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Panda
Portland, OR
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This is Panda, a 4-year old male aussie, weighing about 50 pounds. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. He gets along with ducks, goats, other dogs so far, and even cats, although he tries to play with them and can be a little rough. He loves to be outside, or sit where he can watch the outside, or go for a walk outside with you. But after all the outside he loves to crash in your lap for snuggles and pets. He has the initial aussie reserve upon meeting people for the first time but warms up easily.
Panda had a difficult life before he came into rescue. We will not place him in a home that uses electronic fences, invisible fences, or any sort of electronic collar at all. We will also not place him in a home with children. He had puppy training but does not walk well on a leash. He knows some tricks but is not particularly food or toy motivated. His motivation seems to be his person.
Because he loves the outside so much his ideal home would be fenced acreage where he can go for long walks, maybe some goats/livestock to help you with, and a farm type lifestyle where he can be of assistance as you go about your day. He is a bit of a clown and will bring you your tennis shoes when you get home to make sure you know he needs his outing with you. Panda cannot be a townhouse/apartment/condo dog.
Panda needs a home where he can learn to trust his human, someone who will let him be a dog and loving companion without unrealistic expectations. He is sweet as can be and just wants to be loved. If you think you may have the perfect home for Panda please fill out an application on our website.
Panda is located in the Portland, OR area and his adoption fee is $300.
Panda had a difficult life before he came into rescue. We will not place him in a home that uses electronic fences, invisible fences, or any sort of electronic collar at all. We will also not place him in a home with children. He had puppy training but does not walk well on a leash. He knows some tricks but is not particularly food or toy motivated. His motivation seems to be his person.
Because he loves the outside so much his ideal home would be fenced acreage where he can go for long walks, maybe some goats/livestock to help you with, and a farm type lifestyle where he can be of assistance as you go about your day. He is a bit of a clown and will bring you your tennis shoes when you get home to make sure you know he needs his outing with you. Panda cannot be a townhouse/apartment/condo dog.
Panda needs a home where he can learn to trust his human, someone who will let him be a dog and loving companion without unrealistic expectations. He is sweet as can be and just wants to be loved. If you think you may have the perfect home for Panda please fill out an application on our website.
Panda is located in the Portland, OR area and his adoption fee is $300.
Barclay
Port Angeles, WA
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Barclay is a 10 year old border collie mix who was rescued from the home of a deceased owner in Texas. He and his housemates were emaciated and had multiple internal parasites and skin conditions when found. After months of care, all have recovered very well, and Barclay is now ready for his forever home. Although he still has some thin patches in his fur, his coat continues to recover daily.
Barclay is a sweet, goofy boy who loves, loves, loves to play toss with plush toys, which he will do for hours if you oblige. He is also crazy for the game of fetch with a ball, which he will drop at your feet for the next throw. Barclay never met a toy that he doesn’t like, and he loves to take them from the toy basket, one by one, to show them his affection. He is particularly fond of chew toys. He gets along very well with his current doggie housemate, and he plays well with the next door neighbor’s dog, but he barks at all unfamiliar dogs, so he needs a calm, proper introduction. Barclay is wary of strangers and barks at them until they give him treats, pets, or play toss with him, and then he is your fast friend. Barclay has good energy for a senior, and he shows no signs of joint disease. Of course, we have him on a maintenance dose of Cosequin as this is a good precaution for all senior dogs.
Barclay is pretty good on the leash until he sees other people or (especially) dogs, then he barks loud and long and pulls strongly towards them. We are currently attempting to mitigate this behavior with treats, praise, and stimulus avoidance, but he has a long way to go in this area. He also barks at people and dogs passing the house on the street, so apartment living would be challenging until Barclay is trained out of this behavior.
He is fully house trained and crate trained, and after initially chewing the leg of a wooden chair and a paperback book when he first arrived, he has not been at all destructive in the house, even with shoes and other human items laying about. However, he does like to steal tissues and napkins to shred. I leave him loose in the house for hours when I am gone with full confidence. Barclay will get nervous and lonely if left in the yard unattended and occasionally digs holes. He really just wants to be with his people all the time or in the house if you are not there.
He jumps in the car whenever the door is open, but he likes to stand rather than sit when riding, so a seat belt or crate is advisable. He is a faithful boy who loves affection and playing with his humans, and he bonds strongly to his humans after just a short time. Barclay has many years of joyful life left that he would love to share with you.
He is neutered and up to date on all vaccinations. If you are interested in Barclay, please fill out an application. WASR strongly believes in the loving potential of senior dogs. Barclay's adoption fee will be supported in part by a good Samaritan.
Barclay is a sweet, goofy boy who loves, loves, loves to play toss with plush toys, which he will do for hours if you oblige. He is also crazy for the game of fetch with a ball, which he will drop at your feet for the next throw. Barclay never met a toy that he doesn’t like, and he loves to take them from the toy basket, one by one, to show them his affection. He is particularly fond of chew toys. He gets along very well with his current doggie housemate, and he plays well with the next door neighbor’s dog, but he barks at all unfamiliar dogs, so he needs a calm, proper introduction. Barclay is wary of strangers and barks at them until they give him treats, pets, or play toss with him, and then he is your fast friend. Barclay has good energy for a senior, and he shows no signs of joint disease. Of course, we have him on a maintenance dose of Cosequin as this is a good precaution for all senior dogs.
Barclay is pretty good on the leash until he sees other people or (especially) dogs, then he barks loud and long and pulls strongly towards them. We are currently attempting to mitigate this behavior with treats, praise, and stimulus avoidance, but he has a long way to go in this area. He also barks at people and dogs passing the house on the street, so apartment living would be challenging until Barclay is trained out of this behavior.
He is fully house trained and crate trained, and after initially chewing the leg of a wooden chair and a paperback book when he first arrived, he has not been at all destructive in the house, even with shoes and other human items laying about. However, he does like to steal tissues and napkins to shred. I leave him loose in the house for hours when I am gone with full confidence. Barclay will get nervous and lonely if left in the yard unattended and occasionally digs holes. He really just wants to be with his people all the time or in the house if you are not there.
He jumps in the car whenever the door is open, but he likes to stand rather than sit when riding, so a seat belt or crate is advisable. He is a faithful boy who loves affection and playing with his humans, and he bonds strongly to his humans after just a short time. Barclay has many years of joyful life left that he would love to share with you.
He is neutered and up to date on all vaccinations. If you are interested in Barclay, please fill out an application. WASR strongly believes in the loving potential of senior dogs. Barclay's adoption fee will be supported in part by a good Samaritan.
Delta
Adoption Pending
Newport, WA
Delta’s mama was an Australian Shepherd & her daddy was a Border Collie. She will turn 2 in June. Delta was surrendered to us because she was too much for her retired owners to handle. We think Delta is awesome & fun but she is a super busy girl. She is ball crazy & super smart. Delta is house trained. She is good with other dogs & cats. She knows basic commands. Delta loves toys & playing in the water. She loves to ride in the car too. Her ideal home would be flyball, agility or dock diving. She would love hiking & other activities on the side. Delta needs mental stimulation to keep her happy. Delta weighs about 45-50lbs. NO APARTMENT HOMES. Priority given to performance homes.
Faith and Hope
Adoption Pending
Portland,OR/Vancouver,WA
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Are you looking for daily joy in your life? Look no further than Hope and Faith. This bonded sister pair brings all the perfect things you are looking for in a dog: calm and loving, well mannered, doesn’t pull on a leash, great with people (including children) and other dogs, no separation anxiety, not destructive in any way, rarely barks, up to date on vaccines.
Faith is a gentle, sweet, senior girl who wants to greet everyone she meets, tail wagging. She is inquisitive, and playful in the right circumstances. She would make a great therapy dog. She is 13 years old and in good health except for weak rear legs. She does better on carpet and sometimes needs help with the front stairs. Faith is a special needs sweetie. She is deaf and would do best staying with her sister, Hope.
Hope is also a smart, sweet senior girl, that lets Faith get all the attention. Hope will stick with you all day, while her sister sleeps, and is the protector of the pack. She makes sure that Faith is not left behind or does not stray out of reach. Hope is 12 years old and in good health. She might be interested in senior-level agility, as she flies up and down stairs and took to a nearby ramp immediately.
Faith is a gentle, sweet, senior girl who wants to greet everyone she meets, tail wagging. She is inquisitive, and playful in the right circumstances. She would make a great therapy dog. She is 13 years old and in good health except for weak rear legs. She does better on carpet and sometimes needs help with the front stairs. Faith is a special needs sweetie. She is deaf and would do best staying with her sister, Hope.
Hope is also a smart, sweet senior girl, that lets Faith get all the attention. Hope will stick with you all day, while her sister sleeps, and is the protector of the pack. She makes sure that Faith is not left behind or does not stray out of reach. Hope is 12 years old and in good health. She might be interested in senior-level agility, as she flies up and down stairs and took to a nearby ramp immediately.
Ferrell
Adoption Pending
Sequim, WA
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This handsome guy is Ferrell. Australian Cattle Dog. He is about two years old. House trained & good with dogs & appears fine with cats. Ferrell likes people & will be very loyal to his family, as Cattle Dogs usually are. He does not do well with small children. They are just too busy & loud for him. Ferrell would love an active home & love being with his people doing outdoor stuff or just hanging out watching tv.
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Kolby
Adoption Pending
Portland, OR
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This handsome, smiling heeler-type dog is Kolby. Kolby is four years old and grins almost constantly. He is jolly, playful and friendly. Kolby really likes people once he has a brief time to get to know them. Around his foster home, Kolby likes to sit on your feet and lean upward to get his chest scratched, he also likes to put his head on your lap. He is house trained and crate trained--Kolby loves his crate and frequently seeks it out to for a nap. He plays with toys, tossing them for himself and will chase a ball across the yard but is not ball crazy.
Kolby's favorite motivator is food--so much so he needs to lose a bit of weight. To that end, he has learned to like cooked green beans and low fat yogurt frozen into his kong toys for a treat. He is fully vaccinated and neutered.
Kolby likes to go along wherever you want to go but his leash manners need work, he pulls. And he pulls like a heeler. He does best in a harness. While Kolby gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home, he does exhibit some possessiveness for his person. If the resident dogs come too close when Kolby wants attention, he will growl at them. He is easily verbally corrected and redirected with this particular behavior. Out in the yard, when he is not directly seeking attention, Kolby plays nicely with other dogs, participating in friendly games of tug and chase.
Being a heeler, Kolby uses his mouth to communicate--he will gently grab your hand or your sleeve or even a pant cuff to get your attention. This is an open mouth touch with absolutely no aggression or pressure. But because this gesture can be misunderstood, we will not place Kolby with younger children; don't even ask. While Kolby enjoys other dogs, he would probably be happiest as an only dog, so he could be the apple of your eye.
Kolby is fostered in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area. No meet and greets will be held with Kolby until we have an application on file.
Kolby's favorite motivator is food--so much so he needs to lose a bit of weight. To that end, he has learned to like cooked green beans and low fat yogurt frozen into his kong toys for a treat. He is fully vaccinated and neutered.
Kolby likes to go along wherever you want to go but his leash manners need work, he pulls. And he pulls like a heeler. He does best in a harness. While Kolby gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home, he does exhibit some possessiveness for his person. If the resident dogs come too close when Kolby wants attention, he will growl at them. He is easily verbally corrected and redirected with this particular behavior. Out in the yard, when he is not directly seeking attention, Kolby plays nicely with other dogs, participating in friendly games of tug and chase.
Being a heeler, Kolby uses his mouth to communicate--he will gently grab your hand or your sleeve or even a pant cuff to get your attention. This is an open mouth touch with absolutely no aggression or pressure. But because this gesture can be misunderstood, we will not place Kolby with younger children; don't even ask. While Kolby enjoys other dogs, he would probably be happiest as an only dog, so he could be the apple of your eye.
Kolby is fostered in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area. No meet and greets will be held with Kolby until we have an application on file.