Colorado Rescue & Rehabilitation Organizations

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Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species. 

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center — Longmont

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes

Address:
P.O. Box 18987
Boulder, CO 80308
Wildlife rehabilitation facility is located between Longmont and Lyons.

Phone:
(303) 823-8455

Email:
reception@greenwoodwildlife.org

County:
Boulder County

Website:
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center – A Haven For Wildlife In Need

Emergency Hotline:
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped:

Squirrels
Rabbits
Raccoons
Foxes
Coyotes
Small and medium native mammals
Songbirds
Waterfowl
Other native Colorado wildlife

Services Provided:

Wildlife rehabilitation
Injured wildlife care
Orphaned wildlife care
Medical treatment
Wildlife rescue guidance
Release back into the wild
Wildlife education
Human-wildlife conflict education

About:
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is an organization devoted to treating orphaned, injured, and sick native wildlife. It is one of Colorado’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities and treats thousands of animals representing many different species. Greenwood currently reports multiple Colorado-licensed wildlife rehabilitators on staff.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Wild Blue Cats — Colorado Springs

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
5975 Burgess Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 88252
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Phone:
(719) 900-2287

Email:
contact@wbcats.org

County:
El Paso County

Website:
Wild Blue Cats – A Refuge For Cats & Kittens

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Cats
Kittens
Feral cats
Community cats
Abandoned cats
Neglected cats
Special-needs cats

Services Provided:

Cat rescue
Adoption
Lifetime sanctuary
Foster care
Trap-Neuter-Return
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter
Vaccination
Community cat assistance
Barn cat placement

About:
Wild Blue Cats is a feline rescue and sanctuary serving cats and kittens that have been abandoned, abused, neglected, displaced or surrendered. The organization also operates TNR programs and provides sanctuary or foster care when adoption is not immediately possible.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Colorado Horse Rescue — Longmont

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
10386 N. 65th Street
Longmont, CO 80503

Phone:
(720) 494-1414

Email:
info@chr.org

County:
Boulder County

Website:
Welcome – Colorado Horse Rescue

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Horses
Neglected horses
Abused horses
At-risk horses
Owner-surrendered horses
Special-needs horses

Services Provided:

Horse rescue
Equine rehabilitation
Sheltering
Veterinary care
Adoption
Foster placement
Owner support
Equine education
Long-term care

About:
Founded in 1986, Colorado Horse Rescue is an organization dedicated to creating safe solutions for at-risk horses. The organization rescues and rehabilitates horses while also providing adoption, education and support intended to prevent horses from falling into neglect or unsafe situations.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Colorado Reptile Humane Society — Longmont

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — native reptiles and amphibians

Address:
13941 Elmore Road
Longmont, CO 80504

Phone:
(303) 776-2070

Email:
info@corhs.org

County:
Boulder County

Website:
Colorado Reptile Humane Society

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Snakes
Lizards
Iguanas
Turtles
Tortoises
Amphibians
Native reptiles
Pet-trade reptiles

Services Provided:

Reptile rescue
Reptile sheltering
Adoption
Native wildlife rehabilitation
Wildlife release
Reptile and amphibian husbandry
Conservation programs
Public education
Rehoming assistance

About:
Colorado Reptile Humane Society has served reptiles and amphibians since the late 1990s. Its work includes sheltering unwanted pet reptiles, adoption, conservation, education and rehabilitation and release of native species. Colorado wildlife rehabilitation records have listed CoRHS for native herptile rehabilitation.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary — Henderson

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
8640 Dahlia Street
Henderson, CO 80640

Phone:
No public general phone

Email:
info@brokenshovels.com

County:
Adams County

Website:
Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary | Commerce City, Colorado

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Cows
Goats
Pigs
Sheep
Horses
Donkeys and other equines
Water buffalo
Chickens
Roosters
Ducks
Geese
Dogs
Cats
Other farm animals

Services Provided:

Farm animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Rehabilitation
Special-needs animal care
End-of-life care
Neglect and abandonment rescue
Animal welfare education
Community outreach

About:
Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary provides lifelong refuge to abused, neglected, unwanted and at-risk farm animals. Its residents include cattle, goats, pigs, equines, water buffalo, birds and other rescued animals.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Animal Friends Alliance — Fort Collins

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
2200 N. Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Phone:
(970) 484-8516

Email:
info@savinganimalstoday.org

County:
Larimer County

Website:
Animal Friends Alliance

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Homeless pets
Community cats
Feral cats

Services Provided:

Animal rescue
Sheltering
Pet adoption
Foster care
Spay and neuter
Veterinary services
Community cat programs
Pet food assistance
Pet retention resources
Community outreach

About:
Animal Friends Alliance is a Fort Collins organization working to reduce pet homelessness and support cats, dogs and their families. Its programs include sheltering, adoption, veterinary services, spay/neuter programs, community cat assistance, pet food support and other resources designed to keep pets with their families.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


The Gabriel Foundation — Elizabeth

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
39520 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107

Phone:
(303) 629-5900

Email:
birds@thegabrielfoundation.org

County:
Elbert County

Website:
The Gabriel Foundation – Parrots: Their Lives, Our Choice.

Emergency Hotline:
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped:

Parrots
Macaws
Cockatoos
African grey parrots
Amazon parrots
Conures
Other companion parrots
Special-needs parrots

Services Provided:

Parrot rescue
Sanctuary
Adoption
Foster placement
Lifetime care
Behavior assistance
Boarding
Avian welfare education
Special-needs parrot care

About:
The Gabriel Foundation is a parrot welfare organization that has operated since the 1990s. It provides sanctuary, adoption services and lifelong care for companion parrots, including birds whose medical, behavioral or legal status makes conventional adoption unsuitable.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026


Mission:Wolf — Westcliffe

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No

Address:
13388 County Road 634
Westcliffe/Gardner Area, CO

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1211
Westcliffe, CO 81252

Phone:
(719) 859-2157

Email:
info@missionwolf.org

County:
Huerfano County

Website:
Mission:Wolf

Emergency Hotline:
No

Animals Helped:

Captive-born wolves
Wolf-dog hybrids
Unwanted captive wolves
Horses

Services Provided:

Lifetime wolf sanctuary
Wolf-dog rescue
Long-term animal care
Horse sanctuary
Animal welfare education
Wolf conservation education
Habitat conservation
Public outreach

About:
Mission:Wolf is an educational sanctuary in southern Colorado that provides lifelong care to unwanted captive-born wolves and wolf-dogs. The organization also cares for horses, protects surrounding habitat and provides education about wolves and the importance of keeping wild animals wild.

Last Verified:
September 4, 2026