Colorado Animal Rescue

Colorado Animal Rescue Colorado Animal Rescue is a tax-exempt, non-profit animal shelter serving Garfield County Colorado

Check Out Tony! Tony the Tiger is soaking up all the pets, fish flakes, greenie treats, then more pets he can get.  He's...
01/10/2024

Check Out Tony!
Tony the Tiger is soaking up all the pets, fish flakes, greenie treats, then more pets he can get. He's also a smart guy and loves solving puzzles for his treats! This 8-year-old is on the mellow side and would probably hit it off with like-minded humans. Don't miss out, this terrific tabby may be the one for you! 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/cats/

Meet Mr. Beans! If you're looking some Labradoodle love, look no further!  This 6-year-old is ready to share his soft an...
01/09/2024

Meet Mr. Beans!
If you're looking some Labradoodle love, look no further! This 6-year-old is ready to share his soft and sweet side with you, is also a good boy on walks, and is down with dog friends. He's pretty perfect, all he needs is a loving best friend by his side and to stay on his thyroid meds and urinary diet to keep healthy and active.
Give us a call or get your adoption survey in, and come meet the best bearded dog around 😍. 970-947-9173
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

Say Hello to Hopper! Hopper is an 8-month-old shelter puppy ready for a new best friend to both adventure and snuggle wi...
01/07/2024

Say Hello to Hopper!
Hopper is an 8-month-old shelter puppy ready for a new best friend to both adventure and snuggle with. This little guy is ready to greet everyone he meets and loves to tear it up with other dogs. If you're ready for some fun and a dog with the best set of ears 😁, look no further! Give us a call or get your adoption survey in today for Hopper or one of his many shelter buddies. https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/
970-947-9173

Adopt a Shelter Pig ❤Teddy's here to help you to stick to your healthy eating goals this year!  This 2-year-old is also ...
01/06/2024

Adopt a Shelter Pig ❤
Teddy's here to help you to stick to your healthy eating goals this year! This 2-year-old is also ready to kiss shelter life goodbye and join you for talk time, guinea yoga, and pocket pal snuggle time.
Little pigs like Teddy often have nowhere to go when pet owners find themselves facing an emergency, ending up in one of the few shelters who will take them in. Teddy was the 19th guinea pig to arrive at C.A.R.E. in 2023 (and he has spent 65 days in the shelter). Here's hoping for a better year for Teddy in 2024.
To adopt or hear more, give us a call @ 970-947-9173 or get your adoption survey in. https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/other/

Join us at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale from 4:30-6pm on Saturday, January 20th for a special film screening and fu...
01/04/2024

Join us at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale from 4:30-6pm on Saturday, January 20th for a special film screening and fundraising event for C.A.R.E.! A post-film Q&A will conclude the evening.

Local filmmaker Ashley Mosher's tender documentary, GOODBOY, is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of the ties that bind us to our pets, and a celebration of the love that endures even after they're gone 💛

Tickets are limited to get yours before they're gone!
(https://coloradoanimalrescue-bloom.kindful.com/e/goodboy-film-screening-fundraiser)

Shoutout to Valid & Required Productions w/ Ashley Mosher for making this event possible, and to our amazing sponsors at Lucky Day Animal Rescue, Downriver Divas, and Cool Brick Studios for all your support 😇

Do you know this little fella? He was found a short ways up the Transfer Trail in Glenwood Springs. If you have any info...
01/04/2024

Do you know this little fella? He was found a short ways up the Transfer Trail in Glenwood Springs. If you have any information about his family please contact C.A.R.E.: 970-947-9173

Meet Zazu! This 7-year-old shelter pup is soft, smooshy and a social all-star.  Zazu is a total lovebug who has been kno...
01/03/2024

Meet Zazu!
This 7-year-old shelter pup is soft, smooshy and a social all-star. Zazu is a total lovebug who has been known to make friends with dogs, kittens, kids, and even ducks! Sadly this guy arrived with both heartworm and tickborne diseases. The good news is both are treatable! We'll be there every step of the way with Zazu's new home to make sure he gets the care he needs.
Think that new home might be yours? Give us a call to hear more or get your adoption survey in. 970-947-9173
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

Happy New Year from all of us at C.A.R.E.! We are closed to the public today (but checking messages) and will re-open fo...
01/01/2024

Happy New Year from all of us at C.A.R.E.! We are closed to the public today (but checking messages) and will re-open for regular hours tomorrow, January 2nd. We are eager to welcome 2024 and kick off another year of serving shelter pets and their people in our incredible community!

Tony!! This handsome fella wants to chill and chill some more. At 8 years old, he's done with kitten stuff, and is seeki...
01/01/2024

Tony!! This handsome fella wants to chill and chill some more. At 8 years old, he's done with kitten stuff, and is seeking an easygoing home to match his energy. He loves treat puzzles--so cute! And aren't his eyes soulful? We love this guy. Head to our website to check out Tony's profile and get your adoption survey in!

It's been a fantastic year for shelter pets at C.A.R.E.! To celebrate New Year's Eve, adoptable Lumi here wants to know:...
12/31/2023

It's been a fantastic year for shelter pets at C.A.R.E.! To celebrate New Year's Eve, adoptable Lumi here wants to know: what was your favorite memory of 2023 with YOUR pet? Let's hear it!

Hiya, Alvin! This energetic young fella is so wiggly and wonderful. Just a fun, dog-social and people-loving 1-year-old ...
12/30/2023

Hiya, Alvin! This energetic young fella is so wiggly and wonderful. Just a fun, dog-social and people-loving 1-year-old boy who will happily romp in the mountains with you and accompany you through all of life's adventures! Head to our website to check out his profile, and send us your adoption survey to set up an appointment to meet him. Alvin and all of his adoptable buddies at C.A.R.E. have adoption fees of just $25 through 12/31! Hurry before the New Year!

Oh, Yuki! As a 107-lb couch potato with a heart of gold, this senior Great Pyrenees girl simply wants a family to spoil ...
12/29/2023

Oh, Yuki! As a 107-lb couch potato with a heart of gold, this senior Great Pyrenees girl simply wants a family to spoil her with love and comfort through her golden years. Yuki is 8 years old and enjoys cruising around our play field, spending time with other large friendly dogs, and charming our staff with her good manners. You've got to come meet her! Now through December 31st, Yuki and all of our shelter pets have adoption fees of just $25--so head to our website and submit your adoption survey today!

**Update: Adopted!**Minxie is a party cat! This gorgeous 3-year-old tortoiseshell girlie packs a ton of fun into her 9 l...
12/28/2023

**Update: Adopted!**

Minxie is a party cat! This gorgeous 3-year-old tortoiseshell girlie packs a ton of fun into her 9 lbs, and she's never met a feather toy or a pinch of catnip she didn't like. She's also a supreme lovebug, snuggling up with her people whenever she can. She will no doubt bring the sparkle to a lucky adopter's New Year! Don't forget, Minxie and the rest of C.A.R.E.'s shelter pets have adoption fees of just $25 through 12/31. Head to our website to view all of our pet profiles and submit your adoption survey!

Say hello to the sweetest boy on earth! Beans the labradoodle, 5 1/2 years old, is oh-so-gentle and precious. He's an ea...
12/27/2023

Say hello to the sweetest boy on earth! Beans the labradoodle, 5 1/2 years old, is oh-so-gentle and precious. He's an easygoing guy with a heart for making friends with other dogs and humans, including kids. Beans is a big fella (100 lbs) and has some minor medical issues that will require medication and special food, but golly is he worth it. Are you ready for the very best companion around? Come meet him! Beans and all of our C.A.R.E. pets have $25 adoption fees through the end of December!

Millie, Tiny, Tonchi, and the rest of C.A.R.E.'s pets and staff wish you a very merry Christmas! We are closed to the pu...
12/25/2023

Millie, Tiny, Tonchi, and the rest of C.A.R.E.'s pets and staff wish you a very merry Christmas! We are closed to the public today (but checking messages), and will re-open for regular hours tomorrow, December 26th. Cheers and warm wishes for a wonderful holiday!

Poinsettia the calico cutie just went to her new home, but she's back today with a quick word of caution about her names...
12/24/2023

Poinsettia the calico cutie just went to her new home, but she's back today with a quick word of caution about her namesake. Poinsettia plant sap has relatively low toxicity, but if ingested by pets in larger amounts, it can lead to illness--so be sure to keep holiday plants out of reach! Watch for these common symptoms: drooling/licking lips, diarrhea/vomiting, and skin/eye irritation (redness, swelling).

Poinsettia the kitten would also like to send a special thank-you to the local Dehm family for donating this huge fluffy pile of holiday blankets to the shelter pets of C.A.R.E.! What a kind and thoughtful gesture!

Happy Howlidays!  We're celebrating our shelter pets this season and working hard to get every cat, dog, and guinea pig ...
12/23/2023

Happy Howlidays!
We're celebrating our shelter pets this season and working hard to get every cat, dog, and guinea pig a home with $25 adoptions through the end of the year! The shelter is open this weekend on Saturday, 12/23 from 11:00-5:00 and on Sunday, 12/24 from 11:00-2:00 (then back open for adoptions on Tuesday, 12/26)!
Check out our adoption pages full of bright and hopeful faces 😍, then give us a call or get your adoption survey in to come meet your new best friend. 970-947-9173
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/adoptable-pets/

*Update:  Gopher Adopted!  Bella is still available*Check Out Bella and Gopher ❤!Bella (9-mo-old red dobie) and Gopher (...
12/22/2023

*Update: Gopher Adopted! Bella is still available*
Check Out Bella and Gopher ❤!
Bella (9-mo-old red dobie) and Gopher (1-yr-old pocket pit) have been very good dogs this holiday season and know they deserve to land families who will share their zest for life and are ready for the warm and fuzzies. While these two are best buds, they did not come in together and do not need to go home together (they just vibe and love to play with other dogs!).
Adoptions are just $25 through the end of the month! Make a hound's holiday dream come true, give us a call or get your adoption survey in. 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

Adopt Autumn! Autumn arrived as a stray to C.A.R.E. in September.  Now it's winter time and Autumn is still here, waitin...
12/21/2023

Adopt Autumn!
Autumn arrived as a stray to C.A.R.E. in September. Now it's winter time and Autumn is still here, waiting for a home to welcome her in (hopefully in time for the holidays!). At 19 years-old she's ready to join you for cozy couch time and will make a great mellow and social companion (not without a few grumpy cat moments 😁).
Looking for a cute and crunchy cat addition to your life? Look no further! Get your adoption survey in or give our team a call if you'd to hear more. 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/cats/

Meet Trix! This little 43lb 3-year-old pup was found as a local stray and sadly we were unable to locate an owner.  Tiny...
12/20/2023

Meet Trix!
This little 43lb 3-year-old pup was found as a local stray and sadly we were unable to locate an owner. Tiny Trix is soft and sweet, snuggly and cuddly, and loves to play in the snow. She's also a little bit scared, so she's looking for a gentle owner to help her on her way.
Want to hear more or meet this lovely lady? Give our dog team a call and get your adoption survey in (adoptions are $25 through the end of the month!). 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

It's going to be an extra cozy holiday for the 29 shelter pets adopted during our Empty The Shelters special with BISSEL...
12/19/2023

It's going to be an extra cozy holiday for the 29 shelter pets adopted during our Empty The Shelters special with BISSELL Pet Foundation! The smiling faces you see here are just a handful of the families who took home a new best friend during the $25 adoption event, which ran December 1st-17th. That's a whole lot of MERRY!


Cathy Bissell

*Update:  We've been ADOPTED!**Meet Figgy and Fuji! This brother and sister duo recently arrived from our partners in Co...
12/18/2023

*Update: We've been ADOPTED!**
Meet Figgy and Fuji!
This brother and sister duo recently arrived from our partners in Cortez and are getting settled in. Their previous foster said after these two stopped being scared, they were were all snuggles, love, and purrs (and competing for attention!). Want to help these 6-mo-old kittens be brave new members of your family?
Get your adoption survey in or give us a call to hear more (adoptions are $25 through the end of the month)! 970-947-9173
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/cats/
*Figgy and Fuji can either go as a pair or they're okay finding new families on their own too.

It's Happily Ever After for Betty and Penny!  These sweet sisters lucked out and were able to get adopted together, and ...
12/17/2023

It's Happily Ever After for Betty and Penny!
These sweet sisters lucked out and were able to get adopted together, and now they're celebrating their 1-year adoption day! Betty and Penny still do everything together, are playful, loving, and always waiting by the door after work. It's one big happy family ❤.
Thank you for adopting and sharing the great update! Check out C.A.R.E.'s adoptable pages if you're interested in adding a new member to your family.
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/adoptable-pets/

Hellloo Tomcat! Tomcat is a 45lb reservation pup who made his way here in hopes of finding a family.  At 1.5-years-old t...
12/17/2023

Hellloo Tomcat!
Tomcat is a 45lb reservation pup who made his way here in hopes of finding a family. At 1.5-years-old this young guy will make a great active mountain dog, but he also would like to spend time getting plenty of scratches and belly rubs. Other dogs are a-ok and fun for play time too!
Want to hear more about how to make sweet Tom your new buddy? Give us a call and get your adoption survey in (adoptions are $25 through the end of the month)! 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

We just wrapped up our mobile holiday pet food distribution alongside LIFT-UP and Food Bank of the Rockies this week 🐾! ...
12/16/2023

We just wrapped up our mobile holiday pet food distribution alongside LIFT-UP and Food Bank of the Rockies this week 🐾! C.A.R.E. was able to share over 2,200lbs of pet food with community dogs and cats (and over 11,000lbs shared this year!).
Thank you Colorado Pet Pantry for helping make this happen along with our local partners at Mountain Dog Pet Supply, R.J. Paddywacks Pet Outfitter, and GWS Tractor Supply Co.. C.A.R.E. also has an on-site pet food pantry available 7 days/week, give us a call if you’re in need of food @ 970-947-9173.

Meet Bella! This 9-mo-old red Dobie is the best ❤.  Bella has big puppy energy, loves to tear it up with her dog friends...
12/16/2023

Meet Bella!
This 9-mo-old red Dobie is the best ❤. Bella has big puppy energy, loves to tear it up with her dog friends, and is happy to show off her sits and stays. To meet 65lbs of cuteness, get your adoption survey in (or give our dog team a call 970-947-9173). https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/
Adoptions are only $25 through December 17th thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation!

*Update:  Larry and his brothers were all adopted!*Hellloo Larry! Larry is just one of many fluffy kittens who will be r...
12/15/2023

*Update: Larry and his brothers were all adopted!*
Hellloo Larry!
Larry is just one of many fluffy kittens who will be ready for adoption this week on Friday. We have kittens of all sizes and colors who would love to pounce, purr, play, then settle in for a nap in your lap.
Get your kitten adoption survey in and get scheduled to meet the kitten crew (we cannot place holds and they go fast, so give us a call to get here early and find your purrfect match). 970-947-9173
https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/cats/

Thank You R.J. Paddywacks Pet Outfitter!  Our long time friends and supporters at R.J.s sent over holiday toys and treat...
12/14/2023

Thank You R.J. Paddywacks Pet Outfitter! Our long time friends and supporters at R.J.s sent over holiday toys and treats for our shelter pets, and donated a van full of food for our pet pantry 🤩. Gopher and the gang at C.A.R.E. are thrilled!
Gopher would also be thrilled to find a home for the holidays! This little guy loves to prance in the snow, is a doggie playgroup all-star, and can't get enough holiday treats! 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/dogs/

Adopt a Holiday Pig! Teddy and Freddy and two bachelors looking for families who will love and snuggle them, and give th...
12/13/2023

Adopt a Holiday Pig!
Teddy and Freddy and two bachelors looking for families who will love and snuggle them, and give them plenty of time to explore and stretch their teeny legs. They promise to eat their veggies and offer plenty of squeaks and clucks.
Excited to hear more about giving a pig a home? Give us a call or get your adoption survey in! 970-947-9173 https://www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/other/

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2801 County Road 114
Glenwood Springs, CO
81601

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Our Mission

Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal care organization located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We serve as the animal shelter for Garfield County and the city of Glenwood Springs. Our mission is practicing excellence in animal care, education, and advocacy to connect pets to their people. We work to place animals in loving homes, encourage population control, and promote responsible pet ownership.

C.A.R.E. strives to be the premier animal resource center in our community and greater Western Colorado. In addition to serving as a pet intake and adoption facility, we offer spay/neuter assistance, training classes, school visits, a pet food bank, and much more.

Our shelter operates off the basic premise that all animals deserve access to medical care, food, shelter, and love. We are guided by the principles of the Five Freedoms and believe every animal should have:


  • Freedom from hunger or thirst