Big Dawg Farms

05/30/2026

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Bruiser is a four-year-old Australian Shepherd who weighs 63 pounds and is currently managing a seizure disorder for which he is on lifelong medication.

Bruiser is a sweet, outgoing boy with a joyful personality and a big love for life. He is highly food motivated, which makes him eager to learn and easy to engage during training and bonding time.

Bruiser is looking for a calm, loving home where he can relax, feel secure, and simply enjoy spending time with his people. He would thrive in an environment that provides consistency, routine, and companionship.

A meet and greet at the shelter will be required to ensure a good fit for Bruiser, any resident pets, and the adopter.

📍 Located at our Peyton, CO facility
For full adoption details, visit the "All" section of this page.

05/02/2026

❤️Mine, too ❤️.

04/22/2026

“Rebel without a cause” indeed ❤️. Any Florida or Alabama friends interested?

**ADOPTED**

Meet Joey, the dog who decided Highway 98 was his personal stage for Fast & Furious: Furry Edition. This boy was running like a runner, like a track star — and if you’ve ever driven that road, you know it’s basically chaos with a speed limit.

Thankfully, his high‑speed adventure ended safely when a caring citizen scooped him up before he could attempt any more dramatic stunts. Now this two‑year‑old Border Collie/Aussie mix — a true rebel without a cause — is settling into foster care and dreaming of the good life.

If you’d like to meet this sweet, handsome wanderer, text his foster mom, Susie at 630‑607‑9012 to set up a meet and greet.

Joey’s ready for a forever home where the only running he does is straight into your arms.

04/04/2026

A fun, wholesome respite from politics and other nastiness. Enjoy ❤️.

04/01/2026

“You ain’t no spring chicken.” No, I am not. I am a spring *quail*, newly arrived, ready to peep ❤️. Happy Spring, everyone!

03/26/2026

Have you ever seen a sweeter face? Let’s find Rainey the perfect home ❤️. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FHtULKain/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/31/2026

My all-time favorite from : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUA8-87DyP4/?igsh=Nmx1NWd0ZmhnZ29x

01/30/2026

That expression, though. “You *will* be sorry.” If Liam Neeson were a dog, he’d be an Aussie 😎.

01/12/2026

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11/05/2025

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🎖️ The Ranger Who Saved A Life Yesterday (And Nobody Even Knew) 💚

Want to hear about a real hero?

Last week in Rocky Mountain National Park...

A ranger noticed something most people would've missed.

A hiker sitting on a rock near Bear Lake.

Looking at the view.

Seemingly fine.

But the ranger saw something different.

The hiker's lips were slightly blue.

Their breathing was off.

And they'd been sitting in the same spot for 20 minutes.

Most people would've walked right past.

But this ranger stopped.

Started chatting casually about the weather.

Asked how the hike was going.

And within two minutes... realized this person was showing early signs of altitude sickness.

Confusion. Fatigue. Shortness of breath.

They were about 30 minutes away from a SERIOUS medical emergency.

The ranger calmly called for backup.

Got the hiker oxygen.

Walked them down to lower elevation.

And probably saved their life.

No sirens. No drama. No news cameras.

Just a ranger doing their job.

And here's the thing...

This happens ALL the time.

Rangers rescue lost hikers in the dark.

They talk people down from dangerous climbs.

They perform CPR. Deliver babies. Fight wildfires.

They work holidays while their families celebrate without them.

They deal with angry tourists who think rules don't apply to them.

And they do it all... for way less money than they deserve.

Most of the time... nobody even says thank you.

We just expect them to be there.

To keep us safe. To protect the park. To clean up our messes.

But they're not superheroes.

They're real people who chose a hard job... because they love these places.

So next time you see a ranger...

Say thank you.

Follow the rules so their job is easier.

And remember... they're not there to ruin your fun.

They're there to make sure you go home safely.

To your family. Your friends. Your life.

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