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    Big Bones Canine Rescue

    2.4 (82 reviews)

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    Pet adoption

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    Our new pup, Teddy.
    Kelley D.

    We had,a wonderful experience with Big Bones. The people were so helpful. I explained what I was looking for and they found us the perfect companion. We couldn't be more pleased with how easy they made the process.

    Our baby girl about 5 months after adoption
    Liz D.

    My partner and I were set on adopting a Pomeranian or similar/mixed. We looked at all the rescues across Denver and northern Colorado and we found our baby girl at Big Bones. Our experience was very pleasant and quick. I made our application on their website and was approved right away. We found a Pomeranian puppy were contacted about a her almost immediately from her foster mom. The foster mom, Stef, has been amazing to work with. We were able to meet her right away with our 2 other dogs and we all fell in love with her immediately. We were able to adopt her that day and she's been a loved member of our family ever since! She is a Pomeranian mixed with chihuahua and Maltese and 100% adorable and good girl.

    5 month old, Sven
    Vicki A.

    I applied for one of their rescue pups living at one of their foster mom's homes. Big Bones responded to me the same day I submitted my application. The process was thorough and very streamlined, I was able to pick up my new baby, Sven within 4 days of applying. Laurie, the foster mom is who I communicated and worked with, she was wonderful, responsive and caring. I'm soooooo happy. Sven is adorable, loving and healthy. Enjoying his forever home. Xo

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    They charge too much: Do you know how much it takes to get a dog here from high kill shelters in Texas, Oklahoma, California?

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    Bounce Animal Rescue

    Bounce Animal Rescue

    2.8
    (31 reviews)

    I was formerly a foster home during my Colorado residency. They were very supportive, and their…read moreorganization was staffed by committed, competent folks.

    As others have mentioned, the adoption fee is significantly more than most rescues. Yet they are…read morenot thorough on the descriptions of the pups and their medical history. We adopted a dog that very clearly has retained deciduous canines which a vet has told me should have been extracted pre-adoption and at the least been noted in his medical history. As a result we will be spending $1000-2000 in dental surgery just mere weeks after adoption. While we have fallen in love with the pup and decided to keep him, we truthfully would not have adopted him if we knew the vet and rescue left him requiring 1000s in dental exam and surgery. It is the rescues obligation to be thorough and upfront about the animal's medical history. The partner vet refused to speak to me about our dog's chart. We requested a refund of the adoption fee to help offset surgery costs and they refused. What's the point in paying $600-700 in adoption fee if they are not going to treat the dog properly?! They seem only interested in making money hence the high fee and poor communication. If they actually cared they would refund us as this is a huge mistake on their part. As others have also said they are not upfront about behavioral issues either it seems yet they are so intrusive in the adoption application. I strongly recommend rescuing at a more credible rescue that has better communication and actual interest in the dogs' future and health... really disappointed. On another note, the foster was met was very kind and seemed to care about the dog we adopted.

    Larimer Humane Society

    Larimer Humane Society

    3.0
    (69 reviews)

    Fantastic group of people! We just adopted a puppy from the last night and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. Friendly team, knew the dog and generously shared info. The kennels were clean and the whole place was welcoming. I have been to many other places that smelled horrendously of pet excrement and just felt unhealthy. At NOCO Humane Society you can tell they care about their charges but also want to engage with people coming in. Amazing experience.

    I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with the Humane Society that I feel compelled…read moreto share. I turned in a stray dog that I was going to adopt if her previous owner didn't come forward. Based on her teeth, face, and personality, she appeared to be less than a year old. Unfortunately, I later discovered that she was pregnant, and after having a stillborn puppy in there care , she became understandably depressed and stopped eating. It's well documented that such traumatic experiences can lead to reactivity in dogs THAT YOU CAN WORK PAST . it was clear upon finding her that she had been abused skinny and scard of dogs and people , a concern I explicitly expressed to the Humane Society staff. What infuriated me the most was their decision to euthanize her as she was there for less then 4 weeks without informing us, stating reactivity and aggression not exploring any of the other rehabilitating options THEY HAVE to keep this yung dog alive . This felt not only unprofessional but also unethical, especially given the provisions of the Colorado Animal Rights Act, which emphasizes the humane treatment of animals. This decision is particularly egregious considering that, in the week I cared for her before turning her in, her reactivity stemmed purely from fear, a natural response to her past trauma and current situation and through out all that she loved kids . She was a scared, young animal in need of care, not a death sentence. I am beyond disappointed with the lack of communication and compassion shown in this situation. To add insult to injury, they have been ignoring my phone calls. When I did manage to speak with someone, the woman on the phone was incredibly rude, speaking to me as if I were a child and twisting my words to justify their decision to euthanize a dog whose life could have been saved. They took a life that deserved to live. Animals deserve better, she deserved better. I hope that by sharing this experience, the Humane Society will reflect on their practices and improve upper management because clearly this decision was made out of pure laziness The avoidable loss of this dog's life is a profound failure on their part. I am the way they are in the way. They handled this whole thing. I'm very hatred for the staff that decided to go through with this and not speak up.

    The Wild Animal Sanctuary

    The Wild Animal Sanctuary

    4.2
    (322 reviews)

    We brought our young kids here on Saturday and had a wonderful experience. We got there at 9 am…read more(right when they opened the doors) and while it was very windy on the walkway, it was a relief against the blazing sun. Many of the animals were active until around 10:30/11 when the temperature warmed up. Right out of the welcome center, we saw 2 of their jaguars (which we were told are usually pretty elusive), some foxes, bobcats, bears, and to our happy surprise, a cheetah. It came out of the shade in the back of its habitat and approached the fence close to the walkway because an employee was driving by. It sat there for awhile until the employee drove off, so we were able to get lots of pictures. My son LOVES cheetahs, so this was definitely a highlight for us. Of course, when we mentioned it to not 1, but 2 employees/volunteers, they both said that that sanctuary location doesn't have any cheetahs. I showed them the pictures and they stated that it was a leopard. While they certainly do have a leopard (which we also saw), this was indeed a cheetah. So, my 1 suggestion to the sanctuary is to educate the staff on the animals there. Aside from that, we also saw wolves, lions, tigers, and camels. Be prepared to walk the 3 miles round trip. Bring lots of water and snacks (they have bathrooms and shaded rest stops along the way). Bring binoculars (or rent theirs for $10 like we did)--the sanctuary is expansive, far beyond what's next to the walkway. And take your time! We told our littles that the animals were playing hide and seek. It is a worthwhile experience!

    Four of us went to The Wild Animal Sanctuary recently, and it was such a cool experience. Getting…read morein was quick and there was plenty of parking, which already made the visit feel easy. Before heading out onto the walkway, there's a large tent with food and a space where you can watch a short video explaining the sanctuary's mission and the work they do. I appreciated having that background because it made the whole experience feel more meaningful once we were out there. It was also nice that you can grab food and bring it out with you. Obviously you cannot feed the animals, but you can enjoy your own food and bring a water bottle while you walk. I grabbed a slice of pizza on the way out and appreciated that flexibility. The volunteers were genuinely kind and clearly passionate about being there. The facility itself is huge, you walk along a long elevated walkway that stretches over the habitats, which gives you a really unique vantage point. We had beautiful weather and great visibility, so we were lucky to see a lot. Some animals were lounging, some sleeping, and others were playing around. I liked how each enclosure felt thoughtfully set up and spacious, you could tell they are trying to give the animals an environment that suits them. If you are an animal lover, it is absolutely worth checking out. I do think it can feel a little expensive without a membership, but when you see the scale of the property and understand the work they are doing, it makes more sense. Overall, it was a really special way to spend the day.

    Big Bones Canine Rescue - petadoption - Updated July 2026

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