970 (2026) Rootbeer - Anatolian Shepherd and Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Parker, Colorado

Adoption Fee: $475

When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped!

What we know: Litter of 3 surrendered by a local CO family. The family could no longer care for the puppies and planned to bring them to a shelter, but a local community member familiar with CPR reached out and asked for help to keep them out of the shelter.

*This puppy was placed on a medical hold for the 8/22 event due to a positive fecal float at spay. She will be available once she completes medication and symptoms resolve. Likely 8/29 or 9/5.*

From the foster: This smallest pup from the litter has had the biggest personality from the moment she walked into our house. Even on the first day when she wasn't feeling 100%, she was so interested in learning all about everyone here.

Now that she's feeling better, she loves to chase the resident dogs and watch to see what they're doing. And she will chase her sister all day.

She absolutely loves the big toy bin, and between the three siblings, they've managed to try just about every toy in it. I'm not sure she could pick a favorite between the tennis balls, stuffed toys (even the ones that have lost their stuffing!), and ropes. She's clearly a fan of them all!

The three puppies sleep in a crate together overnight and have been doing really well, with just a few quick whimpers before settling down. Their little bladders aren't quite ready to make it through the entire night yet, so we usually let them out around 2 a.m. and then they go right back into their crate until everyone else is up for the day.

Potty training is still a work in progress. They know they're supposed to go outside, but they haven't quite mastered asking to go yet. If you don't get them outside quickly when they start sniffing around, they may have a little accident inside.

She is great with other dogs. I haven't had a chance to see how she does with cats yet.

She is a sweet, silly, sassy little gal who is going to make someone very happy!

www.coloradopuppy.org/how-to-adopt

The Anatolian Shepherd is a large and powerful ancient breed known for its loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature. Originating in Turkey, these dogs were bred to guard livestock from predators, showcasing their strong natural instincts. Anatolian Shepherds have a distinctive short double coat that comes in various colors, with a black mask common on their faces. They require early socialization and consistent training to manage their independent yet devoted temperament effectively.

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

Colorado Puppy Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill rescue dedicated to saving young puppies and their mama's. We have been...