My name is
Oliver!

Posted 21 hours ago

Cared for by Australian Shepherds Furever -Northern California Chapter

Adoption fee: $395

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My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd/Corgi

Color

Merle

Age

2 years old, Young

Size

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

Weight

36 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

4575

My details

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Remember Oliver? The Charming “Auggie” (Aussie/Corgi mix)! At just 2 years old and 36 lbs, Oliver is an affectionate and energetic companion looking for his velcro human.

This lovable “incorgnito” was returned to ASF because he requires a home with herding dog experience. In his foster home, Oliver has shown himself to be a loving, enthusiastic young dog with typical herder behaviors. His ideal home will be with someone who understands the energetic nature of a herding dog and can provide the structure he needs to be his best self.

What You’ll Love About Oliver:

• Social Butterfly: Oliver loves people and has shown a preference for women, but he’s also affectionate toward his foster dad too. He enjoys playdates with small-to-medium female dogs and plays very nicely with his foster siblings. However, he’s not a fan of large male dogs, so his best match would be with female canine companions. • Cat-Friendly: Oliver totally ignores the cat in his foster home, making him a good match for homes with cats.

• Great on Walks: He’s a joy on the leash and loves to explore the outdoors. • Easygoing in a Pack: Oliver lives with three foster siblings, so he has no problem being one of many dogs (as long as they aren’t male) in a lively household. His foster’s home is also along a walking path with dozens of dogs passing by each day, yet Oliver pays no attention to them through the fence.

• Cuddle Bug and Adventure Buddy: Oliver’s energetic, fun-loving nature makes him the perfect companion for all your outdoor adventures, while his cuddly demeanor at home means you’re also getting a top-notch snuggle buddy for lazy days in. After a long day of playing, he enjoys hanging out with his foster mom on the outdoor sofa watching the sunset in addition to cuddling up in bed at night to watch TV. He’s the perfect size to be your cozy little couch potato and bedbug! Things to Know: Oliver is a herding dog through and through, which means he thrives on structure, mental enrichment, and physical activity each day. Without this, his energy can build up and lead to overexcitement, sometimes displaying as excitement-driven mouthiness, which might be intimidating for those without breed experience. His foster has never seen any aggressive behavior—just an overly enthusiastic herder who needs gentle guidance! A great match for Oliver would be an adopter who can commit to: •

A Structured Daily Routine: Oliver thrives on a consistent routine that includes scheduled mealtimes, playtime, potty breaks, enrichment, physical activities, and enforced nap times. His foster will be happy to share the routine that has helped Oliver flourish! • A Flexible Environment: No apartments or homes with strict noise regulations, as Oliver is quite vocal and tends to excessively bark when excited or needing something. For this reason, he’s not suited to sound-sensitive or easily overstimulated owners. With positive reinforcement when quiet, he’s learning to settle down nicely.

• Positive Training: Oliver is a quick learner, though he’s still working on his “stay” commands since his excitement leads to struggles with settling. He’ll need a patient adopter to continue his training using calm, positive training methods. Oliver’s Ideal Home: Oliver’s foster parent has noticed he’s a bit too excitable for homes with small children, as he may accidentally scratch them when he jumps up in excitement. He’d do best in a home with older children or adults only, ideally in a multi-dog household where he won’t get bored (but without other male dogs). He’ll thrive with adopters who have experience with herding breeds and understand his need for structure and enrichment.

Oliver has made excellent strides in obedience, is crate-trained, and has been fully potty-trained with no accidents at his foster home. With a consistent routine and a loving, patient adopter, Oliver will thrive and bring endless joy to the right family. If you’re interested in adopting, please fill out an adoption application on the ASF website. Adopt: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application * Oliver is currently fostered in Contra Costa County, Northern California.

There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to his new furever family.

Rescue

Australian Shepherds Furever -Northern California Chapter

Contact info

Pet ID

4575

Contact

Australian Shepherds Furever

Phone

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australianshepherdsfurever@gmail.com

Website

http://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org

Address

Yuba City, CA 95991

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We pride ourselves on a thorough screening process. A complete application, background check,vet reference check, personal reference check, photos of property inside and out if there is not a local representative.

Adoption application

http://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application

Go meet their pets

As we are a national rescue, adoption events will be posted as they are scheduled with specific information on location etc.

Here is the link adoption application: http://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/asf-adoption-application.html

More about this rescue

Nancy Pearlman-Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, created Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF), a non-profit organization to promote the education, rescue, fostering and adoption of the Australian Shepherd breed of dog.
In July 2012, Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF) initiated as a page on Facebook. Hoping to have 1,000 members at the end one year, ASF quickly grew into a network of more than 79,000 dedicated individuals striving to provide aid and refuge to Aussies all over the country.
From these phenomena, the website www.australianshepherdsfurever.org was developed to educate the public on this intelligent and beautiful breed, and provide resources to those seeking help or willing to contribute to the Adopt, Save and Foster (ASF) philosophy. ASF filed for non- profit status in July 2013 and obtained its status in July 2014 and through proactive networking, partnerships, training/rehabilitation and fundraising, ASF has saved the lives of countless dogs to include those with Parvo, Mange, Tick Disease, Cancer, Pneumonia, broken limbs and some of the most extreme cases of abuse that one could imagine. ASF focuses on the Aussies that most would turn their backs on. ASF is in its 5th year and over 1,910 Australian Shepherds have been rescued from high kills shelters, abusive owners and other high-risk situations.
We, as humans, have a responsibility to uphold, shelter and care for those beings that are less fortunate, that are simply cast away. Thanks to proactive individuals who work collectively, Aussies nationwide are being given a chance at a better life through Australian Shepherds Volunteers are an integral component of ASF for the maintenance of the website, screening potential fosters and adopters, providing training, fundraising, data base management, networking and transporting of recued Aussies. All Volunteers; Adopters, Fosters, Trainers and Transporters etc. are carefully screened and vetted to assure the safe and vital placement of these dogs into furever homes. We currently have over 170 foster families and over 160 dogs in foster care nationwide. We have professional trainers to work with our dogs with severe behavioral issues. We also have a team of Rescue Coordinators, Medical Advisors, Fundraisers, Regional Reps, Application Processors, Data Base Managers, Social Media Managers, Microchip and ID tag Registrars and Ground and Air Transport Coordinators that work together to save these beautiful dogs.
Furever (ASF).