Adopt

My name is Dottie!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $0

This helps Big Bones Canine Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Age
1 year 1 month old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
7917

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Available to the right adopter, who either has experience with scared dogs, or is willing to continue with her training.

Dotty is a precious Shepherd mix that is currently being fostered with one of our dog trainers that specializes in timid, shy and scared dogs. She is guessed to be 1-2 years old.

She is absolutely adorable and her eyes will melt your heart! She is still timid, but her Foster Mom is working on her to help her let her guard down and fully trust you.

Her foster mom thinks she would do better in a quiet home with adults or older children to work with her. Another confident dog could be helpful, but not necessary.

Her foster mom has an amazing rehabilitation protocol to help these scared dogs and is working with her on potty training, socializing with dogs and humans, leash training, kennel training, doggie door training and if time permits, even car training. She also has an amazing group of volunteers that meet twice a week to help socialize all the scared foster dogs in her care.

There are lots of other dogs at her foster moms house so we know she is dog friendly. Her foster doesn't have any cats but thinks she would be fine with them if introduced slowly and properly.

She will need an adopter, who will give her love and patience. Please consider this adorable girl as a part of your family. She deserves all the kindness and will give you a lifetime of affection. The shy dogs become the most loyal dogs, who adore their humans.

Her foster mom is located in Fort Collins Colorado and wants to find a patient adopter, who is willing to help her continue gaining confidence either with in person, or virtual training session(s) This training is NOT basic obedience, but instead, is designed for rescue dogs and teaches the adopter how to work to build the dogs confidence and overcome any trauma the dog may have experienced. This training will help the family and this sweet girl adjust to their new life together quicker. She will provide a discount on training. The amount of training needed (it generally takes 1-2 sessions) will depend on the knowledge and experience of the adopter and how far along the dog is in the rehabilitation training at the time of adoption.
Rescue
Big Bones Canine Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
7917
Contact
Kristie Fisher
Phone
Address
Windsor, CO 80550

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

To submit an application, you will need to create an AnimalsFirst account. Please write down the username and password that you create.

2.

Home Check

Home visits are being done virtually due to Covid.

3.

Meet the Pet

The majority of our dogs are in foster homes along the front range. Fosters will contact you to schedule a meeting with you and your dog.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Contracts will be signed through your AnimalsFirst account. Please have your login information prior to meeting the dog.

5.

Pay Fee

Payment will be made through your AnimalsFirst account. Please have your login information prior to meeting the dog.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Don't forget an adoption picture! We like to post adoption pictures to our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Additional adoption info

Application, home visit, meeting dog(s), contract, fee

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Over 75% of our dogs are in foster homes along the front range. The foster will get in touch to schedule meetings for their foster dog. Meetings will happen in/near their homes since that is where the dog is the most comfortable. We do want you to bring family members (human and dog) to the meeting! Dogs who are currently at our Windsor facility will have meetings there and a volunteer will reach out to schedule those meetings with you. Please be aware that we do not place our dogs on a first come, first served basis, but rather a best-fit placement. Never fear, applications are valid for a year so if the first dog you meet isn't a good fit, we will have plenty of time to find one that is.

More about this rescue

We are an all breed, 501(c)3 non-profit, dog rescue located in Windsor, CO dedicated to helping dogs in need! While our hearts lie with the giant breeds, our mission is to save any dog from death, illness, and misfortune regardless of their size, age, breed, or health status.

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