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Denver animal shelters

There are 248animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Denvermetro area, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, and Lakewood. Combined, these Denver metro animal sheltersemploy 464 people, earn more than $42 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
38
1-10
13
11-25
6
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
79
$250k to $1M
23
$1M to $5M
9
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Denver

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1-20 of 248

The Maxfund

Maxfund provides medical care for homeless pets and administers a state-wide spay/neuter program, located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
154
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)

Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary

Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary provides a compassionate, forever home for senior dogs in Littleton, CO, supervised by veterinarians.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
27
EIN
83-3612767
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)

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)

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
$1.3m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
3
EIN
84-1430940
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
$2.0m
Assets
$345.6k
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)

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)

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)

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)

Tails of Woe

Funding of veterinary services and products provided to, and for the health of, abused, neglected, abandoned animals and animal owners who do not have the financial means to provide needed care.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3440301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Someone2love

Someone2love is a dog rescue that matches fuzzy family members to non-fuzzy families in order to complete their homes. They offer a range of programs, including program income. The organization itself is located in Thornton, CO.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
84-4042225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kevlar for K9S

Kevlar for K9S is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Denver, CO that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-8788385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beast of Burden Recovery and Education Center

Beast of Burden Recovery and Education Center is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Castle Rock, CO that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3557983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paw Assistance Network of Colorado

Paw Assistance Network of Colorado is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Centennial, CO that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-3387027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Paws Matter / Amanda Snepenger Sole MBR

Rescuing dogs from high kill shelters and providing them with temporary housing and care until a permanent loving home is found.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2442259
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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