Wildlife and Pest Control

Does Denver Animal Shelter respond to calls for wildlife?

Denver Animal Shelter - Denver Animal Protection respond to calls regarding wildlife if the animal is a sick or injured rabies-vector wildlife (bats, raccoons, skunks) or birds of prey (hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, vultures). Please do not call if the conflict is simply "nuisance" in nature.

Because of significant staffing reductions, DAP will temporarily not respond to calls for sick or injured non-rabies-vector wildlife (squirrels, rabbits, geese, and other small wildlife) or young birds or mammals that appear abandoned or injured.

If you are concerned about wildlife leave the animal(s) alone, especially birds or young mammals that may be under parental care. You can also visit Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation for specific guidance. In most cases, wildlife injuries and illness are part of the natural environment.

Does Denver Animal Shelter provide pest control services?

Denver Animal Shelter - Denver Animal Protection does not provide any pest control services. 

The City and County of Denver Department of Public Health and Environment - Environmental Quality Division maintains a mosquito larvae surveillance program intended to minimize the adult mosquito population and thus the occurrence of West Nile virus. The city does not spray or contract for the spraying of adult mosquitoes. For more information regarding the mosquito larvae surveillance program, visit the Environmental Quality Division Water Quality page or contact the Environmental Quality Division at 720-865-5452.

For other pest control related problems, contact a local pest control company.