I adopted a chi/rat terrier she is the sweetest baby she has learned very fast. She loves to go on…read morewalks, and play fetch.

My first visit.. fell in love with a beautiful doggie.. they said our dogs had to meet him because…read morehe was a picky dog, said come back tomorrow with your dogs. Came back the next day after lugging three dogs in my car in the heat.. went inside to tell them I was there with my dogs, she said sorry that dog is no longer here. We moved him because he'd been here too long". I asked where was he taken? She said oh we can't give you that information, it's confidential. My blood started to boil! My efforts and my time. Honestly I don't trust anyone who works there

Monsieur Maxx Ortensio "Miso Happy" joined our family today. Well, we did change his name, though…read more Max to Maxx to honor the dog named for the meeting room we met in.;-) And he just requested we add another name so he is MISO HAPPY. Because he is. I am, too. ;) Room 19 on 4/19, Patriots' Day. Ortensio as the male version of Ortensia, the hyacinth flower name from the Humane Colorado woman who is from Barcelona. Ortensia orchestrated my having first visit with Maxx. The couple who signed in before me as I was negotiating finding a shoe substitute (it took me awhile) kindly said "He's yours." How right they were. How right was Ortensia. And Miso for the soup I was to deliver but the friend was too sick so I went to the Humane Society instead. Six year old Maxx entered the room. After 5 days of yapping at visitors he quietly sat at my feet for a bit ....and then jumped into my arms and fell asleep as I patted him. With a calm reserve. Welcome home, Maxx! You are safe and well loved. Thank you Ortensia, Jason, the couple, and everyone at Humane Colorado. Maxx says hey and thank you!

We have had nothing but relatively positive experiences with Humane Colorado (DDFL when we used…read morethem). We adopted our Boston Terrier, Stella, from the Buddy Center in Castle Rock back in Nov 2012 as a 11month old. She is now 13! We got so lucky as someone else was visiting her when we arrived. Back then you could put a wish list if a breed online and would be contacted if one came in to one of the shelters. Not anymore but we loved that feature. We found a stray Boston Terrier puppy a few years ago and took her to DDFL to see if so anyone lost a pet and since she bonded with us and our other Boston overnight, we asked them please please contact us if no one claims her, and a week or two later we were contacted and then had to adopt her. She is now called Beans and is about 4 years old. We sadly had to put down our 11 year old Bassethound a year prior to adopting our Beans, and took him to DDFL. The hardest thing ever to do, and he was my first pet. They were great with us, let us take a lot of time to say goodbyes. I only wish we were allowed back during the euthanasia, I really didn't like just sending him off like that. They do offer you ashes and paw prints after as well which was very nice.

WE ARE SO FURIOUS!! AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE SHELTER. DO NOT RESCUE FROM HERE…read more My mom had applied to adopt a cat from this place over two weeks ago. The director said the cat she was interested in wasn't up for adoption yet and she would have to wait. After many days of my mom calling and talking to the lady she basically said that the cat was already hers she just had to wait for him to be available. Today my mom called the shelter again and the director said THAT THEY GAVE THE CAT AWAY!!!! my mom was so devastated. We just lost our family dog and she was so excited and looking forward to getting a new cat. The director said it was because they had heard my mom say she was going to make it an outdoor cat, WHICH IS COMPLETELY FALSE. first, my mom would never do that. She specifically wants a cuddly indoor kitty as a companion, second the shelter specifically said she cant have an outdoor cat and my mom agreed with that part of the contract. It makes absolutely no sense. I could tell from the very beginning something was off about this rescue and I was right. I'm not sure what they're doing over there but whatever it is it's not good. We will probably be getting in contact with a lawyer. DO NOT ADOPT FROM HERE!!!

We've fostered six dogs and cats from PawaCo since 2015, as well as volunteered for the…read moreorganization. I can't speak highly enough about PawsCo and their dedication to their mission and the animals they rescue. Please, if you're interested in fostering or adopting a pet, check out PawsCo!

We adopted an amazing dog. She is well trained. I utilized the lifetime training at Denver women's…read moreand their handlers are helpful, kind and supportive. Our dog has completed the AKC Good Citizen Canine training and on her way to become a therapy dog. Thank you for this program and all of the trainers.

We adopted Orion ten years ago from the CCI program. He came to us at about age 3-4 with an…read moreuncertain but clearly difficult youth. His trading was superb, and we continued those practices as he came to know us better. After ten joyfilled years with us, an aggressive osteosarcoma took him away. After a bit longer to grieve, we will be reentering the adoption process with CCI with joy and high expectations for another wonderful companion.

We adopted our puppy through Trin's Place. These women are so dedicated to such an amazing cause…read more They aren't just finding foster and forever homes for animals, they are housing animals in their own house. And, they are spending their weekends and evenings making sure the animals get spayed, neutered and adopted. Our puppy is a joy, and, as far as the adoption process, they made it as easy as possible. They scanned us and the pup very thoroughly to ensure a good match and gave us time to make sure we both matched. They are saving lives, and we were so happy to find them and add our pup to our family.

My parents adopted a lovely dog from DAS a couple years ago, and so my Husband and I decided to go…read moreto DAS as well once we decided we were ready. The staff is incredibly thorough, but also please also be advised you will probably be there **2 HOURS** if you whole heartedly plan to seriously adopt a new family member. I've seen a lot of complaints that this shelter is short staffed, but keep in mind, many of these people are volunteers trying to help re-home animals to caring, loving owners. The wait was so worth it. We adopted our newest family member, a deaf stray, who is incredibly well behaved. The staff gave us every last detail on his health, behavior, and known history. The handlers were incredibly thoughtful when introducing us to our new pet. They also include several vaccinations, surgery, and a microchip in the adoption fees. They send you home with a list of vets that give you your first check up free (though keep in mind we still needed to add some services such as heart worm). I love Denver Animal shelter and appreciate everything they do!

Denver Animal Protection 3.8 review is actually 2.0 at best…read more 685 Ash St Denver Co 80220 has been reported to animal control 99 times...They said that a citation would be served. This compaint is now about Denver Animal Control. They have not done ANYTHING to stop the two large dogs barking at 685 Ash St 80220. Disturbed the block again at 7:40 AM 5/2. Do what the tax payers deserve with "Denver Animal Protection". Which makes no sense what so ever. How are you "protecting" animals? DENVER TAXPAYERS PROTECTION makes sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

My Experience at MaxFund Veterinary Clinic…read more I've been bringing my 14-year-old Chihuahua, Sadie, to MaxFund for several years, and I've always supported their mission as a no-kill facility. I was genuinely grateful that this recent visit was scheduled quickly, and the two vet techs who handled Sadie were kind, gentle, and patient while clipping her nails, cleaning her ears, and giving her shots. I truly appreciate them. However, my experience with the veterinarian left me disappointed and honestly heartbroken. The vet was in the room for maybe ten seconds. I tried to explain a few concerns--I mentioned a strange swallowing noise Sadie makes in her sleep and that I was worried about a possible ear infection due to the odor and buildup. The vet briefly glanced at her ears and said they "looked good," then left. I never saw her again. When I asked the techs if Sadie might have an ear infection, they told me it would require testing her earwax under a microscope--something I would have gladly approved, but nobody offered or followed up. I left with no answers. Today, Sadie is still shaking her head, and I still don't know if she's in pain. Little things added up. They couldn't find our record at first, even though Sadie has been here multiple times over the years. They had her birth year listed incorrectly. I was also billed $25 for a missed appointment from 2022 that I was never informed about--just added to my receipt without explanation. After reading many other recent reviews from pet owners who felt dismissed, judged, or left without answers, I started to understand I wasn't alone. I love that MaxFund is no-kill, but compassion also means truly listening--especially to someone advocating for an elderly dog who means everything to them. Sadie is not "just at the end of her life." She is my family, my best friend, and she deserves a vet who will check her teeth, test her ears, answer questions, and take a moment to care. I shouldn't leave more worried than when I arrived. I wish I could still trust this clinic, but I can't. I will be taking Sadie elsewhere, even if it costs more--because having our concerns heard is worth it. I sincerely hope MaxFund can improve, because their mission is important, but right now, the follow-through is deeply disappointing. If you are looking to adopt I would look towards the Denver Dumb Friends League who now operates under the name Humane Colorado. Same location and they never changed their goals or bottom line. Just the name.

They have many doggo friends available of many different sizes. Two-almost three-years ago, we…read morerescued our little baby Poppy, an she's the sweetest thing ever! We requested a medium sized dog that didn't shed much fur due to my mom being allergic, and they provided. Their dogs are healthy, and were abandoned by previous owners, meaning they might take longer to bond to you than other dogs, but they wound up really sweet. The dogs are average price, and they have a very neat doggo area, with a big area where they take the dogs and pop them in there with you to see if they might like you.

Got a phenomenal puppy there. Mine came up from Texas. Despite the trauma he must have suffered in…read morehis first weeks of life, the foster experience left him happy and well-socialized. People should definitely consider adopting adult dogs, but for puppies, this is the only place I would ever go.

After having a poor experience with a couple of other shelters in the Denver area, I googled other…read moreshelters and decided to stop in. Initially, I was just looking as I had some logistics to work out but then I met one of their new arrivals from New Mexico. Bourbon and I clicked immediately. I knew in my gut that he wouldn't be there long so I was able to take him home the same day. All of the ladies on staff were so incredibly friendly, kind and very knowledgable. Linda specifically was especially helpful. It's been almost a month and my little guy, now named Finn, is happy, settled in and is loving his new home. Thanks again to the whole group at RMFR. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

We adopted two kittens from this place and we asked them over and over again to give us healthy…read morecats because we had older kitty's at home and didn't want them to get sick but they promised us that the cats we adopted were healthy,come to find out both kittens were still sick with giardia and some sort of cat shelter sickness they passed it on to our other cats at home. We are still caring for the two kittens and love them dearly but we would have loved if they could have been tested better and handled more properly.---- This review was back when we first got our bonded pair of kittens it's been sitting in my drafts forever, I decided to post it now bc it took a lot of money to get the kittens better not just that ALL of my cats better now. I still have the kittens they are better than ever and have the best personalities but I will never be returning to this place just bc of what I said I still have older cats at home and they should have been sure the kittens were healthy before sending them out but they didn't. I don't respect this place at all, They keep sending my mother emails to send in photos of the cats but that will never happen, first off you gave us two unhealthy kitties it's not the cats fault it's yours, be better at managing the cats and getting rid of their sicknesses. I won't be sending you guys any photos because yall don't deserve them first off they are mine now and I take care of them unlike yall did when you had them, they are now in a safe and loving home. Do not recommend

So cute and great coffee go check out all the lovely cats they are so friendly and they need great…read morehomes

I have visited several times but won't be going back. I have also worked at the Humane Society, so…read moreI have experience with what goes into cleaning and the prevention of spreading diseases in a similar environment. Unfortunately for this cafe, they must not clean or sterilize daily, which is vital. Every time we have been, the kitties all have URIs. People ask about their obvious sickness, which the owners chalk up to "it's like a preschool in here! All the kids catch everything from everyone!" New cats need to be quarantined until they are deemed healthy. The room itself has couches and soft chairs, which are not washed. A place like this needs surfaces that can be disinfected each day to prevent the spread of disease and growth of bacteria. Every review I see has people noticing the strong smell of urine; the owners don't take the feedback that they need to be washing the litter boxes every day, and instead are rude to their patrons for sharing their opinion. The building also is not very secure. There is no vestibule to prevent cats from running out, as is common in other similar venues. Additionally, on multiple occasions, the owners have posted on online platforms about losing their cats. While this might be a fun outing for humans, I don't think this is a healthy or safe place for cats.