Aurora Animal Shelter

Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora's municipal animal shelter, serving Colorado's third-largest city with adoption, animal control and licensing services.

Hours Mon, Wed-Fri 10:30am-5pm, Sat 10:30am-4pm. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

Areas served City of Aurora, Colorado

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 303-326-8280 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during shelter hours or check the city's adoption page for current promotions and available cats.

Location

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The area

Adams County at a glance

Population 530,225

Housing units 195,793

Est. households with a cat 60,582

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30am-5pm, Saturday 10:30am-4pm. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Standard fees are not published; the city periodically runs limited-time kitten promotions, so check current pricing before visiting.

Is this the same as Aurora's animal control?

Yes. Aurora Animal Shelter is the city's municipal shelter, covering both animal control and adoptions for Colorado's third-largest city.

Get involved

Support Aurora Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Aurora Animal Shelter at 303-326-8280 to ask about surrendering an animal.

Donate Become a foster