817 (2025) Axel

Adoption Fee: $475<br/><br/>When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped!<br/><br/>What we know: Transferred from La Junta Animal Shelter. Believed to be 2-3 years old. Axel was adopted by his foster but ultimately determined their home was not prepared to take on a dog.<br/><br/>From the foster: Axel is a very goofy puppy who loves to cuddle and play, he knows a few tricks including sit, stay, kennel, and spin, he's also been working on his manners when it comes to doors. He is potty trained and has good house manners but will have an accident when he gets too excited or when meeting new people (he's working on it). He can get a little mouthy when he is excited so we try to keep him as calm as possible when meeting new people. Axel does exceptionally well in a crate and he is very food motivated which makes training that much easier!<br/><br/>Axel is smart, food-motivated, and eager to please. He knows how to sit and absolutely loves walks. He's a high-energy dog who needs daily exercise, but he also settles nicely and can be very calm. He's an excellent car passenger-often riding shotgun with one paw on the armrest and happily napping.<br/><br/>Axel is a total Velcro dog who loves being near his people. He'll follow you from room to room, help with chores, snuggle, or simply curl up at your feet. He craves affection and gives it right back. He has shown instances of being protective of his people with other dogs, so he still needs more guidance and correction with that sometimes. In general, he can be selective with other dogs so while he is not necessarily bad with them, introductions are very important.<br/><br/>We've listed Axel as good with kids 10 and up because he gets excited bursts of energy where he's a little rambunctious and would be a risk for knocking over younger children, and because during times of excitement, he will sometimes initiate play by grabbing hands and arms lightly in his mouth. <br/><br/>[UPDATE]: Axel is very anxious meeting dogs at the rescue, less so outside of the rescue. If the timing could work, we would consider an outside meet and greet for Axel given his anxiety when meeting at adoption events.<br/><br/>www.coloradopuppy.org/how-to-adopt

Adoption Fee: $475

When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped!

What we know: Transferred from La Junta Animal Shelter. Believed to be 2-3 years old. Axel was adopted by his foster but ultimately determined their home was not prepared to take on a dog.

From the foster: Axel is a very goofy puppy who loves to cuddle and play, he knows a few tricks including sit, stay, kennel, and spin, he's also been working on his manners when it comes to doors. He is potty trained and has good house manners but will have an accident when he gets too excited or when meeting new people (he's working on it). He can get a little mouthy when he is excited so we try to keep him as calm as possible when meeting new people. Axel does exceptionally well in a crate and he is very food motivated which makes training that much easier!

Axel is smart, food-motivated, and eager to please. He knows how to sit and absolutely loves walk

Adoption Fee: $475

When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped!

What we know: Transferred from La Junta Animal Shelter. Believed to be 2-3 years old. Axel was adopted by his foster but ultimately determined their home was not prepared to take on a dog.

From the foster: Axel is a very goofy puppy who loves to cuddle and play, he knows a few tricks including sit, stay, kennel, and spin, he's also been working on his manners when it comes to doors. He is potty trained and has good house manners but will have an accident when he gets too excited or when meeting new people (he's working on it). He can get a little mouthy when he is excited so we try to keep him as calm as possible when meeting new people. Axel does exceptionally well in a crate and he is very food motivated which makes training that much easier!

Axel is smart, food-motivated, and eager to please. He knows how to sit and absolutely loves walks. He's a high-energy dog who needs daily exercise, but he also settles nicely and can be very calm. He's an excellent car passenger-often riding shotgun with one paw on the armrest and happily napping.

Axel is a total Velcro dog who loves being near his people. He'll follow you from room to room, help with chores, snuggle, or simply curl up at your feet. He craves affection and gives it