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Choosing a pet is a commitment for life, please choose wisely...
PLEASE SPAY/NEUTER ALL OF YOUR PETS!
The Australian Shepherd is NOT the right dog for
every family. To be sure you understand the breed, please read Liz
Palika's: Is an
Australian Shepherd the Right Dog for You?
Following is a PARTIAL listing only of the available dogs in foster care or private homes in the Southern California area. For information on ADDITIONAL dogs, please contact a Rescue Representative.
If you're interested in rescuing an Australian Shepherd, please first check your local shelters. Aussies are showing up there in ALARMING numbers, and we need your help to save them.
TO VIEW OUR REGULARLY UPDATED LISTING
OF AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHELTERS, PLEASE GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WEBSITE IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF
VARIOUS RESCUERS, SO ADOPTION PROCEDURES MAY VARY.
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RED GIRL is a 3 yr old spayed red merle female mini aussie. She is housebroken and crate trained. Red Girl is a little shy at first meeting but warms up quickly. She weighs 19 lbs and has a docked tail. For adoption information click here. (mm) |
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SAMPSON is a neutered male black tri Aussie, going on 8 years old this May 2010. He is not a barker unless he needs to be or is happy. Great with kids, cats, and gets along with other dogs but needs to warm up to them first. He has been updated on his rabies and license. Loves walks, car rides, people. He is mostly an outdoor dog but likes to sleep in the house or come in to hang out at times. Sampson needs a new home by Feb 5th. because his owners are having to move. If you are interested in this sweetheart, please contact his owner, Jenna via e-mail nicholasjenna@hotmail.com or call 949-525-5028 (San Clemente area) |
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GRACIE is a 6 year old Red Merle mini aussie. She has been spayed. She is loyal, likes people, attention & walks. She’s great with kids but dislikes other dogs and toys. She has had no training. She prefers a home where the people are around to pay attention to her or else she may try to escape. Contact owners Bill & Wendy at billwendycarpio@aol.com or Home # 562-598-7828. |
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NEWMAN is 4 year old neutered male Australian Shepherd with blue merle markings. He is very gentle and mellow. Good with other dogs. Best placement would be attached to someones hip. Walks beautifully on a leash. Would do well in a home with children. Would like another dog to play with. Santa Barbara area please. If you are interested in this handsome fella e-mail bloomerwilson@aol.com |
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CARLY is a 1-2 year old spayed female that is only about 25 pounds, so a mini size, with a natural bob tail. She is a high energy girl that is very loving and bonds strongly with her people. She will need an experienced dog owner who can deal with her high energy level, and can give her attention and training. Her current foster family is working with her on housetraining. Carly was rescued from a high kill shelter on the day she was scheduled for euthanisia. She will only be available to an approved home and there will be an adoption fee. To see video of her you can click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwlUDCGmsKI If you are interested in this little cutie, contact rescuer Laura @ 661-513-0053 or e-mail base2@pacbell.net (Valencia area) |
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GENIE
is a 7 year old spayed black tri female that is looking for a home with
no other dogs. She is a fantastic family dog. She is unbelievable
with my children and people. She has been around kids her whole
life. Genie has graduated from two dog training sessions and
knows all of the basic commands. The only issue with Genie is that
about 6 years ago, she started becoming aggressive towards other dogs
for no apparent reason - up until that point, she had no problems with
other dogs. We live in a planned-unit development and the fences are
very short and up to now, she has never tried to get out, but lately we
have had a few instances where she has escaped and found other
neighborhood dogs to get into a fight with :{ If you
are interested in this great family dog, please contact owner Sue @
(805) 637-6951 or email
zizzoscoffee@gmail.com |
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WILLA
is a 4.5 year old Red Merle spayed female that is in need of a new home
because of some separation anxiety - for over a year she was able to be
with her owner almost 24/7, but now her owner is back in school and
found a job, and Willa is not handling it well, she keeps getting out
of the yard - digging under and climbing over and occasionally pushing
out screens :/ Willa loves to go on walks, is on the
submissive side
with people and when she's been around kids has been fine. Owner
says
she is fabulous with other dogs (lives w/a Heeler & a Chi), and
fine with cats and okay with chickens. She is housebroken and
well
behaved, is on the larger side at around 70 pounds. If you are
interested in this sweet girl please contact her owner Debbie @
951-977-0015 (Norco area) |
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CHEWBACCA
is a 5 year old neutered back tri male who loves to go on walks and has
lots of energy. He is housebroken, great with other dogs and very
affectionate once he knows you - he can be very protective, so not real
friendly with strangers. He has been living with 2 kids under 2
years of age and has been fine, but recently the 2 year old did
something to him that caused him to yip and then bite her on the nose -
because of this, his owners would like to find him a home with no
kids.
If you are interested in this handsome fella, contact owner Sunset via e-mail
joseph-sunset@sbcglobal.net (Rialto area) |
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LOVEY is a 4 year old "Toy"
Australian Shepherd. He is neutered, housebroken, and has all up to
date shots. He is a sweet dog who loves to get his belly rubbed and
cuddle. He likes other dogs after an introduction. He is not good with
children and should go to a home without children. Contact Debbie
323-251-1244. |
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KATIE is a 2 year old spayed female mix breed and is very large. She is also housebroken and is fine around the cats and friends and caregiver but scared of strangers. Katie is a very shy girl but very sweet once she knows you. For more information, please contact Nancy in Hemet at (951) 652-5509 or email: nonchee@verizon.net |
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REBA is a 4 1/2 yr old red merle spayed female Aussie who is a joy to be around. Reba is good with most animals and people but needs to loose 16 more pounds. Reba would benefit from humans who would like to take her for several short walks daily until she loses the weight and gets back into shape, then the sky is the limit :) Reba has had a hair analysis to determine which minerals are best for her to thrive, she is also raw fed. Reba would make a great family dog or a great companion. Reba is crate trained house trained but needs more obedience training. Contact rescuer Katie via e-mail aussierescue@roadrunner.com |
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LOLA and LILY are a mother/ daughter pair. Aussie mixes, Lily (the daughter) being pure white is deaf and beautiful! Lola and Lily are from the Bakersfield shelter. They were turned in because their previous owner was going to jail. They where in the shelter and hours away from being euthanized. In order to spare their lives, we unexpectedly took them after their original foster backed out. Even though we do not take dogs we don’t have a foster for, we couldn’t let them die but with no foster available, these girls remain in a boarding kennel and desperately need a foster home. Lily is approximately 6 months old, very sweet and playful. Her mother, Lola is approximately 2 years old. After everything she’s been through, she’s a little untrusting and needs a patient, experienced handler. Lily is instrumental in helping Lola trust people and we feel keeping them together is important. These poor girls have had a rough life and deserve a loving home. We are not sure if either are friendly with dogs, cats or kids but a foster could help us determine more about them. For adoption and/or foster information, please visit us at www.muttmatchla.org or call 323-664-5877 |
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JAKE is a 2 1/2 year old neutered Aussie (mix ?) male, full tail, about 60 lbs. He is housebroken and crate trained. He is good with other dogs, good with cats but may chase them, unknown with how he is with small children. Jake is a very loving, patient fella, a little shy at first when meeting strangers, but does warm up....he's just a gentle soul :} Due is his owner's health, she is having to rehome him - for more information on this handsome fella, please contact owner Ally in Fontana at: cutebbwgirl34@yahoo.com |
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Casey & Zeus's story - "They were raised together by an elderly couple. The last survivor just died a few months ago. In the will, the siblings were supposed to care for the dogs but instead left them at home and then called the shelter. A rescue in Murrieta took them and I saw them at Petco and fostered until I could find a home. Which I did and asked the couple to call if there was a problem and they could no longer keep them, but instead, they dumped them in the shelter. CASEY is the Aussie. Gentle and great with kids. 13 years old but healthy. I brought them to the vet and groomed them a few weeks back and they were healthy with all shots. They are microchipped. They are house broken and very well behaved. Casey is loosing his hearing a bit but obedient none the less. ZEUS is more active and a 8 year old. He too is healthy and has all his shots. Both are gentle with little dogs, children and people. I saw Casey go after a kitten so I think that is the only caution. Otherwise incredible dogs with a huge story." Liz has since found a wonderful place willing to board/foster them, Camp Bow Wow in Temecula, but these fellas deserve a loving home of their own again!! If you are interested in adopting these gentlemen, please contact rescuer Liz via e-mail lizjones2@mac.com |
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BROWNIE
ia a 2.5 year old spayed Beautiful Aussie mix female. "I've had
her since she was 11 weeks old, she loves kids and loves to play with
them. She is house trained and knows basic commands. She is current on
her shots and microchipped. She's considered a medium size dog &
weighs approximately 38lbs. Must be in a home that has a backyard since
she loves to run and roll on the grass. Must be in a home where she's
the only dog (she's not so good at sharing her food and water with
other dogs). She's been spoiled and is used to following you
around. Sorry but she's a dog and does not get along in a home
that has cats. She loves to play and has alot of energy. I always take
her hiking with me and she loves that time and will do the same with
you if you take her. I hate to give her up but I lost my home and
she's definitely not an apartment dog with all her energy."
If you are interested in this great girl please contact owner
Maria via e-mail latinliving@yahoo.com |
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MARLEY (dog on left) is almost 12 years old, spayed and de-barked female. She is obedience trained (she has her Advanced Rally title and her Novice Standard Agility title). She is a very sweet dog - sort of the clown of the family - loves everyone. RIO (dog on right) is almost 11 years old, spayed, de-barked female. She is shy with some people - not good with other dogs or kids. Her issue with kids is when they are moving, she wants to herd them so she nips at them if they run or move around too much. She is not good with other animals. She is very sweet with adults - pretty much a lap dog if you would let her. My best friend is in her last days dying from cancer, and I need to place her two senior Aussies. They need to go together as they have been inseparable for 10 years. They are perfect house dogs - both in excellent health. They are wonderful dogs and I am hopeful that they can live their final years in a great home. If you have any questions, you can call me, Judy, on my cell at 714/350-9450 or contact me by email at jpeterson219@earthlink.net. |
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BEAR is a very handsome 2-year old neutered male Black Tri Australian Shepherd, he is housebroken, loves attention (giving and recieving) has had some obedience training. Bear has been out testing his herding instinct and he has shown a natural ability in sheep herding and with a little training would probably do very well as a ranchdog! Bear gets along with most of the dogs there, however he does get a little defensive if they get in his face. It would be nice if Bear could get a home with somone that is willing to work with him on this and give him plenty of exercise. Bear should not be in a home with cats or small children. If you are interested in Bear, please contact rescuer David via e-mail at memyselfandi228@yahoo.com (Riverside area). |
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SCOOP is a very affectionate 4 year old neutered male Australian Shepherd. "Although I'm deaf and blind in my right eye, I know sign language commands so communicating won't be a problem. I enjoy being around people, playing fetch and just running around. I'm easily startled when approached from behind, so I'd do best in an adult only home with no other dogs or cats." This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering call the Adoption Center at (805) 652-1001. Scoop is with Canine Adoption and Rescue League in Ventura Co. click here for more information |
