Farfel's Farm

08/28/2026

WE ARE ASKING AGAIN. ZIGGY NEEDS A SAFE PLACE TO LAND.

Ziggy is 5 years old and 28 lbs.
He is potty trained!

We hate that we are making yet another post looking for a foster for Ziggy. We hate even more that this sweet dog has spent so much of his life being passed around, returned, and left wondering where he belongs.

We rescued Ziggy from euthanasia in Houston in February. After getting him to Colorado, we learned that he had been a frequent flyer at that same Houston shelter for several years. Clearly, he had never had the stability he deserved. We suspect he was primarily an outside dog who repeatedly escaped, and eventually, whoever owned him simply stopped coming back for him.

When Ziggy arrived in Colorado, he was adopted. His adopter realized that Ziggy had some leash reactivity. We want to be very clear about what that means. Ziggy is NOT a dog who hates other dogs. In fact, he does well with other dogs at doggy daycare, and he gets along with dogs in a home when everyone is off leash. His issue is specifically being restrained on a leash and seeing another dog. He barks and cannot meet another dog while on leash. This is incredibly common in rescue dogs, especially dogs who have had unstable lives, and it is something we see all the time. It does not mean that a dog is aggressive or cannot live happily with other dogs.

Unfortunately, his adopter wanted a dog who could enjoy neighborhood walks with him. About two weeks after adoption, he began talking to us about returning Ziggy.
For roughly three months, he went back and forth with us. He said he loved Ziggy, but he wanted a dog he could walk around the neighborhood. Eventually, about five months after adopting him, he decided he wanted to return Ziggy to us.

The problem was that we did not have the right foster home for Ziggy. We knew he needed something very specific: a quiet, calm home with a yard, ideally with someone who is retired or works from home. Because Ziggy was happy in his home and had now been there for five months, we asked his adopter to keep him temporarily while we continued looking for the right foster.

We posted. We asked. We searched. We tried. We could not find one.

Eventually, his owner told us that if we didn't take Ziggy back immediately, he was going to take him to a shelter.

So we had no choice. We took Ziggy back and placed him in boarding. Ziggy was understandably sad and confused. He had just been ripped away from the only home he had known for the last five months and was suddenly in a boarding facility. Although he does well at doggy daycare, boarding was difficult for him and he was not happy.

The very next day, his former owner called us crying. He said he had made a mistake. He wanted Ziggy back. He wanted to keep him. Of course, we were thrilled! Ziggy would get to go back home where he is happy!!!
He took Ziggy back.
The next day, he called us and said never mind. He didn't want him anymore and wanted us to take him back, again.

We explained that Ziggy was already anxious and unhappy from everything that had happened and that this constant back-and-forth was not fair to him… but, here we are again.
We are now receiving calls from his "owner" saying that he wants Ziggy out of his house and that we need to find him a foster.

So we are asking again.

Please. Someone give Ziggy a chance to finally feel safe.

Ziggy is a GOOD dog. He is not broken. He is not aggressive. He does NOT need some elaborate rehabilitation plan.

He just needs a quiet place where he is wanted. He needs a yard.
A fenced yard is ideal because walks are stressful for him. If he has a yard to run around and potty in, he can happily live his life without being put into the situation that causes him anxiety. His foster does not need to become an expert in leash reactivity because, ideally, Ziggy simply won't need to walk around the neighborhood.

He is a tad shy with new people but warms up fast.

He does well with other dogs in the home and off leash, so a foster with another friendly, socially appropriate dog could be a great fit. Or a home without a dog is great for him also. Either way. The important thing is understanding that Ziggy just can’t be introduced to another dog when he is on leash.

Someone who is retired or works from home would be an ideal foster for him, as he’s sad when alone, but never destructive. He can stay loose in the living room without getting into trouble, but he does cry and howl when he is alone.

If you can commit to fostering Ziggy (and don’t have any upcoming travel plans just incase he is in foster care for a month or 2) please text Hope at 303-656-5781 or email us at [email protected]

08/25/2026

FOSTER & POTENTIAL ADOPTER FOUND :)

EXPERIENCED FOSTER OR DOG-SAVVY PERSON NEEDED ASAP!!!!! LORETTA NEEDS OUT OF A VERY BAD SITUATION.

I know we post about needing fosters a lot, but this one is DIRE. This poor girl needs out of her current home NOW for her safety and wellbeing.

Loretta is a 3 year old, 25 lb Chihuahua/Min Pin mix. Three years ago, we adopted this sweet girl out as a tiny, 11 week old puppy. And unfortunately, we are now facing the heartbreaking reality that the people we trusted to care for her have really failed her.

Loretta has some general anxiety and is not doing well with the kids in her current home. She is anxious, overwhelmed, and struggling. Instead of getting the training, socialization, veterinary care, and support she needed, she has spent the last three years in an environment that has made her more anxious and, frankly, has not even kept up with her basic veterinary care. She needs out of there NOW.

Loretta is a sweet dog, and what has happened to her is not her fault. She is NOT a bad dog. She is an anxious dog who has not been given the tools, support, or environment she needed to thrive. We believe that the lack of proper training and socialization over the past three years has contributed significantly to where she is today. She is currently living in a home that is far too stressful for her and is not putting her needs first, and we desperately want to get her somewhere calm and safe as soon as possible.

We are looking for a foster who works from home or is retired and can spend a lot of time with her. Someone who has experience with sensitive or anxious dogs would be a huge plus, whether you have fostered before or have simply adopted a dog in the past who needed extra time and patience. We need someone who understands that Loretta may be nervous when she first arrives and is comfortable giving her the space and time she needs to decompress. She will need the first week or so to simply settle in, feel safe, and figure out that she is finally somewhere calm.

Loretta does need a foster home without any other dogs. She is not dog aggressive and currently lives with three other dogs, but she does resource guard things like her bed and the couch from other dogs. We believe she needs a calm, quiet home where she can have her own space and doesn't have to worry about navigating other dogs while she is already feeling overwhelmed.

She needs someone patient and compassionate who is willing to help her learn that she is safe.

Once she is settled into a calm environment, we will have her evaluated by our veterinarian and work on properly addressing her anxiety, including evaluating whether anxiety medication would be appropriate for her. We will make sure she gets the vet care she needs. She deserves the chance to feel better, relax, and learn how to just be a dog again.

We know this is a bigger ask than some of our foster placements, which is why we are specifically looking for someone experienced or dog-savvy. She is NOT a bad dog. She is just an anxious dog who has not been given what she needs or properly cared for, and we don't want her to spend another day in an environment that is making her struggle.

If you are an experienced foster or dog-savvy person who can give this girl a quiet, stable place to land, please reach out to Farfel’s Rescue ASAP, either by texting Hope, our manager, at 303-656-5781 or emailing us at [email protected].

We really, really want to get Loretta somewhere safe and calm, and we want to do it soon.

08/21/2026

TEMPORARY FOSTER NEEDED for this sweet bonded pair! Tia and Tito need a temporary foster 9/7 until 9/29. They are wonderful with other dogs, fully potty trained, and sweet little dogs! Tia will be a tad shy for the first hour or 2 but warms up to you fast. They’re great little dogs who’s foster is leaving town and for some reason we’ve had no adoption interest in this perfect pair.
If you can help temporarily foster them while their foster is gone, please either email us at [email protected] or text Hope at 303-656-5781!

08/14/2026

We so rarely see mini Aussies in rescue at all, so what are the odds that we got 2 in, in one week!?!? Joy came to us from New Mexico and Misty from Texas. Both girls are up for adoption! If you are interested in adopting either Joy or Misty, fill out an adoption application through our website, farfels.com
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08/12/2026

FOSTER NEEDED FOR SWEET BONDED PAIR!!!! These sweet girls Honey and Hazel have been together their whole lives and need a foster (and/or an adopter) together. They will be arriving to Farfel’s Rescue in Boulder on 8/26, and need a foster home! They are friendly, potty trained, and great with other dogs. Their owner surrendered them to our partner shelter in New Mexico in tears because she was no longer able to care for them.
We will provide the food, harnesses, leashes, bowls, etc. — any equipment you need to care for them. You just need to give them a safe place to stay until we find them a forever home!
If you can foster these sweet girls, please either text Hope at 303-656-5781 or email us at [email protected].
THANK YOU! 💞

08/10/2026

We are Pug central right now!!!! Look at these adorable Pug mixes (and purebred pugs) we have up for adoption right now 🥹❤️🐾
Apply through our website if you are interested in adopting any of these sweet babies!

08/04/2026

We worked some magic finding a foster for Latte this past weekend, so we’re hoping we can do it again! 🤞

Ziggy needs a foster ASAP!

Ziggy is a 5 year old mixed breed who’s the perfect smaller (but not too small) size at just 27 lbs. He’s potty trained, loves to cuddle, and is an incredibly sweet boy once he gets to know you. He can be a little shy at first, but give him a little time and you’ll have a loyal best friend.

Ziggy does great with other dogs off leash and is looking for a foster home with a secure fenced yard where he can run, play, and do his business. Walks are stressful for him, so we’re hoping to find someone who can give him a calm, low-stress environment without the need for walks. As long as he has a yard to enjoy, he’s a happy guy!

His ideal foster works from home or is retired, but if not it’s okay. He doesn’t love being alone but just cries; he can be left loose in the home and has never chewed anything or done any damage.

If you can open your home to Ziggy, please text Hope at 303-656-5781. We need a foster committed to fostering him until he is adopted, so ideally without any upcoming travel plans. Fostering truly saves lives, and we’d love to get this sweet boy into a comfortable home as soon as possible.

08/02/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO REACHED OUT! Foster found!!! 🙂

Latte Needs A Foster On 8/12!!!!!!
Latte is a sweet girl, 8 months old, 39 lbs. She is believed to be a Border Terrier / Wheaton mix (just an educated guess). Latte is a bit shy but so sweet! She finds confidence in other dogs and therefore requires a foster home with another dog to make her more comfortable.

If you have a friendly dog and are able to open up your home temporarily to Latte until she is adopted, we will provide you everything you need to care for her.

Please email us at [email protected] or call Hope at 303-656-5781 if you can help foster this sweet girl!

07/07/2026