Volunteer and Foster Opportunities
Looking to get involved? Colorado Puppy Rescue offers a variety of volunteer opportunities!
We’re always looking for foster homes, intake and event volunteers, and crafty volunteers to help support our pups.
Become a foster home
Fostering is a great way to enjoy a temporary or trial experience with a puppy. It’s a great fit for seniors, busy or traveling adults, and families who are deciding if a puppy is the right addition to their home.
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Foster families typically pick up puppies on Tuesday evenings and care for them for a minimum of four nights, though longer-term foster opportunities are always available.
Perks of fostering with us:
We provide everything you need to care for your foster puppy, including a crate, food, toys, and veterinary care.
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One of the best parts of fostering is that if you fall in love, you may adopt your foster puppy, as long as you follow our adoption process and protocols.
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Before fostering your first puppy, you will need to attend an orientation and complete a home check.
To be successful you should:
Live within a 45-minute drive (or reasonable distance) of our adoption center
18741 Ponderosa Dr. Unit D, Parker, CO 80134
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Be a household decision-maker
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Provide a safe, clean living environment with electricity, running water, and climate control for your foster puppy
What you can expect from us:
Receive orientation instructions within 24 hours of submitting your application
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After completing orientation and the quiz, you’ll receive an “active” email and an invite to our foster community within 24 hours
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Complete your home inspection, then you’re ready to start fostering puppies of all ages
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If you have extra love to give, we always have pups in immediate need
Event Volunteers
No Court Ordered Community Service Applicants Accepted.
Must be 18+ years old.
Intake Volunteers
Helping with our Tuesday evening puppy intakes is a hands-on and rewarding way to get involved. This is often the first stop for puppies arriving into rescue, and your help makes a big difference in getting them settled and comfortable.
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Volunteers spend a lot of time working directly with the puppies—helping with bathing, feeding, cleaning up after them, and getting them ready to head home with their foster families. You’ll also help make sure fosters have the supplies they need and assist in getting puppies safely to their cars.
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Please note that this can be a messy night—even with potty breaks, the puppies have often been traveling for hours, so be prepared to get a little dirty while helping them on their first day in rescue.
Adoption Event Volunteers
Volunteering at our adoption events is a great way to get involved and spend time with the puppies. Events take place on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings, and volunteers play a big role in making them run smoothly.
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During the event, you’ll help with setup and getting the puppies ready for their big day. You’ll also help keep them engaged, comfortable, and entertained while they wait to meet potential adopters.
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Once the event wraps up, volunteers assist with breakdown and help get the puppies ready to head back to their foster homes.
Want to volunteer at an event?
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Please email community@coloradopuppy.org to set up a volunteer shadow day