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Denver animal shelters

There are 266 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 876 people, earn more than $145 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $247 million.
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Job trends for Denver animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
41
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
78
$250k to $1M
 
25
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Denver

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1-20 of 266

Humane Colorado

Denver Dumb Friends League ends pet homelessness and suffering by providing comprehensive care for vulnerable pets and offering urgent veterinary services.
Revenue
$92.9m
Assets
$180.3m
Employees
426
EIN
84-0405254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom Service Dogs

At Freedom Service Dogs, we unleash the potential of shelter dogs by transforming them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. Our clients include children, veterans and active duty military, and other adults.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
78
EIN
84-1068936
IRS type
501(c)(3)

True Companions Animal Shelter

Maxfund provides medical care for homeless pets and administers a state-wide spay/neuter program, located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
155
EIN
84-1116882
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)

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)

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)

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
$1.7m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
9
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)

The Gabriel Foundation

The Gabriel Foundation provides parrot welfare, specialized adoptions, and education to improve the lives of companion birds.
Revenue
$814.5k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
12
EIN
84-1396085
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
$898.7k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
20
EIN
45-4932922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue shelters homeless cats, provides medical care, fosters partnerships, and relies on volunteers to find loving, permanent homes.
Revenue
$767.5k
Assets
$457.4k
Employees
22
EIN
84-0862418
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
$1.5m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
19
EIN
84-1538890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fleet of Angels

Fleet of Angels provides emergency grants and services for horses in crisis due to natural disasters and other situations.
Revenue
$990.7k
Assets
$704.7k
Employees
0
EIN
46-3895690
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)

Herpetology Squad

Herpetology Squad is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Thornton, CO that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3736599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gypsys Heart Rescue and Sanctuary I NC

Gypsys Heart Rescue and Sanctuary I NC is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Evergreen, CO that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-4447884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amigos de Los Animales Colorado

Amigos de Los Animales Colorado is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Littleton, CO that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3899576
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Feline Fix

The Feline Fix champions cat welfare by providing affordable spay/neuter and wellness services, including trap-neuter-return techniques, in Commerce City, CO.
Revenue
$552.4k
Assets
$160.3k
Employees
17
EIN
26-3781322
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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