Aurora Animal Care Division / Aurora Animal Shelter
15750 E. 32nd Ave., Aurora, CO 80011-1518 General Information: 303-326-8280 Field Service: 303-326-8288 After-hours urgent animal-related service requests: 303-627-3100 Email: animalcare@auroragov.org
The Aurora Animal Care Division provides animal care and control services for the City of Aurora. Field Service Officers are available to pick up an injured or stray animal or to receive reports of possible animal-related ordinance violations. Reports of cruelty/neglect may be made anonymously.
Shelter hours of operation
Monday – Friday Saturday	11:30am to 6:00pm 10:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Sundays and holidays
Field Service hours of operation
Monday – Friday Saturday	8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Featured Adoptable Pet of the Week for June 30th
Fluffy (ID# A116995) is a 5-year old spayed female Bichon Frise.  She and 28 other dogs were confiscated, and her previous owners charged with mistreatment and neglect.  Previously used for breeding stock, Fluffy is glad to be finished with raising litters of puppies.  She is a small dog with a wonderful personality. She’s ready for immediate adoption in Kennel K13.
Shelter Tip The 4th of July is a time for celebration, but it’s illegal to light your own fireworks.  We encourage everyone to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display at the Aurora Municipal Center, but recommend you leave your dogs at home due the crowds of people and loud noises associated with the pyrotechnics.  Because there are a few scofflaws who might discharge firecrackers and other noisemakers, we recommend all pets be kept indoors, preferably in an interior room for the couple days before and immediately after the 4th of July.  Provide them with a favorite treat or toy and play soft background music (or run a fan for white noise) to muffle outdoor sounds and calm your pet.  Many frightened pets escape thru open doors and run great distances during this annual holiday.  Make sure your pet is wearing its collar and tags so it can be quickly returned home.
Animals for Adoption The Aurora Animal Shelter has many wonderful animals available for adoption. You can visit them during the shelter’s normal hours of operation. Lost Pets Call the shelter to register a “lost report” with information on your pet and phone numbers where you can be reached if your animal is found. Frequently visit the Aurora Animal Shelter in person. Post well-placed “Missing” posters at main entry ways to your neighborhood. Placing an unlaundered piece of clothing outside may help your animal detect your scent and find its way home. Found Pets If you find a stray animal, local newspapers run a free "found" advertisement in the classified section for three days, but it's best to bring the animal to the Aurora Animal Shelter. Owners routinely search animal shelters for their missing pets. After-hours kennels are located on the west side of the shelter next to the garage and kennel doors are propped open at closing time. The doors lock automatically upon closing to prevent animals from inadvertently being placed together. Please provide us with information on when and where the animal was found by completing one of the forms from boxes hanging on the wall next to the kennels. If you prefer to keep the animal at your personal residence, call the shelter to register a “found report.” The Animal Care Division’s computerized database will indicate if someone has placed a corresponding “lost report” so the animal can be reunited with its owners. Pet Licenses Online You can quickly and easily purchase a license for your pet and renew it online each year. Intact Permits may also be purchased and renewed online. Before you begin the process, you should have at-hand the copy of the rabies certificate from your veterinarian for rabies tag information, vaccine expiration date, and information regarding your pet’s doctor.