COLORADO SPRINGS & MANITOU SPRINGS
All Breed Rescue & Training in Colorado Springs specializes in rescuing and training dogs. They don't have a central facility for the dogs as they operate on a foster-based system. For more details about adopting, starting the introduction and adoption process, or other inquiries, you can visit their Adoption page or contact them at:
Address: 410 1/2 E Fillmore St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 264-6460
Email: info@haveanicedog.org
Website: https://www.haveanicedog.org/
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, this organization provides shelter and care for unwanted or homeless pets in the Pikes Peak Region. They have a campus in Colorado Springs offering services such as adoption, veterinary services, and lost and found assistance.
Address: 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 719-473-1741
Email: info@hsppr.org.
Website: https://www.hsppr.org/
Wild Blue Cats, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, CO. They focus on rescuing, providing sanctuary, and adopting out cats and kittens who are abandoned, abused, neglected, displaced, or surrendered. Their facility offers communal housing for adult cats and extensive "catios" for outdoor access. They also run a Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program and have a foster network for kittens and cats in need of special care.
Phone: 719-900-2287 "Cats"
Email General Questions: contact@wbcats.org
Trap, Neuter, and Release Questions:tnr@wbcats.org
Barn Cat Questions: barncats@wbcats.org
Website: https://www.wbcats.org/
Happy Cats Haven, located in Manitou Springs, Happy Cats Haven is a non-profit, Fear Free cat rescue and adoption center. They focus on rescuing homeless cats and kittens and finding them loving homes.
Address: 327 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Phone: 719-362-4600.
Email: adopt@happycatshaven.org.
Website: https://happycatshaven.org/
Whimpers to Wags Rescue, located in Colorado Springs, is a non-profit organization specializing in small dog rescue. They focus on rescuing small dogs at risk due to abandonment, abuse, neglect, or euthanasia. The rescue operates through an all-volunteer team and places dogs in foster homes for personal care and attention. They emphasize rehabilitation, spaying/neutering, and medical care for the dogs, alongside a thorough adoption process including applications and home visits to ensure successful forever homes.
Website: https://www.whimperstowags.org/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhimperstoWagsRescue
White Rose Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs, with a particular focus on animals facing adversity, neglect, or abandonment. They provide comprehensive care, including medical support and behavioral rehabilitation, and advocate for responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through education and community engagement.
Address: 1219 Falcon Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 719-357-6913
Email: info@whiterosesanctuary.com
Website: http://wrsanctuary.org
Safe Place for Pets, located in Colorado Springs, CO, specializes in caring for and rehoming pets of terminally ill individuals in El Paso and Teller counties. For over 20 years, they have been dedicated to finding forever homes for beloved pets of people facing terminal illnesses. The organization operates with the goal of ensuring the well-being and continuity of care for these pets.
Address: 808 Village Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: 719-359-0201
Email: info@safeplacepets.org
Website: https://www.safeplacepets.org/
Look What the Cat Brought In is a cat-exclusive shelter in Colorado Springs that specializes in caring for cats requiring extended shelter stays. Founded in 2008, it's celebrated as the first cat-specific shelter in the area. This limited admission, adoption guaranteed shelter collaborates with various rescues and handles cats from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they're healthy and ready for adoption. They provide comprehensive care, including FIV/FeLV testing, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering.
Address: 2129 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 719-331-6852
Email: email@lookwhatthecatbroughtin.org
Website: https://lookwhatthecatbroughtin.org/
No Hound Unhomed is a dog rescue organization that typically operates in the Colorado Springs area. They are known for taking in dogs from various backgrounds, including those that might be harder to place due to behavioral or medical issues, and work towards rehabilitating and rehoming them.
Phone: 719-660-5198
Website: http://www.nohoundunhomed.org/
PUEBLO ---
PAWS for Life, also known as The Animal Welfare & Protection Society, is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter established in 1978, located in Pueblo, Colorado. Their mission involves helping lost or unwanted animals, returning lost pets to their owners when possible, and placing them in good homes after spay/neuter procedures. They also focus on educating the public about intelligent and humane treatment of animals.
Address: 800 N. Pueblo Boulevard, Pueblo, Colorado 81003
Phone number: 719-543-6464.
Website: https://pawspueblo.org/
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, this organization provides shelter and care for unwanted or homeless pets in the Pikes Peak Region. They have a facility in Pueblo, offering services such as adoption, veterinary services, and lost and found assistance. The Pueblo campus address: 4600 Eagleridge Place, Pueblo, CO 81008
Phone: 719-544-3005.
Email: info@hsppr.org.
Website: https://www.hsppr.org/
Southern Colorado Spay and Neuter Association operates in Pueblo, Colorado. They focus on providing low-cost preventative care services for pets and facilitate pet adoptions. This includes spay and neuter services, microchipping, vaccinations, and pet adoption. For pet adoption, interested individuals are required to complete an adoption questionnaire, and if guidelines are met, a meet-and-greet is scheduled.
Address: 1700 S. Prairie Ave, Pueblo, Colorado, 81005
Phone: 719-564-3776
Website: https://www.socospay.com/
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7:30a-5p.
Cooper's Companions Animal Rescue, based in Pueblo, Colorado, is dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats. They focus on fostering and adoption processes to find suitable homes for these animals. An important aspect of their adoption process includes the requirement for all rescue dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
Phone: 719-406-5568
Email: ccaradopt@gmail.com.
Website: https://cooperscompanions.com/
Little Paws Matter Animal Rescue is dedicated to finding forever homes for young and older pets, operating under the mission that all "little paws matter." They are making a difference one animal at a time, focusing on adoptions to match pets with loving homes.
Additionally, they offer online merchandise to support their rescue efforts, with 100% of the profits used to help animals in need!
Website: https://www.littlepawsmatter.com/pages/contact
Email: Littlepawsmatterpueblo@gmail.com
CANON CITY & FREMONT COUNTY ---
The Humane Society of Fremont County is an independent, non-profit, open-admission animal shelter located in Cañon City, Colorado. They offer a variety of services including pet adoptions, low-cost vaccinations, microchipping, and a pet food pantry. They focus on providing care for stray and surrendered animals, offering refuge, medical care, and facilitating adoptive homes. They operate at a 97-98% save rate, which is phenomenal!
Address: 110 Rhodes Avenue, Cañon City, Colorado 81212.
Phone: 719-275-0663
Email: info@fremonthumane.com
Website: https://www.fremonthumane.com/
WESTCLIFFE & CUSTER COUNTY ---
Wet Mountain Animal Welfare (WMAW) is a non-profit organization in Westcliffe, Colorado, that focuses on animal welfare, education, and support in the Wet Mountain Valley communities. They aim to build a local animal shelter and provide financial assistance for pet emergencies, a Lost and Found Facebook group, a pet food program, Spay/Neuter/TNR fund, and other services to promote responsible pet ownership and re-homing of animals.
Phone: 719- 430-5494
Email: wetmountainanimalwelfare@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wmvcf.org/nonprofit/wet-mountain-animal-welfare/
SALIDA & BUENA VISTA ---
Ark-Valley Humane Society is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals in the Buena Vista and Salida areas of Colorado. They focus on compassionate care and offer services like adoptions, community resources, and lost & found pet support. They are also involved in humane education and provide a pet food pantry for those in need.
For more information or to contact them:
Address: 701 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: 719-395-2737
Email: info@ark-valley.org
Website: https://www.ark-valley.org/
RYE & COLORADO CITY ---
Colorado Bullies & More Rescue is a small rescue and shelter organization specializing in pitbull type dogs. They focus on providing a sanctuary environment, second chances, and forever homes for these dogs. The organization is also dedicated to spreading education and awareness about the breed, addressing struggles, prejudices, euthanasia statistics, and more. They aim to offer the right environment, training, and socialization for pitbull type dogs in need of a second chance.
Phone: 719-696-1140
Website: https://www.cbmrescue.org/
Contact Form: https://www.cbmrescue.org/contact-us
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064781946260
WALSENBURG & HUERFANO COUNTY ---
Walsenburg Animal Shelter, Shelter & adoption services.
Address: 303 Ray Sandoval St, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/H5JyiaGXS4p2cQXJ/?mibextid=K35XfP
From Forgotten to Forever Rescue and Transportis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization involved in animal rescue. They operate in several states & focus their efforts on areas with nonexistent or very limited resources for animals. The organization engages in various activities, including fostering, adoption events, and community outreach, to support and rehome rescued animals.
Website: https://www.fromforgottentoforever.com/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgottentoforever/
LA JUNTA & ROCKY FORD ---
Hwy 50 Freedom Ride is a PACFA licensed animal rescue transport nonprofit based in Colorado, focusing on transporting dogs in need from rural shelters along Highway 50 to safety with rescue groups and larger shelters in the Denver area. They operate weekly transports, usually once or sometimes twice a week, using their own vehicles, with plans to acquire a new van. They network with rescue groups in Colorado to ensure safe placement of the dogs.
Website: https://hwy50freedomride.org/
Contact Form: https://hwy50freedomride.org/contact-us
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hwy50freedomride
La Junta Animal Shelter
Address: 30277 6th Avenue, La Junta, Colorado, 81050
Phone: 719-384-0347
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkValleyShelters/
ORDWAY ---
All Creatures Rescue Shelter
Phone: 719-267-4848
Address: 18761 Road J, Ordway, Colorado, 81063
LAS ANIMAS & BENT COUNTY ---
Bent County Pet Project
Phone: 719-456-0250
Address: 647 Ambassador Thompson Boulevard, Las Animas, Colorado, 81054
SAN LUIS VALLEY & ALAMOSA ---
The San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization primarily focused on the welfare of dogs and cats in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. They have been actively rescuing and finding homes for animals for over two decades, with a significant number of successful adoptions. They are dedicated to providing spay/neuter services to control pet populations and emphasize improving the lives of animals in one of the poorest regions in Colorado.
Call: 719-587-9663 "WOOF"
Text: 719-588-5560
Email: woof@slvaws.org
Website: https://www.slvaws.org/
The Dumb Friends League San Luis Valley Animal Center provides shelter for homeless dogs and cats, adoptions, and lost and found services. They partner with the city of Alamosa and Alamosa County to take in and house lost animals. The center recommends bringing stray pets to them for the best chance of reunification with their families.
Phone: 719-212-6500
Address: 701 Airport Road, Alamosa, CO 81101
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 a- 5 p, except Thursday opens at 11a
Website: https://www.ddfl.org/locations/san-luis-valley-animal-center/
The Upper Rio Grande Animal Society, operating as the Conour Animal Shelter, is a volunteer-driven organization serving several counties in the San Luis Valley. It provides shelter for dogs and operates the only animal crematory in the area. They rely on grants and donations to meet operational costs.
Phone: 719-852-3366
Address: 2121 County Road 82 E, Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: 719-852-3366
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 am - 4 pm; Saturday-Sunday 1:30 pm - 5 pm; Closed Mondays
Website: https://www.urgasconouranimalshelter.org/about-us.html
TRINIDAD ---
AS OF JAN 1st 2024, The City of Trinidad will be operating NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION as the City of Trinidad Animal Shelter.
Connect with them on Facebook for updates and more information, see link below.
Phone: 719-680-2385
Address: 1921 E. Main St., Trinidad, CO 81082
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinidadanimalshelter
FT. GARLAND & COSTILLA COUNTY ---
Costilla County Critter Haven
Phone: 719-379-2635
RESCUES OPERATING THROUGHOUT COLORADO, INCLUDING SOUTHERN COLORADO ---
RezDawg Rescue serves multiple areas of Colorado focuses on rescuing, relocating, spaying/neutering, fostering, and adopting dogs and cats. They work primarily in the Four Corners region of the U.S. and are committed to helping stray companion animals through various services including transportation to low-cost or free spay/neuter services, and community outreach. The organization also responds to cases of animal cruelty and neglect.
Email: adopt@rezdawgrescue.org
Website: https://www.rezdawgrescue.org/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rezdawgrescue
The Misfits Dog Rescue specializes in dog rescue and adoption. They serve multiple regions: Penrose, Canon City, Colorado Springs, and Denver. The rescue ensures all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, microchipped, and have dental care when needed.
Email: sue@misfitsdogrescue.org.
Website: https://www.misfitsdogrescue.org/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMisfitsDogRescue
One Dog at a Time Colorado is a small rescue based in Colorado Springs, dedicated to saving homeless adult dogs throughout the state. They focus on owner surrenders and local shelters, especially cases requiring expensive medical care. The organization relies on a network of fosters and donors and does not handle aggressive dogs, instead advocating for positive reinforcement training. They offer support and training for fosters and adopters through partnerships with professionals.
For more information, to foster, donate, or adopt, please contact:
Email Cody Rilo: codyodaat@gmail.com
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedogatatimecolorado/
Website: https://odaatcolorado.com/