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City Buildings Operating on Modified Schedule Week of Jan. 17, 2021

Due to anticipated demonstrations at the Colorado State Capitol Jan. 15-20, 20, Denver city government buildings will be open on modified operations schedules. Denver Police encourage individuals to report any suspicious activity by calling the police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000. Call 911 if it is an emergency.

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Animal Shelter

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Denver Animal Shelter
1241 W. Bayaud Ave.
Denver, CO 80223
Officer Dispatch: 720-913-2080
All Other Inquiries: 3-1-1 or 720-913-1311

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Denver voters to allow restricted breeds in the City with a permit

Learn more about the repeal of Denver’s breed ban:

What is the process to apply for a permit?
What do I need to apply?
How much does it cost?
What happens during the assessment?

Learn more and schedule your assessment now!

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, finding a lost pet, preventing the loss of a pest, and redeeming a pet. 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.

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.

Animal Shelter Events

Check out our upcoming events including Cats on Mats, Vaccination Clinics, office closures, and more.

Resources

A list of links to helpful resources on behavior and training, community partners, laws, pet health and safety, and support.

Denver Animal Protection and 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.

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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.

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