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Niko

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Temple Hills, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Hi my name is Niko and I’m 4 years old. My human who loves me very much and is searching for a new home for me. She wants to ensure she finds a caring environment where I will receive plenty of attention and meet all my needs. I'm an incredibly quirky and loving dog who sees the world as one big playground! I'm always ready for an adventure, bursting with energy and curiosity. My human calls me funny because I love to make them laugh with my silly antics. I’m smart and love to learn new tricks, and when the day winds down, there’s nothing better than cuddling up for some cozy moments together! Thank you for taking an interest in me.
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Rocket

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Huntingtown, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rocket is a a mini Australian shep mix. She and her sister came from a family with 30 dogs, and she survived Parvo. Dad is a 35 lbs fluffball. Rocket weighs 28lbs and was born on 2/21/2023. She is petite and easy to manage. Rocket is a gentle and snuggly pup. While she is non-stop when playing, she also melts into your lap and will be cuddly quiet and innocent. Her favorite place is snuggled up behind her foster dad's head on the couch. A fenced yard would be perfect; Rocket loves being outside and each butterfly gets the attention it deserves! She adores other dogs, and she is a little timid meeting new people. When she meets strangers, she either barks, or becomes quiet and hides in a corner. Once you are in her inner circle, there is love and kisses to no end. Her true self shows after she builds trust. She bonds well to her people. Rocket is that expert snuggler that keeps your lap warm and is a playmate to all the newbies and puppies. Rocket's got house-training down and learned the doggie door. Leash walking requires the strength of a wrestling champion, but Rocket does love her walks! PLEASE NOTE: We review veterinary care for applicants. This includes regular well visits, core vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm, tickborne tests, regular monthly heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention. Please contact your veterinarian’s office to give them permission to speak to us. Applications are available at www.puppypawsrescue.org If your application meets our adoption criteria, we will contact you within 1 week. At that time, you will be contacted (usually by email) to schedule a phone interview and a virtual home visit (Facetime, Skype, etc). Due to the volume of applications, applications that do not move forward to an interview may not receive a reply within that time frame.
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Ansel

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ansel is a beautiful dog who is on the smaller side. He is housetrained, crate trained with medium energy. His former people described him as 'sweet, loyal, snuggly, and playful.' He has a pretty strong prey drives for wildlife (squirrels, deer, foxes etc.. They reported to us that his favorite things to do are to chew on hard toys, play with balls in a fenced yard, go for walks and snuggle on the couch. In his prior home, Ansel was very protective of the mom and very loyal to her. We are looking for a home for Ansel with someone with experience with dogs. He would do best in a home with one person or a couple without children and would do best without other animals. Even with his protective behavior, his prior family described him as 'a wonderful dog' but given the children in the home it was not the right fit. And Ansel will be a wonderful dog for the right person or couple willing to give him the training, structure and exercise he needs. If you are interested in Ansel, please let us know. Thank you for your interest in Ansel! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=17414 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Ansel, or to submit an online application. HART adopts to the local DC/VA/MD metro area only. Visit our website for more information about our adoption process.
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Cypress

Australian Shepherd

Male, 5 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
BREED: Lab/retriever mix SEX: Male WEIGHT: AGE: 4 months If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: alana2373@yahoo.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: LOCATION: Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Alana at alana2373@yahoo.com ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 50 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: He is playful with other dogs and gets along well with them. KNOWN WITH CATS: Not cat tested KNOWN WITH KIDS: Good with kids KNOWN COMMANDS: learning KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: house and crate trained KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise. Dogs of all sizes. People of all ages. Treats. Treats. Treats. KNOWN DISLIKES: unknown ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Cypress, a lively, 4-month-old pup is full of joy and zest for life. Cypress is all about love and play-always ready to bring a smile to your face and brighten up your day. Whether he's exploring, playing, or snuggling up for some quiet time, Cypress is all in. Cypress is looking for his forever home, and is ready to make a lucky family complete. If you're looking for a playful, affectionate companion, Cypress is the perfect match for you! HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
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Blair

Australian Shepherd Beagle

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny Law Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Adoption Center ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Adoption Center (adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org) ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Blair coexists with other dogs KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not currently know how they are with cats. If that is needed, let us know and we'll work on getting that information! KNOWN WITH KIDS: We are not sure how they do with kids. KNOWN COMMANDS: None currently known. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: They seem to do okay going into a crate and settling down after some time. KNOWN LIKES: Affection and treats KNOWN DISLIKES: None currently known. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Blair came from one of our rural shelter partners. We still have a lot to learn about them and will be happy to share more as soon as we have more information! HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
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Gus

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs
Falls Church, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Courtesy Post: Owner Surrender/Rehoming- Fairfax, VA Gus is an 4 year old Australian Shepherd and weighs 40 lbs. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on shots, and on heartworm prevention. Gus is nervous around strangers! No children or dogs, due to his reactivity! He hasn’t been tested around cats. Several years ago, Gus escaped from the yard while someone else was watching him. A stranger found him and went to grab his collar, which caused Gus to bite the stranger. Gus is currently on gabapentin, clonidine, and Sertaline for his reactivity. His owner says that when he isn’t triggered, he is loving, loyal, smart, playful, and energetic! The owner is surrendering him because he doesn’t do well with their young children. If you think you can provide a great home for Gus, 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 Gus. Owner’s Contact Information: Devin at elliott.family.8823@gmail.com

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Puppy Paws Rescue

Huntingtown, MD 20639

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24.4 miles

HART (Homeless Animals Rescue Team)

P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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24.4 miles

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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26.2 miles

Australian Shepherds Furever - Falls Church VA Chapter

Falls Church, VA 22042

Pet Types: dogs

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27.3 miles

Rebecca's Paws and Claws INC - Virginia

9528 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031

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27.4 miles

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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27.5 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

Pet Types: dogs

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27.7 miles

Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

PO BOX 2753, Merrifield, VA 22116

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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35.2 miles

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation

PO Box 222801, Chantilly, VA 20153

Pet Types: dogs

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35.7 miles

M.A.M.A.S. (MaryAnn Morris Animal Society)

254 Slow Pitch Road, Bamberg, SC 29003, Reston, VA 20190

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