Dog adoption in Colorado Springs, CO, 80922 Unknown Dog "Duque"
- Name:
- Duque
- Breed:
- Unknown
- Gender:
- Male
- Size:
- medium
- Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80922
- Species:
- Dog
- Listed:
- June 8, 2026
About this Dog
Duque was found as a stray dog in Pueblo, CO. He was transferred to the Denver shelter where we adopted him. He is very reactive to other dogs and some people. He barks a lot and pulls on the leash towards them when going on walks. He has gotten better to the point where I can get him to sit or lie down usually when he starts reacting. He is very protective of me and the kids. He has never shown any aggression towards me or my 8 & 10 year old. Unfortunately, yesterday while camping I asked one of the camp hosts to help pull up a tent stake that we could not get out of the ground. Duque was fine until the gentleman grabbed a shovel and stepped towards the campsite. Once Duque saw the shovel he lunged at the man and bit him on the side. Animal control issued us a warning and if Duque bites again he will be considered a dangerous animal. I cannot take the chance that he will bite someone again and need to find a safe home for him. The kids have friends over and I need to keep them and Duque safe. Right now rehoming him is an option but if he bites again it is likely that he will need to be put down. He is a smart, sweet dog and needs a quieter home with someone who has experience with traumatized dogs that have shown aggression. Again, he has never shown aggression towards us. He just get hyper protective.
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The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. If you adopted the Duque, thank you for providing a home and a loving family! Please begin the process of claiming Duque's contribution here.
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The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Duque was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Duque’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
What happens to unclaimed funds?
We want the Duque’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Duque’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
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