Denver Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Petey, Pablo, Russell & More

If you?re wanting to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life, start with these animal shelters in the Denver area for a pet to adopt.

About 6.5 million companion animals are taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. Looking to adopt your new four-legged friend? A great place to start the search is at Pawsco, where Russell the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Petey, a Pit Bull Terrier mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too.

Click on any listing to learn more about a pet or to start the adoption process.

Editor?s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Petey

• Name: Petey
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsco, P.O. Box 6261, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Petey Pitbull/American Bulldog Mix Male 6 months old 40 lbs. Petey here! I?m the gentlest soul who likes belly rubs,..." Learn more

Pablo

• Name: Pablo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Pawsco, P.O. Box 6261, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Pablo Domestic Short Hair Male 8 years old 12 lbs. Hi there, I?m Pablo! I?m a friendly, easy going guy..." Learn more

Russell

• Name: Russell
• Species: Dog
• Location: Pawsco, P.O. Box 6261, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Russell Black Lab Male 4 years old 60 lbs. Hello, my name is Russell. I?m a very calm and quiet..." Learn more

Tango

• Name: Tango
• Species: Cat
• Location: Pawsco, P.O. Box 6261, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Snowshoe Domestic Long Hair Mix
• Description: "Tango Snowshoe Mix (Brown & White) Female 3 years old 14 lbs. Hi there, I?m Tango! I?m a sweet and..." Learn more

Kiki

• Name: Kiki
• Species: Cat
• Location: Pawsco, P.O. Box 6261, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Kiki Domestic Short Hair/Black & White Female 2 months old 3 lbs. (and growing!) Hey there, I?m Kiki, and I?m..." Learn more

Girly

• Name: Girly
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Snuggle Is Real Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi, everyone! I'm Girly, a sweet-as-sugar, three-year-old dainty angel from Northern Texas. I'm a little shy and scared of this..." Learn more

BALLAD

• Name: BALLAD
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This stunning girl is Ballad, a lovely..." Learn more

SHAQ

• Name: SHAQ
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Rottweiler
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This stunning young man is Shaq! He..." Learn more

LYRIC

• Name: LYRIC
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 4 This lovely girl is Lyric, a darling..." Learn more

SAFFRON

• Name: SAFFRON
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This stunningly beautiful German Shepherd is Saffron!..." Learn more

BUBBA

• Name: BUBBA
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit
• Description: "Size: 2-20+ pounds, varies by breed Life expectancy: 7-10+ years Group or solo: Rabbits are social and do well living..." Learn more

KENAI

• Name: KENAI
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Siberian Husky German Shepherd Dog Mix
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 4 This utterly charming and handsome guy is..." Learn more

STORMY

• Name: STORMY
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Bulldog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 4 This adorable puppy is Stormy! She is..." Learn more

ARIEL

• Name: ARIEL
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This beautiful lady is Ariel! She was..." Learn more

SOPRANO

• Name: SOPRANO
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shar-Pei
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This handsome wrinkle-faced Shar-Pei is Soprano! He..." Learn more

A376303

• Name: A376303
• Species: Rat
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Rat
• Description: "Size: - 1 and pounds Life expectancy: 2-3 years Group or solo: Rats are social and should be kept in..." Learn more

CIRUSS

• Name: CIRUSS
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bulldog
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 4 Cirrus is the perfect example of why..." Learn more

SUGA

• Name: SUGA
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 3 This beautiful lady is Suga and she..." Learn more

POLITO

• Name: POLITO
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Poodle
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 3 Timid This handsome young man is Polito!..." Learn more

CLYDE

• Name: CLYDE
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Rottweiler
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This wonderful boy is Clyde, and he..." Learn more

JIMMY

• Name: JIMMY
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This handsome boy is Jimmy, a darling..." Learn more

FENDER

• Name: FENDER
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Weimaraner Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 If you're looking for an action packed..." Learn more

DANA

• Name: DANA
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level We elected to fast track this dog to adoptions. Therefore no..." Learn more

MISTY

• Name: MISTY
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Border Collie
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 5 This super wonderful, super cute, and super..." Learn more

MAHI MAHI

• Name: MAHI MAHI
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Bunny Rabbit
• Description: "Size: 2-20+ pounds, varies by breed Life expectancy: 7-10+ years Group or solo: Rabbits are social and do well living..." Learn more

LULLABY

• Name: LULLABY
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Cairn Terrier
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level We elected to fast track this dog to adoptions. Therefore no..." Learn more

LUNAR

• Name: LUNAR
• Species: Cat
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair
• Description: "We elected to fast track this cat to adoptions. Therefore no full, formal behavior assessment was performed. This cat is..." Learn more

BELLA

• Name: BELLA
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 3 Timid This super cutie is Bella, a..." Learn more

OLIVER

• Name: OLIVER
• Species: Cat
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
• Description: "We elected to fast track this cat to adoptions. Therefore no full, formal behavior assessment was performed. This cat is..." Learn more

SUNDAE

• Name: SUNDAE
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level We elected to fast track this dog to adoptions. Therefore no..." Learn more

REX

• Name: REX
• Species: Dog
• Location: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Siberian Husky
• Description: "Click here to learn more about my Behavior Level Behavior Assessment; Level 4 This utterly stunning and super handsome Husky..." Learn more

Noah

• Name: Noah
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Noah is a confident, playful, affectionate, and curious dog that is looking for his furever family. He gets along well..." Learn more

Ellie

• Name: Ellie
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hello, I'm Ellie! I came up here with my 4 sisters, my brother, and my mama Dixie. I was just..." Learn more

Stormy

• Name: Stormy
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Stormy is calm and very affectionate and cuddly. Loves to cuddle and give kisses. good with other dogs, likes to..." Learn more

Penelope

• Name: Penelope
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hello, I'm Penelope! I came up here with my 4 sisters, my brother, and my mama Dixie. I was just..." Learn more

Maya

• Name: Maya
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: "Maya is an absolute sweetheart looking for all the pets, snuggles, and praise. She loves to interact with every human..." Learn more

Elliot

• Name: Elliot
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Elliot is strong and brave and curious. Loves loves to play with other dogs. Lots of entertainment and very sweet...." Learn more

Tilly

• Name: Tilly
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hello, I'm Tilly! I came up here with my 4 sisters, my brother, and my mama Dixie. I was just..." Learn more

Betty

• Name: Betty
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hello, I'm Betty! I came up here with my 4 sisters, my brother, and my mama Dixie. I was just..." Learn more

Soleil (Lucy)

• Name: Soleil (Lucy)
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boxer Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi my name is Lucy and I'm looking for my forever home! I'm the sweetest little girl and love to..." Learn more

Franny

• Name: Franny
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi, I'm Franny! I came up here with my 4 sisters, my brother, and my mama Dixie. I was just..." Learn more

Brute

• Name: Brute
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Friend Of Jack Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Rottweiler Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi! My name is Brute. I am a very chill, 3 year old Rottie/Lab Mix full of love. My foster..." Learn more

Uncle

• Name: Uncle
• Species: Dog
• Location: Ho Bo Care Boxer Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Boxer
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "I am an 8-10 year old male Boxer. Me and my partner, Aunt, were dumped out in the country. Sadly,..." Learn more

Dandy

• Name: Dandy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Ho Bo Care Boxer Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: "I am a 6 month old male Boxer mix. I was seen being tossed out of a van. Why humans..." Learn more

Cheech

• Name: Cheech
• Species: Dog
• Location: Ho Bo Care Boxer Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "I am a 2 year old male Boxer mix. I am a very loving boy and I am great with..." Learn more

Chloe

• Name: Chloe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Ho Bo Care Boxer Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Boxer
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "I am a 2 year old female Boxer mix. I am on the smaller side, around 40 lbs. I am..." Learn more

Amber

• Name: Amber
• Species: Dog
• Location: We Matter 2 Pet Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Amber is a 6 months old Loving Strafford shire Terrier. She has her shots up-to-date she is Spayed. She is..." Learn more

Annie

• Name: Annie
• Species: Dog
• Location: We Matter 2 Pet Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, French Bulldog
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Annie is a beautiful and highly intelligent little puppy. She is only 3 months and understands basic commands. She is..." Learn more

Isabella

• Name: Isabella
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Isabella! This sweet girl was found after falling into a drainage ditch in Laredo, Texas with her son, Charles...." Learn more

Charles

• Name: Charles
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Charles! Charles was found near his mother, Isabella, who had fallen into a drainage ditch. He stayed by her..." Learn more

Millie

• Name: Millie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Millie! This adorable pup was found as a stray in San Antonio, Texas. Now, she is definitely ready for..." Learn more

Chloe

• Name: Chloe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Chloe This adorable pup was found missing most of her fur due to mange in Texas. She is now..." Learn more

Duncan

• Name: Duncan
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Basset Hound
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet sweet Duncan! This older boy was found as a stray in South Texas. He had an old microchip, but..." Learn more

Daisy and Duke

• Name: Daisy and Duke
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Daisy and Duke can't wait to find their new home TOGETHER! These two purebred Border Collies were originally bought from..." Learn more

Piper

• Name: Piper
• Species: Dog
• Location: Red Fern Animal Rescue, Denver, CO
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Meet Piper! This adorable pup was found dumped with her sisters on the side of the road in South Texas...." Learn more