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
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.
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.
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.
Irie
Irie is a quiet, independent, 13-year-old Cattle dog who gets along okay with other dogs, but does not seek their companionship. She accepts new people once they have earned her trust, but is not hungry for attention. In short, Irie will thrive in a quiet household offering patience and love, allowing Irie to be Irie, and not forcing her into situations outside of her comfort zone including, but not limited to, walking through town during Christmas, and/or attending crowded holiday parties 😊
Sophie
Sophie is a somewhat reserved, soft-spoken, 7-year-old Pit bull / Lab mix who gets along well with people and other dogs.
Lua
Lua is a really cool, happy, playful, 6-year-old Cattle dog mix who gets along with people and other dogs.
Bear
Bear is a large, 6-year-old, Rottweiler / Lab mix who gets along with people and some other dogs. He is a big boy who doesn’t necessarily understand his size and appearance. In short, Bear’s presence can be intimidating, so he will 100% require a knowledgeable, responsible home.
Monkey
Monkey is a gentle, sweet, soft-spoken, 6-year-old Alaskan Husky who worked as a sled dog in her previous life. She’ll appreciate a little patience and understanding in order to help her transition into her new life as a pet. Monkey does get along well with people and other dogs.
Blue
Blue is a happy, handsome, friendly, 2-year-old Husky mix who gets along well with people and other dogs. Due to his large size, with his tail carried high and his ears erect, Blue does have a presence that can intimidate and/or trigger other dogs, so he will do best with a knowledgeable, responsible person who is well-versed with Northern breeds.
Uno
Uno is a 2.5-year-old Pit bull mix who is initially a bit apprehensive when meeting new people, but slowly transforms himself into a happy, affectionate companion once he gets to know you. Due to his wariness of strangers, Uno will require a knowledgeable, responsible home.