Colorado Animal Rescue, Inc. (C.A.R.E.) was incorporated in 1992 by local veterinarians. For nine years the rescue and placement of abandoned, stray and surrendered animals was done out of the homes of dedicated C.A.R.E. board members. Our shelter facility opened its doors in 2000. Since opening, C.A.R.E. has taken in and placed over 6,300 dogs, cats and exotics.

C.A.R.E.'s mission is to provide safety and care for homeless animals and education for the pet owning public.

The shelter's mission incorporates the following components:

    * Excellent animal care

    * Animal safety

    * Successful adoption placements

    * Public education and information

    * Population control through spay/neuter assistance programs

    * Feral cat Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program -

       The Street Cat Coalition

    * Foster Care Program to help socialize and care for our  animals

    * Temperament assessment of all shelter animals

    * Behavior and training counseling

Colorado Animal Rescue is able to respond to events such as fire emergencies, hoarding evacuations, and finding fosters for hundreds of kittens and puppies.