We've adopted two pups from Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue - this is a well-run organization that makes sure they take the time to find the right fit and home for the pets they rescue, and they also do a great job taking care of the pups before they put them up for rescue (through the foster parents, as well as with neutering/spaying and vaccination). I feel their interview process is thorough, and they do a good job of helping you find the right pup. We've loved both of the pups we've gotten from here, and they were such a good fit for our home. So grateful to organizations like this! read more

Thank you to RMPR for bringing Lottie into our family. She has adapted quickly to her new surroundings, complete with happy zoomies in her new yard. Lottie arrived already potty trained and well‑socialized with both dogs and people. We are especially grateful to her wonderful fosters, Brian and Ashley, for giving her everything she needed to be ready for her forever home. read more

We LOVE our new dog, Jessie. She is incredible! Loving, healthy, engaged. Her foster provided us comprehensive and accurate info about her personality. RMPR is strict and clear, as you'll see in the comments throughout. This ensures that animals land in homes that can nurture them best. Their selection of young and adult dogs is excellent for those interested. Thank you, all! read more

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Daughter adopted cat. Darling, adorable, perfect cat for her. We all fell in love with her, including 5 yo grandson. My daughter noticed cat limping after 2 days. Brought cat back to RMPR to have vet look at the cat. They told her she must "surrender" the cat in order for their vet to take a look. She thought this odd, but did so. After 3 or 4 days, RMPR told her she was not a good fit for the cat, and that she could adopt another. WHAT!! She was fit enough to take her in the first place. She TRUSTED THAT SHE WOULD GET CAT BACK! Absolutely makes no sense. When my daughter asked more about why they did this, they basically shut her off, and would not give her a reasonable or TRUE ANSWER! I think someone else wanted the cat, and they gave her away to another adopting parent. Completely bogus. Complete dishonest. Completely upsetting for all of this family. IF you adopt from this agency, don't ask them to rebook at your pet, as you will never see him or her again. read more

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They didn't disclose the behavioral issues with the dog I adopted. My dog is extremely leash reactive to other dogs, and I was clear that I lived in a dog heavy apartment downtown and am around other dogs daily. RMPR assured me they would be fine in that environment but it's been a nightmare instead. I spent thousands to have them professionally trained by a top rated program but was eventually reimbursed as even they couldn't help. read more

I love Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue! I adopted an 8 week hound puppy at RMPR's very first adoption event 13 years ago, and I just adopted a beautiful 4 month old Mountain Cur/Lab pup from them. Both times, the entire experience was fantastic. I got all the info I needed from their website (https://www.rmpuppyrescue.org/), and completed an application online. The RMPR volunteers at the adoption event were all very friendly and helpful. I visited with "Nora" and her sister individually and together, and the checkout process was seamless. I had no idea that this pup would come fully loaded! Her foster family clearly spent a lot of time with her litter. She was potty-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained, and knows sit, down, and stay (within limits, of course). She chews her toys, but not shoes or power cords. Next week we'll round out her training with a Life Skills class through the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Nora was already fully vaccinated, spayed, and wormed through RMPR. My vet said that she is in great shape. She's really smart and fun, and has taken to the trails like a fish to water. My favorite time of day is watching a movie in the evening as she curls up next to/on top of me. This puppy is exactly what I was looking for! read more

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We adopted a sweet 4 month old kitten, Birdie. She's amazingly adjusted, sweet, and playful which I am sure is because RMPR took such great care of her in a kind and loving foster home. She is in excellent health too. read more

We are fosters for Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue and can't say enough about this organization. They make the process of becoming a foster so easy and seamless. They provide everything you need for the dog/cat you take in and are there 100% of the time for support if you need anything at all. The people who work for this organization genuinely care about their animals and work tirelessly to find them excellent homes. They are making a difference each day by saving the lives of dogs and cats and helping with the spay and neuter movement. They are a wonderful operation to be a part of. The foster coordinator, Austin is fantastic and all the volunteers are great people as well. The adoption events are truly heartwarming to attend too. If you are looking for a place to help as a foster or a place to find your new furry friend- this is the one! read more

After a few months when our 14 year old border collie passed away, my fiancé and I started discussing having another dog in our life again. We discussed older dog versus puppy and knew we wanted to rescue. I went through petfinder and quickly came across the Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue. There we found a photo of a border collie mix named Phantom and knew we wanted to add her to our family. Please note my review comes from our adoption of January 2020 prior to COVID-19 and the changed procedures that followed. Based off previous reviews I noted that a lot of people mentioned how long the line became and highly recommended coming early to ensure you got your first pick. We got there about 6:20 am and luckily no one was there yet so we were the first in line! We did fill out the online application a few days before we arrived to the event. We were also sure to bring other applicable paperwork as requested. I appreciated the interview process to ensure she'd be a good fit, they were pretty attentive to her breed (border collie=high energy) and making sure we could meet those needs. Their questions made me feel like they really did care and want to have their dogs to be set up for success when they go home. I really appreciate all the time and effort they put into rescuing and finding foster homes. They also talked me through her vaccines, training, and her current food. Honestly, I am so happy they do their interview and application process for the benefit of the puppies. They really want these pups to go to good homes! Also their dogs and puppies come with a bit of their current food, microchipped, and up to date on their vaccines as well as spayed or neutered. I really admire the work they do and hope they can continue their work! I highly recommend this rescue if you want to consider adding a new fur friend to your life! I also talked to the director and she was incredibly passionate and caring! Here is some pictures of Phantom since named Fiadh. She is the sweetest and we are so happy we got chosen to be her forever home. read more

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This organization does some great work and their screening process tries to find the best long term home for the dogs. While I understand that prescreening isn't an exact science it does increase the dog's chances of finding a happy, forever home. Berating an organization simply because it didn't go according to your plans is just wrong. I can imagine that the people whining are just unpleasant to begin with. My experience with RMNP was great and I can without hesitation recommend their events if you are looking for a puppy. read more

I couldn't say enough great things about this rescue. Not only are the volunteers so kind and knowledgeable, but they are super willing to take a chance on loving potential adopters like myself. I am 24 (was 23 when going to get my dog) and went to another rescue first after I had my heart set on a photo of a puppy that I thought had to be mine. After being declined by the rescue for living in an apartment, I was completely devastated. My boyfriend encouraged me to go to another adoption event, and led me to RMPR. After reassuring the volunteers that I would be able to bring a puppy into a loving home, I ended up with my sweet girl, Lily. I still don't know what breed Lily is, but she is a little snuggly, adventurous, energetic dog that keeps me so active and well-accompanied. I couldn't have done it without this rescue. 12/10 recommend. read more

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(This is not being written because we did not go home with a dog at an adoption event; this is being written to address the dismissive attitude of RMPR and their claim that we were denied due to a policy that does not exist in writing.) My wife and I attended the adoption event on October 15th and attempted to adopt a puppy. We sat down with the dog, answered all of the interview questions (after having already done the online application), and committed to adopting the male puppy. However, we were denied the adoption due to having a male dog in the house who is not yet neutered. We attempted to have a sit-down conversation with Emma (owner), but we were dismissed and told she would not talk to us. When we offered to wait until she was ready, we still got the same dismissive response and were redirected to talk to Tom (Emma's husband) as he passed us by in the doorway. We were told by Tom "we do not allow families to adopt a dog if they have a non-neutered dog in their home. It is against our mission." We tried to explain that our puppy is only 4 months old and that he has not yet been neutered per our vet's professional recommendation for the sake of his health and the latest guidance of the AKC. We brought a signed letter from the vet that we offered to RMPR. He refused to listen to us and told us that our vet must be a "traditionalist" and that it did not matter that we were doing what was best for our current pup. He proceeded to walk away from us and leave us standing with one of the volunteers, never having shown us the basic decency to actually listen. To be clear: None of RMPR's paperwork or policies state that they will not allow you to adopt if your current dog is not neutered. In fact, the application specifically asks if you have other animals and if they are neutered - Yes, No, or N/A - and provide a space for you to explain "If no, Please explain why". We filled that out, gave the medical explanation in person, and were still dismissed without a proper explanation or conversation. We left defeated and feeling very disrespected as RMPR would not take the time to talk to us or consider our individual situation. In reviewing their mission, we realized that the explanation we were given for denying our adoption was not true: their mission is "To rescue, foster, vet and rehome unwanted shelter animals and promote spay and neuter of all animals." We were aligned with that mission and yet we were denied ... in addition to being disrespected when we attempted to politely inquire. We followed up with an email asking them to reconsider - they have still not responded to that email. Our goal was always to give a rescue dog a good home, and we believe in spaying/neutering our animals. All of our past pets have been neutered when the vet has said it is appropriate. RMPR was unwilling to talk to us further and made us feel extremely disrespected by how they treated us. read more

I filled out the adoption form online, made sure I showed up early and talked to people for an hour before they told me I couldn't adopt a dog because I had the struggles of a college student. I'm supported by my parents and have to move yearly so instead of adopting a dog into a good home they let me wait for an hour before telling me I couldn't adopt the dog. Just go to the Humane Society and don't bother dealing with this unprofessional organization. No effort was made to contact me before or during the event, and then they let a volunteer talk to me who could not discuss the issue. I have never in my life been involved with such a disorganized and overtly expensive organization. This organization does good work, but they could do better work. My experience was absolutely not good and I will never have anything to do with organization again. read more

This rescue is amazing! I adopted my puppy from them on September 19th, his name was Lox but I renamed him Strider. His foster family did an amazing job with him as he was already house broken and crate trained! He's the sweetest little thing and extremely intelligent. He's also in superb health and very well socialized. They definitely have a detailed adoption process and only want the best homes for their pups. If you're serious about adopting from them, make sure to arrive early and bring everything you need ! Especially if a certain pup has caught your eye, the only people I've seen unhappy are those who aren't serious or prepared. I recommend this rescue to every person who asks about Strider and where I got him, they made the adoption journey so joyous! read more

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First Impression // As one of the few rescues within driving distance of Lakewood that had corgi mixes available for adoption, my husband and I were excited. This was my first time adopting a pet, so I have no previous rescues to compare RMPR to. Convoluted Adoption Event (Jan. 23, 2016 at Petco Arvada) // Given that my husband and I typically sleep in on Saturdays, we made sure to arrive on time to the event. We were naïve; there were already 10 to 15 people in line. When we finally met the puppies after a hour or so, we were torn between getting to know the puppy and being quizzed by a volunteer. I felt like it might have been more fruitful to be asked questions while waiting in line because I wanted to focus on making a connection with a potential furry family member. After meeting the dogs, we waited at least 20 minutes to find out if we would go home with our first choice. It was nerve-racking to not know if we would go home with either of the two puppies we met; at this point it had already been two hours. Finally, we found out Livingston (now known as Zwei) would be going home with us. We were invited by a staff member of RMPR to sit at a table with other adopters to finalize the process. We were give a free bag of food, as well as a coupon book to use at Petco. 3.5 hours later we left for home. Miscommunication // A day or so after the adoption event, we noticed that Zwei was very lethargic and had diarrhea. Being cautious my roommate, a vet tech, took him in to work with her to be examined and tested. The tests came back positive for the parvovirus. Knowing that this virus is highly contagious and capable of killing puppies, I contacted RMPR because Zwei was a member of a litter of puppies at the adoption. I wanted to make sure the other pet parents of his siblings knew his diagnosis so that they could choose to take their new family members ASAP to the vet. It took SEVERAL attempts before someone at RMPR responded; this is discouraging given that survival after contracting parvo typically depends on how quickly fluids can be administered. TL;DR // The adoption form is extensive, the adoption event could be refined, and communication is lacking. Try to obtain the pet parent info (with consent) if your puppy is part of a litter. Arrive as early as possible to ensure the highest probability of going home with the dog you want. read more

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Life can be a very lonely, socially and interpersonally distant experience. In my case, I had to relocate from the East coast to Denver to serve full time in a career position. I left my family behind for a couple years, only able financially to fly home once a month for a couple days. And then came along and opportunity of a lifetime. A little puppy cared for with tremendous dedication, delicacy and pure love from a caregiver I've never even met. The day I went to meet this puppy, the rocky mountain puppy rescue did an extremely careful job of vetting prospective adoption parents. It was love at first sight! This little buddy went sniffing around the greeting area for not even four minutes took a decided nap on my lap for 20 minutes and the rest of course was history! read more

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I rescued my puppy today from Rocky Mountain puppy rescue. We named him ranger and he has been amazing, he's full of puppy energy but such a cuddle bug as well. The adoption event was not as hectic as most reviews might suggest. Yes, there's are large groups of people spread throughout the store but they're organized. I showed up around 6:50am since I had a specific dog in mind. I ended up being second in line out of maybe 35-40 people. It's mostly just waiting in line then waiting for your name to be called to move on to each step. It is a long day but it's all very exciting. Time flew by in my mind. I made a list of my top three choices. Unfortunately the first person in line had the same top pick as I did. I was able to see my next two picks and actually ended up choosing my third choice. After I chose a puppy, I was moved to the information table where we received any paperwork necessary, coupons, etc. This is also where we payed and received a copy of our receipt. The volunteers explained where the puppies comes from, what they do as a rescue, and how thankful they are. We were then able to take our puppy home. Most people did shopping at Petco for puppy supplies then picked up their puppy. They check your receipt to confirm you paid and then you're off! I was out of the event around maybe 2pm. I do recommend showing up early, there were about five people in line by 9am. If you have a specific puppy in mind or just want to be first in line, you may want to show up around 5:30-6:30 am. The adoption price is very fair for what you're receiving plus they give an entire booklet of coupons and discounted professional training. I would absolutely go back to rescue another dog. read more

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We knew we wanted to rescue a dog and as we started to go through the process with other dog rescues, we were finding that it was a long, arduous process. The interviews were a little over the top to ultimately confirm we were qualified dog owners. Frustrated by the process, I did another search and found Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue. The application and interview process were thorough and quick, they answered all of our questions and as soon as we committed to a puppy on their site, the coordinator Linda was very helpful in answering additional questions and sending us pictures of the puppy from the foster home. The COVID process was very safe for the adoption process and we are now proud and lucky puppy owners of a lively, thriving and loving puppy thanks to RMPR. Thank you for all you do to make sure the rescue puppies are healthy and placed in good homes. And thank you to the foster family who started our puppy on a really good path of crate training! read more

My wife and I had been going to the RMPR events for the last few weeks. The volunteers were really nice and helpful at each event and informed us of the adoption process and what we needed to do if we wanted a specific dog. We were told to arrive at the adoption event 3-4 hours early, especially if there were puppies, which are high demand at these events. My wife and I took their advice and requested off of work and arrived at the Broomfield Petco at 1pm for the 6pm event. We were the first ones to arrive and was happy because we knew we would be able to meet and possibly adopt our first puppy! Sadly, at 5:50pm, the event host showed up and made an announcement to the crowd. He said " Listen up! If you are here to see the litter beginning with the letter "B" (which we were there to see a puppy named Bear, a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd Mix), they will not be at the event. Sorry, this is last minute, but I just received the call." With this, I assumed that RMPR would do the right thing and ask for the names of the people who waited in line for the litter and see if there was a way that they could make us first priority when the litter is released. Instead, the host moved on with the adoption process and didn't acknowledge us. I then sent an email to the Co-Founder, Emma Shin, about our situation in hopes she would be understanding and willing to make an exception to their holding policy for this reason. Her response was shocking. I would have thought she would have been understanding and showed empathy for us since the puppies were advertised on all of their social media accounts, but instead, she informed me of other rescues around the area and wished me luck on my search for my next companion. I honestly feel that this is unprofessional of an organization to just say "sorry, you are out of luck!" after spending 5 hours waiting at a Petco for a puppy that was advertised for the event. I have never been more embarrassed and upset after this process. The saddest part about this is that this was going to be our first puppy! I would advise anyone adopting from this organization to know what you are getting yourself into if ever in this situation. I just wish that people would be fair and understanding when situations like this come up. Leroy read more

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Update: We'd like to thank RMPR for being so snobby with their policies and procedures, it led to us getting a puppy in need that was found abandoned under a house in TX. I flew to Houston and drove our little girl 1600 miles home. She now gets to have 2 acres to run and play and goes on multiple hiking trips each week. And guess what... we're renters (the first question your rude volunteer asked us)! I highly recommend reviewing your policies and procedures because they are limiting good people from finding their best friend. read more

We got our little guy almost three years ago now from RMPR and I wanted to take a minute to share how great the organization is. I absolutely appreciate the rigor of the adoption process, and the fact that someone can't just walk in and adopt a puppy at one of the adoption events without a screening, application, and interview process. There are too many dogs in shelters because owners are ill-prepared and ill-equipped to provide puppies the time, behavior management skills, and space they need to be successful! I was sad to hear about the incident that happened with a sick puppy at a recent adoption event and I can attest to the professionalism of this organization, and the dedication of the staff to ensure the best outcomes for the dogs in their care. read more

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This rescue claims to not hold dogs all over their website and Facebook page, but they did just that this last weekend. I arrived 4 1/2 hours before their event and was second in line. In talking with the other people in line, I was the first interested in a particular puppy - per their site it is first-come first serve. However after meeting the puppy and deciding to adopt him, we were told that "the director" has already promised him to someone else. My 8yr old was CRUSHED. I asked to talk to "the director" and was told she was "in the back" of PetCo and wouldn't talk to us. I repeated asked for an explanation and was told "it is her decision" and "she won't talk to you about it". We later found out that she had given the dog to a someone she knew, who wasn't even in line for the event. The only way we have been able to discuss this with "the director" is via their Facebook app and she is extremely rude, classless and unprofessional. We have adopted 4 cats and 2 dogs from various rescues and shelters all over Colorado and I can easily say this is the worst by far. It is run by someone who behaves like a 6th grader and who lacks any integrity. Look around and you can find many better places to adopt from! read more

This is a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers that have saved the lives of (literally) thousands of dogs. We have adopted 2 puppies from them and the experience was nothing but outstanding. There are a few people here on yelp who do not understand that the world does not revolve around them 100% of the time and you should take those reviews with a serious grain of salt. The volunteers of RMPR are incredible. They work tirelessly to help save dogs, do spay and neuter clinics, and educate. They put the dogs first. That means that if "junior" wants to troll the adoption event just to play with the puppies, well maybe they don't have time to entertain your kid, because they are very busy doing other things. There are other people who read statements like "being first in line does not guarantee you a dog" and they seem to think it means "if you are first in line you will get the dog you want". Huh? Are people really just that stupid? No wonder the more I get to know people the more dogs i want to help rescue through RMPR. These people all have extra special blessings on their heads and anyone who complains about them are just assholes, plain and simple. "The director" of this group is one of the most dedicated, enthusiastic, and hard working people I have ever met. To get on yelp and disparage her in the way another reviewer did is just unbelievable. If that person did 1% of what "the director" of RMPR did to help save precious lives the world would be such a better place, but no, he has to get on here and bitch and whine like a teenager. Incredible. They have been wonderful to work with and I could not recommend this group more highly. read more

Wonderful rescue with amazing dogs! We were lucky enough to pick up this amazing dog who was awesomely fostered. The whole process was really painless, especially since we went the VIP route. Steven tax read more

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We adopted a 7-month-old pup from RMPR in the beginning of shelter in place regulations. They were wonderfully communicative and they facilitated a clean and safe process for meeting and adoption. We were given plenty of suggestions for how to help our pup through the transition and tips for training with her particular behavior. It's clear that Emma and the rest of the team put an immense amount of care into their work and are interested in adoptions that are truly the best fit for dog and family. Emma and I talked at length on the phone to make sure that we were a good match for Sally and could patiently work with her personality, which I truly appreciated. When we first brought Sally home, she was very shy and a little suspicious of people, particularly men. 1.5 months later, she has made incredible progress; she plays gently with our cat, is confident meeting other dogs and humans, loves to cuddle and is letting her spunky puppy-personality come through. She's eager to show off her tricks and actively learning more by the day! We are so grateful to RMPR for helping us add such an adorable and loving member to our family. I would absolutely recommend adopting from them to anyone considering! read more

I have never been so conflicted on a review nor an actual opinion for that matter as I feel all rescues deserve a chance to help animals in need. With that being said; let me state my case...I spoke with this rescue as my dog passed more than a week ago and I was encouraged by friends to foster instead of rescue as I want to bond with my lifelong friend but have numerous trips planned for various weddings. It appeared as though this rescue was in dyer need of fosters as the influx of animals has been quite abundant with the uplifting of Covid restrictions. I was immediately contacted after I filled out an application to foster and to my excitement I set up a time and day to pick up some foster puppies! Can you imagine? I'm so sad over the loss of my pup but I have the opportunity to contribute and help in my dog (sweet girl AliLulu)s name! Guys...what a nightmare dealing with these people! The level of rudeness was inexplicable and just plain MEAN! They don't appear to care at all about the animals but more so they're bank account as a rescue pup is $500!? What!? $500!? I was just there to foster and they chose hostility over compassion. Do not work with this rescue as there are so many others that actually care and ask for good help in doing so. Silver lining; I will be opening my own rescue that treats the animals, the people, and everything overall with abundant love! Thanks for the reality check Emma, thanks for allowing the unlawful death of puppies because you couldn't put your pride aside and just be kind in today's world. read more

RMPR does such a great service for animals in need. They don't just rescue local animals. They travel out of state many times during the year to bring animals back to their organization for care and even do mass vetting at different locations where they spay and neuter many animals over the course of a few days. There are many times when they intend on rescuing a certain number of animals and end up rescuing even more because they never want to refuse help. They always find a way to make the impossible happen. The organization relies on the huge hearts of the people that donate and volunteer for them. I try to do my small part by donating through Amazon Smile...a percentage of all my purchases go to the organization. They also do a good job of sharing their work and the animals on social media to get them adopted as soon as possible. Sometimes they even include a little biography of the pets explaining where they came from, describing their temperament, and recommendations for what kind of household would be best for the animal. They work so hard to make sure they go home with the perfect families. Clearly their efforts and hard work are paying off due to the popularity of their adoption events. Keep up the good work! read more

We adopted at RMPR's event this past weekend. Apparently it was a little different from normal because the store was having a grand opening event inside, so the adoption event was outside. We arrived around 11:15, but it took us a little while of wandering the store before we found the line. We ended up as the fourth household in line and we got to see 2 of the 3 puppies we had put on our application. We chose not to see the third because either of the first two would be a great addition to our family. A member of the foster family for the litter did our interview and answered lots of questions about the two puppies we were considering. It was a somewhat extensive interview, but we appreciated that the organization seems to actually care about the dogs they've rescues and placing them in homes that will be a good fit. Also, we really appreciated the foster family's insights on the dogs and whether they would do well with us. Even though the process (application and interview) were far more extensive than when we adopted a puppy from Lifeline Puppy Rescue, the process went much more smoothly and quickly than Lifeline's. If we ever get another puppy, we'll come back to RMPR. read more

Best rescue ever. To the person who just wrote a bad review, I find it odd that you wouldn't take them up on their offer to take the puppy to their vet. It's almost as if the puppy really isn't sick and you're hiding that fact. There are many volunteers, Fosters, and adopters who will disagree with your opinion. They're not trying to hide anything and everyone there puts in tons of hours to make sure dogs get rescued and find good homes. read more

Hello!!!! We adopted Sasha yesterday and I wanted to let you know she has brightened our world. Amazingly enough she fits right in with our lazy labs! Last night she slept in our bed with all 3 dogs and isn't timid around them at all. She has not hid or cowered at all! Hank, our oldest lab has been very depressed since we lost our kitty Garfield and now he is so eager to earn her love. I feel so blessed that the adoption director gave us a chance to prove that we we her forever home, but even more I appreciate her genuine concern about the dogs. So far she has enjoyed lounging on her cat tower watching the snow, playing with her feather stick, and snuggling (DID I MENTION SHE EATS LIKE A COW?) I can't explain my gratitude for such a caring, reputable adoption agency. You guys are the best! Thanks again, Stephanie Moon and Sasha Glitterpuff Moon read more

We had a really great experience with RMPR. I read a lot of reviews before in order to prepare myself for the event and get an idea of how early I should arrive. The event I attended ending with 40 puppies/dogs being adopted! They actually had to extend the event. I think the event is organized and functional enough for it being entirely volunteer based. I really like that the events are held on the weekends and the first come first serve aspect. I tried adopting from shelters but couldn't ever manage to make it there before a pup was claimed or put on hold. The first step is to fill the application out online (it's long and in depth). It doesn't guarantee a spot in line but it's nice to have it done. Also, if you are a renter make sure to bring a lease agreement or some proof that you're allowed to have pets. Make sure you consider the size/breed restrictions too. You will not be able to adopt if you do not have proof. Then show up to the event early...and I mean early especially if there's a specific puppy you want. A lot of people complained and gave bad reviews because they didn't get the puppy they wanted...Unfortunately, it happens in first come first serve scenarios. My first choice puppy had a lot of interest on the facebook photo they shared of her before the event. Because of that I decided that I would show up earlier than what most people were recommending which was an hour before. The event started at noon and I was there by 9:17(shortly after petco opened their doors). I thought I was going to be first in line and to my surprise I was actually 7th or 8th! The people who were 1st and 2nd were there well before the store even opened. I'm not sure how normal that is since it was a much larger event than normal. By 10 am there were probably another 10 people behind me. Around 1130 they started signing people in and checking rental leases/homeowner proof etc. As you sign in you also mark your top 3 choices. You see the pups in groups of 10 so we were in the first group. There were only 2 we wanted to see. My first choice puppy was actually chosen by the first person in line and was told that before we even met the puppies. I really appreciated the volunteer telling me before as it gave us time to choose another one. Someone in a previous review complained that they didn't find out until afterwards...Maybe sometimes they don't realize until afterwards. We were told "The first person in line has this puppy as their first choice and they'll most likely choose her. You can still see her if you want but I wanted to let you guys know". Anyway, we decided not to see her and fell in love with the 2nd one. We decided to meet a third but we knew we wanted the 2nd one and were told that nobody has looked at her yet :). So I think they try to let you know when a puppy has already been chosen and what not. After everyone in your group chooses their pup you are taken to the back and fill out/receive a bunch of forms and pay. The adoption fee is really great since your puppy will be fixed with their first 2 sets of vaccinations and deworming. Also, they send you home with a small bag of food and a great petco coupon book for supplies. We didn't leave until 2 or so but it was soooo worth it. I highly recommend adopting from this organization. Patience is important. Someone also commented about a puppy they met and wanted being promised to someone else by the director. I'm sorry that happened but maybe there was an honest misunderstanding. The volunteers can actually hold a puppy if one comes in they want (I have a friend that volunteers). This is a common practice for volunteers at most shelters. Maybe there was a mistake and that puppy was not suppose to be at the event. At any rate, don't let that keep you from adopting from this organization. read more

Do you like having your time wasted by a horribly run organization? Then you will love this place. Wasted 3+ hours on one of their chaotic unorganized joke of an event. Triple checked that I could bring my dog to meet the potential rescue, how are you supposed to make a decision on bringing another dog into a household unless they can meet? I had on the application that I had another dog and would be bringing him. Told them when I checked in, they said they would double check her shots. (they didn't) Soni was surprised when after over an hour of watching dozens of people stand around doing nothing they finally called me in. Again my first question, when can I go grab my dog? Oh we need to check. Which is why I asked days ago and again an when I got there. Nope... Nobody bothered to check. Wasted 3+ hours. Their events are just a joke of a time waste for everyone involved. read more

I waited in line for my first pet for 5 hours, only to be told 10 minutes before the event that my puppy wouldn't be there despite being advertised on Facebook and rmpuppyrescue.org. On top of that, they couldn't tell me when he'd be available. Don't waste your time adopting from this rescue. The Director, Emma Shin, recommends Lifeline Rescue, Rez Dawg Rescue, Life is Better, and Boulder Humane. read more

I absolutely LOVE Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue We adopted both of our dogs from there over the last two years. One a puppy and the other a teenager. The volunteers and foster families are really great, they work hard and have the biggest hearts I've ever seen. The adoption process is a little time consuming just because they do make sure that you are a good fit which benefits ALL parties involved. Another great thing was that both my fur kids were already spayed and neutered, microchipped up to date on shots and even came with a free month of pet insurance. It breaks my heart to know that either one of my pups could have ended up on the euthanasia list or somebody abandon them to get them to the shelters in the first place. With that said I'm grateful to Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue ( and Sonya & Emma) for finding the missing pieces to my heart read more

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This place really knows how to do an adoption event. I was helped by an awesome volunteer! She was so patient with us while we were looking at puppies! I received so much background info on my sweet pup. They really do a lot in order to make sure these puppies are healthy and ready to take on the world. I was super pleased and would definitely recommend adopting one of their sweet puppies! read more

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The volunteers seemed to care a lot about the animals and also very knowledgeable. It also was a great starter kit for new owners from a good food plan, to discounts in Petco and for training, contacts for vets and clinics, and a lot of medical expenses already covered. The only complaint was the waiting. The event did not start in time, but waiting for our puppy was worth it in the end. read more

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We adopted our second puppy from Rocky Mountain Puppy rescue. Although the process for adopting is a little time consuming, it was worth it to us as we had a great experience with the adoption and the pups. Xena (Daphne) is a little over a year now, and the new pup Gabrielle (Zara) we brought home on Saturday. I wanted to make sure the fosters for Gabrielle knew what a great job they did with Gabrielle. She is fully potty trained ,knows how to sit and give her paw for a shake. She was very well socialized. With an older dog in the house it is a blessing not to have to start with basics with the new puppy. I appreciate the way Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue works with the fosters so puppies are socialized and not scared of people considering they come from a kill shelter and some of the pups were feral. Keep doing what you Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue .Thank you read more

We were first volunteers, then fosters now adopters of a dog from RMPR. Being a volunteer, I got to see the back side that a lot of folks don't get to see, the endless hours driving from high kill shelters, sometimes in other states, at a moments notice to save an RV full of animals. The long nights at intake where they inspect, deworm, bathe, photograph and then make comfortable. The constant trips to the vet, the amount of money they spend on the health of their animals.. they really put the animals first so anyone saying otherwise really REALLY doesn't know what they are talking about. This is a predominately volunteer/foster organization and the fosters/volunteers love the animals, and I mean LOVE. I can see why folks say the adoption event might be a little busy and a long process but this is a huge decision and they just want to make sure you get the right animal for your family. The folks working on that are the ones that live with the animals day and night and see what might be a good fit. So please, have patience, everyone is doing their best. I have friends who went through other puppy rescues in CO and the adoption process was much faster but in the end they ended up with the wrong dog for their family. What is 3 hours for the next 15-20 years of your life? Bottom line is these guys love their animals, will do absolutely anything for their animals, will never abandon an animal and have saved THOUSANDS of lives. If you want to know you are saving a life, look at RMPR because these animals would've died if it wasn't for them literally dedicating their lives to saving dogs and puppies. 5 stars, everyday. read more

I adopted from RMPR (it's been several years ago) and was impressed with the process they require for adopters. Don't get me wrong, I am absolutely not built for jumping through hoops, but clearly the purpose is to make sure that the puppy and family are a good fit for each other. They made sure to explain that I needed to go and see a vet within a week and provided me with a list of ones that would give a free puppy well check. I was also given a packet that contained the vaccines that had already been administered. So thank you RMPR, my Keara girl was the sweetest and most wonderful dog. I never would have met her without you. read more

I'm giving this shelter one star for two reasons; the event I attended today and the whole adoption process. I attended an adoption event today at petco hosted by rmpr and the only other experience I could compare it to is Black Friday shopping. I had filled out an application several days before and was excited to see many of the puppies. We arrived 30 minutes early and checked in and were told that the puppies I was interested in would probably be adopted before I even got to see them. Although discouraged we decided to stay for a while. After checking in we waited in a line for at least an hour and I watched the dogs I was interested in get adopted. We left very disappointed. The other reason I'm giving rmpr a one star is because of the whole adoption process. I have noticed that their adoption process is much more extensive than most other shelters in the area. I believe that this shelter has great intentions for their dogs but I hope the process doesn't discourage people from adopting a dog. I also find it concerning that I had to jump through more hoops to try and adopt a dog than I did when becoming hired as a kindergarten teacher. I feel some shelters are making the process impossible. read more