Akyra

Akyra is a 4-6 year old female Malamute who has spent her entire life until now outdoors on a concrete slab with little interaction. In spite of this she is sweet and friendly with an adorable and goofy personality. She loves walks and belly rubs. Akyra shows excitement and reactivity with other dogs and would be best as an only pet for now.

For more information contact:
Bonnie Abercrombie, DVM
Valley Emergency Pet Care
(970) 980-1852
[email protected]

Posted: July 2024

Luca

I would like to introduce Luca. He is a sweet 4-year-old Husky mix, possibly with some German Shepherd. We have a DNA kit but haven’t swabbed him yet. Luca is tall and lean, weighs about 82 lbs, and stands about 5 feet tall on his hind legs. He is up to date on his vaccinations.

We’ve had the joy of having him for the past 2 years. Luca can be a bit shy around new people, big crowds, and even the wind, but once he warms up to you, he becomes a loyal and loving friend. He’s fully potty trained and has never been crated since we got him, though he was crated with his first family. He roams freely around the apartment and has never destroyed or chewed on anything.

Luca generally gets along well with other pets, though sometimes he tries to assert his dominance. He doesn’t do well with chickens. Contrary to the energetic reputation of Huskies, he is very mellow indoors. However, he would love an active family to keep him engaged.

Unfortunately, I am heartbroken to have to rehome him. For the past six months, I’ve been searching for a place that allows pets, but every place I find has size restrictions or chooses other applicants. Luca would match well with someone who is patient and gentle but active. Finding a loving home for him is my top priority.

For more information contact:
Marcy Garcia
(970) 987-3469

Posted: July 2024

Josie

Meet Josie, a delightful 4-year-old Beagle mix eagerly awaiting her forever home! Josie is a compact 25-pound bundle of energy, always ready for playtime and outdoor adventures. She gets along well with other dogs and is both crate and house trained, making her an ideal companion for any household. Josie adores human company and thrives on cuddles, making her a loving addition to a family with older children or adults who enjoy an active lifestyle. While she may not be suited for a home with small kids, Josie’s sweet nature and enthusiasm for life promise to bring joy and companionship to the right owner. If you’re looking for a spirited yet affectionate canine companion, Josie could be the perfect match for you!

Josie’s ideal home would provide plenty of opportunities for exercise and play, along with a loving environment where she can thrive. Her affectionate personality and good manners make her a wonderful choice for someone looking to share their life with a loyal and loving dog. If you’re ready to give Josie the loving home she deserves, don’t hesitate to reach out and meet this charming pup!

For More information contact:
Kelsey Ochoa
970-812-7868
[email protected]

Posted: June 2024

Lupita & Suzie

Two wonderful dogs looking for their perfect home- with no cats!

Lupita and Suzie would love to find a home where they can play and snuggle for as long as you’ll let them, and then they are content to snuggle with each other.

Lupita (Pita) is a 4 year old heeler mix from a new Mexico reservation. She was transported here and spent a few months unsuccessfully in a shelter before going into a foster home where she began to blossom. We adopted her in June 2021 and she immediately began opening up. She is so very cuddly and playful, although she is still leery of strangers until she has a chance to know they are safe, then she thoroughly enjoys their company. She does not do well with children as they frighten her, and wouldn’t be good fit for a chaotic family dynamic. She enjoys playing in the backyard with Suzie and they will run laps and laps until they are ready for a nap! She is good on a leash with reminders not to pull, and her recall is dependent on her mood, so we keep her on leash except for when playing in the backyard/kennel areas. She will sit and wait for her food and knows “go lie down”

Suzie is a 3 year old heeler who was dropped off on our property in June of 2022 and is the epitome of love. She loves people and it doesn’t matter if they are young, old, disabled, or silly. She loves them all, so much so that she does need to be reminded to keep all 4 paws on the floor. If you have a lap to spare, she is ready to warm it up. She is your willing adventure pup and will do anything if it involves you. She will sit, lie down, “go lie down” (she goes to her bed), and she has a cue for jumping in your arms.

These girls are well loved and ideally looking for a new home together, although they could be separated. Pita needs a quieter environment where her person can give her the attention she adores and she will repay you in equal love. Suzy is happy with your love, their love, anyone’s love! She just loves.

Unfortunately we can not keep them and they are 100% not okay with any cats, or likely any small animals.

Alexis Knight

(970) 781-9041

[email protected]

Posted: November 2023

Ziji

Family looking for a new home for our 7 year shepherd mix, Ziji. We have a 4 1/2 year old and a 6 month old and since having the second baby, we have come to the difficult decision that Ziji is not able to be with a family with small children. Ziji is athletic and loves to run, loyal and always by your side, and very smart. She can exhibit fear aggression behavior towards other dogs and sometimes people, so she needs a home with someone who is willing to give her plenty of exercise and positive reinforcement for these behaviors. Ziji has been with us since she was a small puppy, adopted from the shelter. She is a great companion but we do not feel that she is ready for another baby and toddler to be as this causes her too much stress and makes us feel concerned. If you would like more information, please contact Rebecca Schild at 303-810-4230.

Posted: November 2023

Choco

I first saw Choco, with two of his littermates, about five months old, in the yard of a friend’s neighbor in Glenwood Springs, early in 2020. It was evident that all three were not doing well and their owner readily gave them up to me. Shortly afterwards, as the pandemic lockdown was beginning, the three puppies, my other dog, my cat, and I moved to a small town on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico where we enjoyed an outdoor, off-leash life until nearly the present day.

Choco, like his siblings, is now a healthy, well-adjusted adult…neutered, current on vaccinations, and taking a parasite prophylactic monthly. At 42 pounds, he resembles a Belgian Shepherd. He is a happy and playful spirit, socialized to people and other dogs, and at least one cat, with whom he lived for about two years. For most of our time in Baja, we walked, ran, and/or cycled on- and off-leash in the morning, afternoon, and evening, often for distances approaching, sometimes exceeding, five miles a day. He would be happiest in a home where he could join others in the household on walks, runs, and bike rides.

While all my dogs are affectionate, Choco leads the pack. He stays closest to me by day, frequently checking in, and sleeps closest to me by night. My days begin with a face lick. He also has a competitive nature, usually the one to return with the ball when we play fetch. If that’s at the beach, while the others are sizing up the waves and thinking, “Umm, I dunnoooooo,” he’s already crashed through them chest first and is nearly to the ball.

Finding a place to rent with five pets was difficult in Mexico. It’s impossible in Denver. It was my intent to offer Choco and his two siblings for adoption once they got on their feet and we returned to Colorado, which we are now doing. Placing the three in permanent homes there will be both joyous and heartbreaking for all of us. I’ve learned that that is the nature of successful fostering.

If you’re interested in Choco, please contact Kevin at [email protected].

Posted: Feb. 2023