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Puppies and dogs in Golden, Colorado

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Golden, Colorado. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Special Needs

Elsie

Mutt

Female, Puppy

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Elsie is an energetic, highly intuitive, loving, and deeply loyal velcro dog rescued from Texas in 2023 and was welcomed home in Golden, Colorado in 2024. She thrives on routine, adventure, and companionship — excelling at dog parks, creek splashing, long walks, and couch cuddles in equal measure. She's great with other dogs and children and adapts well to busy households. Her primary challenge is separation anxiety, which can cause barking, howling, and occasional accidents when left alone for long periods of time. Her new family should be home most of the day, committed to working on her separation anxiety, and patient with any other training she may need. Elsie is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, house-trained, and knows basic commands. She doesn't need a perfect home — she needs a devoted one.

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Mama

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Rescued from a homeless person who abused her & used her to panhandle for money to buy alcohol..I volunteer for community table in golden where I met mama,had her spayed so no puppies on street! She was picked up by animal control running in street traffic & I had my chance to adopt her! I have trained her,she is a sweetheart considering her past..I love her but she needs more than I can give her as I have foot tremors & walk with a cane,she is under 3yrs & very active. She deserves a good home & she'd make a great loyal friend to an active person!!

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Special Needs

River

Australian Cattle Dog German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

River is a very special boy! He was a foster fail 2 years ago, when he was six months old. He is playful, goofy, and very loving, but also quite skittish and is likely a one-person dog.River has a bite history on people and dogs. Most of his bites have only resulted in bruising and occur in high stress environments where he struggled to regulate back to calm. He gets along excellently and is very submissive to our smaller and older border collie. We do not allow him to interact with any other dogs, though I believe that with time and structured introductions he would do well.We are rehoming River because after 2 years, he still has not warmed up to my husband and can be a challenge in our home.River needs medication daily to remain calm and needs someone who has a yard (walks are overstimulating) and someone who can commit to training him to improve calm behaviors and develop confidence. He also has a history of back pain and is touch-sensitive. He has improved with age.

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Henna

Labrador Retriever Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Foothills Animal Shelter is proud to support our shelter partners in Colorado and beyond by providing adoption opportunities to pets in need through our active transfer program. Please join us in welcoming this animal to pet-friendly Jefferson County! Think this animal may be a good fit for you? Check in with our shelter services team to learn more about them. Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 44 Age: 0yrs 10mths 2wks

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Atticus

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Atticus is going to light up your life! This guy loves treats so learning new tricks will be a cinch, and he's happy to take a leisurely walk or a vigorous hike. He will appreciate a moderately active family and the opportunity to join you on your summer adventures. Swing by and meet Atticus today! Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: Black Weight: 47.6 Age: 6yrs 1mths 1wks

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Terrence

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Golden, CO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Terrence is ready to tackle life head on! This frisky teenager hopes to match with an experienced and good-natured family who can help him continue to learn, play, and grow! He'll enjoy abundant play time and if considered for a multi-dog home, a meet at the shelter is recommended prior to adoption. Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 40.6 Age: 0yrs 7mths 3wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Golden, Colorado

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Golden, Colorado. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Second Chance Jack Animal Rescue

Golden, CO 80401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Foothills Animal Shelter

580 McIntyre St., Golden, CO 80401

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc

PO Box 280368, Lakewood, CO 80228

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Thunder Puppy K9 Rehabilitation and Rehoming

P.O. Box 7480, Golden, CO 80403

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Misha May Foundation

PO Box 151166, Lakewood, CO 80215

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Helpless Hounds Denver Area Foster

Denver, CO 80215

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

BRAS - Denver, CO

Lakewood, CO 80033

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Nikeno's Second Chances

PO Box 1505, Whestridge, CO 80034

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Best Friends Forever Rescue

PO Box 1799, Arvada, CO 80001

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

New Horizons Great Dane Rescue

PO Box 35, Arvada, CO 80001

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Poodle (Miniature) Dachshund Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Husky American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Boxer Shih Tzu Maltese Golden Retriever Corgi Schnauzer (Miniature) Great Dane Rottweiler Great Pyrenees

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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