Belgian Laekenois puppies and dogs in Aurora, Colorado

  Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Amber Lynn finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 48 hours  (please check your spam folder for our emails) .   Amber Lynn | 1-Year-Old Shepherd Mix | Gentle Soul Learning to Trust Amber Lynn is a 1-year-old, 35-pound black-and-brown shepherd mix with a beautiful coat and a soft, sensitive heart. She is a sweet, calm, and friendly young dog who is still learning that the world—and people—can be kind. Amber Lynn is house trained and uses a doggie door, with little to no accidents, though as with any dog, occasional accidents can happen when adjusting to a new environment. She settles well and sleeps soundly through the night - she loves climbing into bed with her foster sister to cuddle and snooze through the night. She does great when left alone for short periods (up to about two hours) with other dogs in the house. Amber Lynn has positive interactions with other dogs of all sizes and especially enjoys playing with them outside. Given her history of living with many dogs, she seems to take comfort in canine companionship and would likely do best in a home with another dog. She has not met cats yet. She does well with older children and has been comfortable around kids ages 10 and up. While she was initially more comfortable with women, she has warmed up nicely to men and now enjoys quiet couch time and gentle affection from her foster family. Leashes are still a work in progress for Amber Lynn and currently feel overwhelming for her, but her foster plans to start gently introducing leash training. She has a medium energy level—happy with short bursts of activity and play, followed by plenty of downtime and naps. She knows basic cues like “come” and “no,” responds well to structure, and is motivated by both food and affection. She loves treats (especially gravy-flavored milk bones) but hasn’t quite discovered a favorite toy yet. Amber Lynn can be shy and a bit nervous, especially with certain types of touch, and may back away at first. However, when given time and space, she shows just how affectionate she can be—resting her head on your lap, snuggling on the couch, and curling up close to her canine companion at bedtime. She has made steady progress since coming into foster care and continues to grow more confident each day. Occasionally, she may chew on things when left alone, though this happens infrequently. Her ideal home would be a patient, calm household with another dog, where she can continue building confidence at her own pace and enjoy a lifetime of gentle love and companionship.   If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives!  A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you.  The adoption fee for this pet is $375. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.  Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking  here . Please give us 48 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls. PLEASE NOTE:  The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter.  Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets.  Here is some interesting info on breed identification:  https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online.  We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting.  Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member! January 27, 2026, 11:03 am

This dog is a courtesy listing and not one of our dogs. Please contact the email listed in this post. For more information, please contact Tyler at lisadoane@gmail.com or text (720) 938-9309 Hazel Mae: 15½-Month-Old German Shepherd Hazel Mae is a young sable German Shepherd, approximately 15½ months old and around 90 pounds. She is an adolescent working-breed dog with high energy, strong curiosity, and a genuine desire to engage with her people. Hazel is intelligent, observant, and eager to learn, and she does best with structure, routine, and consistent guidance. Background & Health Hazel was born on September 30, 2024, at her original home and raised alongside her littermate sister. She had early exposure to other dogs and livestock. On November 25, 2025, both dogs were surrendered to Boulder Humane Society due to family financial hardship. Hazel was spayed and brought up to date on vaccinations while at the shelter. After adoption, we continued her veterinary care through Longs Peak Animal Hospital. During her initial adjustment period, she received short-term behavioral medication to help manage stress related to multiple transitions. As she settled into a calm, structured environment, she transitioned fully off daily medication and now regulates well with routine, enrichment, and predictability. Hazel is spayed, microchipped, and fully up to date on vaccinations. All veterinary and shelter documentation will transfer with her. Foster Placement Context Hazel’s foster home has prior experience with German Shepherds and other long-haired breeds. Unfortunately, despite best efforts, Hazel cannot remain long term due to significant allergy-related health issues caused by her shedding and dander. This decision is based solely on medical necessity and not on Hazel’s behavior or temperament. She is deeply loved, and her foster family is fully committed to helping her transition into the right next placement. Personality & Temperament Hazel is affectionate, people-oriented, and highly attuned to human energy. She is not aggressive toward people. She can be enthusiastic during greetings and is still developing impulse control, which continues to improve with consistent boundaries and repetition. Calm, neutral introductions help her settle more quickly. Hazel is a classic Shepherd “leaner” who enjoys close physical contact and loves belly rubs. She frequently seeks affection and will gently offer a paw for attention. At times, she may communicate needs through jumping, light mouthing, or air snapping. This behavior reflects her herding-style communication rather than aggression. In many cases, jumping indicates she needs to go outside to use the bathroom or is attempting to communicate a specific need. This remains a work in progress and continues to improve with consistency, clear cues, and routine. Hazel is highly curious and environmentally aware. She likes to know what her people are doing and will investigate new activity. This curiosity makes her engaging and enjoyable to work with, but it also means she benefits from clear structure, supervision, and guidance. Life in the Home & Yard Hazel is generally respectful indoors and not destructive. She does not chew furniture. However, if left unattended or unsupervised and she becomes bored, she may get into minor mischief. Supervision and engagement are important for her success at this stage. She may occasionally pick up shoes or socks and relocate them without damage. Hazel enjoys plush toys and appropriate chewing items, which help her self-regulate, particularly in the evenings. She is crate trained but does not currently require a crate in our home and does fine without it. Baby gates are in place to keep her from roaming the house during this stage. In the yard, Hazel does best with supervision. When bored, she may investigate items within reach and has a tendency to eat stool if not watched. She often prefers having her person nearby during bathroom breaks. Hazel has a prey drive and may chase squirrels or birds but does not appear to be a fence runner, or a big barker. She barks more to alert or try to initiate play. Calm outdoor time focused on sniffing and exploration helps her stay regulated. Hazel enjoys snow and would benefit from a home with space to move, explore, and engage her senses. Training & Energy Needs Hazel is intelligent, treat motivated (she loves Blue Bits), and eager to learn. She understands basic cues including sit, stay, down, come, leave it, and place. She responds well to clear markers such as “yes” followed by a treat reward, particularly for sitting and down, making eye contact, and offering calm behaviors. Hazel has high energy consistent with a large adolescent working dog. Mornings are her most energetic time. She benefits from a balanced routine that includes physical movement, training, mental enrichment, and intentional downtime. Structured routines that incorporate activity followed by calming exercises, such as treated downs or chewing sessions, help her settle and succeed. She enjoys flirt pole play, chase, and fetch, though fetch is kept structured to avoid overstimulation. She excels at enrichment activities such as sniff-and-find games that combine movement with thinking. Leash Walking & Other Animals Leash walking is a work in progress. Hazel may pull on shorter leashes but checks in well on longer (extendable) ones. She can be reactive to reactive dogs and would benefit from a knowledgeable handler experienced in reading dog body language and managing introductions. She has not been introduced to other dogs while in our care. Hazel’s reaction to cats is currently unknown. One brief exposure during a stressful transition resulted in barking at a closed sliding glass door. A cat-free home or one prepared for slow, controlled introductions would be a better fit. Ideal Home Hazel would thrive in an experienced German Shepherd or working-breed home that understands adolescent development, high energy, and the importance of structure and consistency. She needs regular mental and physical engagement, clear expectations, and supervision appropriate for her age and size. Her exposure to children is unknown; a home with older children or one committed to slow, thoughtful introductions would be most appropriate. Hazel is a work in progress in the best sense of the phrase. She is a young, intelligent dog with significant potential who is still learning how to regulate her energy and communicate her needs. With the right guidance, consistency, and patience, she has all the qualities needed to become an exceptional companion. January 27, 2026, 10:19 am

  Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Adrian #1 finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 48 hours  (please check your spam folder for our emails) .   Adrian | 7-month-old German Shepherd Mix | A curious, energetic explorer Adrian is a sweet, intelligent, and high-energy puppy with a big personality and an infectious zest for life. At just six months old, he’s still learning the ropes, but his curiosity and eagerness to engage with the world make him a joy to be around. He’s almost fully housetrained, knows that going outside means potty time, and is learning to signal by standing at the door or whining. He does well being crated for several hours at a time and typically settles after a short period of initial whining, making good progress for a pup his age. Adrian absolutely loves toys, chew bones, fetch, food enrichment puzzles, and exploring the outdoors. Walks are one of his favorite activities, though he is currently working through some leash reactivity to people, dogs, and wheeled objects. He can also get jumpy and excited, both inside the house and on walks, but he responds extremely well to positive reinforcement and is already learning commands like “leave it,” “down,” and “stop.” With consistency and continued training, he has all the tools to mature into a well-mannered companion. Affectionate and playful, Adrian enjoys cuddling once his exercise needs are met and often shows his love by resting his head on you, offering a paw, or rolling over for belly rubs. He does well with other dogs, particularly larger, calm, submissive females, and would thrive in an active home with plenty of space and someone who enjoys hiking, running, or other outdoor adventures. Adrian is best suited for an adopter who understands puppy energy, is committed to ongoing training, and can provide the structure, patience, and activity he needs to truly flourish.   If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives!  A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you.  The adoption fee for this pet is $425. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.  Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking  here . Please give us 48 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls. PLEASE NOTE:  The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter.  Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets.  Here is some interesting info on breed identification:  https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online.  We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting.  Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member! January 13, 2026, 10:48 am