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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Denver, mapped by Guinness

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Denver, Colorado, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 8 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Denver

Sorted by distance from central Denver. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Maxfund Animal Shelter

    0.6 mi
    1025 Galapago Street, Denver, CO 80204
  2. 2

    Denver Municipal Animal Shelter

    1.8 mi
    1241 West Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO 80223
  3. 3

    Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption

    4.2 mi
    Su off, Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
    2102 South Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80210
  4. 4

    Humane Society of South Platte Valey

    7.8 mi
    2129 West Chenango Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120
  5. 5

    Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary

    8.5 mi
    Dahlia Street, Thornton, Colorado 80024
  6. Top pick nearby 6

    Almost Home Adoptions

    8.9 mi
    Tu 11:00-16:30 ยท Fr-Su 11:00-16:30
    6010 West 88th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031
  7. 7

    Foothills Animal Shelter

    9.8 mi
    580 Mc Intyre Street, Golden, CO 80401
  8. 8

    Adams County Animal Shelter

    12.2 mi
    10705 Fulton Street, Brighton, CO 80601

Trip prep for Denver weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 89.9°F highs in Denver: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Denver animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 8 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Denver. The closest to the city center is Maxfund Animal Shelter, about 0.6 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Denver's hottest month is July with average highs of 89.9 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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