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Sherpa

Husky

Male, 9 mos

Eagle, CO

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Sherpa! This fun 8 month old husky mix has endless enthusiasm, a goofy grin, and enough energy to keep life exciting! Sherpa came to us from a rescue partner in New Mexico and seems more than ready to embrace mountain life. With his athletic build, adventurous spirit, and constant need to be on the move, we have a feeling this boy was made for snowy trails, hiking boots, camping trips, and families who believe weekends are best spent outdoors.This young guy is a full-time goofball and a part-time tornado. Sherpa is boisterous, playful, and always ready to go, go, go! Whether it’s exploring new places, zooming around the yard, or making friends with anyone willing to join his fun, he approaches life with pure excitement. His happy smile and expressive little eyebrows somehow make all that chaos even more charming.Sherpa is still a young dog and has plenty to learn, so he’ll thrive with a family willing to continue his training, provide structure, and help channel all that husky energy into positive outlets. An active home is going to be key for this boy — he’s looking for people who want a dog to join in their adventures, not just be around them.We think Sherpa may do well with other friendly dogs who can match his energy-level and rowdy play style, but we always recommend proper slow introductions with potential canine friends. At this time, we aren’t sure how he would do in a home with cats or children, so any meetings should be handled carefully and thoughtfully.Sherpa isn’t searching for a quiet life on the couch. He’s searching for the family who sees his big energy, goofy personality, and adventurous spirit and thinks: Yep, you’re coming with us everywhere! If your dream dog is outgoing, silly, active, and ready to become your favorite hiking partner, trail buddy, and everyday source of entertainment, Sherpa might just be waiting for you!

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Zia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos

Eagle, CO

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Zia!Zia is a beautiful 5 year old sweetheart who is ready to find a loving home to call her own! Miss Zia came to our shelter as a stray after being abandoned by her previous owner, but despite her past, this gentle girl still has so much love to share! Zia can be a little nervous when meeting new people, especially men and children, but once she feels safe, her true personality shines through. She is a soft, kind-hearted soul who forms deep bonds with her people and will be a loyal companion to those willing to give her the time and patience she deserves.This lovely lady has a mellow, easygoing nature and is happiest when she’s relaxing by your side or soaking up the sunshine out in the yard. She’s not one for chaos—Zia would much prefer a calm, peaceful home where she can truly settle in and feel secure.Zia has done well meeting other friendly dogs here at the shelter and may enjoy having a canine companion in her new home to keep her company!If you’re looking for a gentle, loyal dog who will blossom with a little love and understanding, Zia just might be your perfect match!

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Vega

Rottweiler

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos

Eagle, CO

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Story

Meet Vega!A beautiful 6 year old Rottweiler with a giant head, an even bigger heart, and so much love still left to give! Vega came to our shelter after her previous family could no longer keep her in their home. While she previously lived with other dogs, she’s made it clear that at this stage in life, she’d much rather be the star of the show and soak up all the love, attention, and comfy spots in the house for herself. Because of this, Vega is looking for a home where she can be your one and only canine companion — and trust us, she has more than enough affection to fill the space!This sweet girl is BIG… even by Rottweiler standards. When Vega first arrived with us, she was extremely overweight. We’ve been working hard to help her start feeling healthier and more comfortable, and while she’s already made progress, but her weight loss journey will need to continue in her new home with a family committed to helping her stay active, manage her diet thoughtfully, and keep moving toward the happy, healthy, and comfortable life she deserves! Beneath all those extra pounds is a loyal, loving dog who absolutely adores her people.Vega’s favorite thing in the world is spending time with humans. She’s affectionate, devoted, and gives the impression that once she chooses her people, she’ll love them with her whole heart. She’s the kind of dog who wants to be nearby - keeping you company, accepting pets, and reminding you daily that large dogs often have the softest and kindest souls.Miss Vega is looking for a fresh start and a family who will love her for exactly who she is. If you’ve been searching for a loyal companion, a steadfast best friend, and a giant sweetheart who’s ready to be someone’s whole world, Vega may be waiting for you. All she asks is to be your only pup, and in return she’ll give you every ounce of love she has to share!

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Nikki

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Eagle, CO

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Nikki!Nikki is a stunning 2 year old Border Collie mix with a bright mind, an athletic build, and a whole lot of untapped potential. She was originally adopted from us as a young, sweet, and ready-for-anything puppy, but unfortunately didn’t get the guidance, socialization, or confidence-building she deserved in her previous home. Now that she is back with us, Nikki is getting a well-earned second chance—and this time, we’re determined to find her the kind of home and family that truly shows up for her!Like many herding breeds/mixes, Nikki is full of energy and always ready to move! She’s tall, lean, and lightning-fast making her the perfect companion for someone who loves outdoor adventures, games of fetch, and staying active! Give her a ball and some space to run, and you’ll see her absolutely light up with joy!Nikki is also incredibly smart—seriously, this girl is a quick study! She is eager and loves to learn. Nikki thrives when given structure and attention, making training not only easy but genuinely fun. She’s the kind of dog who will form a deep connection and bond with her person through shared activities and positive reinforcement (and maybe tasty treats.)When it comes to other dogs, Nikki is still figuring things out. She can be a bit unsure and vocal, likely due to missing out on proper early socialization. Our team is working with her to build those skills, but for now, she may do best as the only dog in the home—or with an experienced, dog-savvy adopter who’s willing to continue her training journey and help her gain confidence with other at her own pace.The good news? Nikki absolutely loves people. She’s friendly, eager to connect, and quick to make human friends. With the right person by her side, she’s going to blossom into an incredible, loyal companion!Nikki isn’t looking for perfect—she’s looking for committed. Someone who understands that great dogs don’t just happen, they’re built through patience, consistency, and love. If you’re ready to put in the time, Nikki is more than ready to give you her whole heart in return. Come meet Nikki and see just how special she is—you might just be the fresh start she’s been waiting for!

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SUNSHINE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos

Frisco, CO

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Sunshine, a sweet 10-month-old, spayed female, German Sheperd mix weighing 51 lbs. Sunshine was rescued from a kill shelter in California and ended up here looking for a loving home. Sunshine is great with people and most dogs but can be a bit weird on leash. This young lady can’t wait to be in a loving home that will take her on lots of adventures!

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LILO

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos

Frisco, CO

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Lilo! She is an 8-year-old, spayed female, Australian Cattle dog weighing around 58 lbs. Lilo was in a loving home, but her person got sick. She has never had to share and didn’t have any interaction with dogs before coming to the shelter, so Lilo resource guards her things and attention from other dogs in the home. She went to a home for a few days and didn’t want to share her mom’s attention with her dad either. Lilo is friendly and affectionate but will need a strong handler that will be in control and keep her from causing trouble if she lives with more than one person. Her breed is a high energy working dog who will need stimulation to be the best girl. Lilo will be a loyal and wonderful companion!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Vail, Colorado

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Rescue

Eagle Valley Humane Society

Eagle, CO 81631

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Eagle County Animal Shelter

1400 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631

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

Shelter

Summit County Animal Control and Shelter

0058 Nancy's Place, P.O. Box 5225, Frisco, CO 80443

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Rocky Mountain Newfoundland Rescue

Silverthorne, CO 80498

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado

PO Box 8856, Aspen, CO 81612

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

Rescue

K9 Rescue Referral

P.O. Box 22, Carbondale, CO 81623

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Hope For Animals-Clear Creek Rescue

POB 63, Georgetown, CO 80444

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Mountain Pet Rescue

PO BOX 1841, Winter Park, CO 80482

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses, small animals

Shelter

Grand County Animal Shelter

3475 CR 57, Granby, CO 80446

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

Shelter

Colorado Animal Rescue

2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

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

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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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