My name is 0596 Rue!

Rue is being fostered in Vandalia IL

Meet Rue.  This 60lb. STUNNING silky soft coated black tri male Australian Shepherd is looking for his forever home.  He is affectionate, sweet and oh so loving with his people.  Rue came to rescue because his previous home had a significant change in jobs and needed to travel for work way to often to be able to provide time with him.

Rue is well trained with tons of skills!  He knows sit, down, stay, wait, leave it, and so many more.  He has EXCELLENT house manners and doesn't need to be crated when no one is home. He also enjoys riding in the car.  Rue needs a home with another smaller dog or to be the only pup.  He doesn't like to share his human and can be a bit protective of his human from other dogs.  He will need someone that is dog savvy and has good leadership like any other Aussie owner.  He walks well on a leash too! He is currently in a home with another Aussie and they don't see eye to eye, but he also has a small 4 legged foster sibling (Feist, small hunting dog) and she is the BOSS and they co-exist without incident.  In his previous home, Rue would go to doggie daycare for half days and had a great time! 

Rue would like a quieter home with no children, no cats, maybe another dog but it would depend on the dog, and a fenced backyard of his own, or someone that would walk him each day, play with him, and occupy his mind with some mental stimulation like tricks or hide and seek.  He would be absolutely perfect for a retired couple or person that wants a well trained dog.  He would really thrive in that kind of environment.  If Rue sounds like the sidekick for you, please complete an adoption application today at https://midwestaustralianshepherdrescue.org/home/adoption-application/