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Animal Shelter

We provide animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. We foster the human-animal bond by protecting the safety and welfare of Denver's animals and people. Denver Animal Protection is committed to:

Providing humane care to companion animals
Reuniting lost pets with their owners
Adopting pets to loving homes
Enforcing Denver County animal ordinances
Educating the public about animals, their needs and our critical role as a community resource
The Denver Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 6,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.

Adopt a Pet

Denver Animal Shelter has many wonderful animals available for adoption!

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.

Services

Learn about services for your pet from pet licensing and vaccinations to end of life care.

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.

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Latest News

Denver Animal Protection Asks Residents to Leave Wildlife Alone

Published on June 11, 2021

Spring and summer months mean a boom in wildlife baby populations. And while these babies are cute, they can be dangerous. Denver Animal Protection (DAP) reminds Denver residents to keep wildlife wild—and stay away, for both human and animal safety.

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Preparing Pets as Their Humans Return to Work

Published on May 21, 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions easing and more people returning to the workplace, Denver Animal Protection (DAP) wants to help pet owners prepare their furry family members for the transition ahead.
Our four-legged companions have enjoyed constant quality time with their work-from-home owners for more than a year now, so a shift to normal routines could be a shock and cause them to act out.

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DAP Receives $50,000 Grant to Help Keep Pets in Homes

Published on May 06, 2021

Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, has awarded Denver Animal Protection (DAP) a $50,000 grant to help keep people and their pets together in their homes.

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Denver Animal Shelter
1241 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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Accreditation & Partners

AAHA Accredited - The Standard for Excellence logo

Champions for Excellent Care

We are an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion. And keeping them healthy is our number one priority. Here, we strive to deliver excellent care for pets. Because your pets deserve nothing less. Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why our accreditation is important to you and your pet. Visit aaha.org/petowner.

Maddie's Fund - #ThanksToMaddie logo Denver Animal Protection is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie's Fund

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