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Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue — Sniffspot

Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue

#51 in United States, #1 in Colorado, #1 in Denver

We are a small volume rescue with a huge focus on humane education. We rescue dogs and cats and work with our adopters/fosters and the general public to educate about how to best support our companion animals so that their placements can be successful. Unwanted pets is at epidemic levels, and without education we won't make progress. Our rescue is unique in that we are run by multiple certified dog trainers and behavior professionals. We have a podcast called Pod To The Rescue, which is produced with the goal of providing evidence based behavioral support to adopters and fosters.

"Summit expends incredible effort to ensure the greatest success p..." more

Denver, CO

Jailbreak husky rescue — Sniffspot

Jailbreak husky rescue

#52 in United States, #2 in Colorado, #2 in Denver

Jailbreak Husky Rescue is a 501(C)(3) and PACFA licensed organization based out of Colorado that aims to rescue, rehabilitate, transport, rehome and advocate for Siberian Huskies and other northern breeds that are at risk of being euthanized, abandoned, or in neglectful or abusive situations. Our mission has a specialized focus on pregnant or nursing northern breeds, including pre-natal and postpartum care, whelping, bottle, syringe and tube feeding, and breed-focused litter care and development.

Husky

"Jailbreak rescue helped us protect a husky in Texas from the “kil..." more

Denver, CO

Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue — Sniffspot

Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue

#63 in United States, #3 in Colorado, #3 in Denver

Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer group in Colorado. We have been active and engaged in our community since 1972.

Boxer

"I love that it is all volunteers so 100% of moneys go to the pups..." more

Denver, CO

La Plata County Humane Society — Sniffspot

La Plata County Humane Society

#67 in United States, #4 in Colorado, #1 in Grand Junction

La Plata County Humane Society is a private non-profit, that has been helping pets in need in rural, southwest Colorado since 1971! We adopt companion animals, provide low-cost spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccination, have a robust trap-neuter-release program, a life-saving foster program, offer onsite training, and provide animal protection services.

"This shelter is the definition of HUMANE. Their staff members are..." more

Grand Junction, CO

My Fairy Dawg Mother Rescue LLC — Sniffspot

My Fairy Dawg Mother Rescue LLC

#76 in United States, #5 in Colorado, #4 in Denver

The Fairy Dawg Mother works with trusted partners in Colorado and nearby states to bring dawgs to the Denver Metro area, where they will have a better chance at adoption. We do our best to select dogs that will be highly successful candidates for placement with a new furever family, but change can be stressful for even the most easy-going dawg. Because of this, we work with foster families to start getting them stabilized, learn about each dawg's individual temperament, and provide training and guidance to the dawg.

"My fairy dawg mother is a wonderful group of people who would do ..." more

Denver, CO

PawsCo — Sniffspot

PawsCo

#93 in United States, #6 in Colorado, #5 in Denver

PawsCo is a 501(c)3 animal welfare organization based in Denver, Colorado. PawsCo is dedicated to reducing pet homelessness by partnering with animal shelters and other rescues in order to help the most in-need animals ‚ those animals not thriving in a shelter setting.

"PawsCo rescued and cared for my precious kitty Juniper who is an ..." more

Denver, CO

Soul Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

Soul Dog Rescue

#95 in United States, #7 in Colorado, #6 in Denver

Soul Dog is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization founded with the mission to spay/neuter and protect animals. Soul Dog is proactive in animal welfare, advancing the need for spaying and neutering our pets to reduce overpopulation. We travel to rural communities on Native American reservations, where spaying and neutering will only happen if it is nearly free or very convenient. Soul Dog works with volunteer veterinarians to provide the spaying and neutering service at no cost to the public. Donations are used to defray the costs associated with medications, supplies, and the operating cost for clinics.

"Soul Dog Rescue is absolutely a fantastic organization. Their mai..." more

Denver, CO

Australian Shepherds Furever — Sniffspot

Australian Shepherds Furever

#98 in United States, #8 in Colorado

At Australian Shepherds Furever, we work daily to save aussies in need. It can be tough work, but incredibly rewarding to see this beautiful and intelligent breed flourish when given a second chance. We are a 501 (c) 3 non profit corporation. As a nonprofit, raising funds for rescue, fostering, training, boarding and health care is vital. Please consider showing your support today

Australian Shepherd

"Selfless advocacy for Australian Shepherds"

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National Mill Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

National Mill Dog Rescue

#98 in United States, #8 in Colorado, #1 in Colorado Springs

NMDR's mission is to RESCUE, REHABILITATE and RE-HOME discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry.

"Detroit Pit Crew does amazing things for dogs in the metro Detroi..." more

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue — Sniffspot

Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue

#98 in United States, #8 in Colorado, #7 in Denver

Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 1997, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rehoming of unwanted, abandoned, and abused Saint Bernards and Saint Bernard mixes.

"The Colorado st Bernard rescue organization has very compassionat..." more

Denver, CO

Mamco rescue dogs — Sniffspot

Mamco rescue dogs

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Our mission is to ensure that all rescued animals are treated as valuable members of society through quality veterinary care, regular grooming, and excellent nutrition. We are a foster based, 501c3 non-profit rescue, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of mother dogs and cats and their litters. We see our rescue dogs and cats through pregnancy, birth (whelping), nursing, weaning, and adoption. In addition to providing necessary care, we also work to socialize, train, and evaluate each animal to ensure that they find permanent forever homes. This involves establishing close and trusting relationships with our volunteers, adopters, and the community.

"Hands down Dalis to the Rescue in Alma Michigan deserves this hon..." more

Denver, CO

Colorado Corgis and Friends — Sniffspot

Colorado Corgis and Friends

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Colorado Corgis and Friends is a 501c3 Dog Rescue specializing in Corgis and other lowrider breeds. Established in late 2019 by a group of Corgi-loving people who love and understand the Corgi breed and love all other dogs as well. The founding members have over 100+ years of experience owning Corgis and 50+ years in Rescue. It is our pleasure and passion to help homeless dogs in need, help struggling owners rehome their pets, and offer advice on training issues typical of this herding breed.

Corgi

"Wonderful rescue that works to get corgis and other breeds adopte..." more

Denver, CO

Big bones canine rescue — Sniffspot

Big bones canine rescue

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado

"They do amazing work everyday to give these beautiful animals a s..." more

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MAXFUND

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado

"MaxFund is an immensely caring no-killer shelter and rescue. They..." more

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Foothills Animal Shelter — Sniffspot

Foothills Animal Shelter

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Foothills Animal Shelter is an open admission facility serving Jefferson County in the state of Colorado and is a member of the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance. We are driven to make lives better for animals and people in our community. We are a Socially Conscious Animal Welfare Organization, creating the best outcomes for all animals that enter our care. We place every healthy and safe animal for adoption. We assess the medical and behavioral needs of homeless animals and ensure these needs are thoughtfully addressed. And, we alleviate suffering through thoughtful euthanasia.

"The amount of work and care that goes into making a real differen..." more

Denver, CO

RezDawg Rescue — Sniffspot

RezDawg Rescue

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

RezDawg Rescue collaborates with several rescues in NM, AZ and CO to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of unwanted animals to rescues, shelters and fosters where they will have a chance at a forever home. We relocate dogs and cats from high-intake shelters, animal control facilities, and reservations in the Four Corners area to animal rescue partners and forever homes in Colorado. We provide transportation to foster homes and other partner organizations, offer medical care and low/no cost spay and neuter services, manage a network of foster homes for temporary shelter, and run adoption events so that these animals can find forever homes.

"We were fortunate to have adopted a wonderful dog from Rezdawg. A..." more

Denver, CO

A Friend of Jack Rescue — Sniffspot

A Friend of Jack Rescue

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

A Friend of Jack Rescue is a Colorado, foster-based 501(c)3 non-profit rescue dedicated to finding loving, lasting homes for unwanted dogs and puppies.

"Love em!"

Denver, CO

Taysia Blue Rescue | Siberian Huskies & Alaskan Malamutes — Sniffspot

Taysia Blue Rescue | Siberian Huskies & Alaskan Malamutes

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Taysia Blue Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We are a family of volunteers and advocates dedicated to helping local Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, and their guardians. We are funded solely and supported by, the generosity of individuals and corporations in our communities. All our dogs are located in approved foster homes in the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Des Moines and Denver. Taysia Blue does not have a physical building and does not have set hours of operation.

"Taydia Blue Rescue currently operates actively in 7 states, and i..." more

Denver, CO

Harley's Dream — Sniffspot

Harley's Dream

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Harley's Dream was established in 2016 in honor of Harley, a senior one-eyed puppy mill survivor who became the face and voice of the puppy mill dogs, earning the distinction of being the 2015 American Hero Dog for his work. Our mission is to create awareness and educate the public about the cruel commercial dog breeding industry (also known as puppy mills) and to rescue and rehome senior dogs in need.

"Harley’s Dream gives mill dogs a second chance."

Denver, CO

Dumb Friends League — Sniffspot

Dumb Friends League

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

One of the ways the Dumb Friends League can fulfill its mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering is to influence the laws and policies that protect animals and enhance their welfare. Our Advocacy team works with policymakers, animal welfare agencies, law enforcement and the community to drive the policies that make Colorado a leader in protecting our furry family members. We hope to help you stay informed on issues in Colorado and across the country that impact animal sheltering and welfare and continue to make systemic changes that benefit animals and the humans that love them, now and in the future

"Dumb Friends League is a fantastic Denver rescue, devoted to help..." more

Denver, CO

NOCO Humane — Sniffspot

NOCO Humane

#99 in United States, #9 in Colorado, #8 in Denver

Welcome to NOCO Humane, your community partner for comprehensive animal welfare services in Larimer and Weld counties. We have expanded our reach and our impact, taking on the sheltering and care of animals in Weld County in light of the dissolution of the Humane Society of Weld County. Join us as we heal, nature, and protect more than 10,000 animals in the year to come!

"Emotional Rescue takes in all dogs no matter their physical abili..." more

Denver, CO

Front Range Freedom Rescue — Sniffspot

Front Range Freedom Rescue

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Denver, CO

Evergreen Animal Protective League (EAPL) — Sniffspot

Evergreen Animal Protective League (EAPL)

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

The Evergreen Animal Protective League (EAPL) was organized in April, 1981 to aid lost, abandoned, and suffering animals through rescue, shelter, and education. Since that time, the League has provided a better life for thousands of cats, dogs, and other pets.

Denver, CO

Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue — Sniffspot

Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Snow Capped Shepherd Rescueis a Denver, Colorado based, volunteer-run non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We rescue abandoned, abused, neglected and stray White German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes. We do not have a shelter, instead all of our rescued dogs are housed with caring foster families…a temporary stop on their way to happily-ever-after.

German Shepherd

Denver, CO

Mile High Dachshunds Rescue, Inc — Sniffspot

Mile High Dachshunds Rescue, Inc

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Mile High Dachshunds Rescue, affectionately known as Team Doxie, is a group of dedicated volunteers who are all about giving second changes to dachshunds who have found themselves abandoned, in a shelter or relinquished to us. Located in the Denver area, we are non-profit rescue, that matches dachshunds with individuals and families for “happy ever afters” since 2015.

Dachshund

Denver, CO

Poso Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

Poso Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

We are a small Colorado based Dog Rescue team, dedicated to providing a loving and caring environment for our rescues, while also working to break the cycle of owner surrenders. POSO is working tirelessly to ensure that each dog receives the attention, medical care, and love they deserve. We hold monthly group training classes for the community (yes, even those without a rescue dog), providing free training for our foster families and our adoptive families. We are doing more than just rescuing dogs, we are changing the pattern of surrendering by providing knowledge and education through our community. Our origin story is rooted in our passion for animals and our goal to make a positive change in both the lives of a dog and their human to break the pattern and ensure less dogs are returned to shelters. With over 15,000 Dog Rescue organizations in the United States and over 1.5 billion websites out there, we believe our story, our mission and our approach sets us apart. POSO is a Dog Rescue doing more than rescuing dogs. Foster, Adopt, Donate, Share our name. We want you to hear our genuine voice as you explore our site, and we hope you feel the warmth and care that defines our rescue mission. So take your time, get to know us, and join us in this journey of love and compassion.

Denver, CO

Yoga Animals Rescue Foundation — Sniffspot

Yoga Animals Rescue Foundation

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Yoga Animal Rescue Foundation is a Colorado Foster-Based Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation organization, dedicated to taking all possible action to save animals in need. Our efforts, as well as the efforts of our fosters, go into using proven naturopathic remedies and love and affection to heal animals in homes. We socialize our animals with events such as Yoga and Movie Nights to help them learn they deserve to give and receive love and affection! Our animals can’t wait to be in your loving home!

Denver, CO

Colorado Animal Welfare League — Sniffspot

Colorado Animal Welfare League

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Colorado Animal Welfare League (CAWL) is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization founded with the mission to protect homeless animals in Colorado and the surrounding states of Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and New Mexico. We are currently made up of a small group of committed volunteers trying to save one animal at a time. As an all volunteer administration, any donations made to CAWL go directly to servicing the needs of the animals we save. The focus of CAWL is to expedite the adoption of difficult to place animals such as those with black fur, advanced age, or special needs. We rescue a lot of animals that would otherwise be euthanized for medical conditions, fearful behaviors, or just simply just for being a black dog in a shelter full of black dogs. Our rescue animals stay with foster families until their adoption while we work toward growing into a shelter. Thus, most of our expenses come from foster support and veterinary bills to treat our sick and injured animals. Our goal is to also be very proactive in animal welfare and to advance the awareness of the need for spaying and neutering our pets to reduce overpopulation. Our mobile spay/neuter clinic, the SNOW Mobile, is taken to rural areas with limited veterinary resources, inner-city areas, and Indian reservations where spaying and neutering will only happen if it is nearly free and comes to them. Our intention is to work with local vets to provide the spaying and neutering service at no cost to the public. Donations will then also be used to defray the costs associated with paying the veterinarians for their time, medications and supplies, and the operating costs for the mobile clinic itself.

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue — Sniffspot

Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Since 2010 RMPR has successfully rescued, vetted and re-homed over 11,000 animals and we are still going strong! Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue is a licensed non-profit animal welfare organization whose mission is to save unwanted puppies, adult dogs, and cats from being euthanized in overcrowded kill shelters. We transfer, spay, neuter, and place these animals in our Colorado foster network until they are ready for adoption to their forever homes. The benefits of a foster home are tremendous, we provide the socialization that these animals cannot experience in a traditional shelter setting, enabling them to grow into balanced animals that will thrive in their forever homes. ​We promote our animal welfare organization through our public adoption events, and benefit New Mexico communities with our SPAY IT FORWARD program that provides life saving vaccines and spay and neuter services. Since 2012 we have spayed/neutered over 4,000 dogs and cats in our public Spay Program. In addition to these programs, we provide donated food to areas in need through our food network connections and educate the public about the need for spaying and neutering of their pets, proper exercise, feeding, grooming, and training.

Denver, CO

Do Over Dogs - A Second Chance At Life — Sniffspot

Do Over Dogs - A Second Chance At Life

#100 in United States, #10 in Colorado, #9 in Denver

Do Over Dogs is a foster-based, 501(c)(3) organization that gives at-risk dogs from the shelter environment a second chance at life. We focus our rescue efforts on dogs and puppies that are at high risk of euthanasia.

Denver, CO


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The Best Colorado Springs, CO Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    National Mill Dog Rescue
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    5335 J D Johnson Rd.Peyton, CO 80831
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    Detroit Pit Crew does amazing things for dogs in the metro Detroit area.
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    National Mill Dog Rescue

    NMDR's mission is to RESCUE, REHABILITATE and RE-HOME discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry.

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  • Safe Place for Pets
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    Safe Place for Pets

    Safe Place for Pets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pet placement organization that provides care, support and rehoming services for pets of terminally ill people. For more than 20 years, Safe Place for Pets has compassionately served pet owners diagnosed with terminal illnesses. We have found forever homes for over 1,300 of their beloved pets while also providing needed veterinary care and support. At Safe Place, we place a heavy emphasis on making sure our pets receive quality veterinary services when placed in our care. All of our pets undergo a veterinary examination and are up-to-date on vaccinations, spay/neutered and undergo a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment when recommended by a veterinarian, ensuring that each pet is happy, healthy and ready for their new forever homes.

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  • Grey Ghost Weimaraner Rescue
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    Grey Ghost Weimaraner Rescue

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  • One Dog at a Time Colorado
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    One Dog at a Time Colorado

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  • No Hound Unhomed
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    No Hound Unhomed

    Who we are: We are a nonprofit dog rescue operating out of the Camp Bow Wow in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since we are a nonprofit, we survive on our donations and adoption fees and the goodwill of all our supporters. Prior to housing dogs in the rescue, we have worked with other local rescues to help rehome dogs. In 2015, we were able to create our own rescue and since then have adopted out over 1000 dogs! These dogs were all considered not adoptable because they didn’t pass their initial evaluations at the shelter or they were on a euthanasia list because the shelter was too full. What we do: We bring in dogs that need a chance to recover from the traumatic experience of being left by their family and put into the shelter system. These dogs would normally fall through the cracks and be euthanized just because there is no room in the shelters or because they are too afraid to pass their evaluations upon entry. We provide an alternative by rehabilitating, retraining and providing a safe and comfortable environment for our dogs so that they can reach their full potential as your loving companion. How we do it: Most of our dogs are socialized in small groups and we work with basic training. We give them love and affection to rebuild their trust in people and give them a safe, comfortable environment so that they have a chance to turn back into the loving, faithful family members that we all want. With the help of our staff and volunteers we walk, socialize and train all our dogs to give them the best chance at success in their new home.

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The Best Denver, CO Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue
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    SDR is a small but impactful rescue that takes the time to find just the right home for each dog they take in and then offers tremendous support after adoption to ensure those dogs can live successfully in their forever homes. They also produce a podcast, Pod to the Rescue, that provides practical info for adopter, fosters, and anyone else working with shelter/rescue dogs.
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    Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue

    We are a small volume rescue with a huge focus on humane education. We rescue dogs and cats and work with our adopters/fosters and the general public to educate about how to best support our companion animals so that their placements can be successful. Unwanted pets is at epidemic levels, and without education we won't make progress. Our rescue is unique in that we are run by multiple certified dog trainers and behavior professionals. We have a podcast called Pod To The Rescue, which is produced with the goal of providing evidence based behavioral support to adopters and fosters.

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  • Jailbreak husky rescue
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    HuskyHusky
    This rescue does incredible work, taking some difficult medically needy dogs from other states. She goes above and beyond and does amazing work.
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    Jailbreak husky rescue

    Jailbreak Husky Rescue is a 501(C)(3) and PACFA licensed organization based out of Colorado that aims to rescue, rehabilitate, transport, rehome and advocate for Siberian Huskies and other northern breeds that are at risk of being euthanized, abandoned, or in neglectful or abusive situations. Our mission has a specialized focus on pregnant or nursing northern breeds, including pre-natal and postpartum care, whelping, bottle, syringe and tube feeding, and breed-focused litter care and development.

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  • Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue
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    BoxerBoxer
    I love that it is all volunteers so 100% of moneys go to the pups. I also love that once a dog is a Ho Bo they are forever a Ho Bo.
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    Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue

    Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer group in Colorado. We have been active and engaged in our community since 1972.

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  • My Fairy Dawg Mother Rescue LLC
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    MFDM is the best, we’ve always had good experiences & they helped us with 2 adoptions, 2 of the best dogs ever (in my humble opinion! Hah) & they’re the nicest people, who help so many deserving dogs, like my ol’ hounds. The foster atmosphere I think helps the timid dogs transition well, as they learn the ropes from their roomies & awesome foster parents.
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    My Fairy Dawg Mother Rescue LLC

    The Fairy Dawg Mother works with trusted partners in Colorado and nearby states to bring dawgs to the Denver Metro area, where they will have a better chance at adoption. We do our best to select dogs that will be highly successful candidates for placement with a new furever family, but change can be stressful for even the most easy-going dawg. Because of this, we work with foster families to start getting them stabilized, learn about each dawg's individual temperament, and provide training and guidance to the dawg.

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  • PawsCo
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    denverColoradoUS
    Volunteering with PawsCo is a deeply fulfilling experience for me and my family. Witnessing animals flourish and embrace their true nature is incredibly rewarding. While it presents its challenges, volunteering is also immensely enjoyable and fun- especially when taking selfies and using filters! It serves as a gateway, exposing both myself and my children to the diverse world of animal welfare. Moreover, it’s a powerful way to impart vital lessons to my children about the lifelong commitment of caring for animals, equipping them with tools and resources to nurture animals to their fullest potential. The remarkable team of dedicated volunteers at PawsCo fosters an environment where everyone's contributions are valued and appreciated, making our volunteer journey even more fulfilling and impactful.
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    PawsCo

    PawsCo is a 501(c)3 animal welfare organization based in Denver, Colorado. PawsCo is dedicated to reducing pet homelessness by partnering with animal shelters and other rescues in order to help the most in-need animals ‚ those animals not thriving in a shelter setting.

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The Best Fort Collins, CO Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    My Second Home Rescue
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    My Second Home Rescue

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  • Bounce Animal Rescue
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    Bounce Animal Rescue

    Bounce Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization focused on rescuing and transitioning displaced domestic animals into their ideal homes. Bounce places heavy emphasis on quality veterinary care, nutrition, spay/neuter programs, education, and compatible adoptions.

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  • All Aboard Animal Rescue
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    All Aboard Animal Rescue

    All Aboard Animal Rescue’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for both pets and people through the process of matching adoptable animals with their forever homes. We never discriminate who can ride this train. Our team of staff, volunteers, and fosters work hard to ensure every dog and cat receives all the necessary care and love they need to live a happy life. No animal shall be rejected a chance at finding their forever home due to high medical expense, age, size, breed, perceived temperament, lack of space, or too much time spent in a shelter. Community Outreach and Education To maintain the integrity and sustainability of our platform, we prioritize the ways in which All Aboard impacts the viewpoints and ethics of the general public. While our main focus is helping our dogs and cats safely journey to their forever homes, we also place a lot of emphasis on the educational resources we can provide to our adoptive families and the communities in which we operate. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the extreme euthanasia rates throughout the United States. The solution begins with mandatory spay and neuter laws for all rescue animals, as well as the encouraging of potential adopts to familiarize themselves with the breeds in which they are interested, responsible pet ownership, and comprehensive pet training following the adoption of any our dogs. Grassroots Fundraising It requires a lot of funding to keep this operation chugging along. Funding from donors is instrumental in allowing us to continue saving lives, taking in special-needs cases, restocking supplies, and supporting our partner vet, rescue staff, and volunteers. Donations also allow us to build relationships with shelters along our rescue network, and contribute to our community in a multitude of ways. Your support helps move us forward.

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    2nd Chance Vizsla Rescue Inc.

    The main goal of 2CVR is to match Vizslas in need of forever homes with loving families. We are dedicated to providing rehabilitation, medical care, and in-home foster care for abandoned or abused purebred Vizslas or Vizsla mixes. We do not board our rescues in a kennel environment. We strive to educate the community regarding responsible dog ownership, including: the spay/neuter or companion animals, assisting shelters by promoting awareness, working with shelter managers/directors in our targeted area, and bringing shelter dogs on board as quickly as possible. We are an independent Vizsla rescue organization. We do, however, coordinate with the Vizsla Club of America (VCA) and other Vizsla rescue organizations around the United States. Our purpose is to help the Vizsla and the people who love and support the breed. As necessary, we offer support to shelters that handle stray or surrendered Vizslas. It is our goal to leave no Vizsla in a shelter or surrendering home longer than it takes to arrange pickup/release of the animal to 2CVR and foster care. Our funding is based primarily on personal donations, adoption donations, participation in local fund raising projects and grants.

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  • Animal Friends Alliance
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    2200 N Taft Hill Road Fort Collins, CO 80524
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    Animal Friends Alliance

    Animal Friends Alliance is Adoption-guarantee shelter and subsidized spay/neuter clinic offering resources to keep pets in loving homes. Serving Northern Colorado and beyond.

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    La Plata County Humane Society
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    1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81303
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    I am a current Board member and served as the interim executive director for most of 2023. In that capacity I learned an encyclopedia of information about shelter operations and got to know the staff and volunteers who care for our animals well. Our community is very supportive of LPCHS which allows us to punch well above our weight when it comes to adoptions relative to intakes. As with all of our shelter colleagues around the country, shelter workers and Animal Protection Officers have physical and dynamic jobs. What sets them apart is the emotion and compassion they bring to their jobs that is unique from any profession I know. Our staff and volunteers are the advocates for every animal in our care and their approach to shelter operations makes the difference in preparing animals to find their forever home. We go well beyond warehousing animals in our care by providing safe shelter, vaccines and health checks, spay/neuter and simple surgery when necessary and behavior assessment and training for dogs that need help to overcome behavior that might deter adopters. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunity for every animal for the time they’re in our shelter and support for adopters to encourage long term success.
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    La Plata County Humane Society

    La Plata County Humane Society is a private non-profit, that has been helping pets in need in rural, southwest Colorado since 1971! We adopt companion animals, provide low-cost spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccination, have a robust trap-neuter-release program, a life-saving foster program, offer onsite training, and provide animal protection services.

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  • Surface Creek Animal Shelter
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    265 SE High Country Ave Cedaredge, CO 81413
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    Surface Creek Animal Shelter

    Finding Inspiration in Every Animal Since 1997, individuals have volunteered to support companion animals of the Surface Creek Valley community. Our mission remains the same today; rescuing each from hunger, thirst, pain, injury, disease, discomfort, fear, and distress; while providing community welfare and giving companionship and support in forever homes. Our Story The Surface Creek Animal Shelter is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization. It operates the Surface Creek Animal Shelter and The Shelter Shoppe Thrift Store both located in Cedaredge, Colorado. Through its volunteers, the Surface Creek Animal Shelter provides care and support to over 400 cats and dogs each year and strives to find each animal, a forever home. Ways we accomplish our mission: • Socially conscious sheltering and maintaining our shelter as an adoption guarantee facility • Adhering to the rules and regulations of Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act • Providing nutrition, hydration, exercise, and necessary healthcare to all animals in our care until adoption or relocation • Actively seeking good adoptive homes for all adoptable animals • Promoting responsible pet ownership with an active spay/neuter program • Pursuing funds through grants, fundraisers, and monthly sustaining donations • Improving the welfare and sheltering of companion animals in Delta County o Includes vaccination, identification chipping, spaying/neutering, and routine or urgent veterinary care

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  • Journey Home Animal Care Center
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    Journey Home Animal Care Center

    Journey Home Animal Care Center provides care for over 1,500 lost, ill, injured or orphaned animals each year throughout the Colorado River Valley in Western Garfield County. The center provides a variety of services including adoption, veterinary clinic, and more. Refer to below for a full list of what’s offered: • Adopts animals into new homes. • Reunites owners with their lost pets. • Our clinic provides limited veterinary services. • Places animals into foster homes until they are healthy, adoptable animals. • Financial assistance for community members needing veterinary services. Ask us! • Offers public education and information. • Assists those in need with feeding their animals. • Assists the community with a Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program for feral and free roaming cats. • Provides volunteer opportunities for community members. • Provides housing and care for animals running at large in the City of Rifle and the towns of Parachute, Silt, and New Castle. Our History The journey of Rifle Animal Shelter Shelter Renovation Rifle Animal Shelter, a 30 plus year old building, originally served as an impound facility for the City of Rifle. In 1998 the shelter was on the verge of being shut down for not meeting the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) standards. A group of volunteers started a campaign to help renovate the shelter. In just six months, the shelter was renovated with donated labor and materials. Volunteers from all over Garfield County came together to make this project a success. This core group of volunteers formed a 501 © (3) non-profit corporation and became Garfield County Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc., also known as Friends of the Rifle Animal Shelter (FRAS). Assisting the Community FRAS’s next goal was to spay/neuter and provide medical care for every animal coming into the shelter. Today, no animal leaves the shelter without being current on vaccines, altered and micro chipped. In approximately 2002, FRAS expanded its services to include financial assistance to the Garfield County community and began to help community members alter their family pets. Expanding Our Reach On January 1, 2012, FRAS took over operations and management of the Rifle Animal Shelter. With this contract came expanded services, more efficient operations and greater public outreach.

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  • The Montrose Bully Breed Club
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    The Montrose Bully Breed Club

    We began our journey in 2017 as a Local Facebook group dedicated to local Bully Breeds. We had the vision to grow into a Non-Profit and become PACFA certified so that we could assist with fostering and adoptions. We advocate for spay, neuter, the importance of proper training and being the best Bully Breed Ambassadors our town has seen. We have seen the community rally around us and support our cause through local events, donations, volunteers, fosters and adopters. TMBBC’s long term vision is to provide a unique space that brings together the community and the Bully Breeds we love. A one stop shop for education, training, fun exercise and community events; while providing sanctuary for young adults aging out of foster care, Veterans, and the Bully’s they prepare for their forever homes.

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  • Happy Little Rescue
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    Happy Little Rescue

    The Happy Little Rescue is a Colorado Non-Profit Organization dedicated to offering a safe and loving environment to pets in need. Thanks to our team of passionate and hardworking individuals who work tirelessly day and night, we can proudly say that each animal in our care receives socialization, quality nutrition, top medical care, and enrichment while they search for their forever homes.

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What's the Sniffspot Colorado Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2025 Colorado Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Colorado chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Colorado. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

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Sniffspot Colorado Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Colorado?

There are 173 in Colorado. 86 are located in Denver with 87 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Colorado?

There are many reputable rescues in Colorado, the top 3 on our list are: Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue, Jailbreak husky rescue, Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Colorado offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Colorado is Australian Shepherd with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Greyhound with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Colorado?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Colorado. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
We are conversational based and decide based on the needs of the dog, and the lifestyle/commitment level of the adopter.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Colorado?

Yes! Colorado has all of the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Australian Shepherd Greyhound Great Dane Boxer Pit Bull Corgi Husky Yorkie Golden Retriever Puppy Dachshund German Shepherd Labrador

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Colorado that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Colorado?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Denver is Summit Dog Rescue / Pod To The Rescue. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Colorado is Jailbreak husky rescue.

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