Please note that we only adopt to homes in or near by  Penrose , Canon City , Colorado Springs, and Denver. We also do not adopt to families with small children for the protection of the dog and the children.

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If you're interested in adopting or fostering any of our Misfits, please CLICK HERE to fill out our ADOPTION and FOSTER APPLICATION. ( Note, all fields must be filled out for your application to go through.) You will be contacted if your application is chosen to move forward. A home visit is required. 

All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, micro chipped an have their teeth cleaned if needed.

We have dogs that are not posted yet. They are not available  until their vetting is complete. You are still welcome to fill out an application ahead of time so you can be approved when they are ready. The best way to see first hand the dogs we have coming in, is to follow us on Facebook.  

CLICK HERE to check out our Facebook "Available Misfits" Photo Album for more information.

Maisie

Maisie is 6 years old and 12 pounds. . She is thin and long legged. We think she may be a poodle mix with some terrier in her. She has a soft cream colored hypoallergenic coat. She is potty trained, UTD, spayed and microchipped. She is very sweet and friendly. She does have some energy so she needs a yard to play in. She would also like to have a canine playmate. She is an escape artist so she needs a 6 foot fence, and any adopter will have to be very careful going in and out of doorways. Her adoption fee is $275. 

Harley

Harley is a Pitbull mix. She is 6 months old and 48 pounds. She does need some training, but her foster Mom is working with her now. She is very loving any would enjoy licking you to bits! She Likes to sleep in bed with you. She also requires a 6 foot fence and needs a canine companion to play with. She will be available for adoption soon, after her spay, on September 24th Her adoption fee is $275

Bandit

Bandit is an Australian Shepard mix. He weighs 23 pounds, and is estimated to be 3 years old. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date. He was sighted roaming the streets of a rural area through the course of a year. Traps were put out for 4 months before he was caught. He came to a shelter, pretty much feral. Today, he will take treats and allows petting, once he gets to know you. He enjoys walks and he is not having accidents in the house. However he is an alpha dog with a prey drive so no cats. He does not like children, and once he bonds to you he will be protective of you. Therefore he must be an only pet with just one owner or with an experienced dog trainer. His adoption fee is $150. Please apply at www.misfitsdogrescue.org

Baxter

Baxter is a two and a half year old Jack Russell terrier/Chihuahua mix. He has a noticeable underbite and pink pigmentation around his mouth and nose . He is an energetic little guy. He weighs 15.5 pounds. He is spunky, happy and affectionate, but he doesn't like men.  He can be dominate over some smaller dogs. He is in a foster home and getting along with all those  dogs and family members. He is potty trained  He can't wait to run and play so he would do best with a person that is active and likes to go on walks and hikes. He definitely needs a backyard to play in. His adoption fee is $275. He comes UTD neutered and microchipped. 

Peanut

Peanut is a one year old Chihuahua. He weighs 5.8 pounds. He came from an abusive household and became very aggressive. He is learning to trust again and needs a foster or adopter that has a lot of time and patients. He does take treats and will allow pets, but on his terms. He is playful with other dogs. He is potty trained to a pet door. His adoption fee is $150.

To prospective adopters;

​It is true rescuers are more particular of who they adopt dogs too. We see all the horrible treatment of animals every day. We literally rescue dogs from the poor or abusive treatment of humans. In my personal opinion, society has evolved to where owning a dog is a right and privilege. Most people consider only what they want and not what is right for the dog. That is why once a dog is in our hands and consequently in our hearts, we make sure that  anyone who adopts  an animal from us has a good life to offer the dog. It is not an easy task. Everyone wants a dog. We try to screen people first before getting too involved with helping them find a dog, or we would be simply selling dogs. We are also a strictly a volunteer organization. Most of us work at least part time jobs. Our time to the rescue is valuable and limited. We believe that anyone who is sincerely a wonderful potential adopter, will endure the process.

~SUE~