigenous wildlife in the local Denver area and help prevent encounters with wildlife from becoming problematic.
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Wildlife Facts and Problems
Learn important facts about indigenous wildlife in the local Denver area and help prevent encounters with wildlife from becoming problematic.
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