Lake Hiawatha, NJ - Australian Shepherd. Meet Springsteen a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd

Color

Merle

Age

Puppy

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website www.wiseanimalrescue.org/adoption-application!

*PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH AN ADOPTION APPLICATION*

Due to factors beyond our control, transport costs for our Puppy Mill survivors are much higher than what we have been accustomed to - costs for health certificates and medical + transport for each dog with no allowances for shared crates. With these factors taken into account, as well as the care needs for all of the animals in our adoption program, we need to request a donation above our normal request. Depending which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a donation in the range of $450- $850 from each adopter. $250 of that donation will be used toward the cost of transport. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.

- ONE application per household. We will only consider your family for one of our available puppies so please apply for only one.

*SPECIAL NEEDS* SPRINGSTEEN IS SIGHT AND HEARING IMPAIRED. PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THE CARE.

Name: Springsteen

Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd

Age: 9 weeks

Gender: male

Home Recommendation: Due to Springsteen's sight and hearing impairments, we are looking for a home experienced and dedicated to the training, socialization, and care of a special needs dog. Springsteen has had these Issues since birth and would do best in a home with another dog (or multiple) to help guide him. His family should also be prepared to take him to a professional trainer experienced with sight and hearing impaired dogs.

Personality: Springsteen is a typical puppy who enjoys play time, naps, and cuddles. He is an active breed dog who will need mental and physical enrichment.

Kids: Above the age of 13 due to his special needs

Dogs: Yes! Springsteen must be in a home with another dog

Cats: Yes, he would be fine in a home with cats

Crate Trained: Working on it!

House Trained: Working on it!

Training: Springsteen is very young and has special needs. His family must be 100% committed to his training so he can be a well-adjusted, happy boy!

Why did he come to WISE? Puppy mills overbreed to the point where they produce more dogs than they can sell. Dogs like Springsteen were rejected for reasons ranging from birth defects, being born with the wrong color fur or eyes, or just simply because no one wanted to purchase them. When the dogs are not sold, the puppy mills destroy them, and it is legal to do so. WISE has recently partnered with a group to save these unwanted dogs - healthy, unhealthy, and/or with birth defects - who are destined to be killed for no reason.