General Notes | Rango is the sweetest boy who proves that no matter where you start, you can find your way through. This handsome boy found himself abandoned in New Mexico, left to navigate the rugged terrain on his own, but he didn't let the hardship of being dumped dampen his incredible spirit. Instead, he emerged with a tail that never stops wagging and a profound appreciation for every kind word and gentle pat he receives. True to his lab roots, Rango is super sweet defined. He has a calm, steady presence and a pair of amber eyes that seem to look right into your soul with pure gratitude. He is the kind of dog who is just happy to be included—whether that's a leisurely walk in the fresh air or curling up at your feet while you relax. Having survived life on his own, he truly treasures the security of a pack and the comfort of a warm home. Rango is a resilient, golden-hearted companion who is ready to leave his wandering days behind and become the loyal center of a family who will never let him go. Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us. Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP, and an Adoption Coordinator will be in touch within a few days. Our standard application processing timeline is 12 - 14 days. Personality | Story | Other Dogs | Cats | Children | Training | Leash | Activity Level | Moderate - your typical lab! Health Notes | Thank you! | Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $575 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year old, $525 for 1 - 6 years old, $475 for dogs 7 - 10 years old, and $350 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $625. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, transportation to Colorado, and supplies while in foster care (that currently average over $750 per dog). Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet and greets by appointment to approved applicants only. To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process. We will not respond to emails about animal availability or allow meet and greets without an approved adoption application on file. Please Note | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption. We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved. Your application is good for one year from the date of applying for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle. We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page!