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    Denver Animal Protection

    3.8 (108 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    tari w.

    we adopted our sweet baby Emme from the DAS and the experience was so wonderful . We are so grateful and we tell everyone we come in to contact with what great work the staff & volunteers at DAS are doing. THANK YOU!!!

    Lily O.

    Denver Animal Shelter is an amazing place. 2 and a half years ago I adopted my best friend from them. I was reminded of them because I recently went to check for another cat for my parents. They were so accommodating and asked all the right questions. I went in close to close and they still made an exception and let me meet with a cat. They delicately explained all the information on the cat and made sure I was informed. They truly care about their animals. I am forever grateful they introduced me to my cat I have now. They have adoptions down and give you plenty of time and space to meet with animals.

    This is Morgana who we adopted at the end of February!!

    We waited for almost 2 hours before meeting any animals as we were there for an adoption. However, they had many signs indicating they were short staffed and had high volumes of customers so that was to be expected! Once we got a counselor to take us to meet the animals, they were very informative and let us take our time visiting with the cats we had selected to meet! I did not feel rushed even though there was a long line behind us! Amazing experience overall.

    Our sweet pup, Stevie.
    Sarah G.

    I visited the Denver Animal Shelter on three occasions to adopt our puppy. Each time, I was impressed with the check-in process and the staff. At the time they were understaffed but you wouldn't know it based on the empathetic way they cared for each customer. In one instance, I saw two owners come in to surrender their pups. While it was sad to see, I was grateful the staff treated each of them with dignity and care. Making that decision can't be easy. More specifically, I want to shine on their employee Rita. Rita helped me during two visits and even said hi to me when I was there the third time and being assisted by someone else. Rita served every customer empathetically and communicated clearly to set expectations. It was clear how much she cares about the work she does and she radiated that passion for all to see. She is a gem!

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    Bella F.

    Being in the market for kitty when its not "kitty season" can be quite difficult. i had been searching for a kitten (other cat doesn't do well with older cats) for awhile and saw this beauty on the adoptable pets on the DAS website. I would recommend looking at this website to see if there are any cats available. Once I saw her i knew immediately people were going to be fighting over this little gal and i didnt even think i had a chance to get her. The day she was in surgery I went to the shelter to ask when she would be available and they said tomorrow but you have to be the first person in line. She wasn't lying because people can get fiesty over a cute kitty like this. I arrived an hour before they opened I would highly recommend doing this if you forsure want to be the first person in line. I got there at 10:00am and around 10:20 other people started flooding in asking me if i was here to see my cat. The first lady to asked about the same cat was kind and left after she knew i was first in line but the others were not quite as nice. Some people tried sneakily cutting me to the point i felt like i needed to grab the door handle before they opened. One guy offered me $500 for my spot in line to get her. Then he proceeded to lie to an employee saying he was there first (they clearly knew it was a lie). They have a kisok systen where you have to go to the kisok first to check in then they call you up like a DMV center. If your serious about the animal you want to adopt id recommend getting there early and make sure to go straight to the kisok. Now i have the sweetest kitty thanks to Denver Animal Shelter!

    My dog when we were dropping him off :(

    If you're planning on putting your dog down, and you want to keep their ashes, DO NOT DO IT HERE. I did everything correct on my end and they still managed to lose my 17 year old dogs ashes. They also didn't let me know, the dog funeral services called me and told me I was getting a refund, that's how I found out. There was so much miscommunication on their end, it was very unprofessional. When I tried to file a complaint about it, all they said was "sorry for our mistake." I really wanted to keep his ashes and he ended in communal ashes mixed with other pets. I'm still very upset about this!! :(

    Jen D.

    We had a wonderful experience with this shelter and adopted our dog Frankie who is a chiweenie. He is such a great dog and addition to our family. He had all his shots and was fixed when we got him. Highly recommend this shelter.

    Denver animal shelter is amazing!! We fostered with them and ended up adopting our foster pup, so had lots of interactions with the staff for a few months. They are AMAZING and really care about making sure they're setting up the pups and foster parents up for success. We couldn't be more grateful for all they do!

    This place should get "Gold Medal" for their gold heart in serving community. If not then I couldn't afford vaccines  Amazing place!
    Kunegunda Z.

    Thank you for all your great services... If not this place we won't be able afford vaccinations for our pets! "Gold medal" for you all who work there and volunteers!

    Beautiful boy
    Elizabeth G.

    Adopted the sweetest kitten and couldn't thank the staff enough for making sure the lady that cut me in line didn't take my spot for opening visits. This lady was so determined to take the same cat I was there for (at 10:15am on a Saturday just to make sure I got him home with me) that she bolts to the front and checks in before I even get signed into the tablet. Well karma is real because she didn't sign in on the tablet as instructed to she lost her spot. Now I have the most wonderful and playful kitten I could ask for. He's attached to my hip already and we've only just met. Thank you!

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    Don't bother doing their vaccination clinic. It's an hours long wait and very disorganized and inefficient.

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    I don't know why there are negative reviews here recently but I had a great experience! Super nice staff and clean facility.

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    Top notch municipal shelter in Denver. Incredible staff, team members, volunteers, and location! Thank you for everything that you do!

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    Website doesn't work. Don't know how to learn more about shelter or email them. I don't even know if it's a legitimate shelter now

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    Quality Paws

    Quality Paws

    (65 reviews)

    Speer, Southwest

    First and foremost I would like to say our thanks to Tara B for introducing Quality Paws…read more On Friday evening of February 6th 2009, I thought I would just ask Hubs to go to Quality Paws to check the stuffs they have in their store. At the beginning, Hubs was apprehensive to enter the store coz to him it seems just to be a "boutique" store for animal foods, toys and such. When we enter the store, we were greeted by one of the Assistant in Quality Paws. Hmm, we did not see any cats let alone any puppies etc etc.. but after taking the time to talk to one of the staff, she led us to one of the corner of the store where the kittens were kept in a cage. I think at that time, the kittens were asleep or resting. The store is well kept and is very clean with lots of products for cats and dogs. Quality Paws works along side with Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance. At first we saw only 2 kittens. Its a semi long hair breed. It was a female and a male kitten I think. Then we were greeted by the owner of the store named Danielle Jarock. Danielle is indeed friendly and very informative. She told us, both the kittens were adopted and she has like only 1 cat available for adoption. Its a 1 year old "mummy" ~ cat, the mummy of those 2 kittens. At first sight, I kept quiet. But it was Hubs who falls in love with the "mummy cat" that they named it Chloe. So, after much playing with Chloe, Hubs decide to sign the paperwork needed to adopt Chloe. We arranged Chloe to be pick up by Sunday February 08th 2009 the latest, but Hubs changed his mind. We purchased several cans of food, a huge bag of dried food and the cat litter for Chloe from Quality Paws. The adoption cost was $75 which will be later be transfered to Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance. We paid in cash since that was the Adoption Agreement made. Instead, on Saturday February 07th 2009, the very next day, we came to Quality Paws again, to make sure all things were prepared to bring Chloe home. Unfortunately, there were a slightly incident, coz Chloe went into hiding. From what we know from Danielle, there were alot of customers with kids at the store earlier and some dogs too. I guess with this "chaos", Chloe was overwhelmed by the noise, smell what not... so she hide herself some place where we the humans cant get hold of her (Chloe). I could recall that was about 4pm on Saturday Feb 7th. We decide to return home without Chloe, but Danielle ensured us as soon as Chloe is out from her hiding, Danielle will call us. So once we reached home and about 5.45pm that faithful Saturday, Danielle called us. Hubs pick Chloe up from Quality Paws and eversince then though she still meows for her little kittens, we believe she is happier to run around the entire house all to herself. We hope Chloe will be with us as long as we live since this is our very first cat as a married couple. We will definitely support Quality Paws since Hubs' workplace is around the corner and the friendly, knowledgeable staffs was indeed an added bonus for the quality they bring to their store. They also support "greener" products for the cats and dogs well-being.

    I can't think of a single thing wrong with this place…read more I normally avoid boutique stores like the plague. They can be over-priced, pretentious, and run by either over-protective aloof exhausted owners or the staff that has Stockholm Syndrome having been bullied by those owners. Quality Paws is a stellar exception. Huge selection of dog and cat food ranging from raw frozen to totally normal kibble to canned kangaroo meat to locally made elk snacks to chicken feet. If your pet has any kind of allergy or ailment, you will find the solution here. Also a lot of toys, accessories, litter, etc. The store itself is beautifully organized, clean, and colorful. I never thought I could get excited by pet supplies before but walking in here makes me feel GOOD. Although the prices might be a tad higher than your not-so-local big box pet supply chain, you can almost always find a good sale. They also have a frequent buyers' club for dry kibble, so ask about this and get your name in the 'puter to reap the rewards. And if you buy canned food in bulk, you get 5% off. Parking on Broadway can be a pain, so make sure to enter through the alleyway and park in back of their store. It's free. And you have direct access through the back door. I'll save the best for last, and that is the service. I've only been in when this one woman is working and for the life of me I can't remember her name. But this amazing human deserves a raise. She is so helpful (she once dedicated at least 15 minutes to reading ingredient labels to help me find the best canned food for my cat with a failing kidney), so kind (genuinely cares), and gets just the right about of personal with you. While the store itself is great, I doubt I would be such an enthusiastic supporter were it not for this employee. This shop is within walking distance of my home but I'd say it's also well worth a drive.

    True Companions - She was even ready for a drink of water but still a sluggish!

    True Companions

    (162 reviews)

    Lincoln Park, Southwest

    We adopted our pup here in 2014 (one of our happiest days)! I will always remember, "Chester is…read moreready for his fur-ever home" and it was our joy hearing that (name changes shortly after). The process was smooth and staff was friendly. Fast forward to 2024 and we have come back here for vet care due to their support and prices. The previous vet clinic we attended spoke to us like we should know the medical lingo and not the best patience when we had questions. If your family is ready to add some fur love, I'd recommend Maxfund! Other notes: There is plenty of street parking near the shelter and good sidewalks for a before or after appt stroll. Bring your cat in their mobile home and dogs need to be leashed upon entering. Have a PAW-some day!

    A month ago, my friend and I relinquished our elderly cat to this shelter, BECAUSE it was a…read more"no-kill" shelter. I saw other cats on the website that had special needs, and felt more calm about her going to that shelter. My friend gave all the vet records and full disclosure about her health issues, too. Well, it turns out that within ONE month, they decided to euthanize her!! As my friend said, if I had known they were going to do that, I would have preferred to either find a different shelter or make other efforts to re-home her. At the very least, if we had decided that "putting her down" was in her best interest, I would have wanted to be present for her last moments.

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    Front Range German Shepherd Dog Rescue

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    Southeast

    My husband and I adopted our German Shepherd, Goose, from these folks and their fabulous team of…read morefosters. We have had such a positive experience with them and encourage anyone seriously looking to adopt a German Shepherd to contact the Front Range German Shepherd Rescue of Denver! We were pleased with the quick and professional response after I turned in my application. Our references were contacted immediately after our application, followed by an exciting phone call to us about our application being accepted. Diane was kind, caring, and honest about our match with Goose, and connected us with her foster immediately with her email and phone number. Goose's foster mama was honest about Goose's behavior and situation, willing to share with us her past experiences and where she came from before she arrived to Colorado. She was very kind and caring when we met to adopt Goose. You could tell she is a professional when it comes to this beautifully, intelligent breed! Their communication was helpful and encouraging throughout our first few months with Goose, and the year thereafter her adoption. We highly recommend this thoughtful team, as they work very hard to adopt these pups out to their Furever Home! -Brittany & Alex; Summit County, Colorado

    I will never recommend this rescue. When you get off to bad start over just trying to get…read moreinformation about a dog for a potential adopters you just know something is off. Not everyone has access to the internet and may need a third party to acquire information and nothing more.

    Wagging Pawsibilities

    Wagging Pawsibilities

    (17 reviews)

    I left a review after our first session with Ethan but wanted to give an update. We chose a 6…read moresession package and couldn't be happier. We initially contacted Ethan because of food aggression with our dogs. Not only have they not had any issues with aggression since our first session, they are better mannered overall. In addition to the food issue we worked on dog relaxation, leash manners, sit, down, stay, come, leave it and go find it. Ethan showed us several games to play with our dogs. My fiance and I are enjoying time with our fur babies now!! There is no more yelling and frustration. We can have them calm down and reward them with treats and praise. One of the last things we worked on was manners related to opening the door. Our lab and weimaraner are easily excited, and at about 75 pounds each can be a handful. Although we didn't have time to perfect the behavior before our last session was up Ethan gave us the tools to keep working on it. He was always professional and easy to reach. Unfortunately I had to reschedule on him twice and he was always nice about it. Our schedules can be hard to work with but Ethan was able to fit us in each week. We will definitely be joining a group class at some point. My fiance and I both feel like it was such a positive experience and increased our enjoyment of life with our creatures. Please give him a call!

    Ethan Bonen is the new "dog whisperer. " I can't say enough about how great he was with my troubled…read morepuppy. He was very patient and knowledgeable, problem-solving issues stemming from impulse control (ie. chasing rabbits) to furniture biting. Our sessions were interactive with good feedback and information including detailed explanations on the reasons behind different dog behaviors and reactions. Ethan was also extremely responsive and flexible with scheduling, and took the time to send pictures/videos of recommendations mentioned during our sessions. My dog loves Ethan and I'm certain yours will too!

    The Whole Cat and Dogs too

    The Whole Cat and Dogs too

    (5 reviews)

    Southwest

    This shop is just fantastic. Nancy and Sue just ooze love for our pets. if they don't have what you…read morewant/need, they will get it in next shipment, always within a week. "Doc the Dog" drags me over for treats from the mailbox and then waits for me to open the door so he can say HI. if you have a cat or dog and love the small business community, this is a must go.

    This review is so long over due. The lovely sisters that own this store really took care of my cat…read moreand I when we got stranded in Denver passing through in our van, and I will never forget the care, and the lengths they went to make Gohan (cat) and myself feel welcomed, and that we could relax in the store while the van was being repaired across the street. They created a space in a spare closet for my boy and made it cozy as well as provide temporary litter box as well as well as yummy food and treats. It meant everything to me to be able to let him hang out there while I went to get a bite to eat and a coffee. This was totally unorthodox and I would have never expected them to take so much time out of their day to care for my cat and myself. The van was repaired early afternoon and Gohan and I were back on the road, but not before the Lovely owners offered us some food samples and a really great sticker from the store! I'll never forget their care, and they showed me that they truly are in business love of people and animals, their wellbeing. I cannot recommend this store enough based on what I just wrote alone, but it's a really fantastic, natural foods store! Bless them!

    Overland Animal Hospital - Welcome to Overland!

    Overland Animal Hospital

    (146 reviews)

    Southwest

    I took my little Tiny. My Chihuahua I went in after going to the emergency clinic the night…read morebefore. I went in at 7 am because she needed emergency surgery I told the front desk it was an emergency just to be informed that the medical staff would get there closer to 8 am I decided to wait. They finally took me in a room at 8:15. The nurse came in an took her vitals and said the vet would be in shortly , at 8:45 I noticed my dog was not responding so went to the front desk and told them something was wrong with Tiny and finally the doctor came in and they took her away. I finally decided to have her uthenized because they informed me she would not make it through surgery. I think if they had treated this as an emergency she would have been saved. They took too long to see her. I am devastated too lose my sweet little Tiny.

    I can't say enough good things about Overland!! I took my Golden Retriever Pisko there for 7 years;…read moreand have been taking my Italian Water Dog, Luca, there for the last 3 1/2 years. The vet care is unsurpassed-- compassionate, smart, thorough, professional, collaborative and completely transparent about costs. The daycare and boarding is run extremely well, with caring and highly trained staff. They carefully evaluate each dog before placing them in group play. The staff engages in ongoing education with an exceptional trainer. Knowing that Luca is so well cared for --and loved--while I'm traveling, makes all the difference in the world!!

    Denver Animal Protection - vet - Updated June 2026

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