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.
This is HARRY, an Australian
Shepherd. He is thirteen years old and has some back leg issues which
make it hard for him to get up sometimes especially on hardwood floors.
Carpet flooring would be perfect for him or a home with lots of rugs.
He has a little touch of doggie dementia so at times he seems a little
spacey. He also seems to be losing his hearing a little. He still has a
lot of energy and is very sweet. He does require a cortisone shot every
month and is on a thyroid medication. He was previously living with a
cat and they were very close. They would play together and cuddle with
each other. It was very cute. His previous parents are willing to pay
approx. $100 each month towards his care. The perfect home for Harry
would consist of somebody who is home a lot, has carpet or rugs and has
a doggie door or can let him out when he needs to go. May not be the
perfect dog for small kids in the house but he is a safe and loving
dog. He is currently shaved with short hair that is already
growing out. His head and face look the same as the picture.
Again, he is so very sweet and could really make someone very
happy. Contact Michael via email traderon44@yahoo.com or (818)
802-8542.
My name is ARROW and I am an 8 year old spayed female. I am a
super-friendly, energetic, happy, and social gal. I love walking and
hiking and need lots of exercise. I am super easy to train and very
smart. I will bring you the paper in the morning (with a little
coaxing). I need a home that will give me lots of love. I'm not into
playing kids, well maybe a little and then I get annoyed. You won't
find a better looking Aussie or a better best friend. I am a real show
stopper especially since I am one of the few Aussie that still has her
tail. Take me home you won't regret it! if you are
interested in this beautiful girl, contact owner Heather at
213-422-7790.
CASSIE is a playful and amorous dog. She's an Aussie and Husky
mix. She's great with kids and other pets. She's 4 years
old, has all her shots up to date and she's spayed. Cassie
needs a new a home before July 1st (at
the latest) because of having to move to an apartment.
Contact owner Jimmy @ 818-497-5522 (cell) or e-mail Jimmya32@gmail.com
CRICKET is a spayed female,
purebred Aussie, no tail, black tri, on the small side at 35 pounds, 2
years old. I'm super friendly towards dogs, people, and life in
general. I am protective of my home though and can be shy at
first. I'm very active and will need a home that loves to fetch
and keep me busy. I would love another dog to live with and
play with. I'm crate trained, housebroken, know a few commands,
I'm SUPER smart, and would love to try agility. I'm good with cats but
do like to chase if they run. I will need additional training to
control my leash pulling. I have a great spirit! contact rescuer Laurie
@ laurie@wagsandwiggles.com (in the Orange Co area)
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.
CODY is a 10 month old purebred
red male aussie with a tail. He has two blue eyes. Cody is
a very happy playful boy with a goofy nature. He loves to play
with dogs and toys. He’s great with cats and other small
animals. He’s housebroken and crate trained. He can be shy
with new people and then after a few minutes he’s sitting in their
lap. He’s had a little training and loves to learn. He will
bond tightly with his people. contact rescuer Laurie
@ laurie@wagsandwiggles.com (in the Orange Co area)
DELILAH and OREO are Aussie mix
spayed females, about 5 years olds and 40 pounds each. Delilah is
a red and Oreo is merle. Both girls are housebroken and crate
trained, a
little on the shy/timid side but very sweet once they know
you. Oreo likes to chase balls and play in the water, Delilah
just plain likes attention but can be protective of her owner.
Both are healthy, neither are destructive or jumpers or barkers.
The girls need to be rehomed ASAP as the owner has moved into an
apartment and unable to have them with him. They are in the Rialto
area, contact owner Ron @ 909-810-0837
RED is a 4-year-old neutered red tri male Aussie, docked tail, 65 lbs.
He loves to play ball and knows some tricks, is housebroken to a doggie
door. He has lived with other dogs but would be best living as an
only dog because he can be protective of food. He is protective of his
house and yard. He loves children and has grown up around horses. For
more information, please contact owner Cathleen in Cedar Glen (Lake
Arrowhead area) at email: twinintheglen@aol.com
RED is a 7-year-old neutered red
merle male Aussie, docked tail, crate trained and housebroken. He lives
with other dogs right now and cats, but would probably be best living
as an only dog or will a smaller dog. He does not feel comfortable
around some big dogs but is fine after a day or so. He’s had basic
training, plays Frisbee, fetch, jogs everyday, been herding
lessons and loves it. For more information, please contact owner
Mindy in Wildomar at email: steve.deremo@steinel.net
"Hi my name is Chance. I am a 5 year old neutered male blue merle
Aussie, who loves life. I am always smiling, happy and ready to
go for a walk or jog; I love children, other dogs and even cats.
I am a bit of a comedian and have been know to do some pretty silly
stunts just to get a laugh. My family says I am loyal, kind and
easy going. I have allergies and take some very inexpensive
medication to help. Unfortunately, my family must move and I can
not go with them, so they are trying to find me a place where I can run
and play, because they love me very much as I do them."
Chance is housebroken, can live either inside or outside….but prefers
to
be outside when no one is home so he can run around the yard and bark
at an occasional squirrel. He is located in Arcadia, contact owner
Lucille via e-mail
lucillebenevento@sbcglobal.net or call 626-448-8010 (h)
or 626-484-6992 (c)
BRICE is an 8 month old, neutered
Black Tri male, 48 lbs, medium build and moderate energy. Brice
was rescued at 6 mos from a horrid living situation where he grew
up in almost complete isolation from humans. He suffered
both emotional and physical abuse and is on the road to recovery.
Because of his puppyhood, Brice will only be placed in a very
specific home situation within close proximity of Santa Barbara to
ensure a smooth transition. On the plus side, Brice is wonderful
once he trusts and bonds with you! He is super loving, silly,
playful, loves stuffed toys, has a "thing" for tassels on shoes &
pillows, has no agression, loves all dogs & cats and is
amazing around horses. On the downside, he is afraid of most
strangers, particulary men, and cannot be placed with small childen as
he is petrified of them. Brice will only be placed with a
family that has Aussie experience and at least one other playful
dog. In addition, he requires a quiet but active family
where one person is home during the day. If you are looking
for a young dog that is a diamond in the rough and have the time and
patience to help this wonderful animal, email Georgette at gttetopakas@hotmail.com for
more information on Brice.
CESSNA is a gorgeous one year old
Aussie boy who LOVES to play with other dogs. Sweet and
affectionate. He is Mr. Happy.
Cessna is hearing impaired and knows basic sign commands. Good
off leash with his people. Would be a wonderful second dog or
addition to an active family. Serious enquiries only in the Santa
Barbara general area. e-mail
bloomerwilson@aol.com
AUSSIE is a 7 year old neutered male who loves other
dogs, dog beach, rides in the car, and is very
affectionate. His family has to rehome him due to a move.
He has been around kids and is great with them. He really wants
to be a lap dog. He will make a great companion for
someone. please contact owner Linda via e-mail:
lcsoftwardcinema@mac.com in San Diego.
BLUE is an eleven year old
neutered male, possible mix. He weights 46 pounds. He belonged to
Deanna's father-in-law who passed away November 20th. He is good with
other dogs, but does like to be boss. He is great with people and
kids, and he does well with their smaller shepherd mix female, however
their dog is not doing well with another dog inside the house and that is why
they are looking for a home for him. Since he is eleven, he can't
hear as well as he once did. He also seemed to be having some minor
problems with his hips but they started him on 1/4 of a Deramaxx (100
mg) pill each day (so he gets 25 mg) and that seems to be helping a
lot! He now has no problem getting up when he thinks he might get a
treat :} contact owner Deanna @ 661-255-0836 or e-mail: jdvn@aol.com
(Valencia area)
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).
BEAR is a 6 yr old neutered Blue merle male with a full tail. He
loves people and is a happy goofy boy. He is housebroken and
crate trained. Bear is fine with most other dogs. He is a
very well behaved boy who loves water and loves to play ball.
Bear is a big tall boy. For adoption information click here. (mm)
HAPPY is a 5 yr old neutered male
who is deaf and slightly vision impaired. He is a very large
goofy boy who loves to follow his owner around. He is great with
people and is an excellent house dog. Happy is fine with most
other dogs and has been fine with cats. For adoption information click here. (mm)
VIRGIL is an Aussie mix neutered
male pup that is with Mountains'
Humane Society in Lake Arrowhead area that needs a home &
someone to love him! Virgil's story...
At one time, Virgil was a loved puppy, because someone took the time
and expense to have him neutered at a young age. As Virgil grew, some
problems became apparent. Virgil has an eye condition which we believe
affects his vision. It also appears that Virgil is deaf. Once these
problems were obvious, his owners cruelly dumped him in the forest.
Imagine, a 3 month old pup with impaired hearing and sight, left to
fend for himself in the forest with hungry coyote, mountain lion and
bear. Luckily, he was picked up by some compassionate people and he
ended up at the vet office where we were called in to help. The vet
estimates that Virgil was born in late July '2008
He is not house trained yet, but he is crate trained. He does well with
cats; he actually doesn't always notice them. He would do best in a
home as the only dog. We have seen some aggression in him with other
dogs. It began with food aggression, but sometimes happens with no food
involved. He has been great with small kids, but caution must be used
when the food bowl is involved.
Considering the sight and hearing impairment he has, he is a happy go
lucky sweet puppy who is active and likes to play. He needs a very
special family to adopt him and work with patience and love on him.
Training will be difficult, but not impossible. Do you have that very
special place in your heart and home for a special needs pup who
deserves a second chance? contact Karin @ (909) 337-6422 or e-mail
mountainshumanesociety@hotmail.com
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
BLUE literally just showed up in someone's backyard in Valley Center.
He’s neutered, older, and deaf and the sweetest dog you’d ever
meet. He gets along with the finder's golden retriever and cat,
horse and mini donkey. She's had him bathed and checked out
and he’s fine. contact finder Anita at e-mail: afirebynight@att.net if you
are interested in him. (br)
CHANEL and ARMANI
are homozygous merle puppies that are partially deaf and blind. They
are up to date with routine shots, already house trained, and altered.
They need to be placed together. They are fostered with the Rescue Me adoption
group in Woodland Hills at (818) 999-2400 or email. For adoption
information, click
here. (kh)
LUNA is
approximately 16 months old, spayed,micro-chipped, and current on
shots. She is a love bug that is deaf and blind. Her
foster mom and dad reports that she loves to give kisses and
snuggle. She is crate trained and rides in a car well. She
gets around very well and loves to play with her foster siblings.. For
more
information, please contact email. (kh)
CHEWY
LEWIS NEEDS A FOSTER or ADOPTIVE HOME ASAP!!!
Chewy Lewis' owner contacted us and after two years of having this
loving wonderful dog... he has no more time for him!!! Chewy
is an affectionate 3 yr. old Louisiana Catahoula / Blue Merle
Australian Shep. mix that weighs about 32 lbs.
Chewy is crate trained, loves dogs, cats (even kittens) and
children. He rides great in the car and loves to go on hikes and
long walks.
Please give us a call and let us know if you are interested in adopting
him or can foster him until he finds the perfect home. If you can
foster, we provide everything he needs. (818)
335-3034 ilvpaws@earthlink.net
RUSTY is a healthy male
Aussie/Brittany mix, age 8, 42 lbs, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated,
and housebroken. A loyal dog, loves people, gives lots of
kisses, loves to go on car trips, and obeys commands well. He's
energetic and needs exercise plus spending quality time with his owner
daily (he needs a home where someone is home often). He does not get
along with some dogs, so he's best as the only pet. He has
Brittany characteristics for hunting, he will therefore chase/hunt
small animals, including cats. Rusty is nervous around our
children and needs a home without children. He needs a new home
that fits his characteristics, and someone to give him the hugs,
attention and exercise he deserves. We are in San Diego but will
drive anywhere in CA, NV or AZ for an interview with Rusty's new home,
and we will drive back to get him if it doesn't work out for any
reason.
Contact Cheryl at cheryl.standlee@gmail.com
(San Diego)
KIBBLES is a neutered male Aussie
mix that is about 1 1/2 years old. He is up to date on shots,
microchipped, and heartworm negative.
He was relinquished by owners unable to care for him. He is a
very good natured dog, gets along great with other dogs,
likes riding in the car, pretty good on leash, housetrained
and crate trained. He is learning basic commands, knows sit
and down. He is a quick learner and affectionate. He came
into rescue with an injury to his right eye, the vet discovered
he had no vision in it, so they removed the eye. It hasn’t slowed
him down, he does quite well with just one eye. He looks as if he
is winking at you. He weighs 48# and has a very full coat. He is
being fostered in the san Diego area, contact Barb via e-mail jsteglic@cox.net
or call 619 729 4659.
STAR is a 1 1/2 year old Aussie
mix and she LOVES to play! Chasing the ball and romping with her nine
canine roommates is the greatest fun. She's very affectionate and
snuggly to people and is sweet to children. Star would make a wonderful
companion as well as making a great addition to a home looking for a
second dog. She's already housetrained, uses a dog door, crate trained
and ready to find her forever home. Star is deaf as the unfortunate
consequence of merle to merle breeding. She is very attentive to hand
signals and has fair vision.
Star is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and
spayed/neutered. contact Diane at reddogranch3@earthlink.net
BRODY & his 3 siblings were
born at the shelter after their mother was turned in by the
owner. His siblings have all found their forever home, now
it's Brody's turn. He is a 28 week old Shepherd/Aussie mix. He has
the cutest freckles on the top of his muzzle & a beautiful blue
merle patch on the bottom of his muzzle. He looks like a little coyote
or fox. He is very loving, smart, gentle & sweet with
people-including kids, but can be Alpha with other dogs. He likes to be
held & to give kisses. Great dog that you have to meet to
appreciate.
We only adopt to families in Southern California. Adoption donation,
home check, contract, obedience class & updates throughout his life
are required. If you're interested in adopting Brody please email gayle87@hotmail.com (San
Fernando Valley)
MAGGIE is an Aussie x Lab mix,
about 3 yrs old. She is housebroken, great with other dogs, don't
know about cats, barks/growls at strangers but very friendly once she
knows you. The owners have a 1 yr old daughter that is now
walking and Maggie is trying to *herd*her :/ If you are
interested, contact her owner, Rick, directly at 714-720-3494
(Temecula area)
COOPER is a 2 yr old spayed
female aussie/retriever mix who is deaf. She is excellent in the
house and loves to play with other dogs. Cooper is reserved at
first with some strangers but warms up quickly. She bonds very
closely with her owner so will bark at people who come to visit.
Cooper knows basic obedience and is a perfect walking
companion.
For adoption information click
here. (mm)
SMOKIE is a 7 yr old Aussie
mix spayed female. She is good with other dogs,
housetrained, energetic and very affectionate. Owner unable
to keep due to economic reasons. Smokie is in the East
County San Diego area. contact owner Ray or Neva @ bollumray@earthlink.net
KYLA is a 4 year old spayed Aussie mix female who is playful and very
affectionate with her family. She had been trained to be a service dog,
but her owners have found out she needs to be an only dog and
also has some health issues. Her current owners are willing to
cover all veterinary expenses for life. For more information please
contact owners Karin and Kristi at ayesha@shadowsong.com or call
619-241-8294. (br)
SAMMY is an approx
2-yr old spayed Aussie mix female, UTD on vaccs and microchipped. She's
housebroken, knows basic obedience. Sammy's an energetic girl who loves
to go for walks and runs. For more information, please contact owner Carla. (lz)
Please only contact one of the
following reps in order to avoid confusion and a repeat of efforts.
Also, if your area code isn't represented, please contact only one of
the reps.
Los Angeles County -
area codes 310, 661, 805 E-mail
Jacinta Stockton (San Bernardino
& Riverside Counties -
area codes 909 & 951, Los Angeles County - area codes 213, 323) E-mail.
Becky Rice (San Diego County - area
codes 619, 760, 858) E-mail.
Laurie Zurborg (Orange County - area
codes 562, 714, 949) E-mail.
Sue Trapp (Central coastal
area) E-mail or (831)
601-3350.
Or call:
Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline: 1-877-ARPH-779
Second Time Around Aussie Rescue, Inc: 1-87-RESCUE US
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