Colorado Papillon Rescue has ceased its operations due to lack of foster homes and the relocation of its director to the east coast. We deeply appreciate the support and assistance of many caring individuals over the past 12 years and will always cherish the memories of the many special dogs we've helped.

Papillons can be adopted through the following Papillon rescue groups:

Papillon Club of America Rescue (PCAR) -- National
www.papillonclub.org/rescue

Pap 911 Rescue -- National
www.pap911rescue.org

Paphaven -- National
www.paphaven.org

Papillons and Playmates (PAPS) -- Southern California
www.petfinder.com/shelters/papillonsandplaymates.html

If you need to surrender a Papillon or know of a Papillon in need, please contact:

All Breed Rescue Network, Inc.
Box 150803
Lakewood, CO 80215-0803
303-989-7808
www.allbreedrescuenetwork.com

For information about the breed or locating a reputable Papillon breeder:

Papillon Club of America, Inc. (AKC parent club)
www.papillonclub.org

CPR was established in 1994 as a private, not-for-profit rescue service, founded by Tracy Burdick, a long-time Papillon show breeder, exhibitor, and trainer.


"You don't throw a whole life away just because it's banged up a little.
(from the movie "Seabiscuit")



"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make
our lives whole." (Roger Caras)


View these links for very important information:

Is a Papillon Right For You?

Papillons with Kids and/or Other Pets


A tribute to the many special foster dogs that have shared our homes...

I Do Come With Baggage

Author unknown

Now that I am home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed,
I'd like to open my baggage, least I forget,
There is so much to carry...
So much to regret.

Hmm...yes there is, right on top,
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache, and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame,
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave,
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.

I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough, for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things...
And take me right back?

Do you have time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage, to never repack?
I pray that you do...I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage,
So will you still want me?

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