Resources & Info

When you need information or someone to turn to, we recommend these resources for all your cat-related needs.

We know how much time, money and energy can go into taking the best possible care of your feline companions, which is why we’ve compiled this helpful list of resources. Whether you’re looking for medical care, behavioral tips, pet-friendly housing or aid during personal hardship, the following resources and organizations offer a wealth of information and answers to any challenge life with a cat can throw at you. We believe that everyone deserves to have a pet regardless of socioeconomic status.

Veterinary & Medical Services

Emergency Care

Sometimes pets get sick when you least expect it. These clinics offer 24/7 medical care. (Note: Not all are low-cost.)

Animal Urgent Care (3 Locations)

AUC Arvada
12520 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004

AUC Park Hill
6750 E 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80216

AUC North East
15401 E 120th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80603

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center

17701 Cottonwood Drive
Parker, CO 80134

Evolution Veterinary Specialists

34 Van Gordon St, Ste. 160
Lakewood, CO 80228

Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital

18325 E. Girard Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013

VCA Alameda East

9770 E Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80247

VRCC

3550 S Jason St
Englewood, CO 80110

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

3845 East Colfax Avenue
Denver CO 80206

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

10140 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Low-Cost Clinics

It can be expensive to provide medical care to your pet. The following veterinary clinics have been known to have lower-than-average prices.

Downtown Animal Care Center

1041 Galapago St.
Denver, CO 80204

Dumb Friends League

Spay & Neuter Clinic
191 Yuma St
Denver, CO 80223

Dumb Friends League Vet Hospital at CSU Spur

4817 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216

The Feline Fix

Cat wellness exams and spay/neuter services (not full-service)
6075 Parkway Drive, Unit 185
Commerce City, CO 80022

Guardian Angel Veterinary Care

Affordable surgery, low-cost spay/neuter and dental options
873 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229

Peace, Love & Paws

Free vet care for the homeless and indigent communities
1280 Vine St.
Denver, CO 80206

Pet Care Coalition

Discounted vet care based on income
1300 S Potomac St, Suite #116
Aurora, CO 80012

Second Chances Veterinary Care

4243 Harlan St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Spay Today

Clinic offering spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations
1401 Ammons St
Lakewood, CO 80214

Pet Food & Financial Assistance

It can be expensive taking care of a pet, and life doesn’t always go as planned. The following organizations can help provide financial relief to help keep your pet and you together throughout any hardship.

CCS’ Nibbles & Kibbles Food Bank

Open the first and third Saturday morning of every month

Colorado Pet Pantry

Pet food banks located throughout Colorado

Diabetic Cats in Need

Providing insulin and other supplies for diabetic cat owners

Humane Society of Boulder Valley Pet Food Share

Pet food and pet supplies available at no cost seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their shelter

PetHelpFinder

A website listing of resources for vet care, spay/neuter services, pet supplies, food and more

Frankie’s Friends

Providing financial assistance grants to family-owned pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care.

Red Rover

Providing grants for medical care, domestic violence and disaster relief.

The Pet Fund

Providing medical grants for non-urgent medical care for chronic conditions.

Care Credit

A line of credit with special financing for unexpected medical costs, often 0% interest for several months.

Scratch Pay

Payment plans that don’t affect your credit score.

Pet-Friendly Housing

One of the number one reasons that pets are surrendered to shelters is due to housing, but that doesn’t have to be the case! The links below will direct you to websites where you can easily search for housing that allows pets.

Apartments.com

Select your city and choose from hundreds of pet-friendly housing options.

Apartment List

More than 500 pet-friendly apartments in the Denver region.

Avalon Communities

Because pets are part of the family, Avalon Communities offers pet-friendly housing in Colorado.

Rent Cafe

Explore apartments using a range of filters, including pet policies, ZIP codes neighborhoods and more.

Zillow

Find hundreds of apartments and homes that allow pets.

Pet Temporary Care

Many shelters offer temporary care or assistance programs for those experiencing a homing crisis. We suggest calling the shelters in your county to ask if these programs are available.

Foothills’ Better Together Program

Pet food, animal supplies, vaccinations, spay/neuter services and short-term housing options for Jefferson County residents

Humane Society of Boulder’s Safety Net

Pet food and supplies, temporary housing, urgent veterinary care and behavioral consultations available

Cat Care Society’s Temporary Care Program

For those experiencing unexpected setbacks

Denver Animal Shelter Safe Haven

Temporary care for those affected by fire, domestic, violence, hospitalization, etc., for Denver County residents

Dumb Friends League Pet Assist Program

For those needing a temporary safe place for their pet to live for up to 30 days

Stray Cats & TNR

The following organizations provide services and resources for feral or unowned community cats in the Denver metro area.

Cat Behavior & Care

It’s not always easy to know what a cat is thinking or why they do the things they do. The following articles and behaviorists specialize in understanding felines and redirecting or better understanding unwanted behaviors.

Amelia Wieber – CaringBehavior

Local cat behavior consultant and trainer

Lori Holmberg – Aurora Family Dog Training

Aurora-based cat trainer and feline behaviorist

Behavior Vets

Behavioral trainers and veterinary care team offering behavior modification programs

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

Find a local behavior consultant or trainer though this search

Animal Friends Alliance

More behavior resources

ASPCA

Online articles

Cornell Feline Health Center

Answering many health-related questions

Pet Loss/Grief Support, Cremation Services & Cemeteries

Organizations that can help when it is time to say goodbye to your beloved pet.

Other Area Shelters

Check with the shelters and rescues who are also MDAWA and AWAC members and partners to find other options in the region for adoptions or rehoming services.

Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance

Click on a MDAWA member logo on this page to learn more and for individual contact information.

Animal Friends Alliance

2321 East Mulberry St.,
Fort Collins, CO

Lost & Found | Rehoming Pets

Rehome on Adopt a Pet

Use our referral code to waive the listing fee: RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z

Legislative & Advocacy Resources

Help give a voice to animals and learn about important pet-related legislation through these organizations who advocate for animal welfare in government.

Animal Control & Investigation

City and county animal control is generally responsible for animals at large, dangerous animals, or concerns about animal abuse or neglect. They work closely with open admission shelters, depending on jurisdiction.

Bureau of Animal Protection

Investigates animal cruelty and neglect in Colorado

Colorado Humane Society and SPCA

Investigates animal cruelty, abuse and neglect in counties across Colorado.

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

To report a crime anonymously

How else can Cat Care Society help you? Please reach out to us if you need to secure temporary care for your cat, need free cat food, want to rent a trap, have donations, or want to get involved. Have a question that’s not listed here? Contact us for more information, tips, or resources.

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