Colorado Animal Rescue

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Animal Rescue is a shelter on Colorado's Western Slope serving Glenwood Springs and the surrounding Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, with a stated focus on excellence in animal care, education and advocacy.

Adoption fee From $150

Hours Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Monday. Appointments are encouraged for adoptions and visits.

Areas served Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley, CO

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $150

$150 for cats/kittens, includes spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm/FIV/FeLV testing, microchip, and nail trim (senior cats also get bloodwork)

How it works

Complete an adoption survey for the pet type you want; staff review it (often within 24 hours) and contact you to discuss matches and schedule a visit.

Location

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The area

Garfield County at a glance

Population 62,479

Housing units 24,953

Est. households with a cat 7,513

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. It is 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?

Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Closed Monday. Appointments are encouraged for both adoptions and visits.

How do I start the adoption process?

Complete the Pet Adoption Survey linked from the shelter's website, then arrange a visit.

Where are you located?

Colorado Animal Rescue is at 2801 County Road 114 in Glenwood Springs, on Colorado's Western Slope.

Get involved

Support Colorado Animal Rescue

Surrendering a cat

See the alternatives to surrender listed at coloradoanimalrescue.org/services/animal-surrender-alternatives/.

Donate Become a foster