My parents adopted a lovely dog from DAS a couple years ago, and so my Husband and I decided to go to 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! read more

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Best humane society ever! Dogs and cats are wonderfully cared, as are any other animals one may imagine! read more

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

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!!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

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! read more

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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.

Adopted my cat from here. I would have given 5 stars but they told me she was 10 when I found out later at Dumb Friends League that she was 15 yrs old. She was kind of a jerk, but I specialize in jerks and still would have adopted her if I knew she was fifteen. She unfortunately got renal failure a couple years later. My vet wanted to charge over $300 for euthanasia and having someone come to my place would've been $500, which is just cruel. I brought her here and it was $50 which was all I could afford after being laid off a year ago. Even Dumb Friends League charged around $95! read more

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! read more

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Went to the Shelter today to adopt a dog (a specific one, I was only really interested in her) and was turned away because of my moving into a house. I was told by the incredibly unprofessional worker that if I was desperate for a dog that I could try a non-municipal facility. I wasn't there for "just a dog", I was there for a specific dog that I was interested in. It's crazy to me that I can read several different articles about over crowding at the shelter and then be turned away because of a supposed rule that is not listed on the site, posted in the lobby, nor conveyed to you before you wait. If there is a rule such as he mentioned you would think it would be listed somewhere in the adoption information area of the website, or on the walls posted somewhere. His back-handed comments and unprofessional behavior reflect very poorly on this establishment which is upsetting as previously my perception was incredibly positive. If people like that are in charge of the adoptions and animals, then perhaps there is a reason there are issues with overcrowding. read more

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

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!! :( read more

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Oh what a horrible place. Over the course of two visits, we waited for four hours when other people walked in and were helped first. We adopted a dog that they mistreated and abused in the shelter. They spayed her while she was in heat just to get rid of her - bad practice! They also said she was cleared of kennel cough and actually has it and gave it to our other dog. So far, we have spent $500 in one week covering up their mistakes. Such a shame our city is represented by this piece of garbage business. Go to another shelter please!!!!!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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

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! read more

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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! read more

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Much smaller than the Denver Dumb Friends League, but they had a kitten my wife wanted. They are very professional. Weekends are extremely busy because they do reduced-cost inoculations. I would recommend going on a week day. They have online resources where you can see available pets. Also, if you lost a pet in the area, check here. Many people bring found pets here. read more

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Great local, city govt managed animal shelter. Cat kennel conditions are excellent, with small individual kennels as well as larger solo rooms for kitties that need more independence/isolation. Also, a couple of separate rooms for visiting with the kennel cats one-on-one. Excellent, helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable staff. Great value overall for what you get with the adoption, and very easy, quick, efficient adoption process. They seem to take care of their animals really well! read more

I've been volunteering at the Denver Animal Shelter since January 2019. I really enjoy working different shifts throughout the week and on weekends. My trained roles include animal care, dog socialization/enrichment and dog walking. Looking to eventually add cat care to the list. From an internal perspective the staff are the friendliest, caring bunch. They truly look out for every animals well-being. Each time I have a question they are diligent to respond and are grateful for the support. Maintenance is important when dealing with animals in a close environment and they hold the highest degree of standard. They make sure every animal, from strays in lost and found to those up for adoption, receives clean blankets, toys, food and water, Kong's of peanut butter (dogs) or salmon paste (cats), exercise and socialization. If an animal has an emergency there are vet techs on-site to take X-rays and perform surgery or administer appropriate vaccinations with the utmost care. read more

The Denver Animal Shelter was great, including the staff. The building was well kept and the staff was helpful. We had to wait a couple days to pick Tonka up (his name was Butch at the shelter). Our new, three pound pack member needed to get neutered and his teeth fixed before we could take him home. When we picked up the little tyke I would have liked the vet tech to be more clear on what they did with his teeth (I didn't know if he had any left or if all were extracted) but over all, very please with the place! And very please they took care of his teeth. Two thumbs up. read more

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If there was a way to give 10 stars I would. I found a puppy in terrible condition living in the bed of a pick up truck. She was sleeping where she was deficating and urinating, surrounded with beer bottles and trash without even the comfort of a blanket. She was malnourished, covered in mange, and missing almost all of her fur. It was impossible to even tell what kind of dog she was. I spoke up and animal control came and handled the situation with such tact and kindness. They removed the puppy from the previous owners care and she was taken to the shelter that night. Her condition was horrific and broke the hearts of the staff. They went above and beyond to show her kindness and love. She was allowed to roam around in the office instead of being confined to a kennel (she really appreciated that). The vet at the shelter is so wonderful and spared no expense on her care and got her the best medicated shampoo on the market. We put an adoption hold on her and the staff, especially Lindsey, were so sweet about giving us updates on next steps and even sent us pictures! They found a medical foster home right away for her to heal with a WONDERFUL young couple who have dedicated so much of their love and energy to her recovery. This couple has even allowed us to visit with her and have kept us in the loop about her progress and we get to see pictures and videos all the time! Her next appointment is in a couple weeks when she will hopefully get medically cleared to go home with one of my friends. Shelters I feel can get bad reputations, but in animal neglect and abuse cases such as this one, they are the bridge from animal rescue, to recovery. I was so moved by all the good they put into the world that I signed up to begin volunteering myself. Thank you DAS for all the love you give and the lives you save. Below are before and after pictures. read more

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Everyone was really nice except for the person who checked me out when I was there the 2 days before to check on Boone the doggy I adopted he was really rude and he's the one that wears his hat backwards glasses where's a dog leash around his body over his shoulder I noticed that he had had problems with others one woman that when I was there was very upset and while he was checking me out he kept stopping and talking to other employees about that person the woman and I was just tired and wanted to go and if he had not stopped three or four times to talk to people he would not have made mistake which he did and had to recopy paperwork . Everyone else was very nice the people that introduced me to Boone and the people at the other windows I think he might need some training read more

I'm truly blessed to have found this place - I now know why dogs are called man's best friend. One Spring day back in April 2014 I decided that it was time stop talking about getting a pup and make it a reality - not knowing where to start, I headed to the rescue closest to me.... the Denver Animal Shelter. I walked in and immediately noticed the dog tag mobile hanging from the ceiling - one of the most sobering experiences of my life.... As I headed back to rooms where the dogs were kenneled I was barked at by all but one dog, this one particular dog was curled up on top of a mini trampoline and didn't even flinch as I walked by.,, I figured she'd be a good fit for me to ride around in the truck every day seeing as she was pretty docile... and didn't have much to say. Long story short, that little pup curled up on her mini elevated bed was super sad like I had been and within days of getting her home she livened up and we were both on the road to recovery..,, that little pups name is Daisy, she's my world and my best friend. Thanks Denver Animal Shelter! read more

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This is the only animal shelter in Denver that lets me and my little sister volunteer together and we absolutely love it! The staff and other volunteers are always super-friendly and helpful and you can tell they truly care about the animals. Soon the shelter, which is pretty outdated and crowded for the needs of Denver at this point, will be rebuilt with a much more modern and larger (yay!) facility! If I had time and space I see about a dog a week that I would love to take home! 1/3 of all shelter dogs are purebreds so consider this place for your next pet! If you're bitter about animal control being understaffed and this place underfunded here's a thought: don't bitch on yelp but talk to your politicians; VOTE next election. Yelp isn't going to affect public policy on a state-run facility like it might your local restaurant bringing back the good Pho or whatever. read more

After reasonable searching at shelters, I rescued a female Pomeranian at DMAS about 9-12 months old. I came to understand a shelter knows little of an animals real behavior or history as most are admitted under less than ideal situations- usually danger. 1. The current shelter is a little hard to locate. W. Alameda and Jason (almost S. Platte Drive). A small sign marks the street- watch carefully and don't worry that it appears there COULDN'T be a shelter nearby- there is. 2. The current shelter has a little "needy" look to it. Clearly not the Webb or Castro Building- but decent and clean and run down. 3. The staff were reasonably personable. I find most who work for the government to be rehearsed in responses to customer/citizens. No particular offense, just not much of a cordial or warm situation. Then again, some squealing/pooch loving something or the other wouldn't have endeared them to me anymore. 4. The dogs (don't care for felines- so no checking out during visits) appeared to be well cared for. The cages are stark, but roomy, some had a blanket or other object. The 4 days I visited, each time I saw volunteers engaging the dogs in walks and yibberish. There is a slight jail feel to the entire facility. Doors and cages. 5. The kennels are divided into three aisles/sections. Some are being held pending the owner coming. Others are on a medical hold or receiving treatment, and the last group is available for adoption. A color code system is used on file cards with paper notes attached to the grate of the otherwise concrete 'cage"/cell/holding area/strech to believe it is a kennel. I noted often the initial diagnosis or issue was crossed out and something new replaced. This diminished their credibility. Is this a male or female?Spayed or not? Stray or surrendered. Leash trained or not? The process for adoption, I thought was reasonable. I visited several days, without a pooch catching my attention- or theirs. On a Saturday visit I saw "Lucille", and unlike some of the other ball catchers, she quickly came to the edge of her kennel and licked my hands. I came back several times, and each time she reacted positively. She had that "take me home, daddy" Karma. The front desk workers advised she was a stray and on Thursday would be seen by a Vet and Friday available for adoption. This was a "first come-first get" system. If more than one person wanted her- a simple drawing would decide. If everything checked out with the VET, come Friday at 11 AM. she'd available. Friday came, and another fella was interested. Names were drawn and unlike about every other "contest"- I won. Lucille had not been "Fixed"---they thought. They'd be shipping her off to nearby Harrison Clinic for a check, fix, shots, and some baby teeth pulling. I could get her on Monday afternoon. I thought all things considered- this was reasonable. Monday afternoon I picked up a surprisingly spry pooch, given her stuff had just gotten messed with! Harrison is a little easier to find, if you are at least broadly familar with Denver's west side. Overall a good experience. Overall a reasonable price- about $120 for the adoption ($40) plus "fixing" a rabies shot and the teeth pulls. The application was simple, and no references were required. I had a new appreciation for the city's responsibility to keep animals safe and owners in line. read more

Denver Animal Protection - A wonderful female Pomeranian adopted from DMAS/June 2009 - Veterinarians Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I just returned from the new DMAS building on Bayaud. As an involved dog rescuer who has visited the old facility so many times, I nearly cried when I drove up to their new location. What a beautiful building, and the addition of "Sun Spot," the 25 foot canine sculpture, blew me away and makes this shelter one of the most memorable I've ever visited. Inside, Sun Spot's collar hangs in the Adoption's entrance foyer. For a $5 donation, you can commemorate a pet's adoption date from DMAS, or the date of their passing, by adding an engraved dog tag to Sun Spot's collar. I visited the holding kennels for dogs waiting on rescue. They were clean, with no doggie smell or accidents. I must have gotten lucky today because most of the dogs I saw were in good spirits. They must be happy about the new digs, too. The kennels are spacious and the colors bright and cheerful. The staff was super cheerful and helpful today, too. I think the new facility has given a new life to DMAS!! read more

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Appreciate all you do but the new? customer service ticketing system is very confusing and frustrating. Two separate entrances for adoption and other purposes all get funneled into the same list. Incoming customers getting priority now such as returning a lost dog makes sense so why do license renewals or replacements wait in the same long line as adoptees who need to take a long time understandably. Took an hour to get service, a real deterrent to people getting licenses for pets. No wonder the rate is so low. Express line for licenses over adoptions please. read more

Very happy with the professionalism by the staff. Every one was friendly and informative. We adopted a 2 year old named Blanca. We are super stoked! We love her. So far she has sat, shook and healed. We're working on sitting. Thanks again! Way way better than the other place we went to on Quebec St. read more

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I'm updating my original review because I adopted a guinea pig from DAS! Everyone who helped me was amazing. I reached out via their Facebook page to say I was looking for a friend for my male guinea pig, and someone responded to let me know they had one, put a hold on him for me, and contacted me when he was ready for adoption because he was being treated for a medical condition. The front desk staff let me meet & bring him home even though I arrived after meeting hours. They also answered all my questions and assured me it would be ok to bring him back if the piggies ended up not getting along (but they ended up getting along great). I am so thankful for an organization that values all lives so much, even the tiniest ones! read more

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the lady at the desk .she was horrible and rude I was just trying to get my dog back and asked questions about what she was doing and why she needed all this information and she responded so rude and refused to help me and made me leave the building for wanting my dog back read more

The entire staff were horribly rude the entire time we were there. The woman who was supposedly in charge was especially rude. I came here with my sister to help her meet a dog she was interested in adopting. We were here for over an hour and all we wanted to know was how much it would be per day to potentially put this dog on hold. They ended up not letting us put this dog on hold because we have a puppy who hasn't been neutered yet. The woman who was in charge yelled at us in-front of everyone who was outside and said that the puppy we already own was going to die from breast cancer because she isn't neutered yet. She said specifically "there is a 99% chance your dog already has cancer and she is going to die from it." She also went into horribly graphic details about this disease and threatened our puppy. Mind you, the puppy she was speaking horrible things on couldn't be healthier or happier. This woman isn't a veterinarian, and she surely isn't in good health herself. read more

What a great shelter. I highly recommend any one looking to adopt to visit this shelter. It is clean and beautiful. I adopted a great dog in January 2015! Last February 2017 I adopted my second dog and it was a wonderful, pleasant experience again! Thank You! read more

We had a really wonderful experience at the Denver Animal Shelter and now we have our wonderful little Eloise! We're so grateful for how easy and wonderful the staff made the whole process. Thank you for our amazing new family member! read more

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This place is the best! I adopted my sweet lab and it was the best decision I've made. The staff was SO nice and made the process easy and painless!! I would recommend coming here to adopt!! read more

What a great shelter! I have adopted two pets from them and I could not ask for a better fit into our family. I am thankful for shelters like this as going through private rescues has proven to be more of a pain than rewarding. read more

Great facility, staff, volunteers and mission. I have adopted from them, and would do it again in a heartbeat. Saving animal lives rocks! Adopt don't buy!!! read more

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