Cat Care Society (CCS) was founded in 1981 by Linda East, DVM and Lynn Rowe. We are a nonprofit organization that was established in order to improve the quality of life for homeless, injured, and abused cats in the Denver metropolitan area. The Society’s goals are: To sponsor educational programs that promote responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of all animals, and the elimination of pet overpopulation; To shelter cats in a healthy, cage free environment and to find compatible and responsible families for every cat; To provide community outreach programs that improve the quality of life for cats and people; To be a friend to all cats. The shelter provides a temporary refuge for more than 75 cats until an appropriate and permanent home can be found for each. Veterinary care, premium diet, and human interaction are lovingly provided by dedicated staff and volunteers. Cat Care Society is a limited admission shelter. Meaning, we can only accept new cats as quickly as our current cats find their forever homes. We are nondiscriminatory in the cats that we accept and provide care for. We are proud to serve as a safe haven for cats that many shelters are either unwilling or incapable of accepting. This includes cats that have tested positive for FIV or FeLV, or have been diagnosed with chronic health conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease. We also pride ourselves in finding these cats loving forever homes, and educating cat owners on the relatively simple care requirements for cats with special needs. In 2019 we found homes for 545 cats and kittens, nearly 20% of which were senior cats or had special needs, see our complete annual statistics here. Because we cannot accept every cat who needs our help we encourage you to visit the resources page of our website before deciding to re-home your cat. Here you will find links for behavioral help, low cost veterinary clinics, pet friendly housing, pet food banks, and grants for emergency veterinary care .Cat Care Society is supported by a number of loyal members and contributors, without whom we could not operate. We receive no government funding. You can view our complete financials here. We are governed by a board of directors who volunteer their time to guide the organization.
Meet the cats - You can learn a lot from our website, but there’s nothing quite like visiting the shelter and meeting the cats for yourself. After all, you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. Since we’re a free roaming shelter, you will find cats everywhere you go. Cats are also sorted into rooms based on nutritional needs, medical concerns, and personality. Our population changes frequently, so check back often if you don’t find the perfect cat for you right away. Get Matched & Apply to Adopt - First, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey called Meet your Match. This program was designed by the ASPCA and helps match adopters with compatible pets. Next, you’ll fill out our adoption application, which is a brief one-page document that will go over your basic information. You can get a head start by completing the Meet Your Match feline personality test and the adoption application online before heading to the shelter. Become approved and meet with a counselor - One of our professional adoption counselors will chat with you to make sure that the cat you’ve chosen will be a perfect fit for your lifestyle. If you rent, we’ll need to contact your landlord to make sure you’re allowed to have a cat. If you own your house, we will verify that the property is in your name. We may also ask questions about your household and previous pets. Please make sure to bring a photo ID with your current address, and if you rent, it can be helpful to bring a copy of your lease with a pet addendum to expedite the process. Take home your new best friend - The entire adoption process usually takes around one to two hours. Once you’ve been approved, you can head home with your new cat. All cats adopted from Cat Care Society are spayed/neutered, microchipped, current on vaccines, and will come with a collar, cardboard carrier, and a few toys to get you and your new family member bonding and playing right away.
Lakewood CO | 1.9 miles away
For the Love of Paws is a foster-based non-profit/PACFA licensed animal rescue. It is comprised of a dedicated group of individuals that are committed to making a difference, one pet at a time.
Wheat Ridge CO 80034 | 3.1 miles away
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Lakewood CO 80215 | 3.2 miles away
The Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is a grass-roots 501(c)3 non profit organization that operates solely from fundraising, income derived from a variety of human and animal classes, and the goodwill of many volunteers. Our sole purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs (and cats) at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue. We save animals from euthanasia
Wheat Ridge CO 80033 | 3.6 miles away
Planet Pet, originally established in Denver and now located in Wheat Ridge, was created by Dr. Jeff Young of Planned Pethood Plus (PPP) in 2005. Planet Pet was established to save the many abandoned and relinquished animals that he found at his low-cost clinic’s doorstep. Planet Pet became a refuge for these animals, giving them a loving environment before adopting them out to their new forever
Golden CO | 3.6 miles away
We are a foster based dog rescue out of Golden, Colorado. Whether you're looking to adopt or volunteer, we are excited to work with you! Our mission is to save dogs from high kill, over populated shelters and place them in loving, committed homes. Sunshine Canyon Dog Rescue is a foster based rescue located in Colorado. We work with amazing volunteers all over the United States. It is because
Lakewood CO | 4.5 miles away
Sunrise Foundation, LTD was started back in the 1960's by a man and woman who came from England on the Queen Mary, Sam and Kitty Langdon. It was incorporated and earned it's designation as a 501C-3 charity back in 1972. Sunrise Foundation’s mission is helping discarded, stray and unwanted dogs that need a second chance at finding a forever home.
Lakewood CO 80215 | 5 miles away
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Arvada CO | 5.5 miles away
A new rescue that transfers homeless dogs from high kill shelters to foster homes until they can be adopted by a new forever family.
Arvada CO 80001 | 5.5 miles away
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Arvada CO 80004 | 6.2 miles away
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Lakewood CO 80228 | 6.2 miles away
We are a group of volunteers passionate about the welfare of Great Danes. Since our inception in 2000, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Great Danes and Dane mixes that have been abused, neglected and or abandoned. We strive to find new, permanent, and loving homes for these Danes with the end goal of lowering euthanasia rates in our region. Join us today in support of this great m
Golden CO 80401 | 6.3 miles away
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Brighton CO 80601 | 6.4 miles away
Colorado Canine Rescue, CCR, was founded by Amy Taylor in 2008. She and three other friends and family formed CCR’s board and started building this small dog rescue. CCR was incorporated on August 8, 2008 and received its 501c3 tax exempt status in January of 2009. CCR’s EIN tax ID number is: 26-3226573. CCR has no central facility. It has no paid employees and is dependent on volunteer hel
Golden CO 80401 | 8.7 miles away
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue’s mission is to rescue and successfully re-home stray, abandoned, or surrendered Labrador Retrievers giving priority to those in Colorado. We partner with professionals to provide medical care, training resources, and breed education.
Lakewood CO 80232 | 9.1 miles away
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