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.
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.
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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Cherish
Meet Cherish – a name that truly embodies her heart. If you know the song “Cherish,” you’ll understand why it was the first word that came to mind when I met her. Cherish is a 3-year-old Chihuahua weighing in at 10 pounds, and she is the definition of a cuddle bug. She loves being close to her people, and there’s nothing she enjoys more than curling up in your lap for some quality bonding time.
While she’s a bit on the timid side, she’s incredibly sweet and loving once she feels safe. She does shed, but it’s a small price to pay for all the affection she’s ready to give. It’s truly hard to believe that this little gem ended up in a shelter. When she first arrived, she was a nervous wreck—wide-eyed, trembling, and unsure of everything around her. She even snapped a bit when scared and had accidents from stress. Her situation was dire, and she was facing euthanasia, but she’s come such a long way in her foster home.
Though she’s made great progress, Cherish would do best in a calm, patient home, and we wouldn’t recommend her for a family with young children. One of her sweetest moments is when you talk to her in a high-pitched, baby voice and say, “Good girl!”—that’s when she’ll flash you her adorable little smile.
Cherish is spayed, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $300. If you’re ready to offer her a forever home where she can continue to blossom, please submit an application.
While she’s a bit on the timid side, she’s incredibly sweet and loving once she feels safe. She does shed, but it’s a small price to pay for all the affection she’s ready to give. It’s truly hard to believe that this little gem ended up in a shelter. When she first arrived, she was a nervous wreck—wide-eyed, trembling, and unsure of everything around her. She even snapped a bit when scared and had accidents from stress. Her situation was dire, and she was facing euthanasia, but she’s come such a long way in her foster home.
Though she’s made great progress, Cherish would do best in a calm, patient home, and we wouldn’t recommend her for a family with young children. One of her sweetest moments is when you talk to her in a high-pitched, baby voice and say, “Good girl!”—that’s when she’ll flash you her adorable little smile.
Cherish is spayed, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $300. If you’re ready to offer her a forever home where she can continue to blossom, please submit an application.
Daphne
Meet Daphne, a sweet and shy 4-year-old, Dachshund/Poodle mix with a heart of gold. Weighing in at just 12 pounds, Daphne has the adorable long body and short legs of a Dachshund, paired with a unique wire-haired coat. Unfortunately, Daphne’s early life wasn’t the easiest. She was living in a home where she didn’t receive the care she deserved, and after her owner passed away, she was left at a high-kill shelter. At the shelter, Daphne was so frightened and shut down that they considered her unadoptable. Thankfully, rescues stepped in, and Daphne is now in foster care.
In her foster home, Daphne has made an incredible transformation! She has blossomed into a loving companion, becoming her foster mom's little shadow and cuddling up whenever she gets the chance. Daphne loves to play fetch. She also loves going for car rides, anything just to be with her person all the more. Daphne is a dog who will follow you to the ends of the earth. However, she does not take to new people very well and is very cautious around them.
Daphne would thrive with a person who is home often and can give her the love and attention she craves. A fenced yard would be ideal, especially at first, as she can be a little skittish in new surroundings and is not accustomed to a leash. Daphne is quick and slippery through doorways, so be sure to keep a close eye on her when entering or leaving. She's likely just trying to follow you. She is potty trained and knows how to use a pet door.
Due to her timid nature, we are restricting applicants to homes without children. Older gentle children, may be okay. Daphne does get tear stains, but there are supplements available to help with that. She's not a fan of grooming but her coat seems to stay the same length.
Daphne is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $325.
In her foster home, Daphne has made an incredible transformation! She has blossomed into a loving companion, becoming her foster mom's little shadow and cuddling up whenever she gets the chance. Daphne loves to play fetch. She also loves going for car rides, anything just to be with her person all the more. Daphne is a dog who will follow you to the ends of the earth. However, she does not take to new people very well and is very cautious around them.
Daphne would thrive with a person who is home often and can give her the love and attention she craves. A fenced yard would be ideal, especially at first, as she can be a little skittish in new surroundings and is not accustomed to a leash. Daphne is quick and slippery through doorways, so be sure to keep a close eye on her when entering or leaving. She's likely just trying to follow you. She is potty trained and knows how to use a pet door.
Due to her timid nature, we are restricting applicants to homes without children. Older gentle children, may be okay. Daphne does get tear stains, but there are supplements available to help with that. She's not a fan of grooming but her coat seems to stay the same length.
Daphne is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $325.
Muffin
Muffin is a 1-year-old, 14-pound terrier mix with a heart of gold. She was found wandering the streets and rescued by a local animal shelter. Muffin is a bit shy at first and takes a couple of days to warm up to new people—but once she trusts you, she becomes your loyal little shadow.
Her foster family describes her as a cuddle bug who loves to follow them around, play, and snuggle in bed at night. Though she’s still working on her potty training, Muffin is quick to learn with positive reinforcement. She roams freely around her foster home and hasn’t been destructive.
Muffin is an active pup with lots of energy, though she doesn’t get along with male dogs. However, she’s a cat lover and gets along great with them. Muffin needs a calm, patient home where she can continue to build her confidence. She’s not fond of crates, so she’ll need a family where crating isn’t necessary. A quiet home with a fenced yard would be perfect for her to burn off energy and play safely.
She’s still learning to feel confident on walks, so building that up will be a gradual process. Muffin is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $275
Her foster family describes her as a cuddle bug who loves to follow them around, play, and snuggle in bed at night. Though she’s still working on her potty training, Muffin is quick to learn with positive reinforcement. She roams freely around her foster home and hasn’t been destructive.
Muffin is an active pup with lots of energy, though she doesn’t get along with male dogs. However, she’s a cat lover and gets along great with them. Muffin needs a calm, patient home where she can continue to build her confidence. She’s not fond of crates, so she’ll need a family where crating isn’t necessary. A quiet home with a fenced yard would be perfect for her to burn off energy and play safely.
She’s still learning to feel confident on walks, so building that up will be a gradual process. Muffin is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $275
Trekkie
Say hello to Trekkie! We named him after the beloved Star Trek series because of his adorably pointy "Vulcan" ears – he's ready to boldly go wherever you go!
Trekkie is a 3-year-old Chihuahua with a heart as big as his ears. He’s mostly white with a soft tan patch on his back and weighs just 9.6 pounds – the perfect little lap companion.
This sweet boy had a rough start. He landed in a high-intake shelter where he was absolutely terrified, trembling nonstop and too scared to eat for days. But since moving into foster care, Trekkie has blossomed into a loving, gentle pup.
He’s house-trained, loves cuddles, and is happiest when he’s close to his person. While he has a calm and quiet nature, he will give a little bark if he hears something unusual – just doing his job as your pint-sized protector.
Trekkie would do best in a calm home with older, gentle children and someone who’s home often to help him continue building confidence. A fenced yard would be ideal so he can safely explore at his own pace. He enjoys the company of other dogs and sometimes joins in a friendly game of chase. He hasn’t been tested with cats but has done well around young puppies and even rabbits, showing no signs of a prey drive.
Oh – and he LOVES car rides. He’d be thrilled to ride along for all of life’s little adventures!
If you think Trekkie might be your perfect match, we’d love for you to meet him. His adoption fee is $300. He comes neutered, up to date on shots and microchipped. Apply today and let Trekkie start his next adventure – with you!
Trekkie is a 3-year-old Chihuahua with a heart as big as his ears. He’s mostly white with a soft tan patch on his back and weighs just 9.6 pounds – the perfect little lap companion.
This sweet boy had a rough start. He landed in a high-intake shelter where he was absolutely terrified, trembling nonstop and too scared to eat for days. But since moving into foster care, Trekkie has blossomed into a loving, gentle pup.
He’s house-trained, loves cuddles, and is happiest when he’s close to his person. While he has a calm and quiet nature, he will give a little bark if he hears something unusual – just doing his job as your pint-sized protector.
Trekkie would do best in a calm home with older, gentle children and someone who’s home often to help him continue building confidence. A fenced yard would be ideal so he can safely explore at his own pace. He enjoys the company of other dogs and sometimes joins in a friendly game of chase. He hasn’t been tested with cats but has done well around young puppies and even rabbits, showing no signs of a prey drive.
Oh – and he LOVES car rides. He’d be thrilled to ride along for all of life’s little adventures!
If you think Trekkie might be your perfect match, we’d love for you to meet him. His adoption fee is $300. He comes neutered, up to date on shots and microchipped. Apply today and let Trekkie start his next adventure – with you!
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 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~