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DAP Offers Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

Published on October 25, 2021

Halloween can be a tricky night for your pets with all those ghost and goblins lurking about and tasty treats tempting their palates. The experts at Denver Animal Protection (DAP) recommend taking some precautions to keep your pets happy and healthy throughout this spooky season.

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DAS Joins National ‘Clear the Shelters’ Adopt & Donate Campaign

Published on August 23, 2021

Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) is teaming up with more than a thousand shelters and rescue organizations across the country to promote animal adoption this week through the national ‘Clear the Shelters’ pet adoption campaign.

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DDPHE, Denver Parks Warn of Deadly Algae in Sloan’s Lake

Published on July 09, 2021

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation are sounding the alarm over potentially deadly blue-green algae detected at Sloan’s Lake.

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Ensuring a Safe, Enjoyable July 4th for Pets

Published on July 01, 2021

Denver Animal Protection wants to ensure residents have a safe and enjoyable Fourth, while also being aware of pet safety. Fireworks, sparklers, and other devices that emit bright light and sound can scare even mild-mannered pets. Frightened animals are much more apt to run, hide or become destructive. But there are many ways to keep your pet safe and calm during Independence Day celebrations.

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Don’t Let the Hot Weather Kill or Injure Your Dog!

Published on June 15, 2021

With our temperatures hitting the century mark—or close to it—nearly each day this week, Denver Animal Protection (DAP) reminds residents to never leave their pets alone in vehicles. The best advice to pet owners this summer: ‘If you love ‘em, leave ‘em at home.’

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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 Offers Modern Identification for Pet Parents

Published on April 22, 2021

During National Pet ID week, we highlight the importance of making sure your pet’s identification is up to date. A lack of proper ID remains one of the biggest obstacles in returning a missing pet to its home.

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Reminder to Pet Owners to Prepare for Major Snows

Published on March 11, 2021

A massive winter storm this weekend could drop between one and three feet of snow, so Denver Animal Protection, a division of the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, offers pet owners tips to safeguard their animals from the elements.

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New! Public Health Orders

News articles

DAP Offers Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

DAS Joins National ‘Clear the Shelters’ Adopt & Donate Campaign

DDPHE, Denver Parks Warn of Deadly Algae in Sloan’s Lake

Ensuring a Safe, Enjoyable July 4th for Pets

Don’t Let the Hot Weather Kill or Injure Your Dog!

Denver Animal Protection Asks Residents to Leave Wildlife Alone

Preparing Pets as Their Humans Return to Work

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

Denver Animal Shelter Offers Modern Identification for Pet Parents

Reminder to Pet Owners to Prepare for Major Snows

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