We take in some owner surrenders and shelter transfers locally within Colorado, but the majority of what we bring in comes from high kill, low spay and neutering areas out of state. Predominantly Oklahoma, Texas, California and sometimes New Mexico or Kansas as well. These states have significant overpopulation problems, lax restrictions on breeding and lacking animal care laws. There are not many strays here in Northern Colorado, there is a great need outside of our state. We feel we can make a difference by bringing in dogs in need from those highly canine populated areas and giving them a chance a better life here in Colorado. We see a lot of dogs being surrendered to us from breeders who are not able to sell all of their puppies and need a home for them, from the mothers or studs they no longer can use and are ready to retire. Some of our dogs  were well cared for and well socialized and some are fearful and have likely never even been inside a home. Patience is paramount to their success, regardless of where they came from. At Big Bones, we believe any dog deserves rescue and a good home no matter where they come from!