Denver Animal Protection delivers the Community Engagement Services locally to build safer, more equitable humane communities using innovative strategies and fresh approaches designed to extend the reach of equitable animal services, resources, and information to under resourced areas. Through proactive, door-to-door outreach, referrals for housing and enforcement compliance assistance, community events, and a consistent presence in the neighborhood, DAP helps families who face many barriers to accessing important services for the animals they love — and 84 percent of these animals have never seen a veterinarian.
DAP focuses on listening to their communities and on being a resource to pet owners. We meet community members where they are, rather than waiting for them to come to us. The program also acts as a bridge to other partner organizations that may be able to help as well; ultimately, DAP is improving the lives of both people and pets.
Here’s what you need to know about Community Engagement Services:
Are you a pet owner in need of assistance? DAP’s Community Engagement is able to assist the following service areas:
Make a contribution exclusively for Community Engagement. Just note "Community Engagement" in the comments section of the donation form.
Thank you for your support!
Volunteer to help our outreach team in the community. We have a variety of volunteer positions from field work with our clients to helping transport animals to surgery appointments. Volunteers can even help from their homes completing help with data entry to track this amazing community engagement and support program. Your generosity will help save lives!
Denver Animal Shelter1241 W. Bayaud Ave. Denver, CO 80223 Location and Hours
Officer Dispatch: 720-913-2080 All Other Inquiries: 3-1-1 or (720) 913-1311
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Denver Animal Protection (DAP) operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admissions shelter that is home to nearly 10,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
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Credit and Debit Card Service Fees
Starting May 1, 2025, the City and County of Denver will charge a 2.5% service fee for processing credit and debit card transactions. The service fee is non-refundable. There are no fees for payments by cash, business check or money order.
Purchase a donation of treats or toys for the animals at Denver Animal Shelter from our Amazon Wish List. Amazon will ship the gift directly to the shelter!
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