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My name is Elsa!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Denkai Animal Sanctuary with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Pumi
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
2 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2314935-573855

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hiii! My name is Elsa, what's yours??



Oh, you want to know a little more about me? Really? Not many people have asked before. I've been told I can be a little long winded, whatever that means, so maybe you should buckle up!



Let's see...I grew up in Carlsbad, NM. My owners cared for me well enough, but I sometimes felt as though I was more of a burden than anything. They didn't always have the time, energy, or desire to play with me, so I would find things to do by myself. I guess I have a way of always choosing the wrong things, though, and my people decided I was just too much for them. So, I ended - OOH SQUIRREL!! - uh, sorry. That's another thing, I like to keep a close eye on everything around me. Everything needs to be in its place. Uh, where was I? Oh yeah, I ended up at the shelter.



The people there were nice though, and gave me so many treats. Oh, I love treats! They also took me outside to play with the other dogs, but I wasn't really in the playing mood. I chose to just sit back and watch the others. Until I saw more treats come out, of course. Then I'd join the group, patiently waiting my turn. After all, there were enough treats to go around, I figured I'd be nice and let everyone try a few.



After a couple weeks, I was told I was getting out of the shelter! The folks here at Denkai agreed to take me in while I look for a new home. So, I loaded up and headed to Cortez, CO! It's been pretty nice here. I get to be in a home, I get love, and - OH, ANOTHER SQUIRREL! - nope, just a dust bunny. See, you've gotta keep your eyes peeled. You never what's going to pop up.



Anyway, I almost had a home a little while back. It was nice, except there was another dog there that wanted me to share EVERYTHING. I don't know why he didn't realize that all of the toys and food became mine as soon as I walked in the house. There were also some tiny humans running around that freaked me out, and the cat kept looking at me sideways. I think he was planning something. Apparently that wasn't the right home for me, so my foster parents took me back.



People are always telling me how beautiful I am. In hopes that it will help me get adopted, I always try to look my best. This one time I had some tangles in my hair, so I tried to borrow a hairbrush to get them out. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that that's really hard to do without thumbs, and my teeth just crunched the brush into a bunch of pieces. Oops! ‍



My foster mom has a lot of pretty stuff here. I love to roll around in her pillows and blankets. They're kind of weird though, they'll just randomly explode! I swear. Just so you know, the stuff inside may look like cotton candy, but it does NOT taste like it. Actually, now that I mention it, there's a lot of things that look like they would be delicious, but are definitely not. Take my word for it.



Moving on. Honestly, I'm getting a little stir crazy here. I would love to be somewhere I can just run free for a bit. Of course, I'll need someone I can come back and curl up on the couch with to rest and recharge. I really just long for someone I can build a strong connection with. Just me and them against the world sort of thing. Do you know of anyone that would be down for that? Or maybe it's you? Either way, could you help me find my forever home. Please?



I think you need to submit an application before you can take me. I'll get you the link for that! And while you're filling it out, I'm going to go chase this squirrel. No, wait, it's a prairie dog. Eh, I'm gonna try to get it anyway!
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2314935&name=Elsa


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2314935-573855
Contact
Floss Blackburn
Email
Address
209 West Main, Cortez, CO 81321

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We have many wonderful adoptable animals here at Denkai! Please scroll through our above listings for more information about each individual animal.


Adoption Fees:


All adoption fees include spay/neuter, all vaccinations and current worming plus any other needed veterinary care to date.




Dogs:


Puppies: $450


Adults: $400


Cats:



Kittens: $200

Adults: $175



The Adoption Process:


1. Click the below like corresponding with the type of animal you would like to adopt, fill out the form online and we will get back with you within 48 hours for an initial interview.


Dog: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16519/generic
Cat: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16517/generic

Horse: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16521/generic

Donkey: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16545/generic
Farm Animal: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16547/generic


2. We will review, call references and then get in touch with you regarding approval.


3. Once approved, we will set up a meet and greet for you with the animal(s) you are interested in possibly adopting and work to make the best match possible.


4. Fill out our adoption contract and pay your adoption fee!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable pets are housed in foster homes throughout Colorado and New Mexico.

We usually have a handful available to meet at our adoption center location: 209 West Main
Cortez, CO 81321

Monday - Saturday 11-5
970-516-1738

More about this rescue

Founded in May of 2004 by Floss Blackburn, Denkai Animal Sanctuary has enjoyed a long running successful path in providing life saving services for domestic animals in crisis throughout the United States and Mexico.



In the formative years, Denkai established in Weld County, CO having purchased three facilities totaling over 640 acres, performing farming, conservation, large animal rescue, pet animal rescue and low-cost veterinary care for the area, Denkai quickly established as the largest and most diverse organization of its kind in the area.



Seeing a gap in services and need for a strong presence in Montezuma County, Denkai's board of directors voted to relocate the organization in 2017 to Yellow Jacket, CO. In three short years, Denkai has expanded to a second location in Cortez, CO. This location at 209 West Main was purchased in September of 2020 with the help of Region 9 and First National Bank of Cortez.



Denkai Yellow Jacket - Houses, Rehabilitates Equine and Farm Animal rescues.



Denkai -Cortez, CO - This is our 16,000 sf retail center - The store boasts an adoption center for rescued dogs and cats and sells retail pet supplies, accepts donations of used items, and provides low cost programs such as pet food and vaccinations for low income pet owners.



Since Inception, Denkai has provided hands on rescue services to 13,000 pet animals and equine in need.

Other pets at this rescue