Animal Shelter Division
Charlie's Place - The Clear Creek County Animal Shelter
The
shelter is a combined animal shelter for Clear Creek
County and Gilpin County. The goal of the shelter
is to balance the health, public safety, and welfare
needs of people and animals in Clear Creek and Gilpin
County. The Shelter provides nourishment and a safe
environment for unwanted, stray, abused, and impounded
animals. In addition, the Shelter is dedicated to
educating the public about responsible pet ownership
and finding new loving homes for homeless animals
at the shelter.
For location, facilities, hours of operation, contact, and adoption information, please visit the shelter's website at: http://www.charliesplaceshelter.org/
Why is the shelter called "Charlie's Place"?
Helen L. Buck has had a love of nature and all
of its creatures since she was a child. When Helen
married Ray Buck Jr. in 1950, he came with two dogs.
Over their years together, they were guardians to
eleven German Shepherd Dogs. Together she and Ray
cared for dogs, cats, horses and an array of wildlife.
After Ray's death, Helen adopted Charlie, an ex-show
dog, as a five year-old. Charlie was something special
and they 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.
