Riverdale Animal Shelter in Brighton Colorado is an open admissions shelter, meaning they take in homeless animals regardless of age, breed, health, temperament or lack of space. On average, they take in about 6,000 stray, surrendered and abandoned animals per year including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles. They provide adoption services to find safe, happy homes for these pets and reunite lost pets with their families. They also provide low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics to help safeguard pets against illness or being lost forever.