Adopt a Pet Today

DID YOU KNOW that 2 in 10 dogs stay in their original home in the United States? Or another way to look at it is 8 in 10 dogs are re-homed or euthanized! Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it? But not everyone knows what they are getting into when they bring home their new four-legged friend.

It is very important that all of our canine companions have the best home possible. The rescues we support are great places to find that unique dog that suits your personality best. The privately owned dogs, listed below, are in situations that are not ideal for either the people or the dog, and they are in need of a new heart to share their lives with.

We cannot guarantee the health or behavior of any of these animals, but do recommend that you begin with a vet check and great training program right away to get started on a great path to a new life for you both.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ…. An intact dog can produce two litters a year of 6-10 puppies per litter, which means in six years, one female dog and her offspring could produce 67,000 dogs. An average of 40,000 cats/dogs are euthanized in Colorado each year. Please click on www.savecoloradopets.org and find out more about this state sponsored initiative to subsidize spay & neuter programs. Thank you.

One of our favorite resources for finding your furry soulmate is www.PETFINDER.com. It is a national database of animals from mice, to dogs to horses, and everything in between. Just plug in the type of animal your looking to adopt, enter key traits such as age and sex. Enter you zip code, and up pops a list of love seeking pets!

RESCUES – please note not all rescues are created equal and the rescues listed below are resources only. We cannot guarantee your experience or the dog you choose. Please use your own judgment and as always do your homework before bringing any animal into your home. Thank you so much for adopting an animal in need.

All Breed Rescue Network – Colorado 303-989-7808 www.allbreedrescuenetwork.com A great resource for finding dozens of breed specific rescue programs in Colorado. If you leave a message it might take them a few days to get back to you as they have so many calls to answer.

Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue – Colorado 719-494-0148 www.BMD.org/BMDCR

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - Utah www.bestfriends.org What all sanctuaries wish they could be. This is a no-kill shelter which provides life-time care for their animals. Located in Kanab, Utah where every consideration has been taken for the best care of the animals.

Centennial Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue – Colorado 303-772-7325

Colorado Greyhound Rescue – Colorado 720-293-9860 - Fax bevmcinis@earthlink.net – email

Colorado Beagle Rescue – Colorado 303-464-9403 www.colobeaglerescue.org

Colorado Greyhound Adoptions – Colorado 303-816-2799 www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.com

Colorado Pug Rescue – Colorado 303-745-8052 www.COPugRescue.org

Colorado Sheltie Rescue – Colorado 303-783-5772 www.sheltierescue-CO.org

Colorado St. Bernard Rescue, Inc. – Colorado 720-981-1700 www.COSaintRescue.com

Dalmatian Rescue – Colorado (303) 281-8963 www.dalmatianrescue.org

Denver Samoyed Rescue – Colorado 303-453-1360 www.denversamoyedrescue.org

Dream Power Animal Rescue – Colorado www.dreampower-arf.com Dreampower provides service to the community to protect companion animals in need through adoption and placement services through their foster network, educational programs, population control and health service.

English Springer Rescue of the Rockies– Colorado 303-246-3978 www.ESRR.org

Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue. Inc. – Colorado 303-749-8499 www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com

Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies – Colorado 303-279-2400 www.goldenrescue.com

High Country Newfoundland Rescue – Colorado 303-467-7777 www.highcountrynewfs.com

Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue – Colorado 303-744-8329 www.HOBOCare.com

Life Line Puppy Rescue – Colorado www.lifelinepuppy.org A wonderful group of people who take puppies who would otherwise be euthanized at their current shelters. They are open on weekends (depending on weather) and have up to 100 pups available for you to pick from. They are also in need of volunteers and foster homes for the young ones until they are ready to be adopted. Please contact them if you can be of any help.

Max Fund – Colorado www.maxfund.org A non-profit organization - No-kill shelter - Provides medical care for injured pets with no known owners - Finds homes for these animals once they have recovered.

Mile High Weimaraner Rescue – Colorado www.mhwc.org/rescue

Mill Dog Rescue – Colorado www.milldogrescue.org Go to this web sight and read incredibly sad stories about the horrific conditions mill dogs must suffer through. Puppy mills must be shut down forever and this is one of the first steps you can take in helping the cause. There are many dogs in this rescue who deserve a new chance at life – are you that chance? Bring one home or just donate some money to help these dogs – be the angel they need to make a change.

www.petfinder.org- NATIONAL PET ADOPTION A GREAT resource to locate the best dog for you. In one afternoon you can find just about any dog available for adoption in your state - an amazing resource.

Polaris Husky Rescue – Colorado 970-581-4365 www.polarishuskyrescue.org

Polaris Alaskan Malamute Rescue – Colorado 303-653-6490 www.malamuterescue.org/polaris

Poodle Rescue – Colorado 303-985-2811 Phipers@msn.com - email

Pueblo Collie/Sheltie Rescue – Colorado 719-547-4008 www.pueblocolliesheltie.org

Rocky Mtn. Great Dane Rescue – Colorado 303-552-0484 www.rmgreatdane.org

Rocky Mtn. Lab Rescue – Colorado 303- 818-8508 www.rockymountainlabrescue.com A wonderful group of volunteers who foster and re-home Labs from all over rural America. It is a ‘no Lab shall be left behind’ attitude. Their first rescue, Walter – who had a few issues but quickly overcame them to become a loving member of their loving family. Walter had been doomed to the gas chamber when they found him, but now he serves as the rescues foundation and inspiration for all of the Labs they save. Go Walter!

Rottweiler Aid – Colorado 303-575-1669 www.rottieaid.org

Safe Harbor Lab Rescue– Colorado 303-464-7777 www.safeharborlabrescue.org We were lucky enough to find our Logan and adopt him from them in 2002.

Ugly Dawgs – Colorado www.uglydawgs.com A unique rescue for large breeds with potentially sour temperaments, where she adopts out the dogs who will be suited to a family life and keeps the rest for as long as they need a good home.