Looking to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the Boulder community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in Boulder and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
Across Colorado, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for an adorable new family member is at Farfels Farm And Rescue, where Lexi the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Apollo, an American Bully mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].
- Name: Apollo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Bully Boxer Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Look at that sweet smile! Apollo was found living on the streets with another dog (who looked like she could…” Learn more
- Name: Jasper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Cattle Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “If you’re searching for the most devoted and loving best friend ever….Jasper is the pup you want to have around!…” Learn more
- Name: Lexi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Lexi appears to be a purebred Black Lab who found herself in a small shelter in Texas, anxiously awaiting rescue!…” Learn more
- Name: James
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Black Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “James is the cutest, friendliest guy! He was found as a stray in Arkansas and found his way into a…” Learn more
- Name: Ranger
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Bully Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Ranger is the most gentle giant you will ever meet! He is a big love bug, and an even bigger…” Learn more
- Name: Moe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Moe was a stray pup who found himself in a rural shelter surrounded by countless other dogs, who just like…” Learn more
- Name: Zeus
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Cattle Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “It’s rare in rescue to find a perfect dog who is already very well trained. Zeus is one of these…” Learn more
- Name: Bear
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Look at this cute little man!! Bear came to us from Houston, TX, where it’s not a great place to…” Learn more
- Name: Ivy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “We all know how we get that awww feeling when we see an adorable young dog. Ivy is the kind…” Learn more
- Name: Pearl
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Pomeranian Papillon Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Whenever a sweet Pomeranian or Papillon mix gets into an urgent situation, Farfel’s rescuers like to help. We find that…” Learn more
- Name: Frankie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Frankie and his littermate were brought into a Texas shelter after someone had let their dog out and she came…” Learn more
- Name: Shiloh
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “There’s nothing quite like puppy energy and silliness…and then they lie quietly on your shoulder breathing their warm baby breath….” Learn more
- Name: Cherry
- Species: Dog
- Location: Farfels Farm And Rescue, 906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Greyhound Collie Mix
- Description: “Last October, Cherry was found as a stray in Texas. She was in heat, getting fought over by a group…” Learn more
- Name: Cali
- Species: Cat
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This tiny gal is Cali. She is timid but just needs someone willing to teach her how to be confident…” Learn more
- Name: Hudson
- Species: Cat
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hudson is as handsome as he is confident! He just struts his stuff letting all admire him! He’s a sweet…” Learn more
- Name: Daphne
- Species: Dog
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pumi
- Description: “This sweet dog was found wandering with her pup and brought to the shelter. She went unclaimed so we took…” Learn more
- Name: Scooter
- Species: Cat
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Scooter is one handsome devil! He is a larger black cat with golden eyes. He is very independent and will…” Learn more
- Name: Bruiser
- Species: Cat
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “This gorgeous guy is such a lover! He is absolutely the sweetest, most easy going cat! He is good with…” Learn more
- Name: Dazee
- Species: Dog
- Location: Front Range Freedom Rescue, Boulder, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pumi
- Description: “Dazee was found as astray with her momma, Daphne then brought to our rescue. She’s a playful little pup who…” Learn more
- Name: Binx
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Binx is a 1yr old male who came to us from the Navajo Nation area. He is a total lovebug…” Learn more
- Name: Barley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Barley is an exuberant, playful girl. She loves to chew, tug, and play endlessly- until the big drop into a…” Learn more
- Name: Bonnie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “My siblings and I are from New Mexico. We were picked up as strays. We are very happy and super…” Learn more
- Name: Anna
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “My siblings and I are from New Mexico. We were picked up as strays. We are very happy and super…” Learn more
- Name: Cleo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Description: “My siblings and I are from New Mexico. We were picked up as strays. We are very happy and super…” Learn more
- Name: Nugget Litter
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mother Gaia Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Poodle Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “DO NOT CONTACT. Please apply at mgarcolorado.org to get started. Puppies are a mix of female and male. Some are…” Learn more
- Name: Cara
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Cara is currently at PetSmart in Boulder, CO. Please fill out an electronic application at rezdawgrescue.org and we will contact…” Learn more
- Name: Stumpy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mother Gaia Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Stumpy is a 4 year old DSH with a short tail. He is a sweet boy from Texas.” Learn more
- Name: Mochi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mother Gaia Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Mochi is a 17 month old very out going female. Please apply at mgarcolorado.org.” Learn more
- Name: Azul
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mother Gaia Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Azul is a thick girl. She’s very sweet and around 3 years old.” Learn more
- Name: Garfield
- Species: Cat
- Location: Mother Gaia Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Garfield is a social orange tabby male.” Learn more
- Name: Fennic
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Come meet Fennic and Cara at PetSmart in Boulder, CO. Please first fill out an application at rezdawgrescue.org and we…” Learn more
- Name: Sugar Cookie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Collie Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Sugar cookie is as sweet as her name. She loves people and other dogs. She loves to play and snuggle…” Learn more
- Name: Yoshi
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Note: Yoshi is currently at Petsmart, 8695 S Park Meadows Center Dr Littleton, CO 80124 I’m Yoshi, a big sweet…” Learn more
- Name: Lyla
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Lyla is a fun young cat who is full of playful energy. She loves to chase mouse toys and balls…” Learn more
- Name: Saison
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rez Dawg Rescue, Lafayette, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Saison is a smart and sassy girl. She is very social, loves the big dogs, and enjoys some snuggling. She…” Learn more
- Name: Sissy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Here’s Sissy, a sweet pit mix who weighs 20lbs and still growing. She does great with her dog friends, likely…” Learn more
- Name: Sherlock
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Saint Bernard Great Pyrenees Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Say hello to Sherlock! Sherlock is a two-year-old St Bernard / Great Pyrenees Mix who is a bundle of energy!…” Learn more
- Name: Brynn
- Species: Cat
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “FROM PREVIOUS RESCUE: Brynn was aopted from the local shelter 2 years ago. She is a big, beautiful girl. She’s…” Learn more
- Name: Honey
- Species: Cat
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “FROM PREVIOUS RESCUE: This is Honey. Her foster messaged me, after having her for less than a full day and…” Learn more
- Name: Kathy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Border Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Kathy LOVES toys and other dogs, she’s very outgoing
and speaks her mind! Very smart, will focus and knows basic…” Learn more
- Name: Doobie courtesy listing
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- Description: “All people inquiring about pets listed as Courtesy Listings on the EAPL website and/or EAPL posting adoption boards should contact…” Learn more
- Name: Tyler courtesy listing
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- Description: “All people inquiring about pets listed as Courtesy Listings on the EAPL website and/or EAPL posting adoption boards should contact…” Learn more
- Name: Princess Ginger
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Princess Ginger (aka Ginger) at 1yo she housebroken kennel trained, a very sweet girl starting to train on a…” Learn more
- Name: Fiddlesticks
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi! I’m Fiddlestix! I just got my freedom ride from Texas and I sure am grateful to be out of…” Learn more
- Name: Lovey HW+ – Foster Needed
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Looking for a foster home for Lovey. (someone who can help her through her heartworm treatment). Please email [email protected] if…” Learn more
- Name: Feisty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “FROM PREVIOUS RESCUE: Originally a wild, semi feral litter of 4 (Jade, Spotsy, Feisty and Prince Adam), we added singleton,…” Learn more
- Name: Pookie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “FROM PREVIOUS RESCUE: Pookie was a stray eating leftovers on the porch where other longtime feral visitors were being fed….” Learn more
- Name: Kelly HW+ – Foster Needed
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Kelly is a lab/mix around 1 year 7 months old. She is about 47 lbs. She is heartworm positive and…” Learn more
- Name: King
- Species: Dog
- Location: Evergreen Animal Protective League Eapl Westiminster Location, PO Box 2517, Westminster, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Boxer
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hi- My name is King and I am going to rule your heart! Im a very young one year old,…” Learn more
- Name: Baca County
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, Broo
mfield, CO - Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Please go to our website at www.milehighlabmission.com to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application….” Learn more
- Name: Zion
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, Broomfield, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Please go to our website at www.milehighlabmission.com to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application….” Learn more
- Name: VALERIE
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue, Broomfield, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Valerie is a sweet girl. She is quickly learning boundaries and loves the comfort of going to her crate when…” Learn more
- Name: VINCE
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue, Broomfield, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Vince is one of the happiest little puppies! He loves being held and cuddled but his favorite is belly rubs….” Learn more
- Name: Yale
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, Broomfield, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Please go to our website at www.milehighlabmission.com to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application….” Learn more
- Name: Alamosa
- Species: Dog
- Location: Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, Broomfield, CO
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Please go to our website at www.milehighlabmission.com to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application….” Learn more
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