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Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Sassy #7 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 72 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails) .

Sassy #7 | 15-year-old Pomeranian/Corgi mix | A whole lot of love in a little, fluffy package

Meet Sassy, a 17-pound bundle of sweetness with a big personality and an even bigger heart! Her shelter paperwork lists her as a Collie, but one look at this fluffy little lady and you’ll likely agree she’s much more of a Pomgi (Pomeranian/Corgi mix)! At 15 years young, Sassy has perfected the art of enjoying the good life: snuggling with her people, collecting affection, enjoying her favorite treats, and taking in the neighborhood from her stroller. She may be a little chunky, but she’s absolutely adorable and has plenty of love left to give!

Sassy is a low-energy girl who would much rather relax beside her favorite person than run marathons. She enjoys short strolls, car rides, itty-bitty stuffed toys, and all the treats she’s allowed to have. While she’s definitely not looking to become a fitness influencer, she does need to get some steps in each day to help her shed a few pounds and stay healthy. Her signature move is resting her whole body on you and giving you a thousand kisses. She’s also a bit of a mama’s girl and will do her best to keep you in sight, even if navigating the stairs takes a little extra effort.

Sassy is also the PERFECT brewery dog, if that’s your thing! This girl will charm the pants off everyone she meets! With her adorable face and friendly personality, she’ll have everyone wrapped around her little paw in no time. She’s happy to hang out with her person and make new friends along the way. Just be prepared for her to steal the show!

Sassy gets along well with dogs of all sizes and seems especially fond of puppies, although she isn’t afraid to speak her mind when a younger pup gets too enthusiastic or another dog invades her personal space. She’s also perfectly fine with cats and generally ignores them. She hasn’t met children in her foster home, but her sweet, easygoing nature suggests she could do well with kids of any age who know how to treat an older dog gently and respectfully.

Sassy has some significant medical needs, including severe hip dysplasia, advanced arthritis, mobility challenges, and chronic ear infections. She’s receiving medication to help manage her pain and keep her comfortable, and she has shown improvement with treatment. She also has some hearing loss, so she likely won't respond when you call her name. She appears to be mostly housetrained, though she occasionally uses a potty pad indoors. She does well when left home with other dogs for several hours and doesn't need a crate; a comfortable, safe space to relax is much more her style.

Sassy needs a mellow, loving home where she can enjoy her golden years in comfort. With her mobility limitations, a home without lots of stairs would be ideal, but she still wants to be included in her people's daily activities. A cozy bed, gentle strolls, and someone committed to managing her medical needs will go a long way toward keeping her happy. Her foster family has even installed a bed rail to prevent her from accidentally falling off the bed at night!

Sassy may be a little bit of a hot mess, but she's a happy one! She has so much love to give and deserves to spend her remaining years surrounded by people who adore her. If you're looking for a sweet senior companion who can enjoy a quiet afternoon at home just as much as a brewery patio full of new admirers, Sassy might be your perfect little sidekick.

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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 $125. 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 72 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.