Frequently Asked Questions

You can make a difference by being a responsible pet owner, by becoming a volunteer at your local animal shelter, and/or donating to your local animal shelter. Please call (303) 274-2264 to obtain more information on how to become a volunteer for the shelter. To make a donation to AWP, please visit here.

Some of our kittens will be starting their lives as companions. Older cats may have had previous owners, and you may have to re-educate these animals to some degree. However, they may already be familiar with living in a home and have been exposed to litter boxes. Remember, too, that companion animals are remarkably adaptable. They have lots of love to give and they really seem to appreciate their new homes. Just because they lived with someone else first, doesn’t mean they won’t make a wonderful companion for you.

It is a home where a needy animal may temporarily stay, improving his/her chances of being adopted by a loving family.

Yes, once you have been approved for adoption, you may take your new friend home with you the same day. Carriers are available for $10.

Adoption fees can be found here.

You can schedule an appointment for a weekday visit by calling us or emailing [email protected].

Our address is 1970 Kipling Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215.

(303) 274-2264.

The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter, FVRCP (including distemper), feline leukemia and FIV testing, and microchip.

Adopter must be at least 18 years of age and have identification. Cats must be indoor house pets only. You must be willing to allow an AWP representative to make an adoption follow up, either in person or by telephone and a contract must be signed.

If at any time you are unable to keep the pet, or unable to provide it with proper care, you must contact AWP first. One week’s notice may be necessary due to space requirements. Adoption fees are refundable up to 30 days. Angels With Paws is a nonprofit, limited intake humane organization. All funds go to help the animals.

At this time, we are unable to do out-of-state adoptions.

Our goal is to complete the process within 24 hours for first-time AWP adopters.

You will need to first pick out your new pet and then you will need to fill out an adoption application form. Once your application has been approved, then you will be asked to read and sign our adoption contract. You may also fill out the adoption form without choosing a cat in order to be pre-approved.