Aurora Animal Services History Aurora Animal Care has been serving the residents of Aurora since the 1950s. Aurora Animal Care was originally created to help control the rabies epidemic in Colorado by enforcing the state laws that required pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. The City of Aurora soon realized that they needed a facility to hold stray dogs and cats. In 1968 the city leased space at 2155 S. Havana Street to be used as the city pound. The location was meant to be temporary until a proper shelter could be built. The pound remained operational for 13 years. Prior to the mid 80s, the eastern part of Aurora was vastly ranches, farms and open space. Animal Control Officers had to be experienced with handling dogs and cats, in addition to horses and other farm animals. On occasion they would respond to calls about wildlife and mountain lions. With the City of Aurora's growing population, the Aurora Animal Shelter was built in 1983 to house lost pets and facilitate adoptions. The Shelter is located at 15750 E. 32nd Ave., Aurora CO 80011. Over the years Aurora Animal Care has been a strong advocate against animal abuse and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. Since then the Aurora Animal Shelter has grown to a full-service, open admission animal shelter committed to protecting the animals of Aurora by providing shelter and care to the animals in the community. The division name was formally changed from Aurora Animal Care to Aurora Animal Services in 2015. Old Photo Gallery
Retired Mascots of Aurora Animal Shelter Angus (Gus), Mascot 2002-2018 & Merlin, Mascot 2002-2016 Jerry, Mascot of the 90s