How To Adopt

Complete the application

You have the option to reserve a specific puppy or sign up for General Admission. Reservations are best for those who already have their heart set on one particular puppy and do not plan to meet others. If you’d like the flexibility to meet multiple puppies before deciding, we recommend signing up for General Admission.
Not all puppies are eligible for reservations. Only puppies who have attended multiple events can be reserved, while first-time attendees are available through General Admission only.
General Admission is called in the order that event tickets are purchased . Arriving early does not change your place in line. Walk-ins are always welcome, but they will be added after all pre-registered General Admission attendees have been called.
Please keep in mind that signing up does not guarantee a puppy. You must attend the event, meet the puppy in person, and complete the adoption process onsite.
Sign-up donations help cover medical care and support future rescues and are generally non-refundable. Registration closes one hour before the event begins.Signing up ahead of time also helps us understand interest in each puppy, allowing us to better prepare for the event and plan for any puppies who may still need foster homes afterward. While sign-ups are not required, they are strongly encouraged.

Arrival & Event Process

Doors open five minutes before the scheduled start time. Reserved meet-and-greets take place during the first 30 minutes of the event. If your name is called and you are not present, you will be moved to the bottom of the list.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet available puppies, ask questions, and complete your adoption if you find the right fit.
All puppies are currently eating Science Diet Puppy Food, which will be provided at adoption and is also available at Petco, PetSmart, Amazon, and Instacart.
Please note that Colorado Puppy Rescue reserves the right to deny an adoption at any time, even after an application has been approved. If you have signed up for the event but have not completed an adoption application, you will not be able to meet with puppies until an application has been submitted and approved. We will not be able to assist you during an event without an approved application on file.
Before attending, it is important to watch our adoption video. The link will be included in your approval email and is also available on the website after signing up. The video answers most common questions and will help you feel prepared for the event.