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Colby

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small

About Colby

Aurora, CO

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

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Colby's Story

Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Colby 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).<br/><br/>Colby | 5–6-year-old Chihuahua Mix | Smart, Active, and Deeply Loyal<br/><br/>Colby is a bright, affectionate little guy with a big personality packed into his 9–10 pound frame. This tan and black cutie is incredibly intelligent, highly food-motivated, and loves learning—he already knows commands like come, sit, stay, no, and down, and truly enjoys training sessions. He’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply with his person and will happily follow you around, keeping a watchful and loving eye on his favorite human.<br/><br/>Colby has a higher energy level than many small dogs and thrives with regular activity. He loves his daily walks (currently totaling about three miles a day), enjoys time outdoors, and is always up for a car ride or a short play session with his favorite toys. When it’s time to relax, he’s equally happy to snuggle up, burrow under the covers, or rest his head on you for some quiet affection.<br/><br/>He is house trained with very few accidents and does great when left home alone for several hours, behaving like a perfect gentleman. On leash, he’s a joy to walk, and he generally does well with other dogs, showing friendly and curious behavior. However, he can be a bit vocal when dogs are across the street and may guard his food around other dogs, so continued guidance in those areas will be helpful.<br/><br/>Colby would do best in a calm, adult-only home. Young children make him nervous, and he may react defensively when uncomfortable, so a household without kids is essential. He can also be protective of his home environment and may need support and patience when adjusting to new people entering his space. With structure, consistency, and kind, confident guidance, he continues to make great progress.<br/><br/>Colby’s ideal home is with someone who not only loves dogs but understands them—someone who will appreciate his intelligence, continue his training, and provide the routine and reassurance he needs to feel secure. In return, Colby will be an incredibly loyal, loving companion who brings both fun and deep connection to his forever home.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The adoption fee for this pet is $375. Our adoption fee covers the following:<br/><br/>Spay/neuter<br/><br/>Microchip<br/><br/>DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.<br/><br/>Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.<br/><br/>Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption.<br/><br/>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!<br/><br/>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/<br/><br/>Our adoption process is:<br/><br/>1. Fill out our Adoption Application online. We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet.<br/><br/>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!

Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Colby 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).

Colby | 5–6-year-old Chihuahua Mix | Smart, Active, and Deeply Loyal

Colby is a bright, affectionate little guy with a big personality packed into his 9–10 pound frame. This tan and black cutie is incredibly intelligent, highly food-motivated, and loves learning—he already knows commands like come, sit, stay, no, and down, and truly enjoys training sessions. He’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply with his person and will happily follow you around, keeping a watchful and loving eye on his favorite human.

Colby has a higher energy level than many small dogs and thrives with regular activity. He loves his daily walks (currently totaling abou

Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Colby 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).

Colby | 5–6-year-old Chihuahua Mix | Smart, Active, and Deeply Loyal

Colby is a bright, affectionate little guy with a big personality packed into his 9–10 pound frame. This tan and black cutie is incredibly intelligent, highly food-motivated, and loves learning—he already knows commands like come, sit, stay, no, and down, and truly enjoys training sessions. He’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply with his person and will happily follow you around, keeping a watchful and loving eye on his favorite human.

Colby has a higher energy level than many small dogs and thrives with regular activity. He loves his daily walks (currently totaling about three miles a day), enjoys time outdoors, and is always up for a car ride or a short play session with his favorite toys. When it’s time to relax, he’s equally happy to snuggle up, burrow under the covers, or rest his head on you for some quiet affection.

He is house trained with very few accidents and does great when left home alone for several hours, behaving like a perfect gentleman.

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How To Adopt

Colby was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue of the Rockies
How can I adopt Colby?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Rescue of the Rockies. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Colby is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Rescue of the Rockies for details on the pet.
When can I meet Colby?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Rescue of the Rockies will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Colby, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Rescue of the Rockies, and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Rescue of the Rockies's Adoption Policy
Click on the link below to learn about our adoption process!

Colby is from Animal Rescue of the Rockies

[Aurora, CO]

Our Mission
Working towards the day when every pet has a loving home. Animal Rescue of the Rockies pulls homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters and places them in loving foster homes until their forever homes are found. We promote spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation and encourage quality relationships between p...
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