Jordan is a former Army combat engineer. He asked Black Ops Rescue to find him a “buddy” and companion for hikes, camping and all-around good times! Jordan is very active, so he needed a pal to match his energy. Enter Dune, a Malinois/Dutch Shepherd pup mix just waiting for someone to have fun with. Despite Dune’s reputation in the shelter for being a “counter surfer” Jordan reports Dune is very well behaved at home and in public. He’s adjusted very well, even when left alone with counter “temptations”. Jordan reports that having Dune in his life has improved his physical, emotional and social well-being. At just six months old, Dune looks to have found the perfect match for a very long and happy relationship!
Meet Michael and Ava! Michael is a formerly unhoused Army vet who was looking for an affectionate buddy for company. He found her in Ava. Ava, a small poodle mix, was picked up as a stray and waiting at Riverdale Animal Shelter for her “person”. The wonderful staff at Riverdale described her as loving and full of warmth and joy. You can tell she is a sweetie just by looking at her. Michael reports they have bonded and Ava has had a positive effect on his physical, mental and emotional well being. 4 walks per day will do that.
Walt is a 21-year Navy veteran who was looking for a young dog for fun and companionship. He wanted to add to his already busy pack that included five dogs, four cats, two birds, horses, chickens, ducks and goats! His critters are family! BOR found a pair of fun dogs for him: Merry and Dani, both 5 months old, came from our partners at the Brush Animal Shelter. Walt didn’t want to split the sisters up and decided to give them both a home. He says these 2 loveable pups are sweet and affectionate. They have already greatly improved his life, despite learning some bad habits from their new dog siblings and barking at the chickens—well who can blame them for that? It sure looks like the newly-expanded family is getting along quite well. (Shout out to Tack the Chihuahua keeping watch!)
Anthony contacted Black Ops Rescue looking for a buddy and an activity partner. As a Marine veteran, he is well acquainted with exercise and enjoys hiking, biking and long walks. He was looking for a lively partner to keep up with him. Working with our partners at Colorado Herding Dog Rescue we thought Koda, a young border collie/retriever mix, would be a good match—we were right! Anthony has already started using the BOR-supplied trainer to help curb some of Koda’s energy (he loves counter-surfing for food) and training is progressing well. Anthony says Koda has improved his life appreciably and we’re sure Koda would say the same about Anthony.
Lewis is a Army veteran who served on 2 deployments as an infantryman during his 4 year enlistment. He was looking for a dog to provide emotional support and an opportunity to bond as he had with his previous German Shepherd. His current pack of two are more “mom-oriented” and like to hang with his wife. Enter Ranger--a gorgeous shepherd mix with just the right energy. Lewis describes Ranger as sweet, loyal and loving. Lewis has taken advantage of the training Black Ops Rescue offers with adoptions and is working toward certifying Ranger as his emotional support animal. He states Ranger has greatly improved his life and they have already established a strong bond.
Air Force veteran Rich is the live-in caregiver for 82 year old, Doris. Their beloved cat (and Cat Care Society alumni) Emma passed last year and they felt it was time to open their hearts and home to another feline friend. They reached out to Black Ops Rescue to help find the perfect pet and we knew we would find him at Cat Care Society. Mr. Bill, formerly known as Hedwig fit their bill perfectly. Within 5 minutes of being home, he was loving on Rich and Doris. They are in love!
Mr. Bill is now spending his days snuggling on Doris's lap, lolling in his window seat, and playing with Rich. We could not have hoped for a better match—truly a Christmas miracle. Rich says, “Thank you my friends for making my life worth something more than before…”
Air Force and Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Matt reached out to Black Ops Rescue shortly after his beloved small dog Spike passed away. He and his wife Donalynn were heartbroken and wanted a new puppy to "make them a family again".
Despite the currently high population at shelters and rescues, small dog puppies are often hard to find. Enter our amazing partners at Whimpers to Wags Rescue. They had recently rescued a mama dog and puppies from a hoarding situation in Kansas. Chihuahua mix Dino, now Spike II, even looked a bit like his namesake. We like to think he was watching out for his humans from above.
Matt, Donalynn, and Spike II are now a family again. From hoarding and homeless, with a little help from above and Black Ops Rescue, to now a beloved family member, Spike II is a very lucky pup!
Referred by his VA caseworker, Navy veteran Bradley came to Black Ops Rescue hoping to adopt not just 1 but 2 kittens. A committed pet guardian, Bradley even spent some time homeless when he couldn't find housing that would accept his 2 cattle dogs. He chose to live on the streets rather than give up his beloved pets. The dogs passed a few years ago and Bradley now has stable housing. He knew it was time to open his home and heart to some new babies.
Enter Mr. Moochie and Miz B. Rescued by our partners at Feline Friends of Lola's, these adorable siblings were the perfect match for Bradley. Mr. Moochie is sweet, cuddly, and adorably clumsy and tailless black Miz B is what we affectionally call a "spicy" kitten. She has very strong opinions and runs the show. She will even try to knock Bradley's phone out of his hand if she wants his attention! Together, they keep Bradley entertained and knowing he is loved. He even says Mr. Moochie and Miz B have taken his depression away. We could not have hoped for a better outcome.
Our first cat match! Navy veteran Kevin already had a mug that said “Cat Guy” when he found Black Ops Rescue—he just needed the cat. But not just any cat! Kevin wanted a cat that could be an emotional support and go on adventures with him like a dog might. Confident cat Charlie was his perfect match.
Surrendered to our partner MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 6 month old flamepoint Charlie displays many of the Siamese characteristics: vocal, deeply attuned to his person, and VERY outgoing. As soon as he turned those sky blue eyes on Kevin, the deal was sealed. Charlie even gives hugs and kisses!
Charlie has learned to walk on a harness, ride in a backpack, and is even learning to assist Kevin with delivering Meals on Wheels. Keep paying it forward, Kevin and Charlie!
Good things come to those who wait. Rescued by our partners at Whimpers to Wags, Socks spent almost a year in foster care waiting for her person to come along. And though her foster parents were amazing, she still needed her own human and her own forever home.
Marine Corps veteran David came to Black Ops looking for a dog for companionship and to encourage him to be more active. Like many of our veterans, David sometimes struggles with PTSD and knew the unconditional love of a dog was good medicine.
A true velcro dog, Socks loves to be with David and follows him everywhere. And David, a former "no dogs on the furniture" kind of guy, now has a dog that even sleeps in bed with him 😉.
Thank you to our partners at Whimpers to Wags Rescue for not giving up on Socks until Black Ops and David found her.
Army National Guard veteran Benji came to Black Ops looking for a young dog that had the potential to be a future service dog. As a disabled veteran, Benji has some physical challenges and sometimes struggles with PTSD. A lifelong animal lover, he shares his home with 3 cats and a leopard gecko. And now with Seiri 🙂.
Seiri and her siblings were transferred to our partners at #LongmontHumaneSociety from a rescue in New Mexico. Seiri had one of the worst cases of giardia we had ever seen and Black Ops was very concerned. Luckily, some antibiotics and probiotics resolved the giardia and she was soon ready to go to her veteran. We specifically chose her over her littermates for her confident outgoing nature, motivation to work for treats, and high degree of trainability. As an 8 week old puppy she learned sit in 1 afternoon!
Benji and Seiri have been together for 3 months now and she is growing like a weed. She likes to play at the dog park and with her cat siblings and is just a happy go lucky dog. Benji reports that she has helped him feel more secure and open up more to people as she wants to meet everyone. We are proud to honor Benji's service and excited to see what the future holds for this dynamic duo!
Cheers to our first active-duty adoption! Lieutenant Colonel Daniel and his wife Major Malia reached out to us when they were ready to add a big dog into the family. As well as wanting a companion themselves, their son Robbie is on the spectrum and they believed growing up with a dog would help him blossom. Plus, the dog would need to get along with the 2 family cats and keep bears out of the garage.
It was a bit of a tall order, but Black Ops was up to the challenge. We decided a Great Pyrenees might be the perfect fit--only to have one magically appear at one of our partner shelters Longmont Humane. At 10 months old and 75 lbs, her former owner had realized she was in over her head and surrendered her to the shelter. Because she had been crated much of the time, she had some initial issues with housetraining, but her foster parents got her on track. Thank you, foster parents!
Now named Ojo (Japanese for princess), this big girl is loving life with her new people. She loves all people and dogs that she meets. She enjoys exploring her mountain backyard, trying to play with her cat siblings, and snuggling with Robbie. Daniel and Malia report that walking Ojo has strengthened their bond with each other as well as Ojo.
We are proud to honor Daniel and Malia's service by making this match.
Army veteran CJ came to us after losing her service dog and wanting to fill that dog-shaped hole in her life. Due to her service-related injuries, CJ uses an electric wheelchair. But she doesn't let that stop her! Her chair is basically the wheelchair version of a Jeep and she is having a custom-built RV so that she can travel the country. Her focus is on all the things she can do and she wanted a sidekick for her adventures.
Enter Gertie! Surrendered to Longmont Humane when her owner's cancer returned, this young Doodle was just what CJ was looking for. Non-shedding, the perfect height to walk beside the chair, and with the same adventurous spirit, they are truly a perfect match. We hope that Gertie's former person has some peace in knowing that Gertie is in a loving new home.
We are honored to make this match and wish CJ and Gertie much love and excitement on their journey and journeys together!
Army veteran Richard met us at an VFW event and let us know that he was wanting a new buddy. He had a very specific type in mind: small dog but not "yappy", affectionate, good with other dogs and, most importantly, big pointy ears!
Enter Piper. Piper came to us from our partners at The Good Dog Rescue after he had lost his home in New Mexico. Loving and playful, we knew they would be the right match. Although he was a little shy at first, Richard now reports that Piper loves his yard, sleeps in bed with him, and especially loves going RV camping. And as you can see, he more than satisfied the big pointy ears criteria!
We wish Richard and Piper many happy and adventure-filled years together.
“C’mon Eileen, oh I swear (what he means), at this moment, you mean everything…”
Army medic veteran Matt reached out to Black Ops Rescue a few months after losing his best friend, Lucy. Broken-hearted, he was hoping for a new buddy that would continue in Lucy’s pawsteps–accompanying him on hiking adventures, sleeping in bed with him, and spending lots of time in Colorado’s great outdoors.
At 3 weeks old, Eileen was found in a box on the side of the road with her 2 siblings. A good Samaritan brought her to our partners at Longmont Humane Society where she was fostered until she was old enough to go home to Matt.
At about 6 weeks old, Eileen’s right eye changed to blue–just like Lucy’s eyes had been! We like to think Lucy had a hand in helping us make this match. Like Matt, Eileen is a survivor. We wish them many years and adventures together. “Too-ra-loo-ra, Too-ra-loo-rye-ay…”
Army veteran Wes came to us looking for a loving companion. A dog that would be a buddy to him and a companion and protector for his wife and 2 young daughters.
Bruno had spent months at Longmont Humane Society. It was baffling that this social, goofy, young dog kept getting passed over. His only issue was a slight occasional limp. When the x-rays came back, everyone was shocked to learn that Bruno's limp came from an old healed injury. He had been shot with a shotgun and still had the pellets in his hip to prove it.
Wes and Bruno were the perfect fit for each other. Since Bruno has to limit his exercise due to his injury, Wes's suburban home was perfect. Longer walks have increased both Bruno and Wes's stamina. The girls are growing up with this sweet, gentle goofball and Wes has a brewery buddy.
Now we know why Bruno kept getting passed over in the shelter. He was waiting for Black Ops Rescue to find him for Wes!
Cary is an Air Force veteran who proudly served for 14 years. He reached out to Black Ops Rescue looking for a new companion who would share his love of camping and be his road buddy. Enter Sadie Bear! Brought in as a stray to our partners at the Riverdale Animal Shelter, Sadie was nervous and shut down in the shelter environment. She was also matted and full of burrs requiring the not so stylish haircut. We knew she was the girl for Cary and scooped her up. She loves to be with him ALL the time, especially night time cuddles. Cary says Sadie Bear has helped ground him by being a calming influence. He feels less alone with her in his life. And her coat has grown out enough for her to have her first professional groom. Doesn’t she look pretty? Don’t let her fancy looks fool you though! Sadie Bear is always up for the next adventure as long as she and Cary are together!
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.