The Misfits Dog Rescue

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.

Please scroll down to view our available dogs.

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 may have seen a dog posted on our Facebook page or have heard of one through word of mouth. You are welcome to fill out an application for a dog you have knowledge of but is not posted on this website. 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 also depend on you to let us know if you are interested in a dog you see. We are not set up to recall individuals with requests for a dog based on descriptions of what they are looking for. Please visit our Facebook page to see the dogs as they come in. https://www.facebook.com/TheMisfitsDogRescue/

Amoura

Amoura is a 10 year old Poodle. She weighs 10.8 pounds and she is long legged and thin. Amoura was rescued from a shelter and then surrendered to us for aggression. She was scared and definitely head shy. She has clearly been abused. I have been working with her by petting her around the head, neck and ears a lot. She now accepts pets from even strangers. I would not trust her around small children yet, but she will make a nice pet . She is nervous around excitable or large dogs. She is definitely tenderhearted and sensitive, but responds well given a lot of love. She is a typical poodle in that she will be a great lap dog and follow you around everywhere. Her adoption fee is $150. She is spayed, UTD, chipped and has had a dental.

Angie

BonBon is a 3 year old Long haired Chihuahua. She is 10 pounds. She is super friendly and loves to cuddle. She is not a yippy dog at all. She is also potty trained. She's fine with other dogs and cats. We ask that families with small children do not apply due to her delicate size. She is spayed, UTD and chipped. Her adoption fee is $275.

Bon Bon

Bryce

Bryce is 2 years old and a Chihuahua/ shih Tzu mix. He weighs 15.3 pounds. He came from DAS where they were struggling with his aggression. We assumed it was fear, but it turned out to be a bit more. He did not tolerate having a harness on and would bite if you try to put one on him. He has clearly had an abusive history. He is much better with that now.. After 2 weeks with Bryce we were best friends. He would roll over for belly rubs and was the sweetest thing. There was only one problem. He did not like one dog in particular. He is being fostered alone now. His foster reports he is 100% potty trained. Within a few days he is your best friend. He loves to play fetch and cuddle. But he is not good when he has visitors. Until he has more training he may have to be put in a kennel or back room until he calms down. On the plus side he would be an awesome only dog for anyone who is home a lot and just wants one very passionate friend. He is still young. He is only two years old. With the right person he will bring you years of joy, and behaviorally we expect great changes. His adoption fee is $200. He is Neutered, UTD, and chipped.

Giselle

Giselle is a 4 year old Chihuahua mix. She weighs 10.7 pounds. Giselle was found with pins sticking out of her leg. It was as if someone had her fixed her and then she got out and got hit by a car a second time. The leg was removed all the way up and including the shoulder blade. She has a lot of cushion at the site which is just fat that has settled there. She's not in pain, but she is a very sensitive dog. Sometimes she will yipe ,not because you are hurting her, but because she thinks you are going to. She is a very sweet dog. A little independent. She gets along with other dogs and cats, but no kids please. She is too delicate. She walks around just fine and is potty trained. She has no other known medical issues. Her adoption fee is $150 . She is spayed, UTD, chipped and has had a recent dental.

Hattie

Hattie is a 13 lb. Miniature Poodle, possibly a mix. She is 3 years old. She was showing fear aggression at the shelter she came from. She is past that now, but because of her hist6ery we are asking for no applicants with small children. She is definitely a Velcro dog. She whimpers for attention, and loves to follow you around. She can be somewhat dominant with other dogs, as she wants to be the queen bee. She would love to be an only dogs for someone who can dote on her a lot. She is not having accidents in the house. She is spayed, UTD, chipped and has had a teeth cleaning. Her adoption donation request id $275.

Honey Bun

Honeybun lives up to her name. She is sweet as dessert! She is a Velcro dog to her owner/”person”, she will follow you from room to room and gets VERY happy when you come home. She is a Chewinee aging around 8-10. She does suffer from anxiety and separation anxiety, she has medicine she takes that helps manage this but it’s something you need to be aware of as her new owner. She may be considered a “senior dog” for her age but she does not lack energy! She loves meeting new people but does not take any interest in meeting new dogs. When we take her out all she wants to do is love on people she meets and be held and given kisses! She is looking for a companion in her owner not in another dog (we feel she will be happiest being an only dog as she needs to be the center of attention). Her favorite activities include playing with stuffies, spending lots of time outside(she requires a forever home with a yard), going for short walks, and napping in your lap! Her adoption fee is $150. She is spayed, UTD and chipped.

Jolie

Jolie is a 7 year old Chihuahua. She weighs 8.6 pounds. She was rescued by a wonderful woman who unfortunately can no longer take care of her due to health issues'. She is a little nippy at first,. She has a history of being abused by children. Give her a day and a couple of treats and you'll have a best friend for life. Absolutely no children for this sweet dog. She is definitely a lap dog and loves her person. She's not a very vocal dog. She also is okay with other dogs, and cats, but would love to be the princess of the house. Her adoption fee is $275. She is spayed , UTD , chipped, and has had a recent dental.

Minnie

Minnie is of unknow breed. The shelter called her a chi/terrier. I don't see the terrier. She is 23 pounds and 1 year old. She had surgery to repair a cherry eye, and had a reaction to the sutures. The conjunctiva of her eye became swollen and inflamed. It is healing now but she is not full recovered. She'll be on eye drops a little longer. She is an extremely sweet and social dog. She has shown no signs of aggression. She gets along great with other dogs. She will do fine with kids if they are kind to her. She would like to have a canine companion, and does require a fenced yard. Her adoption fee is $200. she is spayed, UTD, and chipped.

Odie

Odie is a 8 month old Cocka-Poo, or so we think. He weighs 15.4 pounds. He was showing fear aggression in the shelter he came from. He hasn't shown any aggression since his release. However, small children would be ill advised. He is still somewhat skittish and an alarm barker. He is an extremely energetic playful puppy. He is mostly potty trained but will mark if he smells the sent of another dog. He always goes #2 outside. He is very loving. He would like a canine playmate that has his same energy level, and an active owner. He is a bit wild so he will need someone to guide him along with some training. His adoption fee is $275. He is neutered UTD, and chipped.

Rex

Rex is the larger of two puppies. He is more solid in color and has more folds in his brows. He is 3 months old and weighs 6 pounds. His tail is also curled. He is a chihuahua mix. He can be a little vocal, but is a delightful puppy. He is not too rambunctious. He is really smart. He learned to use the pet door on his own in no time! He loves to cuddle and loves to sleep under the covers with you. His adoption fee is $300. He comes neutered, UTD, and chipped. Due to his delicate size we ask that homes with small children not apply.

Sitka

Sitka is a 3 year old, male, Alaskan Malamute. He weighs only 50 pounds, but is very under weight. He has gained 3 pounds since he's been with us, but he is a very finicky eater. He is great on a leash, good with other dogs, and surprisingly cats too! He would love to be part of a pack and go on lots of adventures. A fenced yard with a 6 foot fence is required. He likes to play and run. He also loves people and will snuggle up any chance he gets. We are looking for someone to exercise him, but also to help him put on a lot more weight. He was neglected and left alone for long periods of time, so if you have long work hours please do not apply. He is neutered, UTD,. chipped, and has had a recent dental. His adoption fee is $275.

sPOT

Spot is a jack Russel mix. He has short little legs and a long white fluffy body. He is wire haired, but he's really soft. He was turned into a shelter after having been hit by a car. He was on bed rest for quite some time and is all healed up. He was just neutered so he still has a little humping left to do. He's energetic and smart. He's a very happy friendly guy who just needs some guidance. He seems to be potty trained, but comes with no guarantee. He is 12.8 pounds, 1 year old, UTD, neutered, and chipped. We are looking for someone who has time to keep him entertained. His adoption fee is $275.

Tex

Tex wears his white boots proudly! He is a 3 month old Chihuahua mix. He weighs 4.5 pounds. His little tail curls. He is a little yappy when someone new first enters the room, but overall is a nice little pup. He loves to cuddle and sleep under the covers. He is very smart. He's not too wild like a lot of puppies can be. We are asking for no families with small children due to his delicate size. He is not potty trained yet, but he is pee pad trained, for now. We are looking for someone home consistently enough for potty training. His adoption fee is $300. He is UTD, Chipped and neutered.

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~