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Puppies and dogs in Colorado

Looking for a puppy or dog in Colorado? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Colorado

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Colorado. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Professor Fuzzelbum's adoption status with email updates.
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Professor Fuzzelbum

Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Professor Fuzzelbum is a 3MO, 7lb little Terrier/Dachshund mix (we guess?) Professor Fuzzelbum and his 6 siblings were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Texas with their terrified, sweet Momma.  The shelter is no place for any dog, especially a little family, so we agreed to intake them into our rescue where they could go straight to a foster home.  Professor Fuzzelbum and his siblings have all been well socialized, vetted, and are ready to find their forever families now!  All these little kiddos love other dogs and people.  We are guessing they are going to be about 15-20lbs when full grown (their mom weighs 13lbs).   If you are interested in adding Professor Fuzzelbum or one of his siblings to your family, please fill out our adoption application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com ##2700804##
We'll also keep you updated on Dobbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobbie

Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Dobbie is a 3MO, 7lb little Terrier/Dachshund mix (we guess?) Dobbie and his 6 siblings were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Texas with their terrified, sweet Momma.  The shelter is no place for any dog, especially a little family, so we agreed to intake them into our rescue where they could go straight to a foster home.  Dobbie and his siblings have all been well socialized, vetted, and are ready to find their forever families now!  All these little kiddos love other dogs and people.  We are guessing they are going to be about 15-20lbs when full grown (their mom weighs 13lbs).   If you are interested in adding Dobbie or one of his siblings to your family, please fill out our adoption application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com ##2700808##
We'll also keep you updated on Banksy's adoption status with email updates.
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Banksy

Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Boulder, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Banksy is a 3MO, 7lb little Terrier/Dachshund mix (we guess?) Banksy and her 6 siblings were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Texas with their terrified, sweet Momma.  The shelter is no place for any dog, especially a little family, so we agreed to intake them into our rescue where they could go straight to a foster home.  Banksy and her siblings have all been well socialized, vetted, and are ready to find their forever families now!  All these little kiddos love other dogs and people.  We are guessing they are going to be about 15-20lbs when full grown (their mom weighs 13lbs).   If you are interested in adding Banksy or one of her siblings to your family, please fill out our adoption applicatio at brighterdaysdogrescue.com ##2700797##
We'll also keep you updated on Reaper's adoption status with email updates.
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Reaper

Boxer

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Littleton, CO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
NEW ARRIVAL - BIO COMING SOON! Adoption fee includes the following: Spay/Neuter Rabies Vaccination Distemper / Parvo Vaccines (includes series of 3 for puppies) Bordetella Microchip with prepaid lifetime registration Deworming ##2700733##
We'll also keep you updated on Almond's adoption status with email updates.
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Almond

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
The "Nutty" Litter: Small Pups, Big Hearts! If you’re looking to add a little extra flavor to your life, look no further than this handful of sweetness! Walnut, Pecan, and Almond are a trio of very sweet puppies who are currently out of their shells and ready to sprout in their forever homes. If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2700927##
We'll also keep you updated on Pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Pecan

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
The "Nutty" Litter: Small Pups, Big Hearts! If you’re looking to add a little extra flavor to your life, look no further than this handful of sweetness! Walnut, Pecan, and Almond are a trio of very sweet puppies who are currently out of their shells and ready to sprout in their forever homes. If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2700926##

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Shelters & rescues in Colorado

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Colorado. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado

PO Box 8856, Aspen, CO 81612

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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K9 Rescue Referral

P.O. Box 22, Carbondale, CO 81623

Pet Types: dogs

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Paradise Animal Welfare Society

26651 Hwy 135, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Eagle Valley Humane Society

Eagle, CO 81631

Pet Types: dogs

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Eagle County Animal Shelter

1400 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Colorado Animal Rescue

2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Ark-Valley Humane Society

P.O. Box 1335, 701 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DCHS - Paonia-1

Paonia, CO 81428

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Summit County Animal Control and Shelter

0058 Nancy's Place, P.O. Box 5225, Frisco, CO 80443

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Gunnison Underdog Rescue

406 Sierra Vista Drive, Gunnison, CO 81230

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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