Address 15750 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Phone Number +13033268280
Website https://www.auroragov.org/residents/animal_services/aurora_animal_shelter/
My fiancé and I adopted Dahlia (Cinders a little over 1yr) and Umbreon (Onyx 5m) earlier this week. We couldn’t be happier with our new family members. They were fast friends. I do want to add to the comment section though seeing these negative reviews. First off the amount of people who abandoned their animals in the 2hrs we were there is disheartening. There should be no excuse to abandon your animals! Simply do not get them if the responsibility is too much for you. These are living beings that deserve your loyalty till the day they die. I am amazed how kind the front desk ladies are despite what they probably put up with on the regular. I wanted to say thank you to all the workers at this shelter (: and especially to the sweet lady that helped us. Here is a few pictures of the kitties now! They are so cuddly and have stolen our hearts. I also want to add that these kitties were so clean upon adoption! They are well taken care of here. I recommend taking a chance on an older cat. They might surprise you. Also it’s hard to tell what your kitten or cat’s personality is going to be in the shelter compared to when you take them home. These two are completely different energies in the best way! Thanks again for everything 🤍🌷✨
It's very easy to adopt a pet here if they have someone that would be a good fit for you. You don't need an appointment or to do a complicated application. You just show up when you're prepared to adopt. If you just want to look at and stress out dogs from outside their kennels you can't do that here. Personally I think it's great that the shelter prioritizes the health and stress levels of the pets instead of the people who want to take their kids on a little trip to look at animals. I would suggest the Denver zoo for that.
Adopted my sweet kitty in November of 2023. She is my first cat and is so lovely and sweet. The shelter staff was very kind and the adoption process took maybe 15-20 minutes. So happy to have my baby Crouton (named skittles by the shelter staff).
Unfortunately, my dog Freya went missing because of a negligent pet sitter, and then she was found deceased by Aurora Animal Control. Freya was brought to Aurora Animal Shelter, and from there, I had to face the tough reality that she was gone, with cremation being the next step. Upon discussing options with someone behind the desk, I was stunned at how the situation was handled. The person who assisted me made it very transactional, only expressing what felt like forced condolences after I paid in full. Then when I came to pick up Freya’s remains, I told the next person why I was there, and she turned around, grabbed the bag containing everything, handed it to me, then said “sorry.” For an animal shelter that handles situations like this regularly, their level of compassion is atrocious. I felt like another forgettable customer, not like someone who just lost a family member. I pray that nobody deals with a loss like I did, only to be brushed off as though I was inconveniencing them. I hope someone from the shelter sees this, as they need to improve dramatically. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the Animal Control officer that called me to inform me Freya was found was very kind and apologetic, and even sounded broken up about himself. The shelter staff could learn a thing or two.
I had a wonderful experience adopting our new feline family member yesterday. Gabby at reception was very kind and helpful! On my way out she even grabbed my new girl's flyer from the wall as a memento. The other receptionist was also working hard and caring to patrons. It's a smaller shelter and the staff all were working hard to assist everyone. I think I caught them at a busy time, so probably want to give yourself some extra minutes before your meet and greet. Personally, I liked waiting as you get to see the excited dogs with their new happy family checking out :D Also, probably want to have a back up if your pick is adopted just in case. I would absolutely adopt from them again when the time comes, as it supports your community dogs, cats, and small animals.
Lady at the front desk had a little bit of a ugly attitude. The lady that helped me bring this beautiful cat in was so sweet! I had found this cat in my back porch since Saturday, he kept leaving and coming back. Sunday was closed so I brought him in today. He is friendly, and he loves to play. He also loves being petted! 🥰 Someone adopt my furry friend and give him a home!
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Monday:10:30AM - 17:00PMTuesday:ClosedWednesday:10:30AM - 17:00PMThursday:10:30AM - 17:00PMFriday:10:30AM - 17:00PMSaturday:10:30AM - 16:00PMSunday:Closed
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