Emma Border Collie Mix Ridgway, CO

Meet Emma! This cute girl with the one-up, one-down ears is a quite a friendly and level-headed girl. She is sweet and social with people and soaks up any attention that comes her way...we think she will be a very loving and attentive canine companion. She's also proving to be an energetic girl who enjoys any kind of adventure, be it a walk, a hike, or trotting alongside a bike, which she has learned to do here at the shelter. She also loves to play fetch. Like many female herding dogs, Emma doesn't seem to be into playing with or hanging out around other dogs.

Emma is also a bright and eager-to-learn girl who is familiar with some of the basics but ready to soak up more lessons.

It appears Emma may have had one too many snacks in her former life, she will definitely need to lose a few pounds to be at her healthiest weight! This shouldn't be too hard with increased exercise...in fact, we think she may have already lost some with just the daily exercise the dogs get at the shelter.

Emma is really looking forward to being a loved family member and having a human or two to call her own.

Adopters will be considered on the totality of the application and how it matches the particular pet's needs.

Please read entire posting for information on our new procedures. We are currently requiring appointments for all adoptions. Please give us a call if you questions about a pet or complete an application at https://adoptmountainpets.org/pet-services/adoption-process/application-form to make arrangements to visit the Animal Resource Center.


Most dogs who come from the shelter will not be house trained.

We do not know or make guarantees that a dog or cat will do well with all children, other animals or is house-trained.

We will need to talk to all of the adults in the home prior to making an appointment to visit with a pet.

In most cases its necessary to to have family dogs come into meet your potential adoptee. Please be sure your dogs are spayed or neutered and current on vaccines (distemper - parvo and rabies) before bringing them for a meeting.

All dogs must be transported home in a travel crate to transport your new pup home safely.

Renters must provide a copy of a lease indicating pets are allowed or contact information for the landlord.


Second Chance is happy to have been providing stray, surrender, adoption, and our Community Outreach services throughout the COVID situation.

All services are provided by appointment only. Please do not visit the shelter without first making calling the shelter.

For the safety of our community, staff and volunteers all visitors are required to wear masks and follow the posted social distancing processes *see below. Do not make an appointment if you are not comfortable following these procedures. Thank you for understanding and your support.

If you are interested in meeting or adopting one of our pets or have questions about the process please see our website at www.adoptmountainpets.org or call the Shelter between 11:00 am and 5:45 pm Tuesday through Saturday. 970 626 2273

* We want to provide you excellent customer service today and keep you and our team safe and healthy. Please read what we are asking you to do today to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19:

• Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people. Six feet is the average length of many dog leashes but handing a leashes to another person is not maintaining a six foot space.
• Follow staff instructions about how to drop off, pick up or meet a pet.
• If you have any symptoms of illness please reschedule.
• Wear a mask when interacting with staff
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer (you can find bottles throughout the property prior to interacting with staff, volunteers or pets.
• Once you have read these guidelines, please tell us you understand them and that you will follow them with at SCHS.
Thank you for your support, for adopting, for fostering and volunteering and understanding our need to do our part in stopping COVID – 19.