From December 4th to the 24th, our adult cats have a reduced adoption fee. For $40.00, you can have a lap full of purring lifelong friendship!
Please see our "How To Adopt" page for adoption information.


The Animal Rescue and Adoption Society
is a no-kill, cage-free, 501(c)(3) non-profit cat shelter dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and to providing a safe shelter and a second chance for homeless cats and kittens.

Through outreach programs and community referrals, ARAS seeks to educate the public by providing current information regarding other rescue organizations and services when ARAS is unable to accommodate the animal in need.
We are committed to helping animals in need of safe environments and people in need of solutions. If you have questions, please contact us via email at arascolorado@netscape.net, or call the shelter at 303-744-6076. There may be a delay of about one business day for return phone calls and emails. Messages left when the shelter is closed on Wednesday and Thursday will not be returned until Friday.  

Our Business Hours

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed: Wednesday, Thursday, and Major Holidays.

Contact Us
Phone:303.744.6076 Fax: 303.744.6025
Email: arascolorado@netscape.net

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The Animal Rescue Site

Animal Rescue and Adoption Society needs your support!
ARAS is in great need of monetary donations to continue serving Colorado's abandoned, abused, neglected, and homeless cats and kittens.
Please consider using the Donate Online link at the upper right of this page to donate online. Donations may also be mailed to the shelter or brought to us in person at 2390 S. Delaware St. Denver, Co. 80223
If you have questions about donating, please call us at 303.744.6076 or email us at arascolorado@netscape.net. ARAS receives no government funding and is dependent upon donations from the community and the proceeds from fundraising events.
Every penny counts and is truly appreciated!
Join the Kitten Care Brigade!
We are in need of volunteers to join the Kitten Care Brigade! If you are available in the mornings 8:00am - 11:30am (give or take), we can use your help cleaning and socializing in the kitten room. The kittens need you, and so do we! Respond via the ARAS email (arascolorado@netscape.net) when we can look forward to you being here.
ARAS has a booth at the Colorado Antique Gallery!
We have opened a booth located in the Arapahoe Aisle at the Colorado Antique Gallery at 5501 South Broadway, Littleton, Colorado 303-794-8100. Hours are Monday thru Saturday 10:00 to 6:00; Sunday 12:00 to 6:00. Please shop and help support the shelter.
Donations for the booth are needed and welcome! Please bring them to the shelter as they need to be marked and priced for us to get credit for the sale.
 
 
The 2010 Entertainment Books are available for $30.00 and can be picked up at the shelter during business hours.
"The most unsociable cat, when it finds itself wrapped up in someone's coat and put to sleep upon his bed - stroked, fed and tended with every imaginable care - soon ceases to stand upon its dignity."
~ Murasaki Shikibu