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A Denver organization running a dedicated cat shelter on West 10th Avenue alongside a separate dog shelter, a veterinary clinic and an admin building, all within a few blocks of each other in the Lincoln Park area.

Adoption fee From $25
Hours Mon & Wed-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm (closed daily 12-1pm for lunch), closed Tuesdays
Areas served Denver, CO
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Kittens 0-6 months: $150; adults 7 months-7 years: $125; seniors 8+: $75; feral: free; FIV/FeLV positive: $25

Requirements

Must be 18+, provide three non-relative references, provide landlord contact info or pet policy if renting, and current pets must be spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

How it works

Have a specific pet in mind before applying (an application does not place a hold). Applications are valid for 30 days and expire if you do not visit within 48 hours of submitting online.

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 you have more than one building?

Yes. True Companions runs a separate cat shelter, dog shelter, veterinary clinic and admin building, all within a few blocks of each other in Denver's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

How do I find out about adoption fees?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Check truecompanions.org/Adoption-Process-And-Fees or call the cat shelter at 720-266-6081.

Can I foster instead of adopting right away?

Yes. True Companions runs a foster program with details at truecompanions.org/Foster-Care-information.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact True Companions Animal Shelter & Clinic at 720-266-6081 or administrator@truecompanions.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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