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Adoptable Pets

Adopting through Life Is Better

  • We are foster based and therefore do not have a public facility to visit our animals. Meetings with our animals are set up with an approved adoption application.
  • We accept one application per household and only one dog may be listed.
  • We do not hold applications. If you are interested in adopting an animal, you must submit a new application even if you have been approved in the past.
  • Our cats and other animals are available for adoption directly through the Arvada PetSmart #252. Please do not use our online application for animals other than dogs. (See below.)
  • Our experience has taught us that animals adopted together are generally more difficult to train well and have a harder time adjusting and bonding with the new family, so we do not adopt out multiple cats or dogs, littermates or otherwise, at the same time. We don't mind setting up an adoption for another animal at a later date, but we will generally only send one animal home at a time.
  • If you are looking for an Emotional Support Animal and your housing situation doesn't allow animals, please get the proper paperwork taken care of so we can verify with your landlord/housing management that you may have the animal.
  • We need to verify vaccination records for any current pets in your household. Please provide us with the contact information where we can check the vaccination status.
  • We do not have the capability to ship our animals. Also, we only adopt to Colorado residents.

Please note the best way to contact us is via e-mail. If you are interested in adopting an animal from Life is Better Rescue, please submit a completed adoption application form. We are unable to evaluate your adoption request unless this form has been submitted to us. Completion of the application does not guarantee adoption of an animal from Life is Better Rescue.

Before applying to adopt, please read the appropriate adoption agreement, found here. When you're ready to apply, click here to fill out our online application.

The availability of our animals is always subject to change. We encourage you to check back.

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Wendy

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Wendy is a 5 month old mixed breed that was saved from death row. Wendy 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. Wendy 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. Wendy is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Wilma

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Wilma is a 6 month old Wirehaired Terrier mix that was saved from death row. Wilma 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. Wilma 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. Wilma is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Otis

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Otis is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. He has been in a wonderful foster home with his brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Otis 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Foster

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Foster is a one year old Shepard mix who enjoys spending lots of time with his people and playing with other dogs. Foster has a good deal of energy and will do well with an individual or family who likes to spend time outside. This handsome young man came from an overcrowded rural shelter to see if he had a better chance at a happily ever after here in Colorado. Foster's charming personality and beautiful coat are bound to get him some attention here, as are his good boy manners. Foster is is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, dewormed, flea and tick treated, and has tested negative for heart worm and has been given a heart-worm preventative. Foster's adoption fee is $400.
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Paisley

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Paisley is a four month old Border Terrier mix with the tiniest little ears. She is sweet and playful and eager to please, and is not a bother to the resident cats in her foster home. Paisley is working on housetraining, and with her terrier smarts, is picking up on obedience training well. She will not be a large adult dog, and would generally be well-suited for many home environments. Paisley is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped with registration, wormed, flea/tick treated, and on heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $400.
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Pip

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Pip is a very sweet and very well-behaved two year old Hound, but unlike many hounds she is a quiet girl! She's extremely well-mannered on leash, and in general loves other dogs and humans. Pip is not bothered by cats, nor will she bother them - in fact, she has a low reactivity level, but is still playful, spunky and happy! She is very people-oriented and would prefer a household with someone home much of the time, and would really benefit from another dog in the home to reduce her stress when left alone. In her foster home, she sleeps through the night in her crate with no issues or complaining. Pup loves water, and playtime; routine exercise is important for this sweet girl. She is so eager for human affection and approval and would dearly love a family to treasure her. Pip is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped with registration, wormed, and on heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $300.
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Delilah

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Delilah is a 7 month old Labrador Retriever mix that was saved from death row. Delilah 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. Delilah 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. Delilah is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Max

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Max is a two month old puppy that was born to a rescue min-pin mix mommy that was relinquished after she had her litter. The entire litter is very well socialized and have been around kids, dogs and other animals. They have had two distemper vaccines, bordetella, they have been dewormed and are microchipped with registration. Max was recently neutered, and is ready to start a better forever in a home with a new forever family. Max is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Ox

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Ox is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. He has been in a wonderful foster home with his brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Ox 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Walker

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Walker is a 6 month old Labrador Retriever that was saved from death row. Walker is a nice dog who just needed a chance out of the shelter environment in order to flourish and be ready for adoption. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Walker 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. Walker is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Wally

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Wally is a 6 month old Labrador Retriever that was saved from death row. Wally is a nice dog who just needed a chance out of the shelter environment in order to flourish and be ready for adoption. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Wally 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. Wally is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Winnie

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Winnie is a 5 month old Labrador Retriever that was saved from death row. Winnie 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. Winnie 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. Winnie is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Olivia

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Olivia is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. She has been in a wonderful foster home with her brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Olivia 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Opal

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Opal is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. She has been in a wonderful foster home with her brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Opal 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Opie

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Opie is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. He has been in a wonderful foster home with his brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Opie 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Orville

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Orville is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. He has been in a wonderful foster home with his brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Orville 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Ophelia

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Ophelia is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. She has been in a wonderful foster home with her brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Ophelia 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Orchid

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Orchid is a 2 month old husky/shepherd mix that was saved from death row. She has been in a wonderful foster home with her brothers and sisters since they were teeny tiny (approximately 10 days old) and all of them have been well socialized with other animals. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Orhid 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.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Marnie

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Marnie is a two month old puppy that was born to a rescue min-pin mix mommy that was relinquished after she had her litter. The entire litter is very well socialized and have been around kids, dogs and other animals. They have had two distemper vaccines, bordetella, they have been dewormed and are microchipped with registration. Marnie was recently spayed, and is ready to start a better forever in a home with a new forever family. Marnie is $400 to adopt.
Please click here for important adoption information.

Life Is Better partners with PetSmart Charities to find forever homes for as many animals as possible.

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.

PetSmart #252
5285 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 456-1114