Australian Cattle Dog puppies and dogs in Martinsville, Indiana

Hi, thanks for your interest in adopting! A volunteer will add more photos and personality information as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you are interested in learning more about this pet, please call 812-988-7362 or submit an adoption application at the link below. After the application is received, an adoption counselor can reach out to you directly. https://www.bchumane.org/adoption-application/ *All dogs will be neutered, vaccinated with age-appropriate vaccines, heartworm tested, current on parasite prevention and microchipped.

Max is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control accepts no responsibility for this pet. Potential adopters are responsible for communicating directly with the pet's guardian.Max can live in any home, from apartments to houses, but he would likely do better in a house with a yard. He is friendly to strangers, and he is good with cats. He is not good with dogs, however. I believe that he has successfully been fostered in a home with children before. Max has skin problems and requires Apoquel daily and a simple diet.If you would like to inquire into adopting this pet, PLEASE TEXT 574-329-2302***Please ignore the Apply to Adopt button for this pet & contact the owner directly***

Colt is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control accepts no responsibility for this pet. Potential adopters are responsible for communicating directly with the pet's guardian. Colt is a cattle/bird dog. His herding instincts run deep. He currently lives in town with no outdoor space. He really needs a more rural setting. He loves playing fetch with a tennis ball/frisbee as well as playing keep away. He would be a great working dog. He currently lives with children and cats. He jumps/plays with the children as if they are one of him. He does bark/chase the cats--our cats are older and don't appreciate him. He hasn't had a lot of socialization outside of the home. If you are interested in Colt please contact: 361-772-0066. ***Please ignore the Apply to Adopt button for this pet & contact the owner

Cayde is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control accepts no responsibility for this pet. Potential adopters are responsible for communicating directly with the pet's guardian. Cayde currently is in a townhouse setting. We feel he would be best suited with a house with a fenced in yard. He is very protective of his people. He currently lives with two adults, two children (9 and 1) and one cat. He loves his people and his cat. But his anxiety best suits one to two adults who are familiar with his breed or herding dogs. Does ok with one on one dog interaction for short periods. But does not like to be chased. If you are interested in Cayde please contact 812-344-7471. ***Please ignore the Apply to Adopt button for this pet & contact the owner

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Hi, I'm Lenny! I'm a cattle dog mix my parents rescued in March 2020. I love to learn, especially when I get rewarded with treats, and trainers say I’m VERY smart! Things were pretty scary before I went home with my current family, and I didn't get to socialize with a lot of dogs or people in my early days with them because of something called a "pandemic." That’s probably why I love being an only pet and do best with calm adults in quiet settings. I am a bit wary of strangers, but if they're kind and patient, I can get comfortable with them over time. I like being moderately active, although in the past, I enjoyed semi-regular runs with my humans. Once, I even hiked a 14-er in Colorado! I’m an easy rider and do well in the car. I like walks in dry weather, especially when I’m exploring an open green space on a long line. Sometimes I get a bit nervous about encountering other dogs while I’m out (especially if they’re mean!), but most of the time when other dogs bark at me, I mind my own business and will move away from them on my own or with gentle encouragement. I learn fast and have developed a wide repertoire of trained behaviors! I can close the door after me when I come back home after being outside. (Sometimes it takes a little prompting, but that’s just because I just want to make sure my parents are paying attention.) I am crate trained and like relaxing in my “bedroom”--I especially love snuggling into pillows and blankets! I’m also good at nosework and my parents like to set up searches for me around our home for mental enrichment. I like soft toys and only rip them up SOMETIMES. The doggy dentist said I should avoid bones and hard toys because of enamel damage I've had since I was very small (they think someone gave my mom antibiotics when I was in her tummy). I have sealant on my teeth now, and my parents got me pet insurance that can be transferred to my new human(s)! Being a cattle dog, I’m not a super cuddly guy, but I take great comfort from just being near my favorite people. I do get a bit anxious when my humans leave the house without me and I don’t like being alone for several hours at a time. I never chew on my family’s things when they're gone, but I’ve discovered that sometimes they leave snacks for me on the kitchen counter and dining room table when they’re out. They’re the BEST! Things were a lot easier for me at home before one of my family members learned to crawl and walk. I feel pretty nervous about that because toddlers can be unpredictable, invasive, and loud. I’m fine around quieter children who respect my space, but I sometimes feel defensive around noisy kids who come at me with quick movements. For this reason, my humans have been helping me learn to wear a basket muzzle comfortably. With appropriate management to keep me feeling safe, though, I know I can succeed in my future fur-ever home! Some thoughts from Lenny’s humans: Although it breaks our hearts to do so, we are rehoming Lenny because he recently bit our son, drawing blood. It was a first-aid only injury, but for our child’s safety and Lenny’s well-being, we think it best for Lenny to be in a child-free home. Lenny has a history of reactivity and resource-guarding. Past triggers include: Leash reactivity around other dogs. In the past, when meeting other dogs on leash, he has occasionally snapped, especially if the other dog was bigger. We now avoid on-leash greetings. When dogs bark at him on walks, he generally ignores them unless they are too close. If he sees a dog across the street, he may jump and whine, but he usually ignores them or easily moves along when prompted. In the past, Lenny has participated in play bouts with other dogs, but it has taken some warmup time, and he has gotten protective of us if we sit down (we haven’t done this in some time, though). Lenny previously nipped a couple of tall and/or bearded men who were visiting our home. He also lunged at a young child who approached him within a couple of feet in our yard. We now keep Lenny safely confined so this can’t happen again. Loud noises like thunder and fireworks scare him, so we give him medicine for these stressful events. Lenny is uncomfortable around loud, fast-moving things like bouncing basketballs, skateboards, and scooters. If they are too close, he may bark, jump, or lunge on leash. Lenny has a history of guarding human food (or what he perceives as human food) when it falls somewhere inaccessible (like under the sofa) and we reach for it. These days, we manage the situation by redirecting him instead of reaching for something while he’s right beside us. Lenny can get anxious when we leave and as we’re preparing to head out. One time he snapped at me because I was trying to quickly push him out of the doorway while shutting the door. (We’ve found an effective management solution so that this doesn’t happen again.) Training We’re in the process of conditioning Lenny to wear a comfortable basket muzzle for bite prevention, and we find that it’s helpful to use physical restraint (leash, tether, crate, gate, etc.) so that he’s not inadvertently put in situations that make him react defensively. We have been working with a trainer to address these issues, and Lenny has made HUGE progress! We purchased a training package and are happy to transfer these credits to his newly adoptive human(s) to ensure Lenny’s continued success and a smooth transition to his future fur-ever home. Lessons can be conducted in-person or online. Contact Info Feel free to text or email me with any questions! Dan Siroky (309) 781-2790 dan.siroky@gmail.com