Dogs available for adoption in Colorado Springs

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October 3, 2022
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Dogs available for adoption in Colorado Springs

When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.

In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.

If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.

Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.

Gus

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Bullmastiff
- Read more on Petfinder

Kiaro

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Boxer, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Daisy

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Boris

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Cane Corso (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Choocho

- Gender: Male
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Blanca

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

POWELL

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Shar-Pei, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

BRUCE

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Cane Corso, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

LEXI

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Siberian Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

BUFFY

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Border Collie, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

JULIETTE

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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COOPER

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Poodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

BONITA

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Rottweiler, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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NUTMEG

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Chow Chow, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

SAMMY

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Cocker Spaniel, Poodle (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

EAGLE

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

ROSIE

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

LUKE

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Black Mouth Cur, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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ROCKY

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Rat Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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BRANDON

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Bulldog
- Read more on Petfinder

AEGON

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

TWINKIE

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

PATCH

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Bulldog
- Read more on Petfinder

BARNEY

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Bulldog
- Read more on Petfinder

MARSHA

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Australian Kelpie, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

ZOOM

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

ROLIE POLIE OLIE

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

IZZY

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Australian Shepherd, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

SAM

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

ISADORA

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Chihuahua, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

MUSTANG

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Pui Pui

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Miss Piggy

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Moana

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Stitch

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Pua

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Dooby (Marty)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Joker (Hiz)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Foxey

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

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