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Maxfund

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Local(303) 595-4917

1025 N Galapago St
Lakewood, CO 80123

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Maxfund
Local(303) 595-4917

1025 N Galapago St
Lakewood, CO 80123

http://denver.citysearch.com/profile/external/1828694/denver_co/maxfund.html

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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't want to totally slam Maxfund...so I'll start off by saying:Being a no-kill shelter in a community that really needs its presence: 5 stars.Being orgainzed to handle adoptions or accepting new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mb m.

2.0 of 5 stars. There's no question the folks at the Maxfund have their hearts in the right place. The notion of a no kill shelter is wonderful, but this shelter leaves much to be desired.You can sense the tension...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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MaxFund Animal Shelter by Chelane O. at InsiderPages

MaxFund takes animals that other shelters do not want. They have very good vets that take care of them and make sure they are healthy. Once the animals are healthy, they put them up for adoption. They also...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Maxfund is a wonderful no-kill organization that helps out so many homeless and sick/injured animals who otherwise would be left on the streets.Volunteering at a no-kill cat shelter in Chicago, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janeen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Maxfund!So does my dog!I had thought about getting a dog for awhile and was just browsing their site online one day almost six years ago (my how time flies!) Saw a picture of a black lab...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Petfinder.com is a great way to get your cute animal fix but in reality, many of the animals on there are in foster homes or may have already been adopted so the best way to find the right animal for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dori M.

4.0 of 5 stars. To anyone out there looking to adopt a pet (which you probably are or your wouldn't be reading this), PLEASE consider the MaxFund. I am a volunteer who spends time almost every weekend working at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to MaxFund looking for a new cat and I was completely frustrated with the entire adoption process. I felt like I was interviewing for a maximum security job somewhere. Took my keys, ID, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have visited Maxfund multiple times over the years to adopt a pet and every time I have been turned off. They are clearly not set up to for adoptions. Visiting pets is a huge problem & when you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn S.

2.0 of 5 stars. So here I am trying to do a good thing and NOT buy from a breeder but rescue an animal that needs me more than I need it. I went down to look at 2 puppies that were posted on their website that had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gitana G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I visited Maxfund several years ago to donate some canned dog food. My first impression was of the neighborhood - in the barrio, across the street from West High School. What a crappy location! But I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I visited Maxfund for the first time today and I have mixed feelings.Firstly, I want to support any no-kill rescue or shelter where the animals are given veterinary care, and general well-care...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anya M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to the shelter aspect of Maxfund (NOT the vet) this weekend looking to adopt a new dog. My current dog was a puppy mill rescue, and he means so much to me, I wanted to save someone else too....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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best decision i made

I got my beautiful akita at maxfund and i am so glad I did. He was on death row at another shelter and thank god he ended up at maxfund. They made the adoption so easy and fulfilling. He is a wonderful dog and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yelana Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this is a great place to find your new member of the family!! The smell isn't great, but if you look beyond that, you will find volunteers who spend time with each individual animal trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Very little trust on their part.

My wife and I are new dog owners (through Retriever Rescue of Colorado) and had originally decided to go to Max Fund since the dogs were well cared for. We were all set to adopt a beautiful dog, when we got...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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adopted a needy friend

I am so happy with my new adoption from Maxfund. They were a little picky, but I appreciate that and finally I got a cute shelty mix. I love the fact that I have saved this little being and I will give him the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Please adopt

Maxfund does such a wonderful service in Denver. I got one of our dogs from Maxfund and will always give them money. They are a true no-kill shelter, unlike dumb friends and others. They truly care about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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A fun place to volunteer if you like walking dogs, or hanging out with cats.

The dogs love the exercise, and the cats appreciate the attention (although they may not admit it!). And by by giving an amimal some much-needed time with a human, you will increase its chances of quickly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mark k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Please adopt your dogs and do it at Maxfund. I love the no kill thing and unlike other shelters that receive a whole lotta funding, they feed the animals healthy food. There are always so many good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jelena W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hurray for Maxfund! Denver's oldest no-kill rescue group and only true no-kill shelter is one of my favorite organizations to recommend to folks. While they will put a pet to sleep if it is suffering,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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My Dog is still in his cage.. by K L. at InsiderPages

My fiancee and I went to MaxFund to look for a dog. We found one who we thought was perfect for us: young, reserved, healthy. They told us the dog was somewhat aloof and didn't like young children, which is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Unreasonable Adoption Demands. by Elizabeth R. at InsiderPages

Two days after placing my adoption application someone from Maxfund called me and notified me that my request for adoption had been denied. The reason: ??????You have enough pets already.?????? The three...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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glad to hear it

I just read the first review for maxfund and I have to say I am glad they won't adopt kittes to irresponsible people who let them out. I don't care if they were once wild, they are domisticated now and it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Poor expierience

My wife and I recently visited MaxFund and attempted to adopted a adorable kitten, named Tiger, we filled out an application to adopt her, and were denied, because we let our other cat outside occasionally....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Expierience with MaxFund by Brian K. at InsiderPages

My wife and I recently visited MaxFund and attempted to adopted a adorable kitten, named Tiger, we filled out an application to adopt her, and were denied, because we let our other cat outside occasionally....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Has adoptable cats & dogs that need a good home by Kim P. at InsiderPages

Maxfund is a small shelter located in downtown Denver. They have a website that shows some of the pets they have for adoption. They will often take homeless pets that are FIV positive. They offer several cat...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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