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My name is River!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $300

This helps ARPH - Eastern Pennsylvania with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
1 year 6 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

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

My personality

My story

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

Meet River, ARPH #14663, an 18 month old neutered red tri male with a higher energy level. He’s up to date on shots and preventatives; is housebroken, crate trained, and has been very good in his crate at night or when left alone at his foster home. River came to ARPH through no fault of his own from a home with two other dogs and a couple cats. Originally adopted from a shelter, he got along well with his doggy sister, but the older, intact male dog did not appreciate having River around. The situation was escalating, and the owners made the hard decision to find River a new home.
River LOVES Frisbee, fetch, toys, and according to his former owners, he also loves to swim. He loves being around his people and learning new things. He already knows sit, down, shake, let it go; roll-over. River has a consistent recall when he’s not distracted by the squirrels. He was seldom on leash in his previous home, so his leash manners are a work in progress. He’s a very quick learner though, and very food motivated. He is getting used to the leash and is learning to wait before going out the door.
River would do well in a home with a female playmate or as an only dog. He did live with dog savvy cats but tended to resource guard with them. No children under 16. The right home would have a traditionally fenced yard and would be someone willing to take the time to continue River's training. He definitely needs regular, consistent exercise and might be able to do dog sports or tricks. He'll be a wonderful companion and a lot of fun in the right home. River is fostered in southeast PA.
Are you the perfect home for River? If so and you are already approved, please contact Kay at bluedawg7@gmail.com If interested and have not yet been approved, please submit an application for adoption at www.aussierescue.org
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Allentown, PA 18101

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our dogs are kept in foster homes. No meet and greets until an approved application is on file.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (ARPH) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. ARPH's mission is to rescue Australian Shepherds and place them into loving, caring, and permanent homes, and to educate the public about all aspects of owning an Australian Shepherd.

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