Success Stories

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Success Story – Shido Dawg

Success Story – Shido Dawg

Shido Dawg – What a mixture of feelings. We picked up the urn containing Bruno and Nero’s ashes the other day; along with the clay paw prints that were taken before they were cremated. Tears were shed – again. Later that night, Pete and I decided to permanently adopt...

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Success Story – Brazos

Success Story – Brazos

Brazos – We wanted to share with you a great success story. We adopted BRAZOS last July from ARR. He has become such a wonderful part of our family. He now is also famous in the of leash dog park pass world. My husband works for Colorado State Parks and Wildlife and...

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Success Story – Boo

Success Story – Boo

Boo – Boo (formerly known as BoBo) was adopted over a year ago by his new mom, who sent us an updated picture of him enjoying his backyard retreat!  Boo brings his new mom such joy and makes her laugh all the time.  Boo can go in and out of his doggie door all day if...

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Success Story – Rue

Success Story – Rue

Rue – Rue, formally know as Jade, has been an amazing addition to our lives. We adopted her at six months and she’ll be two in May. At first she was shy, low-key, and leery of strangers. Today she’s energetic, outgoing, and endlessly affectionate. Rue enjoys daily...

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Success Story – Cotton

Success Story – Cotton

Cotton – the white dog pictured on the right – came to ARR from the La Junta, Colorado shelter.  She had given birth to puppies, and was taken into foster care to find a home of her own.  Luckily for Cotton, Bill Walters opened his heart and home to help her learn to...

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Success Story – Frankie

Success Story – Frankie

Frankie – Frankie is doing great in her new home.  Here’s an update we received from Kelly, his new mom:  “Frankie is doing GREAT – she is such a wonderful dog and we are so happy to have been able to make her a part of the family. She’s settling in well with no...

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Success Story – Colby

Success Story – Colby

Coby – Coby was in various ARR foster homes for 2 years until he finally found his forever home!  What a journey this little guy has had. This is why we do what we do!!  A dog for every home and a home for every dog.  Here’s a note we received from his new home: Hi –...

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Success Story – Cagney

Success Story – Cagney

Cagney – Here’s a happy puppy!  CAGNEY was adopted as a little puppy by the Nelson family in Parker, Colorado.  They just shared this new picture of Cagney taking swimming lessons!  Cagney has completed her puppy training classes and is becoming a very well-behaved...

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Success Story – Duke

Success Story – Duke

Duke – Duke (formerly Durango) weighs 30 lbs. He finished beginning training class and is now on advanced training. I am so excited that I kept him. He is a great dog with a great disposition. I love him so much. He goes to puppy day care 2-3 times a week, while I am...

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Success Story – Aspen

Success Story – Aspen

Aspen – Aspen, the white and orange kitty snuggling with the family dog, is a walking miracle – literally.  Born with a severe deformity in his front legs, Aspen struggled to learn to walk.  When he was a tiny kitten, his funny bowlegged gait looked adorable, but...

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Success Story – Edward

Success Story – Edward

Edward – Is there anything more heartwarming than a boy and his dog?  These pictures of Edward, adopted as a tiny puppy, and now enjoying life to the fullest with his new family, are sure to make you smile!  Edward’s family writes, “Edward is very happy in his forever...

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Success Story – Abby

Success Story – Abby

Abby – Abby is obviously happy to be with her new mom and dad on the drive home and immediately settled into her new home comfortably.  Here’s what her adopters, Samantha and Levi, have to say: “We have made our decision and we are so excited to make Roxie (now Abby)...

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