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!
In Colorado, Crockett is a 2-1/2 yrs old high energy cattle dog mix. He is smart, silly, loves playing with other dogs and is very affectionate with people he trusts. Crockett is not a social, party loving dog. If you enjoy running and have a calm adult home with another playful dog, Crockett will be the ❤️dog of your life! Please share and, to meet Crockett, apply to adopt him at mountainpetrescue.org
Temporary Foster Needed! Eddie and Mabel’s foster mom is headed out on vacation and they need a safe place to land while she is away. Eddie and Mabel LOVE other dogs, kids, and are fine with cats. Also available for adoption into their own individual homes! The could be a perfect opportunity to “foster to adopt” to see if one might be the perfect match for your family. If you can help, please apply asap at mountainpetrescue.org
Sunni is a special soul seeking a patient and loving person/family who will enjoy helping her come out of her shell. This lab mix was the runt of her litter and, typical of her breed, is very smart and food motivated. She LOVES other dogs and will be happiest in a home with a confident and playful canine companion. She enjoys the companionship of the older kids in her foster home and even keeps them company when they aren’t feeling well. Sunni has truly blossomed in her time in foster care. Once you earn Sunni’s trust, she loves to snuggle and follow her people around. Now approx 3.5 mos old, Sunni has a great start on housebreaking and knows how to use a dog door. If interested in meeting Sunni in her Johnstown foster home, 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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