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.
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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.
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
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.
ZuZu and Petals
ZuZu and Petals are happy, friendly, gentle, sweet, 7-year-old sisters who get along well with everyone. They look like Beagle mixes with a possible splash of Cattle dog, but we don’t know for sure. ZuZu and Petals would love to be adopted together.
Rambo
Rambo is a happy, friendly, handsome, exuberant, 3-year-old Bloodhound who gets along well with everyone. In keeping with his breed, Rambo is a hound who likes to follow his nose, so he will require a knowledgeable, responsible home.
Otto
Otto is a happy, friendly, affectionate, 10-month-old mutt who gets along well with everyone, but is a bit too exuberant with little kids. He looks like a mixture of an English Bulldog, a Pit bull and a Pug, but that’s just a guess. If you like smushed faces and wiggly butts, then Otto is right up your alley.
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.
Dion
Dion is a happy, healthy, affectionate, 1-year-old, male cat who gets along well with everyone. He is very self-confident and laid-back.