In the United States, pet overpopulation results in the killing of millions of adoptable dogs and cats every year. Founded in 1999 to raise funds to design and build the current Aspen Animal Shelter, our nonprofit, Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter has since dedicated its efforts to combating pet overpopulation and the consequences thereof, focusing on an aggressive spay/neuter/rescue program, sterilizing more than 2,500 pets annually and providing sanctuary, medical care, and placement for hundreds of animals in need each year. Working in conjunction with more than 25 veterinary hospitals across the country, Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter is based out of the Aspen Animal Shelter.

The Aspen Animal Shelter provides sanctuary for the homeless dogs and cats of Aspen, Pitkin County and beyond, sheltering the occasional bird and rabbit as well. Every homeless pet is neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped prior to adoption. The shelter is open every day of the year from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to visit and socialize with the animals. Please call the shelter at 970.544.0206 with questions or comments, or email aspenanimalshelter@gmail.com.

From the Roaring Fork Valley to the Navajo Nation, from the East coast to the West coast, Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter and the Aspen Animal Shelter are helping people and pets in Pitkin County and beyond and are proud to say that they are Spaying it Forward 🙂. Learn more @ www.friendsoftheaspenanimalshelter.org.