ARAS is committed to helping animals in need of safe environments and people in need of solutions.

Established in 1982, the Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is a non-profit, no-kill cat shelter located in Denver, Colorado. Society staff and volunteers care for approximately 185-200 homeless and abandoned cats. ARAS receives no government funding and is dependent upon donations from the community and the proceeds from fundraising events.

The shelter is located in an industrial area, less than five miles from Downtown Denver. ARAS originally began in a garage, then relocated to its present location where it has existed for about 14 years.

One cat under the age of 6 years $70.00;
Two cats under the age of 6 years $100.00;

One cat over the age of 6 years $60.00;
Two cats over the age of 6 years $100.

If you are over 65 years of age, our Senior Discount is one cat over 6 years of age for $50.00, two cats over 6 years of age for $75.00

Payable by check or cash--Sorry, no credit cards..

Fee includes:
Spay or Neuter
Vaccinations,
FIV/FELV test,
Safety collar,
Shelter ID tag and
Cardboard carrier.

We also offer MICROCHIPPING for the low price of $30.00 per pet. By having your pet microchipped, you may be saving his/her life in the event he or she gets lost!

If you are looking to adopt a cat from ARAS, please come in and complete an application at the shelter, or download one if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader from the ARAS website. We ask for documentation of proof of address, (lease agreement, recent bill, valid driver's license), and a phone number for your veterinarian. For applicants who rent, we require consent of your landlord.