Pets come into our lives and touch our hearts. Sometimes they change us forever.
For Sybil Miller, that pet was Boris – a Bernese mountain dog who would have continued to swelter under Florida’s sun if Sybil hadn’t flown from Colorado to rescue him. Sybil had been looking for a Bernese but couldn’t find one in a Colorado shelter; the breed was so popular there, no one had one available. When she contacted the Florida shelter, they were thrilled that Boris had finally found a loving home and could be the mountain dog he was meant to be.
The experience taught Sybil that certain dogs that are in high demand in Colorado mountain communities, such as Labradors, Newfoundlands, Huskies, and Heelers are often considered unadoptable in other states. With the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, Sybil decided to start a local rescue dedicated to finding homes for these types of dogs. And so Mountain Pet Rescue was born.
We look forward to helping you find the perfect family member to join your loving home!
Remember Patou, the 11-month-old, 82-pound Great Pyrenees dumped behind a trailer park and scared to come into the house? Well we are happy to announce he is now a couch potato after some love and patience from his fosters. Patou needs another dog in the home to boost his confidence and share his love of play. Patou adores his people and is great with cats. To help Patou land in Colorado on our next transport, please apply at mountainpetrescue.org
Ellie, a 2-year-old 109 pound Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix, was found as a stray with her puppies and is now looking for her perfect Colorado home (hopefully on our next transport!). Ellie enjoys cuddles with her foster mom, playing with other dogs and joining in on any adventure—whether it's hikes, walks, chilling on the couch and even saving a spot for the cat! If you can help Ellie land safely in Colorado, please apply at mountainpetrescue.org
Izzy, a 4-5 year old, 40-pound Heeler mix, is the perfect blend of energy and affection. Izzy loves to cuddle, hike, play fetch, and chase after toys. She enjoys her crate for some chill time after having a blast playing in snow. Izzy gets super excited for walks and car rides and loves playing with other dogs. If you're looking for a fun and loving companion, Izzy is ready to join your adventures! To meet Izzy in her Salida foster home, please apply at mountainpetrescue.org
We collaborate with other animal welfare organizations to help find good homes for pets in need – no matter where the pet is located or what organization it is with.
We support our volunteers by showing them the respect, professionalism and responsiveness that they deserve, so that they find volunteering with Mountain Pet Rescue to be a valuable, rewarding, and enjoyable experience.
We provide basic education and training to the general public and to those who foster and/or adopt, so that our pets receive proper care in their new homes and lessen the need for rescue. Education and training topics include basic behavioral skills for pets and their owners, basic first aid and the importance of spay and neutering.
We have developed a system that is informative, timely and organized. We routinely track pet status’, communicate with the public and volunteers, and respond to questions and/or concerns within 24 hours to ensure a successful experience in pet ownership, education and fostering.
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