Cat Care Society

Lakewood, CO

A private, cats-only nonprofit shelter founded in 1981 to improve the quality of life for cats in need in the Denver metro area. It runs on a free-roam model rather than individual cages, and does not discriminate against cats by age or ability.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Thu-Mon 12pm-6pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Areas served Denver metro area, Colorado

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Senior cats from $50 up to $350 for two kittens. Adoption is free for anyone 65 or older adopting a cat 10 years or older.

How it works

Complete an adoption application, browse available cats on the website, then visit during open hours to meet them.

Location

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The area

Jefferson County at a glance

Population 579,377

Housing units 253,574

Est. households with a cat 77,597

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 makes this shelter different from a typical animal shelter?

Cat Care Society is cats-only and free-roam, meaning cats live in shared rooms rather than individual cages, and every cat is considered adoptable regardless of age or ability.

Is there a discount for senior adopters?

Yes. Adoption is free for anyone 65 or older who adopts a cat 10 years or older.

What are your hours?

Thursday through Monday, 12pm to 6pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Get involved

Support Cat Care Society

Surrendering a cat

Surrender information is at catcaresociety.org/intake/.

Donate Become a foster