Rocky Mountain Scottie Rescue, Inc. rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes Scottish Terriers in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMSR is a volunteer-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Denver metro area of Colorado. Most of the dogs in our program have been relinquished by their owners for many reasons which may include: a new baby, illness or death, job relocation, economic har
dship, dog behavior or the Scottie does not fit their lifestyle, and divorce. Occasionally a dog may be transferred to us from regional animal shelters. The average age of a rescued Scottie with RMSR is 6.8 years of age. These adult dogs make terrific companion animals. We would love to adopt out young Scotties, however, the reality is the RMSR rarely sees very young dogs in its program. All Scotties entering the Rescue Program receive full medical checkups from a licensed veterinarian, are always spayed or neutered, are micro-chipped, and vaccinations updated as required. In those cases
where more extensive veterinary care is indicated, the Scotties receive whatever care is deemed necessary for treatable conditions. Our cost to care for a rescued Scottie averages more than $740. Each Scottie is placed in their own dedicated and caring volunteer foster home. This allows them to feel loved and secure while being evaluated for behavior and temperament. Foster care-givers are at the core of our program. Their assessment of and experience with the dogs in their care help make the transition of the rescued Scottie easier for both dog and adoption family. Our adoption fee is $400. We may waive a portion of this fee depending on the Scottie's age and health.
