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Buzz
Newport, WA
Buzz is an Idaho Shag, a mix of Border Collie/Australian Shepherd & Airedale & various other breeds. He is 11 months old. House trained, crate trained. He is good with cats & chickens & other dogs, once he gets to know them. Buzz learns extremely quickly. He is food motivated & somewhat praise & toy motivated. We are looking for a very particular type of home for Buzz. Absolutely no children. Buzz is aloof, active, smart, quick, independent, not in to snuggling. Ideally a rural home where he can be active would be best. A dog savvy adopter with training experience, someone interested in stock dog training or other performance events would ideal. He would thrive with an experienced trainer/dog person who can bring out the best in him. He is not a city dog & not a dog park dog. Buzz is funny & keeps us laughing. You just have to be ok with his quirks. Buzz is in a foster home in Newport, WA.
Venice and her Puppies
Portland, OR
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Venice is a gorgeous 1-2-year old Dutch Shepherd mix. She came to us from Texas with her puppies, listed below. Venice weighs a long-legged 55 lbs. We think she is about as big as she is going to get, unless you feed her too much. Venice is as sweet as can be. She loves all people, including kids. She gets along well with adult dogs who treat her with respect. She will play with young, crazy dogs but once she has had enough she will let them know to stop bothering her. She has a quiet, calm personality and just wants to be with her people, wherever they go.
Venice is super smart and just wants to be loved. With a positive training program, she will become a phenomenal buddy who will provide her owner(s) with years of loving companionship. Venice has the personality to become a therapy or other type of caretaker/working dog; she is well-behaved inside and loves nothing more than to be with people.
Venice is up to date on vaccines, rabies, HW/flea preventative, and has been wormed. She is not spayed as she is still recovering from weaning her puppies. She is currently on an antibiotic for a tick-borne disease. We will require a $100 deposit and spay agreement from her adopters, refundable with proof of spay. Her adoption fee is $350 and there is a $175 transport fee to bring her to Portland. We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Venice and the puppies are located in Portland, OR.
If you are interested in Venice please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Venice is super smart and just wants to be loved. With a positive training program, she will become a phenomenal buddy who will provide her owner(s) with years of loving companionship. Venice has the personality to become a therapy or other type of caretaker/working dog; she is well-behaved inside and loves nothing more than to be with people.
Venice is up to date on vaccines, rabies, HW/flea preventative, and has been wormed. She is not spayed as she is still recovering from weaning her puppies. She is currently on an antibiotic for a tick-borne disease. We will require a $100 deposit and spay agreement from her adopters, refundable with proof of spay. Her adoption fee is $350 and there is a $175 transport fee to bring her to Portland. We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Venice and the puppies are located in Portland, OR.
If you are interested in Venice please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Frank
Portland, OR
This is Frank, one of Venice's puppies. He is a solid little boy puppy, about 9 weeks old and weighing in at about 15 pounds. He is a big, goofball of a puppy. He enjoys playing tug toy, eating, napping, chasing his brothers and sisters, napping, looking cute, running around, dog tunnels, and chewing shrubbery. He loves all people including kids.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Frank is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Frank is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Frank is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Frank is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Gertrude
Portland, OR
This is Gertrude, one of Venice's puppies. She is a solid little girl dog, 9 weeks old and weighing in at about 15 pounds. She loves chewing on shrubbery. She loves playing tug toys with her siblings. Gertrude also loves jumping on and smashing any of her brethren who try to take her tug toy. Gertrude loves all humans, young, old, and in between alike. She also loves all dogs, though sometimes they don't love her due to her exuberant puppy nature.
Gertrude apologizes for her ears, sometimes they do that weird German Shepherd Dog thing like sticking straight up or leaning in or one up/one down. She promises that once she is a grown girl dog, her ears will settle down.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Gertrude is working on house-training but will come to her new home not ready for indoor freedom. She sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. She has had her second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at her final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Gertrude is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting her, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Gertrude apologizes for her ears, sometimes they do that weird German Shepherd Dog thing like sticking straight up or leaning in or one up/one down. She promises that once she is a grown girl dog, her ears will settle down.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Gertrude is working on house-training but will come to her new home not ready for indoor freedom. She sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. She has had her second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at her final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Gertrude is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting her, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Edgar
Adoption Pending
Portland, OR
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This is Edgar, one of Venice's puppies. He is a solid little boy dog, 9 weeks old and weighing in at about 15 pounds. He loves tantalizing his siblings with his smooth moves as he darts and weaves around them. As most puppies do, he loves chewing on shrubbery. While his siblings are outside in the rain messing around, Edgar is inside the warm, dry puppy den, lolling in the toy filled box, drinking cool water, napping among the blankets. He does loves playing tug toys with his siblings but will happily abandon that to go inside to get warm. He's not above getting into a bitey face fight with the others but soon tires of that nonsense to find something less strenuous to do. Edgar loves all humans, young, old, and in between alike. He's not a big fan of being picked up, it's okay for a second but then he needs DOWN! But he is quite a loving little dude and will come in for petting and scratching at any time you need. He also loves all dogs, though sometimes they don't love him due to his exuberant puppy nature.
Edgar, as Gertrude, apologizes for his ears, sometimes they do that weird German Shepherd Dog thing like sticking straight up or leaning in or one up/one down. He promises that once he is a grown boy dog, his ears will settle down.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Edgar is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Edgar is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Edgar, as Gertrude, apologizes for his ears, sometimes they do that weird German Shepherd Dog thing like sticking straight up or leaning in or one up/one down. He promises that once he is a grown boy dog, his ears will settle down.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Edgar is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Edgar is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Peter
Adoption Pending
Portland, OR
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This is Peter, one of Venice's puppies. He is a solid little boy dog, 9 weeks old and weighing in at about 15 pounds. Peter is different. He kind of goes along with whatever the pack is doing. Because of his easy-going nature, he sometimes gets in trouble with the girl puppies, who like to be in charge. This makes Peter fade into the background, but he is a stellar puppy boy, ready to interact with you but also not needy. He wants someone to recognize his wonderful qualities like stalking, chewing shrubbery, soulful gazes into your eyes. Won't you be the one to help Peter become his best puppy self?
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Peter is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Peter is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Puppies need a lot of training and guidance to learn to live in our human world so their new owners will have a plan in place to help them on their path to be canine good citizens. We will be looking for homes who can demonstrate they have thought about how they are going to raise their puppy.
Peter is working on house-training but will come to his new home not ready for indoor freedom. He sleeps in a crate at night but is not crate-trained. He has had his second set of vaccinations and been wormed once but will need a re-check at his final vaccination in 4 weeks.
We require a $100 deposit and spay/neuter agreement, refundable with proof of spay/neuter. The adoption fee is $350 and there is also a $175 transport fee to bring the puppies to Portland, OR.
We do not schedule meet n greets until we have a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Peter is located in Portland, OR. If you are interested in adopting him, please fill out our application here: https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Thelma and Louise
Portland, OR
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Meet Thelma and Louise, a dynamic duo that Western Australian Shepherd Rescue saved from a high-kill shelter in South Texas in November 2021. These sweet sisters are approximately six-month-old black mouth cur puppies.
They have learned very good manners (including basic commands like “sit”), know how to use the doggy door to do their business outside, and haven’t even tried to destroy the Christmas decorations. They are house trained and crate trained and do well on a leash.
They have been getting along great with the resident adult male lab (7y.o.), and have not yet been cat tested. They are active and playful, but also enjoy curling up in front of the fireplace or on the couch next to the resident dog or their foster mom...they just love to cuddle when they get tired. They will follow each other from room to room, stopping for some pats on the head or belly rubs, and do a good job keeping themselves entertained even when they don’t have the undivided attention of their humans.
Louise (30lbs.), although a bit shy at first with visitors, tends to have more of a voice (literally!), sometimes barking her greetings to squirrels or larger dogs along the fence line.
Thelma (37lbs.), with her one floppy ear, is more of a caretaker, making sure that Louise is behaving and looking after her.
(They have already received their third DHPP, bordetella, and rabies vaccines, have been dewormed, and are on flea-tick-HW preventative ; they have not yet been spayed but will be prior to adoption.
If you are interested in volunteering as a short-term Texas foster, or would like to adopt, please contact us (Western Australian Shepherd Rescue).
They have learned very good manners (including basic commands like “sit”), know how to use the doggy door to do their business outside, and haven’t even tried to destroy the Christmas decorations. They are house trained and crate trained and do well on a leash.
They have been getting along great with the resident adult male lab (7y.o.), and have not yet been cat tested. They are active and playful, but also enjoy curling up in front of the fireplace or on the couch next to the resident dog or their foster mom...they just love to cuddle when they get tired. They will follow each other from room to room, stopping for some pats on the head or belly rubs, and do a good job keeping themselves entertained even when they don’t have the undivided attention of their humans.
Louise (30lbs.), although a bit shy at first with visitors, tends to have more of a voice (literally!), sometimes barking her greetings to squirrels or larger dogs along the fence line.
Thelma (37lbs.), with her one floppy ear, is more of a caretaker, making sure that Louise is behaving and looking after her.
(They have already received their third DHPP, bordetella, and rabies vaccines, have been dewormed, and are on flea-tick-HW preventative ; they have not yet been spayed but will be prior to adoption.
If you are interested in volunteering as a short-term Texas foster, or would like to adopt, please contact us (Western Australian Shepherd Rescue).
Krystal
Port Angeles, WA
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Senior Dog Discount - while we believe you will think Krystal is priceless when you meet her, we offer a senior dog discount on her adoption fee.
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Krystal is an approximately 8 year old German Shepherd whose Texas family lost their home and could no longer care for her. She is a sweet girl who likes all people she has been exposed to in her foster home, and she seems to have a special affinity for men, which is unusual for many dogs. She likes to push between your legs to position herself for pets and chest scratches.
Krystal can be bossy with other dogs, and she is best suited as the only dog in the home. She has not been tested with with cats or other small creatures. As a senior dog, she does not require long walks and is quite content to hang out with her person in the house or yard. She loves chew toys of all sorts, and has a special fondness for Bullibones (found at Walmart) and deer antlers. She is not at all destructive inside or outside the house, but she has been known to shred stray tissues or papers found on the floor.
She is fully house trained and can confidently be left in the house as you run errands or such. She does not get on the furniture. Krystal does not like mounting flights of stairs, and she uses a ramp to get in and out of her foster mom’s SUV. Krystal is fascinated by light and shadow, and she loves to chase reflected light or light from a laser pointer.
Krystal is a healthy 8 year old girl dog with many years of health ahead of her and tons of love and loyalty to give. She is fully vetted and up to date on all vaccinations and has been microchipped. Krystal’s adoptive parents must agree to keeping her on monthly heartworm preventative for the rest of her life. If you are looking for a loyal, loving, stay at home dog, Krystal is the girl for you.
Krystal is located in Port Angeles, WA. We only set up meet and greets with a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Please fill out an application on our website at:https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Krystal can be bossy with other dogs, and she is best suited as the only dog in the home. She has not been tested with with cats or other small creatures. As a senior dog, she does not require long walks and is quite content to hang out with her person in the house or yard. She loves chew toys of all sorts, and has a special fondness for Bullibones (found at Walmart) and deer antlers. She is not at all destructive inside or outside the house, but she has been known to shred stray tissues or papers found on the floor.
She is fully house trained and can confidently be left in the house as you run errands or such. She does not get on the furniture. Krystal does not like mounting flights of stairs, and she uses a ramp to get in and out of her foster mom’s SUV. Krystal is fascinated by light and shadow, and she loves to chase reflected light or light from a laser pointer.
Krystal is a healthy 8 year old girl dog with many years of health ahead of her and tons of love and loyalty to give. She is fully vetted and up to date on all vaccinations and has been microchipped. Krystal’s adoptive parents must agree to keeping her on monthly heartworm preventative for the rest of her life. If you are looking for a loyal, loving, stay at home dog, Krystal is the girl for you.
Krystal is located in Port Angeles, WA. We only set up meet and greets with a completed application which includes reference checks and a home visit. Please fill out an application on our website at:https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
Bongo
Seattle, WA
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This is Bongo, an 8-yr old red merle mini Aussie boy. Bongo is an active
little 35-lb dog who loves to play Frisbee, swim and retrieve toys in
water, and just have a job to do. He is super smart and loves learning
new tricks as well as performing his older ones. He likes to play hide
and seek, eat treats (he's partial to hot dogs), and go on walks and
jogs with his humans. He is a very loyal and devoted four-legged friend.
Bongo is selective about his doggy friends so would be best as an only
dog. Careful introductions in neutral environments help him get to know
his playmates without stress. He hasn't had much leash work so that is
something he will need help with. He is good with some cats but not
others so a cat-less home is preferred. Bongo gets along with respectful
children old enough to play Frisbee and fetch with him. No children
under 7-8 in his new home.
Bongo is ready for a new forever home with a loving family who will
cuddle with him and who he can watch over. He still has a lot of love to
give and Frisbees to fetch and lakes to swim in. Please fill out an
application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only set up meet and greets with a completed application which
includes reference checks and a home visit. Bongo is located in the
Tacoma area. His adoption fee is $300.
little 35-lb dog who loves to play Frisbee, swim and retrieve toys in
water, and just have a job to do. He is super smart and loves learning
new tricks as well as performing his older ones. He likes to play hide
and seek, eat treats (he's partial to hot dogs), and go on walks and
jogs with his humans. He is a very loyal and devoted four-legged friend.
Bongo is selective about his doggy friends so would be best as an only
dog. Careful introductions in neutral environments help him get to know
his playmates without stress. He hasn't had much leash work so that is
something he will need help with. He is good with some cats but not
others so a cat-less home is preferred. Bongo gets along with respectful
children old enough to play Frisbee and fetch with him. No children
under 7-8 in his new home.
Bongo is ready for a new forever home with a loving family who will
cuddle with him and who he can watch over. He still has a lot of love to
give and Frisbees to fetch and lakes to swim in. Please fill out an
application on our website at:
https://www.westernaustralianshepherdrescue.com/adoption-application.html.
We only set up meet and greets with a completed application which
includes reference checks and a home visit. Bongo is located in the
Tacoma area. His adoption fee is $300.
Ginger
Spokane, WA
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Ginger is a kind 8 year old heeler mix looking for a quiet home where she can lounge around, get a daily walk and have clear rules with love and affection.
She is a sweet girl with a sassy and spicy personality, like a true ginger!
Like a loyal heeler; she will always be protective of her people.
Housetrained, not destructive inside or outside.
Crate trained and actually snuggles with a blanket in her crate.
Walks well on a leash and enjoys walks.
Has medium to low energy. Chill and Mello jello. Kind of like a Grandma.
In her current foster home she does spend time hanging out with other dogs but a home where she can have her people to herself is best.
No kids, cats, little or high energy dogs.
Ginger can be a bit skittish with loud noises.
In her ideal forever home, her human will be able to spend time with her actively investing in her success.
She will thrive with structured, clear boundaries; a true alpha parent and leader.
In return she rewards her owner with so much sweetness, love and loyalty.
Her diet needs to be watched because she can pack on weight quickly if overfed and not walked.
She weighs 60 lbs, is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines including rabies, heartworm negative and current on prevention.
Ginger has gone through training and her trainer, who is located in Spokane Valley will make herself available to her new family to assure their success.
Located in Spokane, WA.
She is a sweet girl with a sassy and spicy personality, like a true ginger!
Like a loyal heeler; she will always be protective of her people.
Housetrained, not destructive inside or outside.
Crate trained and actually snuggles with a blanket in her crate.
Walks well on a leash and enjoys walks.
Has medium to low energy. Chill and Mello jello. Kind of like a Grandma.
In her current foster home she does spend time hanging out with other dogs but a home where she can have her people to herself is best.
No kids, cats, little or high energy dogs.
Ginger can be a bit skittish with loud noises.
In her ideal forever home, her human will be able to spend time with her actively investing in her success.
She will thrive with structured, clear boundaries; a true alpha parent and leader.
In return she rewards her owner with so much sweetness, love and loyalty.
Her diet needs to be watched because she can pack on weight quickly if overfed and not walked.
She weighs 60 lbs, is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines including rabies, heartworm negative and current on prevention.
Ginger has gone through training and her trainer, who is located in Spokane Valley will make herself available to her new family to assure their success.
Located in Spokane, WA.
Eddie
Portland, OR
Courtesy Listing for our friends at
Multnomah County Animal Services
Eddie is a young (about 10 months to a year) rambunctious red heeler currently residing at the Multnomah County Animal Services shelter near Troutdale, Oregon. Eddie was turned in by his owner after neighbors made complaints of cruelty about the owner.
Though he has had a rough start, Eddie is cheerful and playful and wants to trust people. He has been a greeter dog at the shelter, where he has met other incoming dogs to determine their temperament. In those situations, Eddie has either shown submissiveness or playfulness.
Eddie is smart and has learned basic commands from the shelter staff. He wants to learn and will soak up appropriate positive reinforcement training. Right now, his manners could be better. He will need more training just as any young dog would.
Being a typical heeler, Eddie can be mouthy and occasionally nippy. Since he did not initially receive appropriate positive reinforcement training, he still needs guidance on these issues, especially if he feels threatened or frightened. Someone with previous heeler experience and/or a good grasp of positive training methods would be best for Eddie. He would not do well in a home with children.
Eddie is looking for a forever home and family. If you are interested in adopting Eddie please contact Multnomah County Animal Services directly. The shelter offers on-line pet viewing and adoptions on their website at: https://www.multcopets.org.
WASR is also looking for a foster home for Eddie while he waits for his forever home. If you are interested in fostering please contact us through our on-line form at:Contact WASR.
Though he has had a rough start, Eddie is cheerful and playful and wants to trust people. He has been a greeter dog at the shelter, where he has met other incoming dogs to determine their temperament. In those situations, Eddie has either shown submissiveness or playfulness.
Eddie is smart and has learned basic commands from the shelter staff. He wants to learn and will soak up appropriate positive reinforcement training. Right now, his manners could be better. He will need more training just as any young dog would.
Being a typical heeler, Eddie can be mouthy and occasionally nippy. Since he did not initially receive appropriate positive reinforcement training, he still needs guidance on these issues, especially if he feels threatened or frightened. Someone with previous heeler experience and/or a good grasp of positive training methods would be best for Eddie. He would not do well in a home with children.
Eddie is looking for a forever home and family. If you are interested in adopting Eddie please contact Multnomah County Animal Services directly. The shelter offers on-line pet viewing and adoptions on their website at: https://www.multcopets.org.
WASR is also looking for a foster home for Eddie while he waits for his forever home. If you are interested in fostering please contact us through our on-line form at:Contact WASR.