Survey of 3,000 potential dog owners.  Data reveals a 21% swing towards shelter dogs over purebreds in Colorado. Interactive map included.

Large numbers of large hounds create growing space issue at shelter ~ (DENVER)—We’ve got big mutts and we cannot lie… The large numbers of large dogs mean there’s a growing kennel space issue at Denver Animal Shelter (DAS). So, we want to move these larger dogs out of the shelter and into loving homes as […]

Adopt a dog for just $20, and give another $20 as a donation through May ~ (DENVER)—Here’s your chance to adopt a dog for a doggone deal and be a do-gooder all at the same time!

Denver Animal Protection offers suggestions to keep pets safe during celebrations~ DENVER—Popping champagne, playing thunderous music, and igniting fireworks may be fun for us humans but scary for our pets. These loud noises can trigger an animal’s instinct to run away and find shelter, so Denver Animal Protection (DAP) offers these suggestions to keep your […]

Denver Animal Protection offers suggestions to help ease the animal overload ~ DENVER—Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), like other shelters in Colorado and across the country, is seeing an unprecedented number of homeless animals seeking loving homes. During this season of love and giving, DAS is asking the community to join in caring for the animals […]

Denver Animal Protection shares tips to ensure furry family members have a paw-some holiday ~ DENVER—Our dogs and cats are part of the family, so on Thanksgiving and during the holidays, you may be tempted to include them in the celebration and share with them a cornucopia of holiday foods. Denver Animal Protection (DAP) offers […]

Assists with the costs of companion animal adoption and retention services for seniors via a network of participating shelters ~ Cleveland, Ohio – (November 16, 2021) – Since its national launch in 2002, the Pets for the Elderly (PFE) grant program has paid a portion of the adoption fee for seniors 60 and over adopting a […]

Meet your new best pal at the Dumb Friends League Adoptathon Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27 at the Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock. To pair pets with people, the League will be offering a name-your-own-price adoption fee special with a goal of connecting 125 pets […]

It’s National Pet ID Week! Do you know where your pet is? New PetHub ID tag uses technology that links to owner information in real time on your smartphone ~ DENVER – It’s something frightening, upsetting and something pet owners hope they never have to experience—a missing pet. But a new pet license at Denver Animal Shelter […]

Failure to provide proper shelter from the cold could result in a $999 fine and/or a year in jail ~ DENVER – Winter has been mild so far, but with daytime temperatures hitting single digits and overnight temps dipping below zero starting this weekend and into next week, Denver Animal Protection, a division of the Denver Department of Public Health […]

The liver is one of the most valuable organs for your pet’s overall health and well-being. It aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels, the production of bile for digestion, and the management of blood clotting. The liver also serves as a filter to remove toxins and helps retain vitamins, fats, and minerals.

Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo support pet cancer treatment at 11 universities across the country, including Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center ~ Fort Collins, CO (Oct. 21, 2020) — The Petco Foundation, a national non-profit organization working to lead and inspire change for animals, continues its support to pet parents to help with the cost […]