Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently detailed what they’ve described as a “frustrating situation” that’s been unfolding at southwest Colorado’s Navajo State Park over the past two weeks.

According to the agency, someone appears to have abandoned eight dogs at the destination, which spans parts of Colorado and New Mexico at the state line. The dogs were first found on June 15 in the area of the Piedra River fishing access area, with this area closed after the discovery of the dogs while wildlife officials worked to round up the pups.

A week after the discovery of the dogs, no one had come forward to claim the animals, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife building them a temporary pen and providing food and water, as well.

The agency struggled to find any shelters that had room for the dogs at first, but eventually, the Humane Colorado’s San Luis Valley Animal Shelter was able to offer the dogs a temporary home.

“We are hopeful these pups will get a 2nd chance. If you can help give them a home, call the San Luis Valley Animal Center at 719-212-6500,” read a statement from the agency.

Navajo State Park is located about 35 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs and about 45 miles southeast of Durango. It’s home to Navajo Reservoir, which stretches 20 miles south down into New Mexico with 15,000 surface acres. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, it attracts water enthusiasts year-round.

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