Shelter Facts
What are the names of the cat and dog in the statue out front of RAS?
River and Dale
Name one of the required “Essential First Shifts” for new volunteers
Suds & Scrubs, Essential Enrichment
What services are offered at vaccine clinics?
Rabies, FVRCP, DA2PP, Bordetella, Microchip
How much food should a 35–50 lb dog be fed each day?
One cup BID
What is the frequency at which puppies and kittens receive booster vaccines in a shelter setting?
Every two weeks
How was the RAS logo created when we rebranded and moved to our current location?
Design concepts submitted by RAS employees were combined to create the final logo!
What does MDAWA stand for?
Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance
What is the surrender fee for a dog or cat?
$50
What is the correct concentration of Red Top foamer?
8oz/gal
What does the FVRCP vaccine protect against?
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
How many staff does RAS have?
47
How many jurisdictions does RAS have IGAs with?
Eight plus unincorporated Adams County
A patron calls two days after adopting a cat with medical concerns stating that the cat is vomiting. What do you tell them?
Refer them to Connect for Care and offer other medical resources/referrals
What is the legal stray wait period in Colorado?
5 days
You are cleaning in the morning and notice a cat sneezing with some nasal discharge. The cat is otherwise BAR. What do you do?
Place it on the tech list
How many square feet is RAS?
43,000 (+/- 2,000 accepted)
Which organization is the grant partner that funds our professional dog training program?
Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF)
A pet is “Unavail” / “Wt Oth Sx” — What do you tell the patron interested in adopting?
This pet has not cleared our medical assessments yet and is not available, but we can help you find another pet that might be a match!
For which species do we create an “Intake” record in the Treatment window?
All species, every animal
A patron places a hold on a pet at 5:45pm after an adoption visit on a Tuesday. What time will their hold expire?
Wednesday at 2:45pm
What year did Adams County open its first dedicated animal shelter facility?
1969
How many interns helped support RAS last semester (Spring 2026)?
11
Name one tenet of the People and Animals in Community Together (PACT) animal sheltering framework (formerly Socially Conscious Sheltering)
- Ensure Every Unwanted or Homeless Pet has a Safe Place to Go for Care.
- Place Every Healthy and Safe Animal.
- Assess the Medical and Behavioral Needs of Homeless Animals, and Ensure These Needs are Thoughtfully Addressed.
- Alleviate Suffering and Make Appropriate Euthanasia Decisions.
- Align Policy with the Needs of the Community.
- Enhance the Human-Animal Bond through Thoughtful Placements and Post-Adoption Support.
- Consider the Health and Wellness of Each Animal and Community When Transferring Animals Between Communities.
- Implement Inclusive Policies and Practices.
- Foster a Culture of Transparency, Ethical Decision Making, Mutual Respect, Continual Learning, and Collaboration.
You see a volunteer with a large dog that is jumping and lunging at her. What do you do?
Radio Code White at [Insert Location]
Per PACFA, what is the maximum number of kittens that can be housed in an adoption kitten kennel (after 8 weeks of age)?
Two