My name is Mia!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Cared for by Denkai Animal Sanctuary

Adoption fee: $400

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My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog

Color

Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

8 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

30 lb (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

ps_2185863-573855

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Housetrained

My story

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

My heart aches for Mia, a young pup who has faced unimaginable loss. She comes from a home where her owner tragically succumbed to drug addiction. This sweet girl had formed a close bond with a young child, who has now been taken away and placed into foster care, leaving Mia feeling abandoned and alone. The foster family is unable to take her in, which is heartbreaking, especially at a time when both the child and this frightened dog need each other the most.

At just six to eight months old, Mia is a heeler/Aussie mix with a playful spirit and a few tricks up her sleeve. However, her current situation has left her feeling lost and terrified. She is house trained, but the trauma of her past has made her wary of new environments. Mia has interacted with both small dogs and those her size, but her fear often manifests in a warning growl, signaling her need for patience and understanding from potential adopters.

Mia deserves a loving home where she can feel safe and begin to trust again. It’s crucial for her future family to understand her breed and the unique needs that come with it. If you believe you can provide the nurturing environment she requires, consider applying to foster her through the link provided. Together, we can help Mia find the love and stability she so desperately needs.

Bit of an update as of 09/24/2024: Mia is an excellent girl, she needs another dog to bond with in a home and gets along with all dogs large and small. This girl ADORES children and is most comfortable with kids. Adults take her a moment to warm up to. She does need an environment in which she can work, town is not the place for her. Give her a ranch, acreage over that and she is going to be one phenomenal girl. With proper training, she would be an excellent working dog, her brain is always processing and thinking, she has a very independent spirit, yet her kind personality continues to shine.

Giving is so easy!

Venmo: Denkai-Animal Sanctuary

PayPal: info@denkaisanctuary.org

Call it in: 970-516-1738

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Giving is so easy!

Venmo: Denkai-Animal Sanctuary

PayPal: info@denkaisanctuary.org

Call it in: 970-516-1738

##2185863##

Rescue

Denkai Animal Sanctuary

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_2185863-573855

Contact

Floss Blackburn

Phone

(970) 516-1738

adoptioncenter@denkaisanctuary.org

Website

http://denkaisanctuary.org

Address

209 West Main, Cortez, CO 81321

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We have many wonderful adoptable animals here at Denkai! Please scroll through our above listings for more information about each individual animal.

Adoption Fees:

All adoption fees include spay/neuter, all vaccinations and current worming plus any other needed veterinary care to date.

Dogs:

Puppies: $450

Adults: $400

Cats:

Kittens: $200

Adults: $175

The Adoption Process:

1. Click the below like corresponding with the type of animal you would like to adopt, fill out the form online and we will get back with you within 48 hours for an initial interview.

Dog: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16519/generic
Cat: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16517/generic

Horse: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16521/generic

Donkey: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16545/generic
Farm Animal: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16547/generic

2. We will review, call references and then get in touch with you regarding approval.

3. Once approved, we will set up a meet and greet for you with the animal(s) you are interested in possibly adopting and work to make the best match possible.

4. Fill out our adoption contract and pay your adoption fee!

Adoption application

https://denkaisanctuary.org/adopt

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable pets are housed in foster homes throughout Colorado and New Mexico.

We usually have a handful available to meet at our adoption center location: 209 West Main
Cortez, CO 81321

Monday - Saturday 11-5
970-516-1738

More about this rescue

Founded in May of 2004 by Floss Blackburn, Denkai Animal Sanctuary has enjoyed a long running successful path in providing life saving services for domestic animals in crisis throughout the United States and Mexico.

In the formative years, Denkai established in Weld County, CO having purchased three facilities totaling over 640 acres, performing farming, conservation, large animal rescue, pet animal rescue and low-cost veterinary care for the area, Denkai quickly established as the largest and most diverse organization of its kind in the area.

Seeing a gap in services and need for a strong presence in Montezuma County, Denkai's board of directors voted to relocate the organization in 2017 to Yellow Jacket, CO. In three short years, Denkai has expanded to a second location in Cortez, CO. This location at 209 West Main was purchased in September of 2020 with the help of Region 9 and First National Bank of Cortez.

Denkai Yellow Jacket - Houses, Rehabilitates Equine and Farm Animal rescues.

Denkai -Cortez, CO - This is our 16,000 sf retail center - The store boasts an adoption center for rescued dogs and cats and sells retail pet supplies, accepts donations of used items, and provides low cost programs such as pet food and vaccinations for low income pet owners.

Since Inception, Denkai has provided hands on rescue services to 13,000 pet animals and equine in need.