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ABRT rescues and rehabilitates dogs from local shelters who've been deemed "unadoptable," often facing euthanasia, and finds them their forever homes. We work to reduce the shelter population by giving owners the training tools they need to "have a nice dog" and become advocates for their companions
I am writing to convey my appreciation of All Breed Rescue and Training and the impact of ABRT's programs to our family. Since 2005 we have participated in ABRT programs including behavior assessments, one-on-one training, Foundation Course, Canine Connections, Nose Work, Wall Flower and Outdoor Adventure classes. We also adopted a homeless dog from the Humane Society with ABRT's assistance.
We are particularly thankful for your continuing work with our dog Waylon. We had been through ABRT classes with our other, well adjusted dogs and were proficient at basic training. However, when we got Waylon from another family member during an emergency situation 2009, he was terrified of everything from tile floors to loud noises and sudden movements. His fear led to a serious dog fight between Waylon and another male dog in our family during a thunderstorm. Devastated from the event and ill equipped to deal with such a fearful dog, we entered into family behavioral assessments and training with ABRT. Over the last three and a half years, with ABRT's guidance, we now understand how to recognize the signs of fear and help Waylon redirect his behavior in a positive manner to overcome his fear and be a safe member of our family. He has blossomed into a loving, skilled and friendly dog under ABRT's positive reinforcement training. Before ABRT, Waylon was terrified of neighbors. Now as he greets them in a pleasant manner, they comment on how well trained and smart he is. Without ABRT, we would have had to euthanize Waylon. But we did not give up on Waylon, and ABRT never gave up on us.
We will be forever grateful for the patience, skill and assistance you have shown our family. We are proud to help support ABRT and the programs you offer that not only protect and improve our community, but save lives such as Waylon's.
Heather Drissel, P.E.
Our Mission is:
- To foster and place adoptable companion dogs into permanent homes
- To increase adoptions of shelter dogs by promoting awareness of and cooperation with area
shelters
- To educate the community to be responsible dog owners
For 22 years, we have rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed hundreds of shelter dogs from the community. Dogs in our care receive medical assistance and behavioral counseling that they need. We spay/neuter all dogs and require all adopted dogs to be micro-chipped before they enter their new homes. We have a rigorous adoption screening, placement and follow-up process, including training and behavior support for the lifetime of the dog.
ABRT works in partnership with the members of the Southern Colorado Animal Coalition (which includes the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region's Colorado Springs and Pueblo campuses) to reduce the number of dogs returned post-adoption and create successful placement. We offer free Puppy Raising 101 classes to all puppies adopted out until they are 20 weeks old, provide discounted classes to every dog adopted out, and also provide complimentary behavior evaluations from our Behavior Team for owners seeking to relinquish their companions. We feel that the best way to keep dogs out of shelters is to keep them in their homes!
Along with these services, ABRT's top notch Training Program is one of the most comprehensive in Southern Colorado, featuring basic obedience work through competition dog sports. Our relationship based and fear free training methodologies are scientifically shown to be most effective in creating solid behaviors!
Organization name
Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue
other names
All Breed Rescue & Training, ABRT, Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue
1995
Tax id (EIN)
84-1325815
Category
Animal-Related
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
410 1/2 E Fillmore StEl Paso County, CO, US