Clear Creek/Gilpin Co. Animal Shelter (Charlies Place)

Charlies 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 Charlies Place Came to Be ​ County resident Helen L. Buck was a life-long animal lover. Helen married Ray Buck Jr. in 1950. Over their years together, Helen and Ray were guardians to 11 German Shepherd Dogs. Together she and Ray cared for dogs, cats, horses and an array of wildlife. After Rays death, Helen adopted Charlie, an ex-show dog, as a 5-year-old. Charlie and Helen shared an incredible bond. Helen owned the Blue Ridge Mill Site, one of the only flat pieces of land in the area. In 2003, when Helen heard that the county was looking to build a new animal shelter, she generously donated the land in an effort to give back to the animals that had given her immense joy in life. The land was donated in memory of Charlie, her much loved and loyal friend. Helens vision for Charlies Place is “to be a safe haven for any and all animals…a no kill-facility to any animals in need of sanctuary.”

Charlies Place opened its doors in July, 2007. Since then, hundreds of homeless animals have been adopted and the shelter has stayed true to Helens vision.

Address: 500 W Dumont Rd Dumont, CO 80436

Call Us: 303-679-2477

Email Us: [email protected]