Vince
Vince is a 3 month old Pit Bull Terrier that was saved from a local municipal shelter. Vince is part of a litter that came in at only 3 weeks of age and has been in foster care since their arrival. He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Vince 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.
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Addie
Addie is an 11 month old lab/red heeler mix (best guess) who weighs around 45lbs and shouldn't get much bigger. She was saved from out of state where she was facing few adoptions options because of how rurally she was located. Addie does really well with other dogs, enjoys the company of all people, seems huse trained when a crate is implemented, and is working on general obedience. Addie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, dewormed, heartworm tested negative and on a preventative, and has had topical monthly flea/tick medicine. Addie is a lovely girl looking for a lovely family with whom she could go hiking and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. Addie is $400 to adopt.
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Parker
Parker is an 11 month old Labrador Retriever mix that 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. Parker 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. Parker is $400 to adopt.
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Rush
Rush is a 7 month old purebred "moyen" (means medium) poodle. He was saved from a mill situation and still struggles a bit with all the new things in his life. Ideally, Rush would love a home with another confident, playful dog. He loves his kennel, but having someone at home a lot would also help Rush acclimate faster (these are not strict requirements, just observations that would help him be successful quicker). Rush is a sweet guy with a non-shedding coat that will require upkeep by way of professional grooming and frequent at home baths. Rush has expressed some general anxiety with all the new things in the world, however he is never aggressive, and would do just fine with kids or other animals in the house. Rush is working on general obedience and confidence, as well as 100% housetraining. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, dewormed, flea and tick treated, heartworm tested negative, and is on a heartworm prevention. Rush is $625 to adopt.
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Gulliver
Gulliver is a 1 year old Collie mix that was saved from death row. Gulliver 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. Gulliver 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. Gulliver is $400 to adopt.
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Gus
Gus is a 3 year old German Shepherd Dog mix that was saved from death row. Gus 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. Gus 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. Gus is $300 to adopt.
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Garnet
Garnet is a 6 month old Welsh Corgi mix that was saved from death row. Garnet 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. Garnet 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. Garnet is $400 to adopt.
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Graham
Graham is a 3 month old Great Pyrenees mix that was saved from death row. Graham 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. Graham 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. Graham is $400 to adopt.
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Wilder
Wilder is a 7 month old Bichon-poo who was saved from a puppy mill situation. Wilder is a sweet little mister who is learning to trust people, but currently loves other dogs and his kennel, and is figuring out that life isn't that scary, and that people are nice and food is delicious. Wilder is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, flea and tick treated, dewormed, heartworm tested negative and on a heartworm preventative. Wilder is fine with gentle and respectful children, and currently he weighs right around 10lbs (and doesn't look like he will get much bigger). He doesn't have a coat that sheds, so it means that while he is considered hypoallergenic, he will also need coat maintenance for his entire life. This might include professional grooms and frequent at home baths. All in all, Wilder is such a wonderful pup we are hopeful he is not in rescue very long. Wilder is $625 to adopt.
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Apollo
Apollo is a 2 year old purebred GSD. He is a big guy at 100 pounds, and has been living at board and train while his owner was recovering from an injury. Now the owner just doesn't want him back. Apollo knows all the basic commands, is house and crate trained, does great with other dogs, loves swimming and has some drive for work (would be great as a dock dog). Apollo is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, dewormed, flea and tick treated and ready for a forever home to call his own. He can be a little protective of his people on leash, but has great recall and also warms up when introduced appropriately. Apollo is $325 to adopt.
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Clove
Clove is a 7 month old Bichon-poo who was saved from a puppy mill situation. Clove is a sweet little mister who is learning to trust people, but currently loves other dogs and his kennel, and is figuring out that life isn't that scary, and that people are nice and food is delicious. Clove is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, flea and tick treated, dewormed, heartworm tested negative and on a heartworm preventative. Clove is fine with gentle and respectful children, and currently he weighs right around 10lbs (and doesn't look like he will get much bigger). He doesn't have a coat that sheds, so it means that while he is considered hypoallergenic, he will also need coat maintenance for his entire life. This might include professional grooms and frequent at home baths. All in all, Clove is such a wonderful pup we are hopeful he is not in rescue very long. Clove is $625 to adopt.
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Elm
Elm is a 6 month old Papillion/Maltese mix that was rescued from a mill situation. Elm is a 7 month old male that comes in at or under 10lbs. We cannot be certain this dog will be non-shedding, but the coat will need proper maintenance to stay pretty. Elm is fully vetted, including neuter, microchip with registration, deworming, flea and tick monthly maintenance, is heartworm tested negative and is on a heartworm preventative. Elm loves other dogs, has really opened up for people, and is mastering house training as well as general obedience. Elm likes his kennel as his safe spot, and would be fine with kids who were gentle, and does not seem interested in other animals in an inappropriate way. Elm is $625 to adopt.
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Chloe
Chloe is a 7.5 years young purebred miniature schnauzer female who is a bit shy and nervous when she first encounters new things (and as a former mill momma, just about everything feels new). However with some patience, she warms up and then will be your loyal companion on the couch while you watch movies, on the bed for a nap, or just as a companion to your everyday activities. Chloe is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped with registration, dewormed, flea and tick treated, tested negative for heartworm, on heartworm prevention, and has had a dental in the ast 3 months. Given her size, her breed, and an origin story that includes being a mill momma, Chloe will likely need more dental care (as well a routine/regular coat maintenance). Chloe is $325 to adopt.
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Beans
Beans is a 10 month old Standard Poodle that is part of a large rescue effort from an Amish puppy mill where they were living in horrific conditions. The dogs were in bad shape when rescued, but since have been vetted, including grooming, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed/neutered. Although they never knew life as a beloved pet, since they have come into rescue, they have been in foster homes working on their socialization skills.
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Rowan
Rowan is a black purebred "Moyen" (medium) poodle who was saved from a puppy mill situation. Rowan is completely non-shedding, is about 35lbs and does not seem like he will gain much more than maybe 5lbs. His coat will need routine maintenance that may include going to see a professional groomer to keep him healthy. Rowan suffers from much of the shyness that so many milldogs must shake free from. He will require a very patient family for him to come out of his shell and learn to be loved. Rowan is working on house training. He does know how to pee on a pee pad. In his current house he uses the doggie door with consistency and has had very few accidents. In addition to some best doggie friends teaching him to be a dog, he has been living with a cat. Rowan seems to not even notice her in the house. Even though he is standoffish, he is tolerant of loud noises and movements. Rowan has been neutered, vaccinated including rabies, microchipped with registration, dewormed, flea and tick treated, tested negative for heartworm and on a monthly preventative. Rowan is $625 to adopt.
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Daisy
Daisy is a 1.5 year female Goldendoodle who was saved from an abusive Amish puppy mill situation. She and her sister-wives have been coming out of their shells after a lifetime of abuse and neglect, and the longer they are with people who love them and care for them, the more they are turning into wonderfully fun pet dogs. Daisy does great with other dogs (loves playing with the foster's dog), is working on (and mastering) housetraining, loves to use her kennel - even with the door open she will just go and sit in it, and she has also shown a remarkable tolerance and gentleness for young human beings (of the nice and supervised variety). Daisy is fully vetted, including spay, all her vaccines including rabies, microchip with registration, dewormer, monthly flea and tick, is heartworm tested negative and is on heartworm prevention. Daisy is ready to live in such a way as to celebrate all that life has to offer. We're hoping it is with you. Daisy will need coat maintenance for her whole life, and a person dedicated to make sure she gets what she needs so she doesn't suffer infections, torn skin, and possible other side effects related to improper coat care. Per her foster, she is an absolute dream. Daisy is $425 to adopt.
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Vail
Vail is a 3 month old Pit Bull Terrier that was saved from a local municipal shelter. Vail is part of a litter that came in at only 3 weeks of age and has been in foster care since their arrival. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and has been dewormed. Vail 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.
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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
* Please go directly to PetSmart to fill out an application for these pets.