Pet Animal Resources in Colorado
We do not provide direct animal care and are not able to allocate funds to individuals or their pets. Please contact your local animal shelter or a veterinarian if you need animal care services.
Your Local Animal Shelter
Your local animal shelter can be invaluable if you’re struggling with pet-related expenses. Many shelters offer or can direct you to services such as:
Low-cost veterinary clinics for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and other essential care.
Pet food pantries for residents experiencing financial difficulties.
Lists of community resources, including clinics and programs tailored to pet owners in need.
For those in Denver, the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance (MDAWA) is an excellent starting point. They provide comprehensive information on low-cost vaccinations, pet food banks, lost pet assistance, and more. For adoption, pet relinquishment, lost and found, pet behavior help, and other similar needs, please reach out to your local animal shelter. A partial list of animal shelters in each region of Colorado is provided below.
For more shelters in your area, see the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado.
Largest Animal Shelters in Colorado
Here is a list of some of the largest animal shelters in Colorado that may provide further assistance or direct you to helpful programs:
Denver Metro Animal Shelters
Aurora Animal Shelter – Website | Aurora
Cat Care Society – Website | Lakewood
Denver Animal Shelter – Website | Denver
Dumb Friends League – Website | Denver
Riverdale Animal Shelter – Website | Brighton
Foothills Animal Shelter – Website | Golden
Humane Society of Boulder Valley – Website | Boulder
Longhopes Donkey Shelter – Website | Bennett
Western Slope Animal Shelters
Roice-Hurst Humane Society – Website | Grand Junction
Grand Rivers Humane Society – Website | Grand Junction
Journey Home Animal Care Center – Website | Rifle
Surface Creek Animal Shelter – Website | Cedaredge
Mesa County Animal Services – Website | Whitewater
Northern Colorado Animal Shelters
NOCO Humane Society – Website | Loveland and Evans
Fort Morgan Humane Society – Website | Fort Morgan
Animal Friends Alliance - Website | Fort Collins
Southern Colorado Animal Shelters
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter – Website | Divide & Woodland Park
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region — Website | Colorado Springs & Pueblo
Humane Society of Pagosa Springs – Website | Pagosa Springs
Ark-Valley Humane Society – Website | Buena Vista
La Plata County Humane Society – Website | Durango
City of Montrose Animal Shelter – Website | Montrose
Dumb Friends League SLV – Website | Alamosa
Eastern Colorado Animal Shelters
Lamar Animal Shelter – Website | Lamar
La Junta Animal Shelter – Website | La Junta
Logan County Animal Shelter - Website | Sterling
Western Colorado Animal Shelters
Routt County Humane Society – Website | Steamboat Springs
Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E) – Website | Glenwood Springs
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League – Website | Gunnison
Mountain Valley Horse Rescue – Website | McCoy
Eagle Valley Humane Society – Website | Eagle
Summit County Animal Control and Shelter – Website | Frisco
Grand County Animal Shelter - Website | Granby
Colorado Pet Pantry
If access to pet food is your primary concern, consider reaching out to the Colorado Pet Pantry. This organization works statewide to ensure pets and their families have access to essential supplies during difficult times.
Spay/Neuter Services
For spay/neuter services, please consider exploring the organizations featured on this webpage: Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund. These organizations, located throughout Colorado, have been awarded funding to support spay/neuter programs and provide vouchers. The ongoing generosity of Colorado’s caring citizens makes this possible, as the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund (CPOF) relies on contributions from the Adopt-A-Shelter License Plate donations and Tax Checkoff donations.