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Visit our Malone Center Shelter in Denver, or Buddy Center Shelter in Castle Rock to check out our adoptable pets in person.

At the shelter, when you’re ready to adopt or have identified a pet you want to meet, follow the signage to join our virtual queue. You’ll be added to the line, on a first come first served basis, to visit with a counselor and meet your new best friend.

In order to best serve you, please sign in at least one hour prior to closing to visit with a counselor. Our queue may be closed at other times if we have met our capacity for daily visits.

We offer appointments at the Leslie A. Malone Center

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Schedule cat appointment

NOTE: We only book appointments on weekdays and one day from today’s date. If the calendar doesn’t show any available appointments, please check this page the next day as more appointment times become available. We do not have additional capacity beyond the appointment times listed on the calendar, so there is no need to call us.

For more information please visit:

Full Adoption Process Page

Helpful Information For New Pet Adopters

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HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW PET ADOPTERS

Congratulations on adopting your new family member! Here are some important resources and information that will helpkeep your pet healthy and happy.

Medical Care

If you have a concern about your pet's health and it falls outside of the Connect for Care program coverage, please call 720.241.7100 to see if there is additional support the Dumb Friends League can provide.

If calling outside regular business hours, you will hear a recording with information on emergency pet clinics in the Denver metro area.

Behavior Help

If you have concerns about your pet's behavior, please visit ddfl.org/behavior-help to see our pet behavior handouts or make an appointment to speak with a behavior specialist on our free Pet Behavior Helpline.

Pet Licensing & Vaccinations

Most Colorado counties require that pets be licensed and registered, as well as vaccinated against rabies. Please check with your local animal care and control agency for the specific requirements in your city or county. Also, please discuss an appropriate vaccination schedule with your veterinarian when you attend your free wellness exam.