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We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Courtesy Post: Owner Surrender/Rehoming- Wilmington, DE Meet Marley! He is an 2 year old Australian Shepherd and weighs 62 lbs. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on shots, and on heartworm prevention. Marley is good with kids! He hasn’t been tested around cats. No dogs, due to his reactivity! He is housebroken and crate-trained. The owner is surrendering him because he doesn’t get along with the other dog in the home. He needs to find a new furever home as soon as possible! If you think you can provide a great home for Marley, please contact the owner listed below. There is a $150 rehoming fee to assure good folks with good intentions. This fee will be donated to Australian Shepherds Furever for their assistance in placing Marley. Owner’s Contact Information: Stephen at stephen.vucetic@yahoo.com.
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Lacey

Australian Shepherd

Female, 11 mos
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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IN Milton, DE Meet Lacey! She is a 10-month-old female, black tri, Australian Shepherd. She is fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and on interceptor Plus heartworm preventative Lacey is searching for her special person to help her shine. She will need a patient and dedicated owner to bring out her best qualities. Although Lacey is incredibly shy and is unsure of new people and surroundings, she is the sweetest and most lovable dog on the planet! She loves to snuggle and lay right up next to you. She will be your most loyal companion. Lacey’s ideal home would have a canine buddy to help give her confidence and a fenced yard (mandatory) to run and play. She even likes cats. A quiet home with no small children would be best at first as she has not been around children. She will need more socialization in different environments to encourage her to conquer her shyness. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, just unsure of new situations and people.  Lacey is house trained, although she is still a puppy and can whittle a little if scared and has had too much water after playing with her buddies. She currently lives with two dogs and a cat along with her two humans, to which she is very attached. She is crated only when no one is home as she cries a lot in her crate. She would do well if her humans were home with her most of the day. Lacey would benefit from more leash time as she was initially afraid of being on a leash, so more walks will help boost her confidence. Lacey is truly a special puppy with a lot of love to give. Her foster will have a hard time giving her up! If Lacey sounds like the perfect partner for you, please start the adoption process today to give Lacey her furever home. Currently located in Milton, DE. Multiple meet and greets may be needed, so please keep distance in mind when applying for her. Breed experience is a plus. Time, patience and love are mandatory requirements for Lacey! (Lacey is a sibling to ASF Toby, currently being fostered in VA.) If she sounds perfect for you, please fill out the application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to her new furever family. All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.
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Lacey

Australian Shepherd

Female, 11 mos
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lacey in MIlton! A 10-month-old female, black tri, Australian Shepherd. She is Fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed. On Interceptor Plus heartworm preventative. Lacey is searching for her special person to help her shine. She will need a patient and dedicated owner to bring out her best qualities. Although Lacey is incredibly shy and is unsure of new people and surroundings, she is the sweetest and most lovable dog on the planet! She loves to snuggle and lay right up next to you. She will be your most loyal companion. Lacey’s ideal home would have a canine buddy to help give her confidence and a fenced yard (mandatory) to run and play. She even likes cats. A quiet home with no small children would be best at first as she has not been around children. She will need more socialization in different environments to encourage her to conquer her shyness. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, just unsure of new situations and people. Lacey is house trained, although she is still a puppy and can whittle a little if scared and has had too much water after playing with her buddies. She currently lives with two dogs and a cat along with her two humans, to which she is very attached. She is crated only when no one is home as she cries a lot in her crate. She would do well if her humans were home with her most of the day. Lacey would benefit from more leash time as she was initially afraid of being on a leash, so more walks will help boost her confidence. Lacey is truly a special puppy with a lot of love to give. Her foster will have a hard time giving her up! If Lacey sounds like the perfect partner for you, please start the adoption process today to give Lacey her furever home. Currently located in Milton, DE. Multiple meet and greets may be needed, so please keep distance in mind when applying for her. Breed experience is a plus. Time, patience and love are mandatory requirements for Lacey! (Lacey is a sibling to ASF Toby, currently being fostered in VA.) Here is the application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to her new furever family. All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Yorkie Poo

Male, Adult
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Toby is an active YorkiePoo who would be perfect for a single owner, preferably retired or remote worker with the availability to give him lots of attention. He is house-trained, a great watch dog eager to greet all (friend or stranger), superb fetcher (his favorite ball included), treat connoisseur, and most importantly an affectionate lap dog. He will stay by your side or park on your lap for as long as desired. Toby is up to date on his vaccines 8/29), neutered, and microchipped. The handsome Tobes has eyes that will melt your heart and a beautiful Yorkie multicolored coat that is easy to maintain (doesn’t shed). Toby enjoys being brushed and tolerates a bath in the kitchen sink between grooming appointments. He loves to run and play in his fenced in yard and hopes his new home has one too. Toby is a happy, active dog who will make a great companion for the right person. I am hoping to find him a forever home closeby so I can occasionally dog sit.
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Lewes, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have a transport trip to the east coast leaving CA arriving on 10/25/24 that we are personally taking our dogs on. We have stops in OH, PA, NJ, and CT. We would love to add Princess to our trip for the right home! Her adoption fee/travel is due when we arrive in person with Princess, for peace of mind on your end❤️ Meet Princess. She is a purebred yorkie. She is 1 year and 3 months of age. She weighs 8.4 lbs. Yes, she is full grown and at a healthy weight. She is spayed, current on vaccines, microchipped, and has been thourely examined by our vet to find a home all her own ❤️ She is house trained, and goes outside to use the restroom as needed throughout the day always with supervision to her smaller size and the wildlife we have present here. She is crate trained, and currently sleeps in a crate at night. She has NO problem sleeping in a bed aside your at night, or in bed with you. The choice really would be dependent on her new adopting family because she is easy to please ❤️ She is leash trained, and does very well on her walks. She stays by your side, and always looks to you for guidence. She isn't one to pull you, or stray far at all. She is very Velcro to her person, and loves to be with them, or near them when she can especially on walks. She is phenomenal with other animals, including cats. She loves to play, and is very docile with other dogs. I would reccomend an equally loving, kind, playmate if any in her next home so that their energy isn't overbearing to hers. She LOVES men, women, and children alike. She is a little shy when meets new people, but warms up VERY quickly, and loves with all that she has 🙂 She is great on road trips around town, and would make a great little traveling partner if you would like the company on the road ❤️ She is NOT a barker at all! She is very quiet, and extremely serene tempered, compassionate, and loyal to her person. She loves everyone, but will always come back to her person and crawl back into their lap or arms for love and reassurance that she is theirs ❤️ She is very well behaved in the home. She is not destructive at all. She listens very well to your expectations of her. She knows basic commands like sit, stay, come, and treat ☺️ She loves a treat here and there especially if they come from the fruit basket 🙃 She is wonderful at the groomers, and loves to be pampered. She has always been an absolute joy when she is there ❤️ Her prior owner had to move out of state back with her family and sadly they wouldn't allow Princess to come with her. She didn't want to leave her behind, but going back home wasn't a choice for her as they needed her there to help care for her mother. Her adoption fee is at the bottom of her adoption listing on our website at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/princess. It covers her spay, vaccines, micorchip/registration, general exam with our vet whcih included her ears, and teeth, an antibiotic shot given to aid in the healing of her spay, the care involved in the time she has been here with us, her grooming costs, and her training we have personally done with her. Travel costs are in addition to her adoption fee pending where you are located and if you need us to come to you for her adoption ❤️
We'll also keep you updated on Greta's adoption status with email updates.
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Greta

Staffordshire Bull Terrier English Bulldog

Female, Adult
Lewes, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**EXPERIENCED BULLDOG/PITBULL OWNER REQUIRED** NO OTHER DOGS Greta is a sweet 6 year old bully breed. Extra affectionate, but can be very protective around her family. She's definitely not the type of dog that you can spoil unless she's had professional training or is in a family that has no other pets or children. She's also an alpha female which is great if you're looking for a guard dog - not so great around other dogs that are in her own territory or strangers. She tends to growl at them. So it's you're an experienced bully breed owner and are up for a challenge, please send us your contact information! She's a great dog, but is high maintenance.

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Georgetown

22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - ARC

19022 Shingle Point Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

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Animal Rescue League of Sussex County Inc

Milton, DE 19968

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Delaware Chapter

2910 S. Archibald # A 607, Milton, DE 19968

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The Merrietta Virden Animal Foundation

P. O. Box 653, Lewes, DE 19958

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Bread of Life K9 Refuge DE Stop

Lewes, DE 19958

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All Mutts Matter Foundation

PO Box 13133, Wilmington, DE 19950

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Compact Canine Rescue - DE Foster

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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