Adams County Animal Services

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO 80601, USA

Phone: +17205237387

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Denise Carrillo

Oct 11, 2022

My son relinquished a dog he had rescued who had a lot of issues. He realized he could not give the dog what it needed so he took it to the shelter and they gave the dog back to the previous owners even after we told them the situation. I'm really sad about this and wished we had maybe gone to a different shelter

Linda Buffington

Oct 4, 2022

This is a beautiful, new animal shelter located off 120th Avenue in Adams County, CO. The animals in this facility are well-cared for & seem happy while waiting for their forever new families. Their impressive staff & volunteers work hard to help each animal in their care to be happy & calm. They also are very helpful to anyone wanting to adopt or who might have questions. Please consider this shelter if you want to adopt a new family member, volunteer, or even just visit the animals there. Donations are welcome, too. A great place to support!

Toni Abachiche

Sep 28, 2022

They were very nice. And very helpful.

Ken Kopas

Jul 14, 2022

While I understand that they do not want you 'wasting their time' interacting with all the dogs. I think their set-in-stone policy of only letting you interact with 3 dogs is a bit idiotic. You can't tell the demeanor of a dog by looking at it in it's cage. Is the dog going to even like you? Will the dog want to be petted? 3 stars for the nice facilities, definitely - 2 stars for the policies.

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Questions & Answers

This place is unaccessible . The phone line is a vicious circle with no way to speak to a person. I have paid taxes in this county for over 40 years and cannot even get a human on the phone. Shameful.

Donna Santella | Oct 31, 2019
Aj Stawinski | Oct 31, 2019

Well you must have bad luck or something because I get a person Everytime I call, and can get there with ease.

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Do they offer community service hours for high school?

Antonio Ruedas | Oct 31, 2018
Judy Walter | Oct 31, 2018

Yep! You just need to go through a training.

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Need to get young dog shots and have her CHIPPED. Can I get this done here?

Edith Hamilton | Oct 30, 2020
Isaac Quintana | Oct 30, 2020

Call and ask first but i have used hermosa vet on 54th and federal for about 15+ years and they do very good work at a very affordable price

If I want to do community service here how do I do it. Can I just walk in or do I have to fill something out on the website?

mikayela esquibel | Oct 31, 2019
Melinda Parish | Oct 31, 2019

Call and talk to Andrew Brooks. He can help you get started!

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Why is the number talking about labor day then hangs up, but doesn't give you any options to speak to someone Extremely upsetting when I'm trying to see if you have my dog

Melissa Apodaca | Oct 31, 2018
Shannon MacNeilly | Oct 31, 2018

They were closed today but will be open tomorrow. Try looking at their lost dogs on their website, also on petharbor.

How can I find out about a friends dogs that were taken there?

Meredith Yoder | Oct 31, 2018
jeremiah orlando | Oct 31, 2018

Call them

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East Lake #3 has a coyote with mange, very sick. He is running around in broad daylight. Can someone pick him up before the mangr spreads?

Joy G | Oct 30, 2020
DJ FRESH | Oct 30, 2020

you have to call them

Do you need people to come in and stay with the animals on July 4th so they are comforted with all the firework displays. I’d like to do that

Daneen Shelton | Oct 31, 2019
Gary yjhfgxrythvu | Oct 31, 2019

Yes

What does it cost to adopt a fog from this shelter?

Josh Brooks | Oct 31, 2019
Lila Wills | Oct 31, 2019

The best is to call them. I know they have Adoption Specials, then it is cheaper. At this time I believe there is a Cat Adoption Special

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I have aquariums that I no longer need can I donate them and other aquarium supplies?

Luckee Aragon | Oct 31, 2019
Chris Cannon | Oct 31, 2019

Absolutely!!! I've seen quite a few turtles at the shelter.

Trying to look at the adoptable pets but it's say page not found?

Colby scarbrough | Oct 31, 2018
Adams County Animal Services | Oct 31, 2018

Sorry for the delayed response. It should be working now.

Is this a no-kill shelter?

Victoria Soto | Oct 31, 2018
Taniesha Bracken | Oct 31, 2018

No, but we will never euthanize for time or space. Only if an animals illness is affecting their quality of life, or if the animal is unsafe for the community.

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Do you euthanize animals. How much.

Diana Hilton | Oct 31, 2018
Rasmus Cyrillus | Oct 31, 2018

This is not a kill shelter. Sorry diana

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Do you have a husky for sell

Jimena Medina Gaytan | Oct 31, 2018
Gary Reynolds | Oct 31, 2018

Your best bet would be to call them..the dogs they have change all the time.

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I'm wondering if you still have this one dog there anymore. Her name was Daja and she was a pitbull. I just wanted to know if she got adopted or not. Thank you~

jugi neyo | Oct 31, 2017
Krystal Wright | Oct 31, 2017

She did get adopted at our clear the shelter event last week. :)

Hi do the have standerd poodle puppies

k sp | Sep 30, 2022
Linda Buffington | Sep 30, 2022

Visit the shelter to see what animals they have at the moment & speak with the personnel there about your interest. Also, follow the Riverdale Animal Shelter on Facebook & watch their listings. Easy to do! Good luck!

I am no longer able to care for my cat I was wondering if I can go surrender him to this shelter today ?

graciie ellena | Oct 30, 2020
Monica Garcia | May 3, 2022

Can I take a dog that I can no longer take care of? Will I move from state to state and will not have space? --- thanks for answering

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Does this place do animal licensing?

Lorraine D. | Oct 30, 2020
Kristen Hall | Oct 30, 2020

It is at the city level. Check with your city government

How much are the adoption fees?

Heidi Stoewer | Oct 30, 2020
Jacqueline Guadalupe Dominguez Ramirez | Oct 30, 2020

Depends on the age and type of animal you're going to adopt Dogs Over 6 months old:  $100-300 6 months old and younger: $200-400      Cats Over 6 months old:  $25-75 6 months old and younger:  $50-115 Other Pets (based on species, breed, and age) Small Pet Animals:  $5-60 Small Farm Animals/Fowll:  $5-150

Do they kill the animals here if they can’t get adopted?

Giselle Santich | Oct 30, 2020
Leah Daigle | Oct 30, 2020

Yes they do

Hello everyone, if I want to donate items. Who can I talk to?

Maria Amezquita | Oct 30, 2020
Ken CountSaintKen | Oct 30, 2020

I would either call the front office or go in and visit the front 0ffice . I have dropped off pet food myself right there at the front desk for donations..

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How much does it cost to get out a dog?

Heidi Stoewer | Oct 30, 2020
Andy Montana | Oct 30, 2020

They've been having specials for veterans as well

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I have a dog named asher he is very very sweet but I’m pregnant and unfortunately have to leave town he’s a year old blue heeler german Shepard mix do you think he would be adopted fast if I bring him in? want to make sure he goes to a good home...

kimmiebear | Oct 31, 2019
amber long (Alabama) | Oct 31, 2019

The adoption fees are steep. The kennels stay full. It's sad because being in the shelter breaks the dogs spirit. We just adopted our Zuri from there. She was very aggressive in the kennel but once she was home with us she just fell in love. The Humane Society said it was from fear and being kenneled. Best wishes to you and your pet.

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What should I do if me and my friend hear a dog being neglected it’s outside almost 24/7 and it wines and cries my neighbors can even hear the poor lil guy just wants inside 😢

Josh Garren | Oct 31, 2019
teri Wilke | Oct 30, 2020

same situation animal control said it was fine ridic they cant enforce laws

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Does the shelter offer spay and neuter, how much is it if so

Savanna Cisneros | Oct 31, 2019
coashddjj2 | Oct 31, 2019

I'm not sure if they do, but I would recommend that if they don't, you get in touch with the Dumb Friends League at ddfl.org. They offer free or greatly reduced spaying, chipping and vaccinations. I get all my animals done through them.

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How can you find out if a certain dog has been adopted?

Elda Madera | Oct 31, 2019
Carol Keske | Oct 31, 2019

call the place go in with a picture

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I'm moving to Brighton in a week. Is it possible to board my 2 dogs for o month?

Steve Thurman | Oct 31, 2019
coashddjj2 | Oct 31, 2019

I don't think the Adams Co. animal shelter boards. I would recommend you find out if your own vet boards. Some of the PetSmarts have pet motels, too. Also, you might try going to a kennel, but I would recommend a kennel as a last resort, and if you do use a kennel, make sure your animals get a kennel-cough vaccination from your vet before you send them over there.

Can we donate things here? If so could someone tell me how?

Jackie Hodge | Oct 31, 2019
Bejay D | Oct 31, 2019

You can donate just by bringing thing needed down. Call to be sure they need and can use your donation. They have storage but not for everything.

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Can I vaccinate my dog ​​in this place?

Maria Gonzalez | Oct 31, 2019
Arlene Soto | Oct 31, 2019

I think so. There they vaccinated my dog ​​when they found her. But they also have more information.

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Is there information on the little dog featured on Channel 9 news today at 4:50?

Christine Hillhouse | Oct 31, 2019
Bejay D | Oct 31, 2019

Call during there normal hours they will tell you more and it's current adoption status.

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How long does the shelder keep the animals alive after receiving them?

Dolores Eskenberry | Oct 31, 2019
kylee franks | Oct 31, 2019

Adams county animal shelter does not have a space or time limit and work with multiple other shelters and rescues to make sure every pet is adopted. Animals are never put down because they have simply been there too long.

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Do you have kittens

Steven Bree | Oct 31, 2019
Jesse Wright | Oct 31, 2019

Yes

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Do you guys have any dalmatian puppies

Katelynn Rose | Oct 31, 2019
k sp | Sep 30, 2022

Hi Do you guys have any standerd Poodle puppies

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do you spade or nueter cats

Alvin Roybal | Oct 31, 2019
Bejay D | Oct 31, 2019

They do the dogs they adopt out. I would try Denver Dumb League Pet Solutions or check out their mobile clinics. Cat spay neuter are currently free!

Message on Facebook I am waiting so I can come and get it now

Delta Wallen | Oct 31, 2019
kylee franks | Oct 31, 2019

If you haven't gotten an answer yet I recommend calling as that is the quickest way to get an answer 😉

Do you accept blanket donations?

Todd & Hannah Myers | Oct 31, 2019
Shakiermite83 | Oct 31, 2019

I believe they do.

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Do you have any pictures of cats that were just brought in with in a couple of days

dustyn thomas | Oct 31, 2019
Adam Richardson | Oct 31, 2019

The website does indeed have section devoted to "Lost pets" which does include photos.

Can I volunteer?

Lisa | Oct 31, 2019
Lisa | Oct 31, 2019

Ok I am 51, but I will look at the website that you provided. Thanks again

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How much is the cheapest dog there

Vanessa Torres | Oct 31, 2019
kylee franks | Oct 31, 2019

This week is their home for the holidays event... dogs 6 months and older have $20 adoption fees!

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How can I find a home for a 6 or7 yr. Old cocker spaniel???

Bonnie Arnold | Oct 31, 2019
kylee franks | Oct 31, 2019

You can do an owner surrender at the shelter... just go in during buisness hours and see one of the front desk staff

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Where to get my dog neutered at a low cost?

Chacha Lujan | Oct 31, 2018
Marianne Feighner | Oct 31, 2018

Adams county animal shelter has low cost fees several times a year. Give them a call for dates.

Do you offer cremation

alicia root | Oct 31, 2018
alicia root | Oct 31, 2018

How expensive is the cremation?

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How can I foster animals?

Celeste Lincoln | Oct 31, 2018
Jessica Najera | Oct 31, 2018

Call them fill out application

Are you accustomed to adopting out pets who have been microchipped? Happened to a friend of mine. Just wasn't sure if these were typical of your tactics. It seems more and more people getting into the dog racketeering business because money in it.

Marc Medina | Oct 31, 2018
Cory Christon | Oct 31, 2018

Not sure that I understand the question. Are you asking the shelter if they make it a practice to do this kind of thing? or If they are familiar with it ever happening? OR... Are you asking us (the public) if we have ever been involved or witnessed this kind of thing?

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DO you give out already owned dogs? Asking for a friend.

Chris | Oct 31, 2018
Richard Harl | Oct 31, 2018

Yes

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Can I donate things to this shelter if so what can I donate?

Jazzy Rose | Oct 31, 2018
Jessica Najera | Oct 31, 2018

Yes but I would call them or check online on website they have list of things acceptable too.

Do you guys do volunteer work for middle schools on the weekends ?

Tabitha Montoya | Oct 31, 2018
Shannon MacNeilly | Oct 31, 2018

If you mean can middle schoolers volunteer on weekends, unfortunately no. Minimum age for volunteers is 16 years

Do they offer euthanasia?

Jhoana Trujillo | Oct 31, 2018
Liz Marlowe | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, for residents of Adams County and Unicorporated Adams County. $50-$85

Does anyone ever answer the phone??? How am supposed to know how to find my dog or what I need to get him out of the shelter?

Tifini Jones | Oct 31, 2018
Chris | Oct 31, 2018

They probably adopted your dog out. They like to do that

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Can you use dishwasher detergent ? I have some that we can't use, and don't want it to go to waste.

Kendra B. | Oct 31, 2018
Taniesha Bracken | Oct 31, 2018

No, unfortunately we do not have a dish washer. Thank you though!

Do they over dog training classes for the community?

Victoria Esposito | Oct 31, 2018
K | Oct 31, 2018

No

If we find a stray dog, with no i.d. or chip, can we just drop it off, and is there a fee?

Ken Vaughan | Oct 31, 2018
Adam Richardson | Oct 31, 2018

The best option is to have your local animal control come out to you and pick up the dog. Many people call the police/animal control when they lose their animal and the animal control people could have a record of who lost the dog to get the dog back to the owner. If you do not want to have them come to you, yes you can bring the dog to the shelter. Make sure you leave the dog in the car with a family member or have them walk the dog around outside while you go inside to tell them you found a stray. This way you lower the risk of a fight in the lobby. There is no charge to drop a stray off at the shelter.

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Do they do.low cost spay and nuter

Sonja “CrazyLady” K | Oct 31, 2018
Timothy Pickett | Oct 31, 2018

Yes they give very good pricing on spay and neuter as well as shots. Really can't go wrong with doing business there.

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Can I do volunteer work as a high school student?

Chloe Lowery | Oct 31, 2018
Jacob E. | Oct 31, 2018

Yes i believe so.

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Is this a Kill shelter

kylie krafft | Oct 31, 2018
Shannon MacNeilly | Oct 31, 2018

They do not euthanize for time or space, only for untreatable severe injury or danger to public. Even a terminal cancer diagnosis does not get euthanasia if they still have good quality of life. They have hospice foster program so pets can live out their days in a home.

Can I trap a nuisance skunk?

Jennifer Perry | Oct 31, 2018
Jacob E. | Oct 31, 2018

I would call the division of wildlife management

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Just adopted a great dog, but she's refusing the food we got her. Does anyone know what food they get at the shelter?

Jade Tiller | Oct 31, 2018
Jen amezcua | Oct 31, 2018

They use a combo of whatever is donated. Give her a few days to adjust. My pup did the same thing. It took her about 3 days to really start eating and getting use to a new environment.

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where can i find a place to get my dog spaed

Christopher Richardson | Oct 31, 2018
Andrew Parker | Oct 31, 2018

There are a lot of low cost clinics around. Dumb friends league has a mobile clinic. Also planned Pethood in wheatridge is really cheap. That's where we've gotten 3 cats and a dog spayed. They're fantastic. All you have to do is Google low cost spay and neuter clinics for other options though. Adams county is great for vaccinations, the have cheap clinics, which can be found on there website.

Can my child do community service there his is 13

Tammy Mollhoff | Oct 31, 2018
Jennifer Bigelow | Oct 31, 2018

I dont think he can but you could ask them i think he has to be 16 if i remember right

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What are the steps in reuniting a pet to their family? Are the steps different if your pet has a chip?

tonya goodman | Oct 31, 2018
tonya goodman | Oct 30, 2021

I want to know the different ways they contact you and if it's different for a chipped dog. For example: maybe a tagged dog would get a phone call and maybe a chipped dog would get a call and letter?? I'm not sure but I need to know. Thank you Found out a chipped dog is supposed to get a phone call and letter but it doesn't always happen

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Are all the dogs in the adoption category, also eligible for fostering? If not do you have any foster dogs?

Avin Singh | Oct 31, 2018
Adam Richardson | Oct 31, 2018

There are dogs in different stages of adoption, the majority are available for adoption today though. Some are in Lost dogs, which means they still have owners that have not retrieved them yet. There are others in Getting To Know You, which means they are still getting some behavioral training before they go to the adoption floor. There is a great foster program at the humane society, certain dogs are chosen to go into the program fostering yes. If you are interested in become a foster puppy parent, check out the list of qualifications on the humane society website. There you can also take the initial steps in becoming a foster.

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I'm bringing my dog from out of state, is there any requirements I need to follow? (licensing, vaccines)

Karma Kaze | Oct 31, 2018
Adam Richardson | Oct 31, 2018

Commerce City is the only city in Adams County that has a breed restriction. You can bring your pup into the humane society for a license and get any and all vaccinations. Make sure to check the humane society's website for Low Cost Vaccination Clinics. They are on Wednesdays and make the vaccinations extremely affordable.

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Do they charge a fee for putting an animal up for adoption

Elizardo Chavez | Oct 31, 2018
Miss Paula’s Art Room | Oct 31, 2018

Also, adoption fees vary by age and if animal is already spayed or neutered.

Do they charge a fee for putting up an animal for adoption and what are the requirements?

Elizardo Chavez | Oct 31, 2018
Globe Trotter | Oct 31, 2018

Many shelters have the same charges

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Can I put my bunny up for adoption

Elizardo Chavez | Oct 31, 2018
Debra Dinius | Oct 31, 2018

Yes and other small rodents

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Our pup went to doggie heaven last week. We have left over dog food, IAMS, large bread, 11 years plus. I hate to throw it away. Can we donate it to the animal shelter? Thanks

Diana Garcia | Oct 31, 2018
Gary Reynolds | Oct 31, 2018

They would be more than appreciative of the donation.. I'm sorry for your loss..

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when cats are brought into the shelter are they checked right away for reg. chip

Elisa Gonzales | Oct 31, 2018
Lori S | Oct 31, 2018

I volunteered there for a year and that's the 1st thing we do 🤗

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Do you have any female Terriers ages from 0 to 3 years or four

John Harvey | Oct 31, 2018
Kellie Murray | Oct 31, 2018

Also go to pet harbor there you can search all area shelters

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Does the shelter take in guinea pigs that can no longer be cared for ?

Samantha Camarena | Oct 31, 2018
Martina Gallegos | Oct 31, 2018

Yes they do. Ive sern hamsters there. Why cant u care for the guinea pigs any longer? Can they be handled?

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My daughters dog needs it shots, do you provide and can we come on friday or Saturday this week

Janet Molina | Oct 31, 2017
Janet Molina | Oct 31, 2017

They will not be in town till this friday

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When is the next free adoption?

Michelle Caudillo | Oct 31, 2017
Dillon Bryant | Oct 31, 2017

In July they do a half off of adult dogs if I remember correctly.

I need to get my fixed

Tonia Genereux | Oct 31, 2017
Krystal Wright | Oct 31, 2018

We dont do public spay or neutering. Only the animals that go up for adoption at the shelter. You can always call to get recommendations for places that do.

I adopted a puppy last week and it is not working with our home. I need to return the puppy. Do I get a refund? Can I donate the food and toys etc. to the shelter ?

Lois Ridgeway | Oct 31, 2017
Dillon Bryant | Oct 31, 2017

They should have all of that covered in the papers that you had signed as well as in that booklet of stuff that they have you when you afford the dog.

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Me And my friend are wanting to volunteer at a animal shelter, and we know that you have to be 16 but could we just work with the cats and small animals? If we can't that's fine. Thanks~

jugi neyo | Oct 31, 2017
Joanna Smith | Oct 31, 2017

Not necessarily. My friend's daughter has been a volunteer for the Denver Dumb Friends League for 2 years and she is only 12. Couldn't hurt to call.

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is there any puppies available?

Diane Miles | Oct 31, 2017
Trina Suesz | Oct 31, 2017

Look on Petfinder and petharbor that'll give you all the Adams County has in their shelter

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