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 both 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.  We also do veterinary checks on your current animals.

All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped, and 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 but we are not staffed to process applications for general future reference, and  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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Bindi

Bindi, a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix weighing 16 pounds is estimated to be two years old. She was turned into a shelter a hot mess! According to shelter records, she was left alone for 12 hours at a time, and the main reason she was surrendered is for peeing in the house. Bindi’s coat was horribly neglected, and she was shaved down while under anesthesia for her spay. She also had to be sedated for grooming. She has been misunderstood, neglected, and scolded when all she wants is love.  Bindi has calmed down a lot, but the first couple of days she came to us, she was incredibly excitable. She is a dominant dog and has been caught trying to hump other dogs. She was an only dog in her last home, so it’s important she is socialized with other dogs.  She is very treat motivated, which will be handy for training. Here she has accidents, but this is to be expected given her past life. I believe she can be trained with positive reinforcement. She will need a foster and/or adopter who has time to dedicate to her. Bindy is fearful at first with new people but warms up quickly and wants nothing more than to follow you around. When I am sitting on my couch, she loves to sit high by my shoulders on the top of the couch. She loves affection. She also has some spunk and you might witness a bout of the zoomies. She is spayed, up-to-date, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $275. 

BO

Bo is a 4-year-old Bouvier Des Flanders. He weighs 110 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 when the owner is nearby. When you're away, you're going to need a secured 6-foot fence as he will do anything in an effort to go with you. He broke his teeth when left in a standard extra-large kennel. He now has free roam or is left in a safe house kennel. He is a devoted dog. Bo has not received much training and will jump on you when excited. He also has been known to have accidents in the house. Bo does not like large dogs, especially outside of the home. He gets along with littles under close supervision. With people he is terrific! He's 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. Bo does have a medical issue. He has chronic Pancreatitis and requires a low-fat diet. He's really smart. I think he will really come around with the right person. He is neutered, up to date and chipped. and has had a dental. His adoption fee is $275 

Delaney

Delaney is 7 pounds, very thin by nature, and can be very spry. We do not know her breed, but we are assuming Chihuahua and Italian Greyhound. I took her in in March of 2023, and she was pretty feral. She was rescued from a hoarding situation, and she was very scared and nippy at the time. Today she is lively, happy, and loves to play with other dogs. She is potty trained. Delaney loves food and will take treats from your hand. The problem is I still can't touch her. She gets excited to see me and all, but we have not crossed the last hurdle. She may or may not ever fully come around, but we are optimistic. Delaney just needs a loving person willing to take her in and give her a chance. We are looking for a foster or adopter with a securely fenced yard. She is spayed, up-to-date, and microchipped. She does have luxating grade 3 patellas, but there has not been any issue in the 6 months we've had her. Her adoption fee is $150. Older gentle and courteous children if any. 

Tiny and Missy

Tiny and Missy are a bonded pair. Their previous owner passed away. Tiny is 5.2 pounds with a long body. She is 7 years old. Missy is mostly black also with the long body. She is 17 pounds, but you wouldn't guess it. She seems smaller and could lose a pound or so. She is 8 years old. Both dogs are shy at first. Missy is a Velcro dog that will follow you everywhere you go. Tiny is as sweet as they come but might be sidetracked by the enthralling squirrels. Neither dog is a big barker. They are potty trained. They are not used to walks but would love them with a little practice. They will thrive in a quiet adult household due to their vulnerability. They both have gentle souls minus the squirrel thing. LOL! Tine has an appointment for her teeth to be cleaned. October 2nd. They will clean her teeth a bit and remove two retained baby teeth. Adopters would be requested to bring her to that appointment. Missy's teeth have been scaled and are in pretty good shape. As I said they are bonded and will play and cuddle with each other. They are spayed, up-to-date and micro-chipped. We are asking for a $500 donation for the pair. 

F​​or 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 and veterinary check on current animals is required. 

To prospective adopters:

​It is true rescuers are more particular of who they adopt dogs to. 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~