Summer Lovin' Adoption Special Find your four-legged summer love with reduced adoption fees. $50 or less for all dogs & cats through May 20.
Tips for Lost and Found Pets 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Here's what to do if you lose or find a lost pet.
Pit Bulls are Now Legal in Denver with Permits Breed evaluations are now available daily from 1-3 p.m. No appointment is needed.
Lost Pets Find information on lost pets, including how to find a lost pet, what to do if you’ve found a lost pet, tips for how to prevent losing a pet, and directions on how to redeem a pet in our care. You can also check our online database for lost pets.
Programs Learn about some of our shelter programs including our Safe haven and Shelter-Neuter Return programs.
Animal Protection Find information on reporting animal bites and barking dog complaints, as well as information on animal legislation and wildlife & pest control.
Resources A list of links to helpful resources on behavior and training, community partners, laws, pet health and safety, and support.
Get Involved There are several ways to get involved and make a difference to animals in your community! We offer a variety of ways that you can lend a hand, including volunteer and foster programs, as well as community fundraising and partnership opportunities.
Animal Shelter Donations You can make a difference for Denver's homeless and abused animals! Denver Animal Shelter relies on the generosity of community members to help provide the best possible care for the animals that take refuge at our facility.
About the Denver Animal Shelter Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admissions shelter that is home to more than 6,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
Denver Animal Shelter Dogs Looking for Love on Valentine’s Day Published on February 11, 2022 During this season of love, we want to introduce you to the most eligible dogs at DAS. They are all looking for long-term relationships, aren’t afraid of commitment, and are ready to get off the apps and start their lives with their forever families. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Offers Health and Safety Tips for Upcoming Frigid Weather Published on February 01, 2022 With frigid cold and significant snow arriving in the city and metro area today and tomorrow, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) offers guidance to keep residents and their pets safe and healthy during the storm. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Public Health & Environment
A Holiday Wish: Reduce Unprecedented Surge of Pets at DAS Published on December 16, 2021 Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), like other shelters in Colorado and across the country, is seeing an unprecedented number of homeless animals seeking loving homes. During this season of love and giving, DAS is asking the community to join in caring for the animals of Denver. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment