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We'll also keep you updated on 0456 Gem AKA Gemma's adoption status with email updates.
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0456 Gem AKA Gemma

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
GEMMA IS BEING FOSTERED IN BLOOMINGTON IL Meet our precious girl, Gemma, who has MASTERED her puppy dog stare!  Sweet Gemmy NEEDS a hero.  She is a gorgeous black tri female that was found in a stray.  She is approximately 2 years old an is playful with other dogs.  Gemma is a goofy girl, that has a high prey drive, so no kitties, bunnies or other small pets is required for her. However, what she does make up that with providing you with BOUNDLESS cuddles.  She wants nothing more than to spend her time being as close as she can be with her person.  Gemma weighs around 45 lbs, and she is a typical aussie who is active and playful. While she loves a good evening of chilling at home, she equally loves running around the house showing off all her stuffies and squeaky toys!  Gemma is a bit cautious around new people and places, but her foster home has done some nice training work with her in exposing her to new people and new things, providing her with some positive experiences.  She is responding very well to the training and would love to have an adoptive home of her own that would continue this training for her.  She has made TREMENDOUS progress in her foster home, meeting new people, hearing new sounds and experiencing all the world has to offer.  She would do best in a home that is on the quiet side and does not have a lot of visitors.   Gemma is potty trained and crate trained and even puts herself in her kennel at night. She does have excellent house manners and can be left out without any mischief.  Gemma loves toys and bones and shares nicely with her foster brotherr. Fetch and chase are two of her favorite games to play.  Gemma is still learning to enjoy car rides so more positive experiences (pup cups) would be highly recommended.   Gemma is spayed and up-to-date on all shots and preventatives A home without young kids or small animals (cats, bunnies, etc) A physically fenced yard to exercise freely A patient adopter(s) to continue the training and socialization her foster is providing Gemma's WANTS Another social (same sized) dog in the home A quieter home without much coming and going A spot on the couch next to her best friend for life! ##1823568##
We'll also keep you updated on 0674 Rowdy's adoption status with email updates.
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0674 Rowdy

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rowdy is being fostered in West Plains, Missouri. Hello potential adopters! Here’s a question for you. Are you ready to adopt your next forever companion, but you don’t want the commitment of raising a puppy.. like all the potty training in winter... or is an adolescent dog too much for you right now?  Then check out our boy Rowdy! Rowdy is a 6-year-old, 46 lb, standard red merlemale with a bobtail. Please don’t be put off by his age! Think of him in terms of a fine wine, or cheese, or steak; all things that are better once they've had time to age!  Rowdy is just like this.  He has aged to perfection. If Rowdy could talk, we would love to hear his story. What we do know is he was living in his loving home, but his owner passed away unexpectedly a short time after they got him. Rowdy can be a little shy when meeting new people but warms up quickly. Once he gets to know you, he will become your Velcro shadow. He wants to be a lapdog and is always ready to cuddle and snuggle! He can be energetic but has a good off switch and is happy to just hang out and relax with his humans. Rowdy lives with two other dogs (females) and does well with them. He enjoys zoomies around the yard, playing with toys, and interactions with his humans. Have another dog, great!  If not, Rowdy would probably enjoy playdates with other dogs instead. Rowdy would love to have a fenced yard so he could have a space to play; especially with you!  Rowdy has one of the goofiest and funniest personalities that has began to shine once e became comfortable in his foster home.  Rowdy is house trained, potty trained, and crate trained. He knows some basic commands and learns quickly. He is food motivated, which is great for training and is eager and willing to learn new things. We do not know how he is with cats. Because of his initial shyness to meeting new people, he would probably do better with adults or older children. Rowdy is looking for a caring and compassionate home that will continue to build his confidence and understand that he is a bit shy when meeting new people! Is that you? He would love someone who enjoys walks, hanging out, challenging him mentally, training, and playing with him. Rowdy’s got lots of love to give and is waiting for his forever home!  If you would love to give this handsome boy a home or just meet him in person and see all that he has to offer, click on Adopt and fill out the application. We would love to hear from you and will be in touch. Rowdy is neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and receiving monthly preventatives for fleas, ticks and heartworms.  Proof of heartworms for any prior or current pets is required to adopt from our rescue. NOTE:  All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in.  Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application.  We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family.  MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org ##2171496##
We'll also keep you updated on 0683 Woody nka Frodo's adoption status with email updates.
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0683 Woody nka Frodo

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Woody (now called Frodo) is fostered in Sioux City, Iowa. Hello potential adopters! Drum roll please...introducing the handsomest, smartest, aussome boy- Frodo! Just like the character in "Lord of the Rings" this aussie hobbit is happiest living with his family and his pure, incorruptible heart sets him apart. Frodo is a standard size Black Tri with a bobtail. He is a great age (between 2-3 years old) and weighs about 38 lbs.  Frodo lived in apartment with 2 larger dogs, and it wasn't an ideal situation to meet his needs. He is a young boy with typical aussie energy. His current foster home has a fenced yard (Need) where he plays with his foster brother. While they get along and enjoy playing together Frodo would be fine being an only dog. He loves humans better! Frodo is house trained and crate trained. He is very smart and a quick learner! Frodo knows 'sit', 'shake', 'off', and 'kennel'. He is eager to please and loves food. He has good leash walking manners and generally doesn't pull. He is an alert barker letting you know about suspicious things. Frodo can be a bit reserved when meeting new people or dogs, but yummy treats are helping with this! He does warm up to women quicker than men. He loves apples, tomatoes, peppers, & broccoli! Frodo lives with a resident cat who is used to dogs. He has joined his foster brother in chasing the cat, so a home with a cat would just depend on the cat. He can get a little enthusiastic while playing so adults or older children would be better. Frodo would love a family on the active side. He loves car rides and behaves well in public, long sniff walks, playing and running around in the yard, snuggles, belly rubs, and hanging out with his family. In true aussie fashion he is a Velcro shadow who will follow you everywhere...including the bathroom!! He would love a spot with you in the bed, but will sleep in his crate!  Are you interested in this cutie pie? Frodo is neutered, microcipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and receiving monthly prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworm prevention.  Proof of heartworm prevention for any current or previous pets is required to adopt from our organization.  For more information on our adoption process, please visit our website at www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org. NOTE:  All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in.  Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application.  We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family.  MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org ##2175329##
We'll also keep you updated on 0685 Shimmer NKA Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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0685 Shimmer NKA Luna

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Shimmer (now called Luna) is fostered in St. Peters, MO (STL MO area).   Hello potential Adopters! Do you enjoy all the different phases of the moon at night? How cool would it be to have your own moon to enjoy all the time? Well, you can! Meet our beautiful girl, Luna, whose name translates to moon! Luna is a standard size black tri with a bobtail. She is a young girl at 3 years old and weighs 40 lbs. Luna came into foster as a stray so not a lot is known about her previous experiences or background.Luna has made so much progress learning to live in a home and continues to learn more every day. She lives with other dogs and plays well with them. She also enjoys playing by herself tossing toys around-over and over.  Luna can be skittish with loud noises. Human sneezes scare her, and she will run. We are working with her on her noise sensitivities and she will need her new family to be patient and understanding while continuing her progress. She can be shy meeting new people but she warms up quickly. Once you're friends she loves to be close to you and will be your shadow. Luna is house trained and crate trained. She has gotten into things and counter-surfed in the past, but her foster home continues to work on this. She loves walks, car rides, attention from her family, and playing fetch with her foster dad. We do recommend a fenced yard for her. She is learning leash walking skills but she will pull if she smells something good! Luna would like a quieter home where she can have time to adjust and the opportunity to become part of your family. Because of her initial shyness with strangers or new people Luna would enjoy a home with adults and older children (12 and up).  Do you think our 'moon' dog is a match for you? Would you like to chat about or meet her? Click Adopt under her picture and fill out the application. We hope to talk to you soon! Shimmer is spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations.  She is also receiving monthly preventatives for fleas, ticks and heartworms.  If you have what Shimmer needs, please visit our website to find out information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application. www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org NOTE:  All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in.  Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application.  We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family.  MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org ##2182294##
We'll also keep you updated on 0619 Marigold nka Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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0619 Marigold nka Willow

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Marigold (now called Willow) is fostered in Pleasanton, Kansas. Hello potential adopters! We would like you to meet our incredibly special girl, Willow! Not a special needs dog physically (she is healthy), but rather in the sense that she will require a patient, loving, compassionate adopter!  *** Please read her entire bio as she is going to need a very savvy adopter. *** Willow is a beautiful red merle toy-sized aussie with a tail! We do not know her birthdate, but she is about 2-3 years old. She weighs in at a whopping….15 lbs.!  Why is Willow special to us? Willow was rescued from a hoarding situation and was lacking in socialization skills on know how to be a dog. She will need a forever home that is quiet and someone who understands this and is willing to give her the time she needs to adjust, trust, become more confident, and feel safe in her new home. Since Willow came into foster in May 2024 she has made a lot of progress. She will need a family willing to continue the progress she has made. She has learned and continues to learn that life is good, people are good, learning is fun, and good things happen. If her new family is willing to continue showing her new things, teaching her new things, and reinforcing the things she has already learned you will get one helluva good girl!  Willow is learning to trust, and she will approach people, but she does take a while to warm up to them. Willow had to learn to potty outside and she is doing great with this. Willow is crate trained but prefers to be out with the other dogs and humans. She gets fed in her crate to create positive associations with it and she is doing well. She barks when excited but not excessively. She is still learning about leashes and leash etiquette but is making progress.  Willow lives with other dogs and does well with them. A laid-back, social dog is what she prefers. She will need a physically fenced yard and having a safe place for her to romp and play (especially with you) will help in your bonding. Willow is a smart little cookie and learns quickly. She just needs that initial time to adjust. She is looking for a home that is quiet, willing to go at her pace, and will give her the opportunity to become a member of the family.   Willow is like a diamond in the rough that just needs a little polishing to bring out her true sparkle and personality! If you are that special someone willing to give our 15 lb floof a chance to shine, we would love to talk to you about Willow!  Fill out application to get the process started. Willow’s waiting! Marigold is spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations, and receiving monthly preventatives for fleas, ticks and heartworm prevention.  Proof of heartworm prevention for current or prior pets is required to adopt from us.  For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org. NOTE:  All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in.  Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application.  We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family.  MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org ##2065731##
We'll also keep you updated on 0708 Jay aka Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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0708 Jay aka Jake

Australian Shepherd

Male, 7 mos
Ringwood, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jake is being fostered in Shabonna IL This gorgeous hunk is Jake.  Jake is a red tri with bright gold eyes.  He was born on May 6th, 2024 and came into rescue with 4 other littermates because the breeder couldn't sell them.  At 6 months old he is 38lbs. and is a standard Australian Shepherd.  We believe full grown he will be a typical male Aussie at 50-60lbs.  Jake is just a JOY his foster parents report.  He is playful and sweet with the other 4 legged foster siblings: both cats and dogs! Jake is learning at rapids rates.  He is crate training, potty training and learning some foundational skills like sit, down, come, etc; all of which will need to be continued in his forever home.  Jake will need to stay on a consistent routine to continue to be successful.  Jake is silly, goofy, loves to play with all the other dogs in his foster home and would love a doggie playmate in his new home but it isn't necessary if someone will devote the time and training to to daily mental and physical exercise.  An Aussie needs a MINIMUM of 2 hours of exercise a day.  Jake will also need continued socialization with the world around him in various environments and stimuli.   Jake is neutered (rather will be on 12/5), microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations and receiving monthly prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworms.  Proof of heartworm for any past or current pets must be provided to adopt from our rescue.  NOTE:  All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in.  Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application.  We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family.  MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org ##2226746##

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Midwest Australian Shepherd Rescue

Ringwood, IL 60072

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8.2 miles

Helping Paws Animal Shelter

2500 Harding, Woodstock, IL 60098

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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13.1 miles

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

13.1 miles

A Heart For Animals

P.O. Box 986, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

13.5 miles

Wagging Hearts

260 E. Belvidere Rd, PMB #369, Hainesville, IL 60030

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Rescue

13.5 miles

Animal Rescue Associates, Inc

Grayslake, IL 60030

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.1 miles

Tails of the Forgotten Paws Inc

East Dundee, IL 60118

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24.2 miles

Anderson Humane

1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin, IL 60177

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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27.2 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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28.1 miles

Tiny Paws Small Dog rescue

Union Grove, WI 53182

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