Adopt

My name is
Melbourne!

Posted 10 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Rescue Riders Cooperative IL with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Merle
Age
6 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
KLB061524b

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

These two are a fabulous pair of mini-Aussie cattle dogs s and they deserve a wonderful home to make up for their early life.

Their original family got them as a gift for a 10-year-old who wasn't at all interested. They are 6-7 years old and until they came into rescue, they never even had names!

Despite being ignored and shouted at, they are sweet boys, and they have great dog manners. They are calm, loving, and so grateful for any love and attention. They adore their new toys and were ecstatic when a friend came by with kids.

They are housebroken, great with both big and small dogs and have ignored the cats completely. We have given them all their shots, had them neutered and chipped and they are ready to go to their forever home!

We believe that they will be good together or separate but if you would like to take both, we will discount the adoption fees to $500 for both.

Melbourne is currently in TN but the transport to your area is included in your fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, the most animal-friendly transport on the road.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
KLB061524b
Contact
Kathryn Buer
Phone
Address
Chicago, IL 60563
Donation
Please see the individual rescue sites for donation information.

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Once you find a pet you are interested in you contact the listed rescue and request an application.

2.

Interview

Upon receiving your application, the rescue group will do a background check, verify references and do the interview(s) with you

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Each rescue group has its own contract and terms

4.

Pay Fee

Payment will be made directly to the rescues via their payment systems.

5.

Take the Pet Home

Lastly, the rescues will agree on a meeting place for you to pick up your new family member based on your location. This is the best part!

Additional adoption info

All our rescues work hard to find loving homes for the dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies that find their way into their care. These animals come from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations and all of them are looking for a forever home.

They will be completely vaccinated, vetted, neutered/spayed (if age appropriate) and on heartworm protection. All of them come with complete medical records. They are transported to you with our USDA licensed and certified transport – Rescue Riders LLC, “The most animal-friendly transport on the road.”

Their adoption fees vary but, in all cases, it covers the animals vetting, vaccinations, spay/neuter as well as their foster care, and their transportation to your area.

Thank you for opening your home to a rescue animal.

ADOPT, DON'T SHOP.

Go meet their pets

Our rescues generally do not have an actual shelter building in the Chicago area. This means it is often not possible to meet these babies prior to their adoption however all of these rescues have been rehoming dogs to the north for many years and are happy to offer you references who can fill you in on their experience and how well the process works.

There is generally a money-back guarantee and a mechanism for returning the dog to the rescue if needed. All these rescues then work to re-home the animal. None are returned to a shelter. We never leave a rescue behind!

More about this rescue

Rescue Riders Cooperative is a group of rescues across the southeast that are linked together by our love of animals and our desire to see as many as possible in the loving arms of a new family. Each rescue is independently run but realizing that there is strength in numbers, we have formed a cooperative to work together to place as many animals as possible.

Not only do the rescues save these animals and give them badly needed health care but they also work tirelessly in their home communities to help educate people regarding the importance of spay & neuter and how it reduces pet overpopulation.

When you adopt one of their dogs you help with this mission. We all thank you for that support and for opening your home and heart to an animal who needs you. You are a hero!

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