Chloe
Chloe is an eight and a half year old salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer that is back in the market for a forever home after being rescued from a lifetime of commercial breeding last year. After more than seven years of being valued only for her puppies, Chloe hasn't yet learned to trust all humans, but has made great strides and is a gentle, loyal companion. Chloe spends most of her day snoozing on her favorite bed, though she is learning the joys of couch life. She is housebroken, and loves being outside - she would do best in a home with a securely fenced yard to romp in. When she learns to trust a human, she will follow them diligently around the house with a loose tail, and come in from outside when called. Given her history, Chloe can be overwhelmed by lots of activity and would prefer a quieter home; she does just fine with other dogs, but prefers those that don't overpower her or move too quickly, and would likely benefit from a calm, confident dog to help her acclimate. Because she is still skittish, she may not be a match for anyone with mobility concerns. Chloe would do best in a home with mill dog experience, patience, and a commitment to being her final forever home. With lots of life left to live, Chloe has received a dental in the last year, is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, and heartworm tested negative. Her adoption fee is $200.
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Ava
Ava is a five year old shepherd mix that was recently transferred to rescue when her mom passed away after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. She has a soft shy personality and lived with another dog that was protective of her, so as you can imagine, these recent changes have been a big adjustment. Ava is really starting to show her personality as she gets comfortable; she is appropriate with other dogs and beginning to instigate play, loves exploring the world on walks, and enjoys curling up by your feet or on the couch with you. She's in foster with a professional positive-reinforcement trainer who says she's a super gal. Although she takes a little bit of time to warm up to new people, she is extremely sweet. We believe Ava would do best in a quieter home without young children and lots of commotion, and would be fine in a home with respectful dogs that match her energy level. She is fully house trained, and can be crated, though she is non-destructive in the home when left unattended. She would be happy with another dog in the house but dog parks are too overwhelming for her. She demonstrates a lot of body language about how she is feeling. If body language is respected she will quickly build a trustworthy relationship. New owners will need to learn about body language (ex: lip licks, appeasement kisses, whale eyes, eye contact, pet consent). She listens well, knows basic obedience, does need to learn better leash skills. Ava is spayed, fully vaccinated, wormed, on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. Her adoption fee is $350.
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Bear
Bear is a six year old Husky mix that was recently transferred to rescue when his mom passed away after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. Bear felt protective of the more timid female dog in his previous home; to avoid that behavior we would suggest he go to a home with confident, relaxed-energy dogs, and he may do best without young children. He is a well-rounded, lovable dog to cuddle and go on walks with. It has taken time for him to mourn that loss of her person but is finally ready to find and become part of a new family. He loves walks, dog parks, cheese, and sleeping next to you (if allowed), although he is working on sleeping in a crate at night. He is not a chewer and knows how to use a dog door and is house-trained. Bear tends to be pretty quiet unless he is really excited or trying to get another dog to play. He is up for any outdoor adventure here and there, but likes to walk and eat the same time everyday. He is neutered, fully vaccinated, wormed, on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. His adoption fee is $350.
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Bandit
Bandit is a 3 month old Shepherd mix puppy that was surrendered to a southern Colorado animal sanctuary and transferred for faster adoption. This crew is 100% adorable, and at their young age, sure to integrate into most households. They've been around other dogs, adults, and kids and are eager to learn and please. Bandit is pretty easy going, and with proper exercise and training will make an excellent addition to your pack. He is altered, vaccinated for age, wormed, started on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. Bandit's adoption fee is $450.
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Bea
Bea is a 3 month old Shepherd mix puppy that was surrendered to a southern Colorado animal sanctuary and transferred for faster adoption. This crew is 100% adorable, and at their young age, sure to integrate into most households. They've been around other dogs, adults, and kids and are eager to learn and please. Bea is pretty easy going, and with proper exercise and training will make an excellent addition to your pack. She is altered, vaccinated for age, wormed, started on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. Bea
's adoption fee is $450.
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Benji
Benji is a 3 month old Shepherd mix puppy that was surrendered to a southern Colorado animal sanctuary and transferred for faster adoption. This crew is 100% adorable, and at their young age, sure to integrate into most households. They've been around other dogs, adults, and kids and are eager to learn and please. Benji is pretty easy going, and with proper exercise and training will make an excellent addition to your pack. He is altered, vaccinated for age, wormed, started on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. Benji's adoption fee is $450.
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Buster
Buster is a 3 month old Shepherd mix puppy that was surrendered to a southern Colorado animal sanctuary and transferred for faster adoption. This crew is 100% adorable, and at their young age, sure to integrate into most households. They've been around other dogs, adults, and kids and are eager to learn and please. Buster is pretty easy going, and with proper exercise and training will make an excellent addition to your pack. He is altered, vaccinated for age, wormed, started on heartworm prevention, and microchipped with registration. Buster's adoption fee is $450.
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Arizona
Arizona is a four year old Akita that was transferred from a local municipal shelter after surprising everyone when she went into labor. She's a big girl, but a gentle giant. At the shelter, she passed all of her temperament and behavioral testing, and was even used to help temperament test other dogs. Like most new moms, Arizona was very protective of her babies when they were small, and now that they are weaned and growing up, she's relaxing and feeling more like herself. She had surgery to fix entropion on her left eye, and is ready to find a forever where she will be treasured. Arizona is housebroken, crate trained, and loves being outside. She is spayed, vaccinated, heartworm tested negative, wormed, and microchipped with registration. Arizona's adoption fee is $350.
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Flagstaff
Flagstaff is a two month old mixed breed puppy. His mom is an Akita, but Flagstaff and his littermates take after their mystery dad and look like fluffy teddy bears. He will be a large adult dog, already weighing in at well over 20 pounds with giant paws to grow into. Flagstaff is very eager to please and working on all the normal puppy things: socialization, housetraining, and obedience. As a large breed, it will be especially important for him to continue with training and exposure to our fun world. Flagstaff is neutered, vaccinated for age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. He is $450 to adopt.
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Mesa
Mesa is a two month old mixed breed puppy. His mom is an Akita, but Mesa and his littermates take after their mystery dad and look like fluffy teddy bears. He will be a large adult dog, already weighing in at well over 20 pounds with giant paws to grow into. Mesa is very eager to please and working on all the normal puppy things: socialization, housetraining, and obedience. As a large breed, it will be especially important for him to continue with training and exposure to our fun world. Mesa is neutered, vaccinated for age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. He is $450 to adopt.
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Phoenix
Phoenix is a two month old mixed breed puppy. Her mom is an Akita, but Phoenix and her littermates take after their mystery dad and look like fluffy teddy bears. She will be a large adult dog, already weighing in at well over 20 pounds with giant paws to grow into. Phoenix is very eager to please and working on all the normal puppy things: socialization, housetraining, and obedience. As a large breed, it will be especially important for her to continue with training and exposure to our fun world. Phoenix is spayed, vaccinated for age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. She is $450 to adopt.
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Tempe
Tempe is a two month old mixed breed puppy. Her mom is an Akita, but Tempe and her littermates take after their mystery dad and look like fluffy teddy bears. She will be a large adult dog, already weighing in at well over 20 pounds with giant paws to grow into. Tempe is very eager to please and working on all the normal puppy things: socialization, housetraining, and obedience. As a large breed, it will be especially important for her to continue with training and exposure to our fun world. Tempe is spayed, vaccinated for age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. She is $450 to adopt.
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Tucson
Tucson is a two month old mixed breed puppy. Her mom is an Akita, but Tucson and her littermates take after their mystery dad and look like fluffy teddy bears. She will be a large adult dog, already weighing in at well over 20 pounds with giant paws to grow into. Tucson is very eager to please and working on all the normal puppy things: socialization, housetraining, and obedience. As a large breed, it will be especially important for her to continue with training and exposure to our fun world. Tucson is spayed, vaccinated for age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. She is $450 to adopt.
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Caitlin
Caitlin is a two and a half month old Chihuahua mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. She is a sweet and friendly puppy that will be a petite adult. Caitlin can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to her small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. She is spayed, vaccinated for her age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Caitlin is $450 to adopt.
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Calliope
Calliope is a two and a half month old Chihuahua mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. She is a sweet and friendly puppy that will be a petite adult. Calliope can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to her small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. She is spayed, vaccinated for her age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Calliope is $450 to adopt.
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Cara
Cara is a two and a half month old Chihuahua mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. She is a sweet and friendly puppy that will be a petite adult. Cara can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to her small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. She is spayed, vaccinated for her age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Cara is $450 to adopt.
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Clover
Clover is a two and a half month old Chihuahua mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. She is a sweet and friendly puppy that will be a petite adult. Clover can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to her small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. She is spayed, vaccinated for her age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Clover is $450 to adopt.
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Cillian
Cillian is a three month old Yorkie (or similar) mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. He is an active, boisterous puppy that will be a petite adult. Cillian can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to his small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. He is neutered, vaccinated for his age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Cillian is $450 to adopt.
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Colleen
Colleen is a three month old Yorkie (or similar) mix puppy that has been raised in foster care and is ready for adoption. She is an active, boisterous puppy that will be a petite adult. Colleen can easily integrate into a variety of household situations; due to her small size, extra care will need to be provided for homes with larger animals and small children. She is spayed, vaccinated for her age, wormed, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped with registration. Colleen is $450 to adopt.
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Chelsea
Chelsea is a 3 year old Corgi mix that was saved from death row. She is the ultimate adventure pal and cuddle bug. Pictures are deceptive, Chelsea is only about 20 pounds. She has done amazing meeting, strangers, dogs, cats, kids, and is about as submissive as a dog can be. Chelsea has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Chelsea is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) and would love to be part of a family that keep him occupied as part of daily routine. Chelsea is $350 to adopt.
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Connor
Connor is a 1.5 year old Labrador Retriever that was saved from death row. This kid takes the Labrador personality to the next level. He's footloose, fancy-free, and about as mellow as they get. All Connor really wants is to be with you. He is house and crate trained, great with other dogs, takes treats with great care, and is as handsome as can be. He will chase a cat if given the opportunity, but will make an amazing family dog.
Connor has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Connor would love to be part of a family that keep him occupied as part of daily routine. Connor is $350 to adopt.
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Carly
Carly is an 8 year old mixed breed that was saved from death row. Carly is very friendly and easy going. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Carly is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) Carly is good with kids. She has clearly been used for breeding in the past and deserves to be a princess. Carly is $350 to adopt.
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Copper
Copper is a 1 year old Wirehaired Terrier that was saved from death row. Copper is very timid and would benefit from a quiet home without small kids. He could also benefit from a home with a confident dog that would help him come out of his shell. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Copper is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) and would love to be part of a family that keep him occupied as part of daily routine. Copper is $450 to adopt.
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Callie
Callie is an 8 month old mixed breed that was saved from death row. Callie is a nice dog who just needed a chance out of the shelter environment in order to flourish and be ready for adoption. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Carmen is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) and would love to be part of a family that keep her occupied as part of daily routine. Callie is $450 to adopt.
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Cassidy
Cassidy is a 4 year old Rottweiler that was saved from death row. Cassidy is a very typical rottie — super human-oriented, friendly, stoic. She is a very very sweet dog that loves belly rubs and thinks she's a lap dog. She eats and sleeps great and is house trained. She does not like cats. She is great with kids and is food/treat motivated. Cassidy can be dog selective but has integrated successfully with the foster family's dogs. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Cassidy would love to be part of a family that keep her occupied as part of daily routine. Cassidy is $350 to adopt.
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Carmen
Carmen is a 2 year old petite, possibly spaniel mix that was saved from death row. Carmen is friendly, good with kids, relaxed, and easy going. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Carmen is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) and would love to be part of a family that keep her occupied as part of daily routine. Carmen is $350 to adopt.
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Cole
Cole is a 2.5 year old Labrador Retriever that was saved from death row. Cole is
doing great in foster. He likes his dog bed, but would prefer the couch. He has started to play more with his toys and can be left alone inside the house. When he goes outside and wants to come in, he sits at the door&mdashhe doesn't jump on the door. He knows a few commands and loves to go for walks, but he sometimes pulls when he gets a smell to explore. Cole is very curious when new people come to the house, but doesn't bark or growl at them. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Cole is $350 to adopt.
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Denali
Denali is a 9 month old Husky that is an amazing dog. In the short time he has been in foster care, he has progressed in leaps and bounds. With the nice weather, he even started venturing out into the yard to chill in the sun. He has made friends with all three of the foster parent's dogs. Even their one dog, that doesn't like anyone or anything, actually likes him and have been playing. He is also great with kids. Denali has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Denali is working on all the obedience items (house training, crate training, general commands, etc.) and would love to be part of a family that keep him occupied as part of daily routine. Denali needs to be in a home without cats. Denali is $400 to adopt.
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Whether you're looking for a new family member who is fuzzy, like cats and guinea pigs, scaly, like bearded dragons, or feathery, like parakeets, you can find them at our partner PetSmart location. The selection is always changing, so visit or call PetSmart to see what's available.
Adoptions for these animals are processed by PetSmart, though you can print our adoption application and take it with you to the store.
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