Community Pet Resource Guide

Pet Food Resources 

  • Colorado Pet Pantry
    • The Colorado Pet Pantry will temporarily feed Colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for pets with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families.
    • Pet food bank locations are available around the city. 
  • Many animal shelters offer pet food when they have donations available. Please reach out to your local shelter to inquire about availability.

 

Veterinary Resources 

 

Temporary Pet Housing Resources

  • Annie and Millie’s Place: Longmont Humane Society *Weld and Boulder counties preferred
    • Phone: 720.340.1268 
    • Email: info@annieandmillies.org
    • Website: https://www.annieandmillies.org/
    • Our mission is to keep humans experiencing homelessness together with their  
      fur family by evolving pet-friendly solutions, programs, and resources. 
    • NOTE: Currently only providing financial support for vet services. Works with Longmont Human Society for emergency boarding.

     

  • Cat Care Society (cats only) *no county requirement 
    • Phone: 303.239.9680  option 3
    • Email: info@catcaresociety.org
    • Website: https://catcaresociety.org/programs/
    • Offers a program for people who are unable to care for their cats temporarily due to a home foreclosure, temporary homelessness, an extended hospital stay, etc. Provides food, shelter, and medical care for the cat(s) for up to 30 days, at which point they return to their families 
    • NOTE: Can take a few days to get back due to programming.

 

  • Denver Animal Shelter Safe Haven Program *Denver County only

     

  • Humane Colorado Pet Assist Program *no county requirement 
    • Direct Line: 303.241.7113
    • Main shelter line: 303.751.5772
    • Website: https://humanecolorado.org/services/pet-assist-inquiry-form/
    • The Pet Assist program helps those in need of a temporary safe place for their pet to live due to a variety of factors that leave them unable to care for their animals and when no other assistance is available. The animals are cared for through foster home placement. Pet assist is a short-term program, but each case is assessed based on the owner’s specific circumstances and resources of the shelter. 
    • NOTE: Response time can be up to 72 hours. Must have appointment to drop off. Can only accommodate for 30 currently. Can take up to 10 days for dogs and dogs need foster placement before being accepted.

  

  • Foothills Animal Shelter Better Together Program *Jefferson County only 
    • Phone: 720.407.5244 
    • Email: bettertogether@fas4pets.org
    • Website: https://foothillsanimalshelter.org/better-together/
    • As part of our work in keeping pets with their families, we have partnered with Human Service Agencies and our Animal Control Partners to bring services to the citizens of Jefferson County. Our goal is to preserve the human-animal bond by providing support and services to those who need it. We provide pet food, animal supplies, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services. We will also provide short-term housing when requested. 
    • NOTE: 10 days of care

     

  • Humane Society of Boulder Valley *Boulder and Broomfield Counties preferred 

 

  • Longmont Humane Society - Safe Keep Boarding Services *Boulder and Weld counties

     

  • NextDoor
    • Great place to see if any neighbors/nearby community members are willing to foster your pets/watch them temporarily for you. Please be sure to ask the right questions of anyone willing to help (how to contact them, length of stay, emergency planning, etc.) to ensure you, your pets, and your neighbors are safe.

 

 

 

  • Until They’re Home
    • Website: https://untilhome.dog/
    • Application: https://form.jotform.com/210367177856060
    • Losing your home temporarily and don't have a place for your pet? We might be able to help! Our KTH program focuses on keeping pets out of the shelter who already have loving families. If your family is struggling to keep your pet at home for any reason, please contact us. 

     

  • Wag and Rover Pet Boarding or Sitting services
    • Wag Website: https://wag.co/
    • Rover website: https://www.rover.com/
    • Wag and Rover are two companies that offer pet walking, drop-in visits, and pet sitting/boarding services. These services are through independent pet sitters. Services range from $15 for a 15-minute walk for dogs to $40-65+/night for overnight dog sitting. These are good options if you need immediate care.

 

  • Most veterinarians also provide boarding services. Your local veterinarian may be able to help board your animal in an emergency/crisis.

 

Pet Behavior Resources

 

Pet Loss Groups

 

Human Sheltering Resources

  • Denver Office of Housing Stability
  • Family Tree
  • PeaceWorks Inc.
    • 24/7 Assistance Phone/Text: 303-838-8181
    • Email: info@peaceworksinc.co
    • Website: https://peaceworksinc.co/services/
    • PeaceWorks offers emergency shelter for individuals and their pets in domestic violence situations. The private shelter is located in a rural area near Conifer, CO. Can accept people and pets as space allows.
  • SafeHouse Denver
    • Phone: 303.318.9959
    • 24 hour Crisis & Info line: 303.318.9989
    • Website: https://safehouse-denver.org/services/shelter-services.html
    • SafeHouse Denver provides safe and secure emergency housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children, regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic status.

Food Bank Resources

  • Denver Food Assistance
    • Website with resource sections for public food benefits, food bank locator, resources for mothers and children, and transportation resources.
  • 211 Colorado
    • Phone: 211 or 855-855-4626
    • Interactive map to find food banks and food pantries. 

Transportation Resources

  • Denver Connector is a service offering free rides in the West Denver, Montbello, and GES neighborhoods of Denver. Download the “Connector” app to request a ride and see the service areas. 

 

Community Resources

  • Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
    • Phone: 303.293.2217
    • Website: https://www.coloradocoalition.org/housing
    • Assists individuals, individuals with mental illness, and families find housing and/or get support with housing resources (rent, deposits, pet friendly housing, etc.) Also, can provide employment and healthcare services and referrals.
  • Colorado Homeless Shelter Directory
  • Denver Human Services
  • Denver Rescue Mission
    • Phone: 303.297.1815
    • Website: https://denverrescuemission.org/get-help/
    • Denver Rescue Mission is committed to helping people who are experiencing homelessness and addiction in our city change their lives. Thanks to the support of friends like you, we meet their needs through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.
  • Family Tree
  • Haven of Hope
    • Phone: 303.607.0855
    • Website: https://www.thoh.org/services-calendar
    • The mission at Haven of Hope is to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, rehabilitation, and hygienic services to the homeless and less fortunate. Low barrier shelter services in Denver.
  • Project Safeguard
    • Phone: 720-618-3482
    • Website: https://psghelps.org/what-we-do/
    • Project Safeguard empowers and partners with people who have experienced gender-based violence, helping them navigate a course of survivor-driven justice through expert, trauma-informed legal advocacy and representation.
  • Salvation Army of Denver
    • Phone: 303.295.3366
    • Website: https://denver.salvationarmy.org/
    • Through the Housing Now program, Salvation Army of Denver provides short term rental assistance to people in need, as well as case management, resources, and home visits.
  • Samaritan House
    • Phone: 855.777.5280 or see website for specific program/location phone numbers
    • Website: https://ccdenver.org/denver-samaritan-house/
    • The Samaritan house primarily serves women, families and veterans who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. They have multiple shelters throughout Denver.
  • Step Denver
    • Phone: 303.295.7837
    • Email: stepdenver@stepdenver.org
    • Website: https://stepdenver.org/program-overview/
    • Step Denver’s goal is to help men in a state of desperation end their cycle of addiction, take back control of their lives, and transition to a safe and sober living environment where they can become productive, contributing members of their families and our community.
  • Rocky Mountain Refuge
    • https://rockymountainrefuge.org/
    • Rocky Mountain Refuge provides end of life care for unhoused individuals with terminal illnesses. They have a partnership with a local animal rescue so that animals can be rehomed safely. They are also developing a Continuum of Care for individuals who can self-care with hospice support.
  • The Gathering Place
    • Phone: (303) 321-4198 or (303) 321-0679
    • Website: https://tgpdenver.org/what-we-do/
    • The Gathering Place (TGP) offers services to combat poverty and address the impacts of marginalization and oppression that are often contributing factors to poverty or homelessness. By offering low-barrier access to a broad range of basic necessities and wrap-around care options, TGP guides women, transgender folx and children living in poverty from a place of crisis and instability to one of stability and security. 
  • Urban Peak
    • Main Line: 303.974.2900
    • Shelter Direct: 303.974.2908
    • Drop-In Center Direct Line: 303.974.2928
    • Website: https://www.urbanpeak.org/
    • We provide a full range of programs and services that help youth experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area and put them on a path toward self-sufficiency.
  • WellPower
    • Phone: 303.504.7900
    • Website: https://www.wellpower.org/access-services/
    • Enriching lives and minds by focusing on strengths and well-being. Can provide resources for individuals struggling with substance use and mental illness. 

 

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