"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true,
to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
~Author Unknown
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true,
to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
~Author Unknown
End of Year Fund-Raising Drive
Please consider an end of year donation to Western Australian Shepherd Rescue. The need is greater than ever with more dogs being abandoned, re-homed, and turned into shelters. Any amount helps our rescue with transport, medical bills and medications, food, toys, beds, and other supplies needed by our foster homes for the dogs.
Click here to go to our Donation page and help us take care of more dogs.
Click here to go to our Donation page and help us take care of more dogs.
Your Holiday Photos Needed
Does your dog have what it takes to be the top dog on the front page of our website? Send us your photo and we'll feature it here! Here's our first top holiday dog, Agate! Send us your photos and we'll post them here.
Email your photo to: westernaussierescue@gmail.com
Adoptable Dogs!
Gus is a 12-week Shepherd mix puppy. He's funny, goofy, likes toys-treatos-eating leaves. He's a smart boi and is learning lots of stuff at his foster home. You can read more about Gus here.
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Murphy is a border collie/heeler/? mix, about 12 months old, and hilarious. He's a bouncing young boy, sweet as can be, and very well-mannered for one his age. He's a diamond who needs some polish. Read more about him here.
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Donations Needed for This Success Story!
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We successfully rescued Blossom in the nick of time to have her puppies in a safe, warm place. She and her 10 babies have been transported to Portland, OR where they will all be available for adoption around the beginning of the new year!
Medical costs for Blossom and the puppies will be expensive. Every donation made is tax-deductible and goes towards paying veterinarian costs, food, transport, and other necessities for our rescue dogs and puppies. |
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SMILE with AMAZON!
Over $1000 donated to WASR by AmazonSmile customers!
SMILE with AMAZON! If you are an Amazon shopper, you can shop and donate to WASR at the same time! Just go to Smile.Amazon.com and select Western Australian Shepherd Rescue as your charity. Click here to find out more. |
In Memoriam
Bodhi, originally called Rufus, came to WASR out of Kansas. He found a new, loving family in Colorado and helped raise their young baby boy. Bodhi recently passed away and his owners wanted us to know what a good boy he was and how much he will be missed.
Kona was not an easy dog for WASR to re-home. He was nippy, anxious, and had a stubborn streak a mile long. But his owners saw the angel under the rough personality and helped Kona to shine bright throughout his time with them. Kona recently passed away from a throat tumor. Our thoughts are with his owners as they grieve the loss of their boy. |
A Story of Faith and Hope
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During these uncertain times, stories of faith and hope can make our hearts sing. Such is the story of Faith and Hope, two senior dogs who needed a special home together to live out the rest of their lives.
To read their inspiring story, and about the people who love them, go to our Memorials page here. |
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About Western Australian Shepherd Rescue
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Western Australian Shepherd Rescue is a small, volunteer run, non-profit dedicated to the rescue and placement of Australian Shepherd dogs and other herding dog breeds in need. Our goal is to help place these dogs in loving, permanent homes or service careers. Originally, our organization was formed in 1998 by a very small group of volunteers committed to helping Aussies. We have since evolved to help all herding breeds as well as the occasional Chihuahua, doodle, hound, terrier, and so on. Where do our dogs come from? Our dogs come from a variety of places around the Western states, Texas, and the Midwest. We work with local shelters in the Pacific NW and have rescue partners throughout Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. We also take in owner surrenders that need new homes for a variety of reasons. What type of dogs do we get and where are they located? We take in senior dogs, puppies, young adults, special need dogs, sick dogs, and behaviorially challenged dogs. All of our dogs are in volunteer foster homes. The rescue is funded through personal donations, yard sales, other fund raisers, and dog adoption fees. Why are there so many Aussies/herding breeds needing new homes? More and more Aussies and herding breeds are ending up in shelters or needing re-homing. This is usually due to a lack of research by the owner about what a herding breed dog needs to succeed. Herding breeds are often too active and smart for some owners. These dogs need daily mental training and exercise to happily flourish in their homes and become great life-long companions. If you would like more information regarding Western Australian Shepherd Rescue, are interested in volunteering, making a donation, or adopting a dog, please contact us at: westernaussierescue@gmail.com |
Chase.....The dog that started it all
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