Aspen Animal Shelter
The Aspen Animal Shelter is a privatized, self-sustaining animal rescue that combines a boarding kennel, a grooming salon and a pet shop to generate the income needed to provide sanctuary for the homeless dogs and cats of Aspen, Pitkin County and beyond. We shelter the occasional bird and rabbit as well. Every homeless pet is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. We are open every day of the year from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. We welcome and encourage you to visit and socialize with the animals. Please call us at 970.544.0206 with questions or comments, or email us at aspenanimalshelter@gmail.com.
CHECK OUT OUR ADOPTABLE PETS
Adoptable Dogs
Sam
Sam is an adorable, affectionate, 12-year-old Pit Bull/Boston Terrier mix who gets along great with all people, including kids, but can behave aggressively towards other dogs. However, Sam has occasionally accepted large, stable, male dogs as her friends.
Allie
Allie is a gentle, sweet, 12-year-old Black Lab/Pit Bull mix who is awesome with all people, including children, but she can behave aggressively towards other dogs. Allie will thrive in a knowledgeable, responsible home as the only pet.
Callie
Callie is a quiet, gentle, 12-year-old Pit Bull mix who gets along well with people, but will require a knowledgeable, responsible home because she occasionally meets other dogs that rub her the wrong way.
Bandit and Thor
Bandit and Thor are gorgeous, happy, friendly, 3-year-old Siberian Husky siblings who get along well with other dogs. Due to a severe lack of socialization when they were young, they are initially wary of new people, but are willing and eager to make friends with those who devote time and display patience in order to win their trust.
Orion
Orion is a happy, friendly, handsome, 10-year-old, retired sled dog who gets along well with people and other dogs. He loves exploring new sights and smells via long walks on the leash. Orion is transitioning from a working dog to a pet, and will require a responsible, knowledgeable home.
Mayhem
Mayhem is a happy, friendly, handsome, 10-year-old, retired sled dog who gets along well with people and other dogs. He loves long walks on the leash, and both his personality and appearance win him admirers everywhere he goes. Mayhem is transitioning from the life of a working sled dog to that of a pet, and he will require a responsible, knowledgeable home.
Sue
Oso
Oso is a large, friendly, beautiful, 2-year-old Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd mix who gets along well with everyone. He is full of energy and often overwhelms other dogs, so Oso will require a knowledgeable, responsible, active home.
Sophie
Sophie is a sweet, sensitive, gentle, 8-year-old Cattle dog mix who gets along well with other dogs. Sophie is extremely wary of new people, but she is an affectionate and loyal companion once you have earned her trust. Due to her suspicious nature, Sophie will only thrive in a quiet, responsible, knowledgeable, loving home in which she is set up for success.
Oliver
Oliver is a quiet, cute, 11.5 -year- old Chihuahua / Pomeranian mix who is wary of new people. Oliver will warm up over time, but earning his trust requires patience and will not happen over night.
Irie
Irie is a sweet, sensitive, gentle, 12-year-old Cattle dog who gets along well with people and some other dogs. Irie is extremely wary of new people, but she is an affectionate and loyal companion once you have earned her trust. Due to her suspicious nature, Irie will only thrive in a quiet, responsible, knowledgeable, loving home in which she is set up for success
Amelia
Amelia, or Amy, is a happy, sweet, active, athletic, 2-year-old Cattle dog who gets along well with everyone.
Texas
Texas is an active, athletic, 3-year-old Pit bull mix who gets along great with other dogs. He is initially wary of new people, but warms up once he gets to know you. Beyond being wary of new people, Texas is territorial of his people and his property. In short, Texas will require an extremely responsible, knowledgeable home.
Luca
Luca is a large, handsome, 1.5-year-old Bernedoodle who gets along well with people and other dogs. He is initially wary of strangers and will need more socialization and training to overcome his apprehensions.
Adoptable Cats
Socks
Socks is a quiet, friendly, 16-year-old, male cat who gets along well with everyone, but will do best in a quiet household.
Amber
Amber is a happy, fun, affectionate, 3-year-old cat who gets along well with everyone, including children and other cats. Unfortunately, Amber has developed a habit of peeing in the
Juniper
Juniper is a beautiful, affectionate, 7-year-old cat who gets along well with everyone. She is soft and gentle in both her personality and her appearance.