Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

Denver, CO

A cats-only 501(c)(3) that has been saving feline lives in Denver since 1982, sheltering up to 120 cats on site plus more in foster homes. It takes cats from the Denver metro area and from high-risk shelters in other states.

Adoption fee From $75

Hours Wed-Thu 12pm-5pm by appointment. Fri-Sun 12pm-6pm open to the public, with adoptions by appointment.

Areas served Denver Metro Area and high-risk states

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

Single kitten under 5 months: $200 (two kittens $350); teens 5 months-1 year: $150; adults 1-9 years: $125; seniors 10+: $75; bonded pairs $100-$200; FIV+ cats $100-$150

How it works

Submit an application, schedule a visit to meet your match, the team reviews it, then bring your cat home. All adoptions are by appointment only.

Location

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The area

Denver County at a glance

Population 718,877

Housing units 359,581

Est. households with a cat 107,672

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

Do I need an appointment to adopt?

The rescue is open to the public Friday through Sunday, but adoptions themselves are by appointment only.

How many cats does the rescue care for?

Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue houses up to 120 cats on site, with additional cats living in foster homes.

Which area do you serve?

The rescue takes in cats from the Denver metro area as well as from high-risk shelters in other states.

Get involved

Support Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

Surrendering a cat

Cat relinquishment resources are at rmfr-colorado.org/relinquish-a-cat.

Donate Become a foster