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Colorado animal shelters

There are 656 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan animal shelters employ 2,142 people, earn more than $186 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $268 million.
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Animal shelters by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
264
 
$46,264,759
Colorado Springs
 
92
 
$32,992,891
Fort Collins
 
51
 
$22,992,964
Boulder
 
44
 
$16,992,251
Greeley
 
39
 
$42,271,402
Pueblo
 
21
 
$2,211,900
Grand Junction
 
13
 
$843,199
Showing 7 of 7 metros

Job trends for Colorado animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
76
1-10
 
50
11-25
 
20
26-100
 
12
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
204
$250k to $1M
 
58
$1M to $5M
 
28
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Colorado

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1-20 of 656

Noco Humane

Larimer Humane Society fosters safe and compassionate relationships between animals and people, caring for thousands of animals and responding to calls for service.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
175
EIN
84-0611804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Maxfund

Maxfund provides medical care for homeless pets and administers a state-wide spay/neuter program, located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
147
EIN
84-1116882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longmont Humane Society

Longmont Humane Society shelters and rehabilitates companion animals, provides adoption, veterinary care, training, and fosters community education and responsible animal welfare.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
144
EIN
84-0645455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

Saving one animal may not change the world...But surely, for that one animal...The world will change forever!.
Revenue
$36.4m
Assets
$51.2m
Employees
166
EIN
84-1351483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region supports pets and people through adoptions, veterinary care, and community outreach, ensuring compassionate care and responsible ownership.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
375
EIN
84-0410111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies

Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies rescues and places dogs, provides veterinary services, cares for and trains rescued dogs, educates dog owners and the public.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
5
EIN
84-1430940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mamco

Moms and Mutts Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing supports animal protection and welfare, operates from Englewood, CO, and generated $1,512,878 in total revenues last year.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$-327,163
Employees
0
EIN
82-2066308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Pet Pantry

The Colorado Pet Pantry temporarily feeds Colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for pets with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
18
EIN
45-4210185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chance Humane Society

Second Chance Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Ridgway, CO whose mission is: Saving Animal's Lives and Promoting Responsible Pet Parenting & the Human-Animal Bond.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
65
EIN
84-1266231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cat Care Society

Cat Care Society provides cage-free shelter, healthcare, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, and neglected cats in Lakewood, CO.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
41
EIN
84-0869447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Horse Rescue

Colorado Horse Rescue provides safe solutions for at-risk horses by taking them in, educating owners, and preventing slaughter.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
19
EIN
84-1095741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Friends Alliance (FCCRSNC)

Animal Friends Alliance provides comprehensive animal resources and sheltering to prevent pet overpopulation and promote human-animal bonding.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
87
EIN
20-4969731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS)

Animal shelter, spay & neuters, Humane treatment of animals. Animal shelter, spay & neuter, Humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
90
EIN
23-7274035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Mill Dog Rescue

Rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes discarded breeding dogs. Provides veterinary care and educates the public about commercial dog breeding. Located in Colorado Springs.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
66
EIN
26-0574783
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary

Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary provides a compassionate, forever home for senior dogs in Littleton, CO, supervised by veterinarians.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
31
EIN
83-3612767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Street Dog Coalition

The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care to pets of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$873.9k
Employees
9
EIN
81-0793989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abused equines while educating the community to reduce horse abuse and neglect.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
8
EIN
20-3009675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rezdawg Rescue

Rezdawg Rescue, Inc. strives to address the needs of stray companion animals in the four corners region of the us by providing Rescue, relocation, spaying/neutering, fostering and adoption.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$762.7k
Employees
17
EIN
46-1412023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amici Cannis

Amici Cannis USA funds animal welfare programs and veterinary services in Ecuador through Foundation Amici Cannis.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$927.6k
Employees
1
EIN
47-5463065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evergreen Animal Protective League

EAPL shelters, cares for, and fosters dogs and cats while finding them permanent homes. They also provide spaying/neutering assistance to those in need.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
7
EIN
74-2204391
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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