Denver Offers Places to Cool Down During Extreme Heat Published on July 18, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area on Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20, 2026. To help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures, the City and County of Denver is offering support. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Environment, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Your Summer Pet Safety Checklist Published on July 15, 2026 Follow these tips to ensure that, if the worst happens and your dog or cat goes missing, you’ll have the very best chance of getting them back quickly. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Public Health & Environment
Denver Animal Shelter to Host Free and Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Event Published on July 14, 2026 Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) is partnering with Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance to host a four-day Spay-a-thon that will provide free and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for Denver-area dogs and cats. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Environment, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Keep Family, Friends and Pets Safe During Independence Day Celebration Published on July 02, 2026 As we prepare to celebrate the brightest, most patriotic day on the calendar, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Animal Protection (DAP) ask that you consider the “3 Fs,” fireworks, food and forecast, to ensure you, and your loved ones have a safe and festive Independence Day weekend. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
One Year of Live Music at Denver Animal Shelter Published on June 18, 2026 Denver Animal Shelter is marking one year of an innovative partnership that has transformed the shelter experience for thousands of animals in its care. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Protecting Pets and Communities by Ending Public Pet Sales Published on January 14, 2026 In 2025, Colorado took a major step toward improving animal welfare and public health. House Bill 25-1180 makes it illegal to sell, deliver, offer for adoption, or otherwise transfer any pet animal in public spaces across the state. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: A Heavenly Home for Heavenly Published on November 17, 2025 November is Senior Pet Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the love and loyalty of older animals, like Heavenly, a 15-year-old Chihuahua who recently found her forever home. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Public Health & Environment
Denver Aims to “Fix” 500 Animals in Multi-day Spay-a-Thon Events Published on October 08, 2025 Denver Animal Protection and Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance partner to offer hundreds of free surgeries for underserved pet owners. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Raise a Glass for a Good Cause - Join us for Paws & Pints Published on September 03, 2025 Join DAS at Paws & Pints: Denver Animal Shelter Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 6, for an afternoon of brews, barks and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for nearly 10,000 animals that come into the shelter each year. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Two Bats Test Positive for Deadly Rabies Virus in Denver Published on July 23, 2025 Denver Animal Protection (DAP) is warning the public to be cautious after two bats tested positive for the rabies virus. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment