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Lifeline Puppy Volunteer holding puppy.

Lifeline Puppy Rescue

Lifeline Puppy Rescue is a Colorado no-kill rescue that has adopted almost 55,000 puppies to families across the Rocky Mountain Region, Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico.

Adoption Events

We hold adoption events every weekend!

Oct 31
Oct 31st – Nov 1st 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Oct 31st – Nov 1st

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Nov 7
Nov 7th – Nov 8th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Nov 7th – Nov 8th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Nov 14
Nov 14th – Nov 15th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Nov 14th – Nov 15th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Nov 21
Nov 21st – Nov 22nd 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Nov 21st – Nov 22nd

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Nov 28
Nov 28th – Nov 29th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Nov 28th – Nov 29th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Dec 5
Dec 5th – Dec 6th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Dec 5th – Dec 6th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Dec 12
Dec 12th – Dec 13th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Dec 12th – Dec 13th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Dec 19
Dec 19th – Dec 20th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Dec 19th – Dec 20th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Dec 26
Dec 26th – Dec 27th 2026
Time 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where 15171 Riverdale Road
Directions
Dec 26th – Dec 27th

First-come-first-serve, no appointment needed!

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Upcoming Events

We hold events year round, look below for what is coming up soon.

Puppy Yoga 11/3/26 6pm class

November 3rd, 2026 @ 6:00PM

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Puppy Yoga 11/7/26 9am class

November 7th, 2026 @ 9:00AM

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Puppy Yoga 11/14/26 11am class

November 14th, 2026 @ 11:00AM

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Puppy Yoga 11/14/26 1pm class

November 14th, 2026 @ 1:00PM

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4.8 out of 5 Reviews

What people are saying on Facebook

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We recently adopted our little guy from Lifeline and when my husband noticed him getting sick, we were able to take him to the rescue and they kept him in observation for two days. Everything was alright and he didn't need treatment for anything but they made the entire process easy. So happy we adopted our puppy! I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends! In fact, my family has a long history of adopting from Lifeline Puppy Rescue.

Got my Zeus from here!! Awesome group!

We got our Blue Heeler mix at Lifeline four years ago and she has been the best dog I have ever owned. I always said I’d go back there when we were ready for another. I knew Lifeline’s popularity had grown since I had been there, and prepared to get there early. We still only managed about 20 minutes early Saturday morning but were still 14th in line. The owner explained how things worked, let the super early arrival get first pick, then 2-10 got to browse puppies, then about 5 minutes later the rest of us were able to browse. It was fair, not chaotic... the volunteers were friendly. Their class is important because people need to understand what they are in for. The owner was around, chatting with everyone. It’s clear he loves his dogs and what he does. I saw some negative reviews before I went back last weekend, and I wanted to come in here to say that if you listen to how they do things, about what they expect, and go in to adopt a new family member, it will be an amazing experience. Our new pup is so sweet, and fits in perfectly with my family. I will always support Lifeline. <3

The staff at Lifeline are fantastic! We found the sweetest baby girl, CC. The adoption process is easy but thorough. I like that they go through the puppy class before you leave. We couldn't be happier with our new addition!

We bought a puppy last year and he is perfect. LPR is very informative and cares about the animals they home.

Let me start by saying I’m not an affiliate of this organization. My husband and I found out about it on facebook and decided to go to the adoption event today, 2/3/18. I had read the yelp and Facebook reviews, many of which were negative, and was nervous about the condition of the puppies and the care they would be in. I’m happy to say we just adopted a beautiful little heeler mix and our experience could not have been better. This volunteer run shelter is truly amazing. There were cars lined up half a mile down the road before the event even started and the volunteers handled all of the people in a fair and organized manner. Each person was given a number in order of where their car was parked in the line and those numbers were used to determine browsing groups and puppy preference (SO GET THERE AT LEAST AN HOUR EARLY!). The staff takes great precautions to keep the puppies healthy. They consistently use hand sanitizer between handling puppies, do not allow adopters to touch puppy to puppy without hand sanitizer, and separate the puppies by litter so that any disease that could potentially break out is contained. Once you have chosen your puppy they give a very informative overview of their policies, the adoption process, return policy, puppy care, microchip, etc. anything you need to know is in that orientation, nd everything in their policies is more than fair. This organization is great at what they do and really have it together. I’m so impressed at how smoothly the adoption went for us even with so many people there. I would recommend Lifeline to any friend ready to assume the role of a rescue puppy parent. We are loving our sweet little girl!

What a fantastic adoption experience!!!! The staff is friendly, grounds are clean, organized and fair! We got to the rescue at 9am and were about 5th in line. It was snowing like crazy but you get to wait in your car so that is very convenient. They give you numbers as you drive through the gate so it's fair for everyone. We got a puppy from the litter we wanted and we love her. The puppies were clean and well taken care of. The staff seems like they really care and they love their work. They are a no kill shelter and keep the puppies until they are adopted. The adoption session is lengthy so dont be in a hurry. We got there about 9 and left about 1pm.

We had a great experience adopting our puppy drone Lifeline, and felt fully educated and prepared before we headed home with the little guy :) he’s been a wonderful addition to our fur family and his big (little) brother loves him just as much as we do!

We adopted our 1 year old Ruby from LLPR a couple months back. They were very up-front about what her training needs would be..and that she had given birth to 9 pups recently. Adoption process was easy, and I could tell that they truly cared about their pups and dogs. ❤❤

I volunteer here and I love it! I also foster puppies during the week. All of our puppies are loved. We just want them to find a forever loving home. Thank you all who give them that.

We adopted our girls Maggie and Dakota from Lifeline in 1997. They are gone now but we always remember Lifeline and our experience with them. When we are ready for a new friend we will give them a call.

We adopted our girl, Pepper in August. She came home updated on shots, de-flead and ready for a healthy life! We love her. Thanks, Lifeline!

2 dogs from lifeline 15 years apart. Thank you!!!

Our pup Kala is from lifeline. Smartest and most sweet dog ever! :-) black lab possible mix but she's smarter than top tier black lab breeds! We love lifeline for giving us our baby girl!

Adopted our precious Little Duke! We are in love! He's the perfect addition to our family.

Amazing Place! Super nice volunteers. You can tell the puppies are all well loved and taken care of. We adopted a beautiful Red Heeler puppy and referred many friends since then.

Such an amazing organization!!! We are believers in adopting not shopping but also wanted to have puppies! This is the best place to do both!! Love our pups (you can see them on IG @camberandjamal ) from here more than life and are so grateful to Lifeline for saving them!!!

We got our little girl through Lifeline and absolutely love, love, love her! We were a little hesitant about getting another dog, saw her on your website, went there to meet her and fell in love! We were amazed at the wonderful things you do there in getting all those pups and dogs adopted out. It was wonderful that she was already fixed and had her 1st set of shots. It cant be easy caring for all those dogs before adoption. We would definently recommend your organization to anyone looking to add a fluffy member to their home. Thanks for all you do there and thank you for our new pup! �

We got Copper from Lifeline in April of 2014 (Australian Cattle Dog mix). The facilities were clean and well maintained and the staff was very helpful. The puppies seem to go fast here, it's a very popular spot for adoption! Also, so glad they are taking better photos of the pups now! They used to be photos of the pups on a scale and they all looked so scared and uncomfortable. This is such a better representation of the happy pups we saw at Lifeline!

We adopted a precious shepherd/lab mix from Lifeline this weekend. The process is organized and fairly efficient, considering all the puppies and potential adopters. Take a look at the available pups before you go for sure because once you get there, especially on Saturdays, there are lots of people, and you should be ready to ask a volunteer to visit with a specific puppy or at least one from a litter you’ve picked out from the online pics the day/days before. You should definitely try to get there before 11am when they open, as they give you a number in order of arrival. If you’re adopting, plan to be there for about 2 hours give or take. The employees/volunteers there are helpful and kind, and once you’re ready to adopt, they provide thorough details of the adoption contract, review the paperwork and instructions in one big group - super efficient. Bring cash for extremely fast check out once instructional seminar is finished. Credit card line can be long, but moves fairly quickly. They also sell full size crates with divider for a reasonable price and puppy starter kit so that you don’t have to stop off at the pet store on the way home - leash & collar, few days worth of food, a few chew toys, food and water bowl - all for about $20 or 30, I think. Our new puppy is beautiful, playful, curious and sweet. She’s already spayed and has her initial immunizations. We’re so excited about the many years ahead with our Scout!

Blog

This series of blog posts will give you some insight into the behind the scenes of Lifeline Puppy Rescue, including the team, volunteers and of course our puppies!

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September 2026 Puppy Yoga Schedule: September 10th | Hilton Garden Inn Denver (Woodie Fisher Terrace) • 6:30 PM Class SEPTEMBER 12th | Aspen Grove • 2:00 PM Class SEPTEMBER 12th | Aspen Grove • 4:00 PM Class SEPTEMBER 13th | Chicken N Pickle • 10:00 AM Class SEPTEMBER 13th | Chicken N Pickle • 11:30 AM Class SEPTEMBER 17th | Stanley Marketplace • 6:00 PM…

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August Puppy Yoga Schedule: August 8th | Aspen Grove • 2:00 PM Class August 8th | Aspen Grove • 4:00 PM Class August 9th | Boulder Yoga Studio • 1:00 PM Class August 13th | Hilton Garden Inn Denver (Woodie Fisher Terrace) • 7:30 PM Class August 15th | InVINtions, A Creative Winery • 11 AM Class August 16th | Stanley Marketplace • 9:00 AM…

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We are beyond excited to share that 108 sweet puppies were adopted this past June. This huge milestone was only possible because of your boundless generosity and love. To our wonderful community—you are the true heroes behind these happy endings. Thank you for stepping up and transforming 108 lives for the better!

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15171 Riverdale Road, Brighton CO 80602

303-655-9696

Lifeline Puppy Rescue is a no-kill rescue for young puppies throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, Kansas, & New Mexico. 99% of the puppies we rescue come from city and county shelters. We like our mom & pop, friendly, small town image. People like adopting Lifeline's puppies and giving them a chance at life. The Lifeline connection to small towns and rural areas is crucial. When we work together, puppies no longer have to be destroyed.