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Fritz
Western Washington
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This sweet guy is the epitome of awesome Aussie personality. He is very friendly and super smart. He will work for food or treats. He’s athletic but also has a decent “settle.” He would love to be adopted by a family who wouldn’t leave him home alone much. He does kennel up well but if he can hear people still in the vicinity he will bark and cry. He spent a great deal of his first few years crated up in a back bedroom, so he really doesn’t want to do that again! He is great about going potty outdoors and will run and play fetch, but when his people are inside, he will want to be with them. He seems to enjoy car rides and leash walks, although he hasn’t had much experience getting out of the house, so will need someone willing to teach him the ropes. He has had some negative interactions with other dogs when he was younger, so any socializing would require careful consideration and slow introductions. He has some dog friends he really likes so there is great potential there. He has lived with cats in the past although he can be a bit rambunctious, so any resident cat needs to be dog savvy. The same can be said when relating to children. He’s probably a bit too rowdy for little ones, but older dog savvy kids would be great. If you’d enjoy an pooch who would excel in obedience classes or nosework or agility, one who’s versatile enough to go on camping trips or hikes but also happy to lay in the sun while you garden, this might be your guy. He’s 5 years old, neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. He would love to find his forever people.
If you are interested in adopting Fritz, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
If you are interested in adopting Fritz, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Bear
Spokane, WA
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Bear is ready to live life to the fullest! She was raised in less than ideal circumstances and is lucky she survived. She is resilient and grateful, now healthy and willing to completely forget the past to embrace a new family. She loves playing with other dogs, has learned that cats are the rulers of the universe and is outgoing with all people. She is a bit boisterous, so we don’t recommend small kids. You wouldn’t believe she is five years old as she acts like a puppy. Although well potty trained, this means she hasn’t learned not to collect chew things that don’t belong to her. She can run and play all day, enjoys hiking and beach walks, car rides and games of fetch. She has long legs and lots of stamina. Anyone considering adopting her will need to have a groomer lined up and be committed to monthly spa appointments in the $100 range. She will need a fenced yard, and an owner interested in teaching her skills that will help her enjoy all things a wonderful life has to offer.
If you are interested in adopting Bear, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
If you are interested in adopting Bear, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Luna
Portland, OR
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Isn't there something about a fluffy white puppy that makes your heart sing? Meet Luna, a 14-week old, very good girl Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees puppy. At least that is what we think she might be, we're not sure because she was found wandering alone, starving and dirty. Luna has had her first set of vaccines, rabies, and has been dewormed. She weighs about 30 pounds.
She is active and funny. Takes lots of naps and then play with toys. She loves people and probably wants to be your lap dog, which she can do since she's still very smol. Luna is so very friendly and just wants to be near you. Luna loves children and is very good with them. She ignored the cat she met and settled right in with the big dogs.
Luna is okay with her crate but we don't close the door yet. So far she has not had any indoor potty accidents. She learned the doggy door in just a couple days and uses it religiously to do her business outside. This should make it very easy to house-train her.
Luna took well to leash walking. She does need some positive reinforcement (e.g. treats) sometimes to continue the forward movement but she is making progress. So much to see and hear out there! If she sees a person it's big excitement.
We are still learning about Luna so stay tuned for updates. Or submit your application to adopt her now and your holiday season will be a white one, a furry white one that is.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
If you are interested in adopting Luna or Apollo, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
She is active and funny. Takes lots of naps and then play with toys. She loves people and probably wants to be your lap dog, which she can do since she's still very smol. Luna is so very friendly and just wants to be near you. Luna loves children and is very good with them. She ignored the cat she met and settled right in with the big dogs.
Luna is okay with her crate but we don't close the door yet. So far she has not had any indoor potty accidents. She learned the doggy door in just a couple days and uses it religiously to do her business outside. This should make it very easy to house-train her.
Luna took well to leash walking. She does need some positive reinforcement (e.g. treats) sometimes to continue the forward movement but she is making progress. So much to see and hear out there! If she sees a person it's big excitement.
We are still learning about Luna so stay tuned for updates. Or submit your application to adopt her now and your holiday season will be a white one, a furry white one that is.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
If you are interested in adopting Luna or Apollo, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Loki
Adopted!
Port Angeles, WA
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Don’t let Loki's small size fool ya! This guy is very much an Australian Shepherd trapped in a tiny body. At only 7-pounds, Loki is a pocket-sized version of a full-sized Aussie! He'll play fetch all day but he's also content to follow his person around the yard or house. When you sit down to relax, he'll curl up at your feet, to ensure he's still as close as can be. Loki is affectionate with just the right amount of independence.
Loki has been great with other dogs and cats too. Because he only weighs 7-pounds we will not consider homes with large, rough dogs or small children. He's so small he could be easily hurt. Loki is not a big barker, he gets what he wants in other ways - wide-eyed gazes, cuteness, etc. He is a little shy with strangers but if someone throws his toy, they'll be pals within moments. He hasn't had much experience outside his previous home so road trips and leashed outings are still a little scary for him. He is learning about coffee shop field trips and sniff walks.
Loki will require an owner committed to quality vet care because these designer dogs tend to have dental issues related to their tiny size. He is house- and crate-trained, and has great manners.
If you are interested in adopting Loki, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Loki has been great with other dogs and cats too. Because he only weighs 7-pounds we will not consider homes with large, rough dogs or small children. He's so small he could be easily hurt. Loki is not a big barker, he gets what he wants in other ways - wide-eyed gazes, cuteness, etc. He is a little shy with strangers but if someone throws his toy, they'll be pals within moments. He hasn't had much experience outside his previous home so road trips and leashed outings are still a little scary for him. He is learning about coffee shop field trips and sniff walks.
Loki will require an owner committed to quality vet care because these designer dogs tend to have dental issues related to their tiny size. He is house- and crate-trained, and has great manners.
If you are interested in adopting Loki, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Rocky
Adopted!
Seattle, WA
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Yes, he's more handsome than one of the Hemsworth brothers, he has a heart on his forehead, and he has a smile that'll make you smile! His name is Rocky, and he's a 14-month Aussie boy. He's ready, willing, and able to wiggle his butt into your life and bring you so much joy you won't know how you got along without him.
Rocky is well on his way to Canine Good Citizen. He knows some tricks: sit, wait, heel, lay down, high five, give paw. He's very smart and totally focused on you and what you want him to do. As with most Aussies, the sky is the limit on what you can teach him. Even though he's still a puppy, he's remarkably well-mannered and calm. Of course, he is still a puppy so he will do those puppy things they do - exuberant zoomies, finding stuff to chew that perhaps shouldn't be chewed on, a little potential counter surfing. But he has a good off/let go/leave it response and is learning, it's just that sometimes he forgets.
Rocky is excellent with children, including small children. He is good with other dogs and is probably more of a follower, rather than a leader in his interactions. He would likely love to have a friendly doggy companion to play with. He also is good with cats and wants to play with them. He would be okay with a dog-friendly cat with proper introductions. Rocky loves people! He will be your small, furry shadow forever and always, trying to stay as close to you as possible so you'll include him in all the action and activities.
Rocky's favorite hobby is off-leash hiking. He loves to go for walks and is still learning how to walk on a leash. His second favorite hobby is treats, so teaching him new tricks is a breeze. He rides well in the car and is always up for a car ride to an off-leash romp. Rocky is house- and crate-trained. He's neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped.
If you are interested in adopting Rocky, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Rocky is well on his way to Canine Good Citizen. He knows some tricks: sit, wait, heel, lay down, high five, give paw. He's very smart and totally focused on you and what you want him to do. As with most Aussies, the sky is the limit on what you can teach him. Even though he's still a puppy, he's remarkably well-mannered and calm. Of course, he is still a puppy so he will do those puppy things they do - exuberant zoomies, finding stuff to chew that perhaps shouldn't be chewed on, a little potential counter surfing. But he has a good off/let go/leave it response and is learning, it's just that sometimes he forgets.
Rocky is excellent with children, including small children. He is good with other dogs and is probably more of a follower, rather than a leader in his interactions. He would likely love to have a friendly doggy companion to play with. He also is good with cats and wants to play with them. He would be okay with a dog-friendly cat with proper introductions. Rocky loves people! He will be your small, furry shadow forever and always, trying to stay as close to you as possible so you'll include him in all the action and activities.
Rocky's favorite hobby is off-leash hiking. He loves to go for walks and is still learning how to walk on a leash. His second favorite hobby is treats, so teaching him new tricks is a breeze. He rides well in the car and is always up for a car ride to an off-leash romp. Rocky is house- and crate-trained. He's neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped.
If you are interested in adopting Rocky, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Sue
Vancouver, WA
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This happy girl is Sue, an Australian Kelpie mix. Sue is a gregarious, playful, and very, very smart girl. Kelpies are one of the many herding breeds and come with all the positives of any of the herders.
Sue knows basic commands like sit, down, stay, shake, and come. When asked to follow one of these, Sue is almost always quick and willing to do so, and she adds her own special twist ----- a flip on her back for a belly rub.
Sue is very active physically and mentally and it will take a special owner to keep up with her. She also has a great “off switch” and thinks snoozing on the couch is a great pastime especially if she can put her in your lap. She enjoys meeting new people but sometimes needs to be gently reminded to keep her feet on the floor.
Sue recently attended a dog event and met an 11- year- old boy who enjoyed helping her work on her trick repertoire and an older adult who helped her
practice her belly rub requesting technique.
She enjoys the company of most other dogs and has a play style all her own. Her canine companions should be at least her size. Sue walks nicely on a leash. She is quick to pick up on household routines and crates for her meals and bedtime though she prefers to be loose in the house. She is not destructive and is well housetrained. No separation anxiety with her. She does not resource guard from people but will not allow other dogs to share her food or take her toys.
She enjoys learning new things and would be a good partner for most dog sporting activities. Sue wants to be fully engaged with her people in all activities. A routine walk around the neighborhood is not enough for her physically or mentally. And while she likes her dog friends, she is not a good candidate to be a dog park dog. Sue will need a fully and securely fenced yard.
Several of Sue’s people friends are involved in pet therapy work and feel that with her friendly nature and confidence in new situations she would make a great therapy dog. She also shows interest and skill in scent-work activities.
No apartment, townhome, or condo homes for Sue. She needs a fenced yard to play in. She could be too much for small children or pets as well, with her exuberant nature.
If you are interested in adopting Sue, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.
Sue knows basic commands like sit, down, stay, shake, and come. When asked to follow one of these, Sue is almost always quick and willing to do so, and she adds her own special twist ----- a flip on her back for a belly rub.
Sue is very active physically and mentally and it will take a special owner to keep up with her. She also has a great “off switch” and thinks snoozing on the couch is a great pastime especially if she can put her in your lap. She enjoys meeting new people but sometimes needs to be gently reminded to keep her feet on the floor.
Sue recently attended a dog event and met an 11- year- old boy who enjoyed helping her work on her trick repertoire and an older adult who helped her
practice her belly rub requesting technique.
She enjoys the company of most other dogs and has a play style all her own. Her canine companions should be at least her size. Sue walks nicely on a leash. She is quick to pick up on household routines and crates for her meals and bedtime though she prefers to be loose in the house. She is not destructive and is well housetrained. No separation anxiety with her. She does not resource guard from people but will not allow other dogs to share her food or take her toys.
She enjoys learning new things and would be a good partner for most dog sporting activities. Sue wants to be fully engaged with her people in all activities. A routine walk around the neighborhood is not enough for her physically or mentally. And while she likes her dog friends, she is not a good candidate to be a dog park dog. Sue will need a fully and securely fenced yard.
Several of Sue’s people friends are involved in pet therapy work and feel that with her friendly nature and confidence in new situations she would make a great therapy dog. She also shows interest and skill in scent-work activities.
No apartment, townhome, or condo homes for Sue. She needs a fenced yard to play in. She could be too much for small children or pets as well, with her exuberant nature.
If you are interested in adopting Sue, please fill out the application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only schedule meet n greets with a completed application that includes reference checks and a home visit.