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Denver animal shelters

There are 256 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Denver metro area, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, and Lakewood. Combined, these Denver metro animal shelters employ 456 people, earn more than $43 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $51 million.
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Job trends for Denver animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
39
1-10
 
14
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
77
$250k to $1M
 
25
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Denver

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1-20 of 256

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)

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)

Cat Care Society

Cat Care Society provides cage-free shelter, healthcare, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, and neglected cats in Lakewood, CO.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
54
EIN
84-0869447
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
$1.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
23
EIN
83-3612767
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
$1.2m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
4
EIN
84-1430940
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
$928.3k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
5
EIN
74-2204391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Dog Ranch Foundation

Happy Dog Ranch Foundation provides life-skills training, education, and holistic healing for at-risk youth in Colorado to become self-sustaining citizens.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$919.9k
Employees
8
EIN
45-0900368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter

Funds care for over 10,000 animals served by Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, CO. Operates for charitable purposes under 501(c)(3).
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$103.7k
Employees
0
EIN
46-2809962
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifeline Pet Rescue

Lifeline Pet Rescue rescues dogs from shelters and places them in homes. It also conducts animal rescue public education and owner training spay neuter alliance. Its programs include rescuing dogs.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$538.9k
Employees
9
EIN
84-1232676
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the South Platte Valley

HSSPV innovatively cares for animals, providing shelter, medical, and behavioral resources until reunited with families or successfully placed into new homes.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
27
EIN
27-0911048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

4 Paws 4 Life Rescue

4 Paws 4 Life Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Sedalia, CO whose mission is: Rescue, adoption, and boarding for dogs. Includes quality kennel services in Douglas County, CO.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
29
EIN
45-4932922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longhopes Donkey Shelter

Longhopes Donkey Shelter provides sanctuary for homeless, abused, and neglected donkeys while offering adoption opportunities and funding through donations and product sales.
Revenue
$970.0k
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
13
EIN
84-1538890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North American Hunting Dog Rescue

North American Hunting Dog Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in HGHLNDS Ranch, CO that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1664785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses / Canter Arizona

Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses / Canter Arizona is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in HGHLNDS Ranch, CO that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0669978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forever Loving Homes

Forever Loving Homes rescues and cares for animals, while also finding responsible and caring owners. The organization focuses on animal protection and welfare, offering programs such as animal rescue and care. It is located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$1,921
Assets
$1,921
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2911365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado St Bernard Rescue

Colorado St Bernard Rescue rehabilitates and rehomes Saint Bernards and mixes while promoting responsible pet ownership. Located in Denver.
Revenue
$119.8k
Assets
$7,427
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-4218560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Old Dog Sanctuary

Little Old Dog Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Conifer, CO that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-0596056
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cavy Care

Cavy Care is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Aurora, CO that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-1502027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Twice Purrfect Feline Rescue

Twice Purrfect Feline Rescue is a dedicated foster-based cat rescue that transforms the lives of unwanted cats, finding them safe and loving homes.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1753050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Misha May Foundation

Homeless canines placed in foster homes, organization provides health care and training in The hopes of locating a permanent home. To provide options, training, and rehabilitiation for homeless canines.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-2050325
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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