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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
6 years 3 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
18 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2671
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hello my name is Rockie and I have a lot of love to give the right family. I am a 3 year 18 pound toy Aussie that has had a difficult start to life. I am in need of a specific family as I am so afraid of men.
I love walks, playing fetch, cuddling, giving kisses and spooning with other dogs. I was relinquished pre-Covid lockdown and spent 6 months with my foster family learning how to be a good boy as my first family did not teach me or socialize me.
I then thought I had found a forever family but, unfortunately, even though they loved me, it did not work out. I am currently back with my first foster family and I have come such a long way from the perpetually scared under-socialized pup that I was last March. I see the world through the eyes of the little dog that I am. I need a family that is quiet—I do not do well when overstimulated. I have gotten better with my fear of men but would really prefer a family that understands this fear. I do love to spoon with my foster brothers but would probably be ok as a single dog if I could play fetch and was not left alone for long periods.
I do not chew up or destroy things (ok maybe I do love to chew out the stuffing on stuffies, but who doesn’t). Learning to play fetch was my favorite thing and it makes me so proud of myself when I can beat my foster brother to the ball.
My foster family wants me to mention that I do have some quirks. I do like to bark (I blame it on my foster sister, she likes to start it). I have gotten better about walking when there are other dogs around and I learned to not ping-pong bounce at the end of the leash and now I get to go on more walks. I panic in kennels still but I do ok if I have to be confined behind a baby gate. I do sometimes want everything to be mine and since I was neutered late I do occasionally make bad choices and mark in the house. So, if my foster family is not around I do have to wear a potty band—it is humiliating but I just cannot help myself sometimes. My foster family says I have gotten so much better but they also say I have a “bird brain” that sometimes makes me think I have to say “this is mine”. I have been on anti-anxiety medications for the last year and they have really helped me be able to learn, so I am not sure if I will need them forever. If you think you might be the right family for me I would love to have my own
furever family.
If you're interested in Rockie please message Colorado Rep Melissa at asfmtnrep@gmail.com or call text at 719-221-1950. Home check and adoption fee required.
Here is the link to the application:
https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application
All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.
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