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Cindy
Newport, Washington
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Meet Cindy, an adorable Bearded Collie dog. What is a Bearded Collie you ask? Essentially, a Border Collie with a beard, see how we did that? Cindy is almost 2-years old. She weighs about 40-lbs and is spayed and vaccinated. Cindy is house- and crate-trained.
Like most herding breeds, Cindy is extremely smart. She has some commands and tricks in her bag that she would be willing to share with you if you ask. She's eager to learn many more too, the sky's the limit with a clever girl dogo like her. Cindy loves to go for car rides. At night she sleeps on her dog bed but is known to climb up on the bed to snuggle and sleep there too.
Cindy is affectionate and super sweet with people. She has never been around small children but she does get nervous in certain situations so a mellow, fairly quiet home will be the best place for her. But quiet and mellow doesn't mean sedentary. Cindy will thrive in an active home that will include her in all their indoor and outside activities, She currently lives with other dogs, cats, chickens, and horses and loves to be a part of the large pack as her foster family moves through their day.
Cindy gets along with other dogs and loves to play and be a buddy. She can be somewhat snarky with them though if she has to "share" her person too much. Cindy does get anxious in strange situations and around dogs she doesn't know. Someone who will continue her training and socialization to help her gain confidence would be ideal. We know this will work because she has already improved and gotten better with positive reinforcement training.
NO APARTMENTS/TOWNHOMES/CONDOS. For Cindy we are looking for a rural, outdoorsie home with lots of space and activities. Cindy is located in Newport, Washington.
If you are interested in adding Cindy to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Like most herding breeds, Cindy is extremely smart. She has some commands and tricks in her bag that she would be willing to share with you if you ask. She's eager to learn many more too, the sky's the limit with a clever girl dogo like her. Cindy loves to go for car rides. At night she sleeps on her dog bed but is known to climb up on the bed to snuggle and sleep there too.
Cindy is affectionate and super sweet with people. She has never been around small children but she does get nervous in certain situations so a mellow, fairly quiet home will be the best place for her. But quiet and mellow doesn't mean sedentary. Cindy will thrive in an active home that will include her in all their indoor and outside activities, She currently lives with other dogs, cats, chickens, and horses and loves to be a part of the large pack as her foster family moves through their day.
Cindy gets along with other dogs and loves to play and be a buddy. She can be somewhat snarky with them though if she has to "share" her person too much. Cindy does get anxious in strange situations and around dogs she doesn't know. Someone who will continue her training and socialization to help her gain confidence would be ideal. We know this will work because she has already improved and gotten better with positive reinforcement training.
NO APARTMENTS/TOWNHOMES/CONDOS. For Cindy we are looking for a rural, outdoorsie home with lots of space and activities. Cindy is located in Newport, Washington.
If you are interested in adding Cindy to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Blossom
Portland, OR
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This is our loving, gentle Blossom, an Australian Cattle dog mix, about 2-years old. She weighs 44 pounds, is spayed, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped, HW negative, and on preventative.
Blossom came to us from Texas with her ten puppies in November 2022. She was exhausted and shut down but started to show her playful, silly side as the puppies grew and she began to feel better. Soon she was happily bouncing around with them, playing chase and topple the puppy, and stealing their toys. Her favorite game with people is the “catch me if you can” zoomie. Blossom loves to be outside where her personality truly shines. She can spend hours bounding around the yard or chomping on sticks while you work in the garden. Like any dog, she will chase the squirrels who taunt her by running along the fence, but she’s shown no interest in the ducks who live at her foster home. She’s off leash with them regularly and is always respectful of their space, so we think she’d be just fine with livestock.
We don’t know anything about Blossom’s background but she does warm up more quickly to women, although that takes time and gentle patience. She is a very lowkey, easy dog to love, quiet and calm. She snoozes on the couch during her foster’s work day and has never had an accident in the house or been destructive. In the evenings, she’ll hop up on the couch with her foster to snuggle. On a rare occasion, Blossom has chewed on a no-hide chicken chew or Himalayan yak chew. We think that, given time, Blossom will learn that she’s allowed to play with her toys whenever she likes and that she can trust people to treat her kindly.
Blossom rides well in the car. We are introducing leash-walking slowly and she is becoming interested in exploring the world outside her foster home. As she has grown to trust us, she is making progress in accepting unknown things and not being as fearful. Blossom has not been around cats. She has been introduced through puppy gates to other dogs, some she ignored and the ones who barked at her got a bark back.
We are looking for a patient adult-only home for Blossom. While she has been around children their activity level and noise would be too much for her. Her ideal home will be a low traffic place with a fenced yard or large property where she can spend time outside with her people, conduct her zoomies, and just hang out.
If you think you'd like to add Blossom to your home, you may fill out our 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.
Blossom came to us from Texas with her ten puppies in November 2022. She was exhausted and shut down but started to show her playful, silly side as the puppies grew and she began to feel better. Soon she was happily bouncing around with them, playing chase and topple the puppy, and stealing their toys. Her favorite game with people is the “catch me if you can” zoomie. Blossom loves to be outside where her personality truly shines. She can spend hours bounding around the yard or chomping on sticks while you work in the garden. Like any dog, she will chase the squirrels who taunt her by running along the fence, but she’s shown no interest in the ducks who live at her foster home. She’s off leash with them regularly and is always respectful of their space, so we think she’d be just fine with livestock.
We don’t know anything about Blossom’s background but she does warm up more quickly to women, although that takes time and gentle patience. She is a very lowkey, easy dog to love, quiet and calm. She snoozes on the couch during her foster’s work day and has never had an accident in the house or been destructive. In the evenings, she’ll hop up on the couch with her foster to snuggle. On a rare occasion, Blossom has chewed on a no-hide chicken chew or Himalayan yak chew. We think that, given time, Blossom will learn that she’s allowed to play with her toys whenever she likes and that she can trust people to treat her kindly.
Blossom rides well in the car. We are introducing leash-walking slowly and she is becoming interested in exploring the world outside her foster home. As she has grown to trust us, she is making progress in accepting unknown things and not being as fearful. Blossom has not been around cats. She has been introduced through puppy gates to other dogs, some she ignored and the ones who barked at her got a bark back.
We are looking for a patient adult-only home for Blossom. While she has been around children their activity level and noise would be too much for her. Her ideal home will be a low traffic place with a fenced yard or large property where she can spend time outside with her people, conduct her zoomies, and just hang out.
If you think you'd like to add Blossom to your home, you may fill out our 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.
Evie
Adoption Pending!
Newport, WA
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Evie is a beauty and a true rescue. Dumped and left to starve, she is now with a foster and thriving. Evie is about 6 months old. Sweet and friendly but cautious in new situations and with new people. She is working on reliable house training. She is crate trained and she knows how to sit. We are guessing she is German Shepherd mix. Now that she is being fed, her coat is beautiful and shiny black. She currently lives with several other dogs and cats in her foster home, as well as chickens and horses. She is doing fine with the chickens but probably should not be trusted to leave them alone. Evie loves toys and likes to tug. She likes to chase a ball and bring it back but not give it up. She is a very good passenger in the car. Evie probably will not be more than 50lbs as an adult. She will need an active home and puppy socialization/manners classes are always recommended.
Evie will be spayed before adoption and is micro-chipped and up to date on her vaccines. Evie is located in Newport, WA but can be transported to other areas in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
If you think you'd like to add Evie to your home, you may fill out our 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.
Evie will be spayed before adoption and is micro-chipped and up to date on her vaccines. Evie is located in Newport, WA but can be transported to other areas in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
If you think you'd like to add Evie to your home, you may fill out our 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.
Gaia
Estacada, OR
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Meet Gaia, a gorgeous, active Belgian Malinois/Shepherd girl looking for a new home where she can run, play, cuddle, and snuggle. Her favorite things are tug, dragging kelp around, playing with toys upside down, hide and seek in the beach grass, and napping in a blankie. She is described as an "enthusiastic" cuddler!
Gaia is friendly with other dogs but being so young and active she needs doggy companions who have her same play style. She is somewhat cautious of strangers and children so we are looking for a home with no young children or cats.
Giaia is house trained and knows some basic tricks: come, sit, down, off, out of kitchen, stay, and wait. She walks well on a leash but is easily distracted and can get over-excited. She will need consistent, positive training to continue her progress towards being a good girl.
She doesn't mind her baths or having her nails clipped. Gaia is up to date on her vacines, micro-chipped, and spayed. She is 19 months old and weighs about 50 pounds.
If you are interested in adding Gaia to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Gaia is friendly with other dogs but being so young and active she needs doggy companions who have her same play style. She is somewhat cautious of strangers and children so we are looking for a home with no young children or cats.
Giaia is house trained and knows some basic tricks: come, sit, down, off, out of kitchen, stay, and wait. She walks well on a leash but is easily distracted and can get over-excited. She will need consistent, positive training to continue her progress towards being a good girl.
She doesn't mind her baths or having her nails clipped. Gaia is up to date on her vacines, micro-chipped, and spayed. She is 19 months old and weighs about 50 pounds.
If you are interested in adding Gaia to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Calvin
Adoption Pending!
Estacada, OR
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Little Calvin came into rescue absolutely terrified. He had no socialization his first year of life and didn’t really understand what being a loved pet is. But dogs are resilient and Calvin has slowly learned he can trust that people make good things happen for small spotted puppies and the world isn't so scary after all. He still has a lot to learn but he's beginning to show he has the courage to be a fun member of a family.
Calvin loves to play with other dogs and is very appropriate. He shares toys nicely. He is completely house trained and even uses the doorbell to tell the humans he needs to go outside. He comes inside when called. He loves to snuggle his human in bed, and also loves to camp out under the bed at times. He is crate trained and we are working on leash training and hopefully soon, walks!
Calvin will thrive with a kind, patient family who understands life with an under-confident dog. His adopters should be willing to overlook occasional relapses into fear mode and help Calvin continue to trust that people are good and make wonderful things happen for a small dog. Luckily, Calvin is food motivated and is a willing partner in learning whatever you want to teach him.
Calvin is a Chihuahua mix and weighs about 20 pounds. He's neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped. Calvin is fostered in Estacada, Oregon. Transport may be arranged to the right home.
If you are interested in adding Calvin to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Calvin loves to play with other dogs and is very appropriate. He shares toys nicely. He is completely house trained and even uses the doorbell to tell the humans he needs to go outside. He comes inside when called. He loves to snuggle his human in bed, and also loves to camp out under the bed at times. He is crate trained and we are working on leash training and hopefully soon, walks!
Calvin will thrive with a kind, patient family who understands life with an under-confident dog. His adopters should be willing to overlook occasional relapses into fear mode and help Calvin continue to trust that people are good and make wonderful things happen for a small dog. Luckily, Calvin is food motivated and is a willing partner in learning whatever you want to teach him.
Calvin is a Chihuahua mix and weighs about 20 pounds. He's neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped. Calvin is fostered in Estacada, Oregon. Transport may be arranged to the right home.
If you are interested in adding Calvin to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Rubble
Newport, WA
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This unusual looking boi dog is Rubble, a Catahoula/Australian heeler mix with a little something with funny ears thrown in. Rubble is a total sweetheart. He loves pets and attention and gets along well with all of his roomies. He would be great with dogs his size or bigger and does prefer his female dog friends.
Rubble is a happy-go-lucky, go with the flow kind of guy. He walks well on a leash, loves chewy bones, and takes treats nicely. No shark mouth here! He loves to roll in the grass and enjoys a good spray with the water hose. He's great indoors too, settling down for naps and snuggles when needed.
Rubble is house trained and uses a dog door. He weighs about 40-45 pounds and is about 3-years old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped.
If you'd like to add this friendly, charming dog to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Rubble is a happy-go-lucky, go with the flow kind of guy. He walks well on a leash, loves chewy bones, and takes treats nicely. No shark mouth here! He loves to roll in the grass and enjoys a good spray with the water hose. He's great indoors too, settling down for naps and snuggles when needed.
Rubble is house trained and uses a dog door. He weighs about 40-45 pounds and is about 3-years old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and micro-chipped.
If you'd like to add this friendly, charming dog to your family, you may fill out our 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.
Beau
Adoption Pending!
Vancouver, WA
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This adorable border collie boy is Beau, 4-5 years old and weighing in at about 40 pounds. Beau was found abandoned in Portland, OR and ended up in the shelter. His foster home is happy to report he is doing well in a real home where he is loved and well-taken care of.
Beau is a sweet, shy gentleman who takes a while to warm up but once he does, watch out for the cuddle factory and non-stop fetch playing he demands. Don't bother hiding his toys - he will search for them as long as it takes and he always finds them. When he is playing he likes to fake you out and make you think he's going to give the toy to you a few times before dropping it to nudge it your way. He makes lots of playful grumbly noises and is a smart boy with a great memory.
He enjoys playing kickball with his foster family in the yard and loves catching sticks too. He will bark or make a long whooooo to get you to pay attention to him. When he met a grumpy cat, he was more interested in his ball than the cat. He isn't destructive of furniture or personal items, just obsessed with his toys. He is house trained.
It's unclear how many commands he knows, but he is eager to please and intuitively knows what his foster family is asking him to do, such as: going to bed in his crate at night, sit, and lay down. He is gentle natured, loves to sit on the couch, be pet on his head, ears and chest, enjoys being groomed, and doesn't like to eat or go outside by himself. He would prefer lots of company and someone to follow around, although he is calm and sleeps while crated when his foster family is gone 4 hrs during the day.
He would benefit from a quiet but active home. Fast unexpected movements and loud noises make him nervous and he runs to hide. Kids who are a little older and familiar with shy dogs would love him!
If you think you'd be the right home for Beau, you may fill out our 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.
Beau is a sweet, shy gentleman who takes a while to warm up but once he does, watch out for the cuddle factory and non-stop fetch playing he demands. Don't bother hiding his toys - he will search for them as long as it takes and he always finds them. When he is playing he likes to fake you out and make you think he's going to give the toy to you a few times before dropping it to nudge it your way. He makes lots of playful grumbly noises and is a smart boy with a great memory.
He enjoys playing kickball with his foster family in the yard and loves catching sticks too. He will bark or make a long whooooo to get you to pay attention to him. When he met a grumpy cat, he was more interested in his ball than the cat. He isn't destructive of furniture or personal items, just obsessed with his toys. He is house trained.
It's unclear how many commands he knows, but he is eager to please and intuitively knows what his foster family is asking him to do, such as: going to bed in his crate at night, sit, and lay down. He is gentle natured, loves to sit on the couch, be pet on his head, ears and chest, enjoys being groomed, and doesn't like to eat or go outside by himself. He would prefer lots of company and someone to follow around, although he is calm and sleeps while crated when his foster family is gone 4 hrs during the day.
He would benefit from a quiet but active home. Fast unexpected movements and loud noises make him nervous and he runs to hide. Kids who are a little older and familiar with shy dogs would love him!
If you think you'd be the right home for Beau, you may fill out our 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.
Mando
Portland, OR
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MANDO is a super intelligent 2 year old Australian Shepherd looking for an experienced Aussie home where he will have the opportunity to engage his mind and body.
When he decides he loves you, he holds nothing back; loves to snuggle, wiggles with delight at your arrival (even if it's only been a matter of minutes), and will let you do anything with him (including baths, taking things from his mouth, brushing, playing). You couldn't ask for a better friend!
Lives to please his people, enjoys running/playing with his people and the resident dog in his foster home.
An adopter who will be home most of the time, give lots of positive ongoing interaction and help him feel safe in a stable environment would be best for this velcro boy.
Having a calm, companion dog who would enjoy playing and racing around in the yard with Mando would be ideal.
Moderate energy guy who loves to cuddle, get affection and play outside. Happy to lay near you while you work at home.
Would be a great running or hiking partner on private land, away from civilization, with just his people.
Much more comfortable with females than males, although he loves the husband and 3 grown sons in his foster home.
Needs to be introduced to every person who will be in his world, as he's nervous around those he hasn't met or isn't part of his pack.
Unannounced visitors will find him protecting his property and people.
He's been gentle with young children, but startles easily, so we will not be adopting him to home with children under 15.
He tries sooooooo hard to hold it together for vacuuming, hair dryers, blenders, etc. but he often ends up shaking, barking, and needs to be given another space to inhabit during noisy times.
Housetrained when taken out in a timely manner.
Crate trained - but we are looking for a home where he will not be crated much.
Sleeps through the night on his own bed in his foster's room.
Not an incessant barker, but will alert you to strangers, things that he sees as a threat or not right and to initiate play.
Loves playing inside and outside, playing frisbee, fetch, keep away and with other dogs.
Inside he likes belly rubs, chewing on bones, chew toys and relaxing with his humans.
Not destructive, but if he doesn't have appropriate chew toys/bones, he will find something to entertain himself like a misplaced sock.
Mando has become very close with the mini aussie in his foster home, sharing toys, bones, humans and life, but he is not comfortable with new dogs he does not know.
He is not dominant, but would do best in a home with an easy going well balanced dog.
Mando really enjoys walks, but in lower populated areas of familiarity where he won't encounter lots of people or other dogs.
Has great recall and enjoys one on one activities with his humans.
Knows basic commands 'sit, crate, lay down, stand, leave it, off, come, stay, walk, ok and enough.
Enjoys learning new tricks/commands.
He needs to know his people have his back, will keep him safe and will always be back shortly if leaving.
Having space and things to do is important - he doesn't do well with idle time, especially if he's not with his people.
Only homes with a fully fenced yard, consistency, routine and where he can feel safe from the chaos of the unknown where he won't be left alone for long hours will be considered.
No apartments or city life for this guy please.
Has not been cat tested, so we will not be adopting him to a home with cats.
Mando is 35 lbs. neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, including rabies, heartworm negative and current on prevention. He is in the Portland, OR area.
If you think you'd be the right home for Mando, you may fill out our 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.
When he decides he loves you, he holds nothing back; loves to snuggle, wiggles with delight at your arrival (even if it's only been a matter of minutes), and will let you do anything with him (including baths, taking things from his mouth, brushing, playing). You couldn't ask for a better friend!
Lives to please his people, enjoys running/playing with his people and the resident dog in his foster home.
An adopter who will be home most of the time, give lots of positive ongoing interaction and help him feel safe in a stable environment would be best for this velcro boy.
Having a calm, companion dog who would enjoy playing and racing around in the yard with Mando would be ideal.
Moderate energy guy who loves to cuddle, get affection and play outside. Happy to lay near you while you work at home.
Would be a great running or hiking partner on private land, away from civilization, with just his people.
Much more comfortable with females than males, although he loves the husband and 3 grown sons in his foster home.
Needs to be introduced to every person who will be in his world, as he's nervous around those he hasn't met or isn't part of his pack.
Unannounced visitors will find him protecting his property and people.
He's been gentle with young children, but startles easily, so we will not be adopting him to home with children under 15.
He tries sooooooo hard to hold it together for vacuuming, hair dryers, blenders, etc. but he often ends up shaking, barking, and needs to be given another space to inhabit during noisy times.
Housetrained when taken out in a timely manner.
Crate trained - but we are looking for a home where he will not be crated much.
Sleeps through the night on his own bed in his foster's room.
Not an incessant barker, but will alert you to strangers, things that he sees as a threat or not right and to initiate play.
Loves playing inside and outside, playing frisbee, fetch, keep away and with other dogs.
Inside he likes belly rubs, chewing on bones, chew toys and relaxing with his humans.
Not destructive, but if he doesn't have appropriate chew toys/bones, he will find something to entertain himself like a misplaced sock.
Mando has become very close with the mini aussie in his foster home, sharing toys, bones, humans and life, but he is not comfortable with new dogs he does not know.
He is not dominant, but would do best in a home with an easy going well balanced dog.
Mando really enjoys walks, but in lower populated areas of familiarity where he won't encounter lots of people or other dogs.
Has great recall and enjoys one on one activities with his humans.
Knows basic commands 'sit, crate, lay down, stand, leave it, off, come, stay, walk, ok and enough.
Enjoys learning new tricks/commands.
He needs to know his people have his back, will keep him safe and will always be back shortly if leaving.
Having space and things to do is important - he doesn't do well with idle time, especially if he's not with his people.
Only homes with a fully fenced yard, consistency, routine and where he can feel safe from the chaos of the unknown where he won't be left alone for long hours will be considered.
No apartments or city life for this guy please.
Has not been cat tested, so we will not be adopting him to a home with cats.
Mando is 35 lbs. neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, including rabies, heartworm negative and current on prevention. He is in the Portland, OR area.
If you think you'd be the right home for Mando, you may fill out our 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.