Welcome to Charlie's Place!
Charlie's Place is a modern, county owned and managed animal shelter serving the residents of Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties in Colorado. The shelter provides nourishment and a safe environment for abandoned, homeless, stray, and impounded dogs and cats. We offer dog and cat adoptions, microchipping, spay/neuter vouchers, humane trap loans, and monthly low-cost vaccination clinics.
How to Find Us: We are located at 500 W. Dumont Rd, Dumont, CO (40 minutes west of Denver, just off of I70, exit 235 (see map and directions).
The shelter is minimally staffed. We are open by appointment, Wed.-Sun., from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 303-679-2477 to make an appointment. Due to resource constraints, we often are not available to answer the phone but do check messages and return calls.
9.26.23 We have two part-time (20 hour/week) Shelter Assistant positions available. To apply, go to the Clear Creek County website. For more information, call us at 303-679-2477.
How to Help: We are always in need of canned cat and dog food, bleach, vinegar, dog collars, and dog treats. These items can be dropped off at the shelter door from 9 to 5 daily, or we can arrange for pickup.
Animal Visitation: We encourage browsing our available dogs and cats online prior to visiting in person. Call 303-679-2477, Wed.-Sun. to inquire about our available dogs and cats and to make an appointment.
Adoption Process: For information on our adoption process, click here. We have adoptable dogs and adoptable cats posted.
Dog Licenses: Required on an annual basis for Clear Creek County residents. $15, if altered; $30 if intact; bring proof dog is current on rabies vaccination) Cash/checks accepted.
For News and Events: Follow us on Facebook. Our page is updated frequently.
Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics: Held the first Sunday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vaccinations include Distemper/Parvo combo and Bordetella (kennel cough) for dogs, FVRCP (upper respiratory) for cats, and Rabies for dogs and cats. First come, first served, no appointment needed. Weather permitting, all vaccinations will be given outside. Please bring prior vaccination records with you. Vaccinations cost $20 each (cash/checks accepted).
Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Clear Creek and Gilpin County residents are available at the shelter through Friends of Charlie's Place. Vouchers cover $60 off or cover the total cost of a routine spay or neuter in the case of low-income residents. To apply for a voucher, go to the Friends of Charlie's Place website.
How to Reach Us:
Phone: 303-679-2477, Wed.-Sun. (Leave message; calls will be returned.)
Fax: 303-567-4859
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 397, Dumont, CO 80436
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook!
How to Find Us: We are located at 500 W. Dumont Rd, Dumont, CO (40 minutes west of Denver, just off of I70, exit 235 (see map and directions).
The shelter is minimally staffed. We are open by appointment, Wed.-Sun., from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 303-679-2477 to make an appointment. Due to resource constraints, we often are not available to answer the phone but do check messages and return calls.
9.26.23 We have two part-time (20 hour/week) Shelter Assistant positions available. To apply, go to the Clear Creek County website. For more information, call us at 303-679-2477.
How to Help: We are always in need of canned cat and dog food, bleach, vinegar, dog collars, and dog treats. These items can be dropped off at the shelter door from 9 to 5 daily, or we can arrange for pickup.
Animal Visitation: We encourage browsing our available dogs and cats online prior to visiting in person. Call 303-679-2477, Wed.-Sun. to inquire about our available dogs and cats and to make an appointment.
Adoption Process: For information on our adoption process, click here. We have adoptable dogs and adoptable cats posted.
Dog Licenses: Required on an annual basis for Clear Creek County residents. $15, if altered; $30 if intact; bring proof dog is current on rabies vaccination) Cash/checks accepted.
For News and Events: Follow us on Facebook. Our page is updated frequently.
Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics: Held the first Sunday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vaccinations include Distemper/Parvo combo and Bordetella (kennel cough) for dogs, FVRCP (upper respiratory) for cats, and Rabies for dogs and cats. First come, first served, no appointment needed. Weather permitting, all vaccinations will be given outside. Please bring prior vaccination records with you. Vaccinations cost $20 each (cash/checks accepted).
Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Clear Creek and Gilpin County residents are available at the shelter through Friends of Charlie's Place. Vouchers cover $60 off or cover the total cost of a routine spay or neuter in the case of low-income residents. To apply for a voucher, go to the Friends of Charlie's Place website.
How to Reach Us:
Phone: 303-679-2477, Wed.-Sun. (Leave message; calls will be returned.)
Fax: 303-567-4859
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 397, Dumont, CO 80436
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook!