Mustang

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  Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Mustang finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 48 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails).   Meet Mustang | 6-Year-Old Blue Heeler Mix | 37 lbs of Loyal Cuddles Looking for a calm, snuggly sidekick who will love you with her whole heart? Meet Mustang, a 6-year-old Blue Heeler mix with soulful eyes and a heart full of devotion. Weighing in at a manageable 37 pounds, Mustang is the perfect companion for someone who wants a mellow, affectionate buddy to share the couch—and their life—with. Personality & Behavior Mustang is calm, gentle, and incredibly sweet. While she can be shy and timid at first, she warms up beautifully once she trusts you. Her favorite way to ask for love? Gently jumping up to rest her paws on your chest or lap and gazing right into your soul. She loves belly rubs, head snuggles, and quietly lounging by your side. She gets along well with other dogs and has had positive interactions with kids of all ages. She hasn’t met any cats yet, but her easygoing nature suggests she may do fine with a proper introduction. Daily Life with Mustang House-trained: Yes! Over 95% accident-free Leash walks: Lovely walker—some zig-zagging, but overall a joy to stroll with Crate-trained: Struggling—Mustang has separation anxiety and is currently working through it with support and structure Commands: Still learning! Knows “up,” and is getting the hang of “sit” and “stay” Toys: Not big on toys or fetch—she prefers affection, treats, and short bursts of play in the yard Mustang is more of a homebody than a high-energy pup. She enjoys a couple of short walks or yard play sessions each day, followed by long naps and snuggles. When excited, she does an adorable “cyclone” spin before taking off in a little zoomy burst! Mustang's Challenge: Separation Anxiety Mustang bonds deeply and prefers to be near her person. When left alone, she has shown signs of separation anxiety—including attempts to escape her crate or scratching at doors. She’ll do best in a home with someone who’s around most of the time and can help her build confidence and feel safe when alone. Mustang's Ideal Home Mustang would thrive in a quiet home with a patient adopter who understands her sensitive nature. Whether it’s a retired person looking for a low-key best friend, or someone who works from home and wants a constant companion, Mustang is ready to be your devoted shadow and snuggle buddy. If you’re looking for a mellow, loving dog who just wants to be by your side, Mustang might be your perfect match. Ready to meet her? Apply today and give this gentle girl the forever home she deserves.   If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives!  A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you.  The adoption fee for this pet is $375. Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog.  Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking  here . Please give us 48 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls.PLEASE NOTE:  The breed listed is the information we've received from the shelter.  Shelters usually guess at the breed, so there is no guarantee, as we don't DNA test our foster pets.  Here is some interesting info on breed identification:  https://arrcolorado.org/category/puppy-dog-tips/ Our adoption process is: 1. Fill out our Adoption Application online.  We'll contact you within 48 hours to answer any questions you may have about the pet. 2. If the pet looks like a great match, we'll schedule a meet and greet and ask you to fill out our online Adoption Agreement if you'd like to proceed with adopting.  Once you've completed the Adoption Agreement and pay the pet's Adoption Fee, you can arrange to pick up your new furry family member! July 13, 2025, 2:49 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Mustang, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.