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.

 Available dogs are listed below. Please read carefully the information provided as you scroll down.

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for an adoption or foster application, CLICK HERE  ( 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.

  All applications must have a specific dog in mind for us to begin the adoption process. I'm sorry we are not staffed to process applications for general future reference.  We are not set up to recall individuals with requests for a dog based on descriptions of what they are looking for.     

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Bo

Bo is a 3-year-old Bouvier Des Flanders. He weighs 83 pounds. He was left alone a lot and kept escaping from his previous owner. He really just wants to be with his person. He’s not one to wander off for no reason when the owner is nearby but should be in a secured 6-foot fence or kenneled when you’re away. He is a devoted dog. He has not received much training. He comes from a neglected background. He will jump on you when excited. He also has been known to have accidents in the house. Bo seems to not like big dogs especially outside of the home.  With people he is terrific! a total love bug even around children. We are looking for someone with the breed knowledge, owns a home with a 6-foot fenced yard, has training experience, and wants a dog that will follow you to the ends of the earth. Please share to help Bo find the perfect home. He’s really smart. I think he will really come around with the right person. He is neutered, up to date and chipped. His adoption fee is $275.

Cooper

Cooper is a 6-year-old Chihuahua/dachshund mix, (that is only a guess). He weighs 8.6 pounds. He was rescued on 5/25/22 at 7.5 pounds. He is still very skinny. He is somewhat dominate, but he is very fearful. He takes a while to trust you, and then he is your shadow, and very sweet. He has lunged at other dogs in protection of me or of a bone. I don't see this as a big problem, and it is definitely something some training would fix, or he could be a perfect only dog. He is food motivated and eager to please. He loves to cuddle close to you. He will also do a dance and a spin for a treat.  We are looking for an all-adult household due to him being scared easily. There must be someone home frequently to work with him and to build his confidence.  His previous owner had to give him up due pet restrictions where they moved to. Cooper is microchipped, up to date and neutered. His adoption fee is $275. 

Mate

Mate is a 5-year-old Maltese mix. He weighs 9 pounds. He was surrendered in really bad shape with horrible teeth and a severely matted coat. He had to be shaved down entirely and has since had a dental. In the shelter he was showing fear aggression. Since his rescue he has done a remarkable turnaround. He has even been around children and has done fine. He does not react well to strangers but does warm up to them. We expect that to get better too. He does get jealous sometimes of other dogs. He will growl and bare teeth but has not bitten. He is learning not to do that in his foster home. He will let his foster Mom do anything to him without issue. He loves a lot of attention, walks, and to cuddle under the blankets. He has a moderate amount of energy and can be a wild boy. He is currently potty training and wears a belly band when not being watched but is doing well. He will need someone to go outside with him frequently. Medically he does have a stage 3 heart murmur that should be watched but presents with no other issues. He is neutered, up to date, chipped a has had a recent dental. His adoption fee is $275.  

Mister

Mister Big Shot is a 15 pound 7-year-old Maltese mix. He has short legs and along body. He is kind of stout. Mister has a lot of spunk and personality. He came to us when a shelter requested assistance because he was showing fear aggression. I have seen no aggression here, but he does have a bit of an attitude. He's dominant and will mark over other dog scents. He may need a belly band until he's used to the rules of the house. He loves belly rubs and takes treats very gently. He will need some training, so he doesn't think he is the alpha around the house. He seems to always be on a mission. Families with older gentle children only please. Adult household preferred. If you are good with training and like a little spice in your life, this might be the dog for you. His adoption fee is $275. He was neglected in his past, so he had to be shaved down due to extreme matting. He also has had a recent dental where he lost a few teeth. He is neutered, up to date, and chipped. 

​for an adoption or foster application, CLICK HERE  ( 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

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~