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SNOOPY

Australian Shepherd

Male, 8 mos
Chapel Hill, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Hello all! This is Snoopy and what a handsome guy he is. Snoopy is a fun, energetic and super smart dog looking for his new forever home. Snoopy is very treat motivated, so training for him should be a breeze (he already has some commands down pat)! As you may can tell, he has two different eye colors (heterochromia) but this is completely normal for his coat color and does not affect his vision whatsoever. Snoopy is also a herding breed of dog and because of this, he can sometimes get carried away with his natural `herding instinct`. Due to this, we do recommend that Snoopy goes into a home with older children and with a family that is familiar with his breed and their specific tendencies. As always we recommend slow and monitored introductions between Snoopy and any other animals or people in the home over a period of time.
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Calvin

Australian Shepherd English Shepherd

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Calvin is very friendly and has so much love and care. He’s also able to easily adjust to his surroundings. Never been aggressive with people or other dogs. He hasn’t been around cats before so I’m not 100% sure how well he is around them but I don’t think it’d be an issue. He loves to play with dogs and can easily get his energy out but also enjoys cuddling, rubs, and treats of course. He is also a good listener as long as he doesn’t have too many distractions around. Calvin is also trained to know commands. He’s never used the bathroom in the apartment or in a house so he’s very well trained with holding his bladder. I’m currently only able to take him out in the morning before work which is around 8:30am and I get back home at 6pm so he can manage holding it for hours if it’s needed. I just have a busy schedule and want to give him to someone that has more time with him. He deserves the absolute best and I want to provide that for him.
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Reba

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
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,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Reba, a spirited 7-year-old pup who weighs in at 24 pounds of pure joy! Reba is full of energy and absolutely loves her daily walks, always eager to explore the world around her. Despite her adventurous side, she’s incredibly affectionate and never passes up the chance to snuggle with her favorite humans. Whether she’s curled up on the couch or bouncing around on a sunny day, Reba’s loving personality and boundless energy make her the perfect companion for anyone looking for both an active and cuddly best friend!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 6, 2024, 2:18 pm
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ROCKY

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Dog Day Out, 7/27/24:Rocky was great today. He is a super friendly and sweet dog. I had initially wanted to see how he would do in a more relaxed environment instead of just taking him on a hike. Let me start by saying that Rocky is one of the sweetest dogs I`ve been around. He`s super relaxed once we gets to know you and you`ll notice a demeanor change once he`s warmed up to you! He`s a huge snuggle bug and was perfectly content with laying on my wood floor while I laid on the sofa. We had some lunch and Rocky did not beg and went to lay down, not paying much mind to the food we had. He is super sweet and he walks okay on the leash but there`s room for improvement. I would adopt this dog if my family member was not allergic. He is great! Foster notes, 6/1/24:Rocky is such a sweet pup! It definitely took him some time to come out of his shell and warm up to everyone. It took him longer to get comfortable with my husband than myself. He has been great with our 3 and 6 year old kids--he`s not bothered by them at all. A weird thing we learned is that he can walk UP stairs, but he is afraid to walk back DOWN them... It`s possible that this is because our stairs are narrow and hardwood, but he wouldn`t go near them and eventually had to be carried down. He`s very laid back about eating--just sort of grazes and has no food aggression. He lets you know when he needs to go out to potty. Mostly he follows me from room to room and just lays near wherever I am. He doesn`t bark at all, is very relaxed, but always seems down for an outing! At first, he didn`t seem to know any commands or even respond very well to his name. But once he got more comfortable and I got some treats, he seemed to know the drill. I haven`t tried to do too many commands, but we are going to keep working on it. He walks well on a leash. He doesn`t pull at all, but I don`t think he has a lot of practice with it because he doesn`t have leash awareness--he walks on the opposite side of poles or wraps himself or others up, etc. We have just been doing a once a day around the block walk and will hopefully get better. We left him home alone for just an hour and a half so far and he did fine. He wasn`t happy about us leaving, but didn`t bark or whine. When we got back, he was laying right by the door and nothing was chewed and no accidents. He REALLY doesn`t seem to like water. We wanted to give him a bath and he was not having it, lol!Foster notes, 4/30/24:Rocky is
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Teddy

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Angier, NC
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,
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This is what I had on the rehoming pages…. Hi Friends! Please meet Teddy! We rescued him in May. Unfortunately his family gave him up do military and moving overseas. He is a very lovable pup who loves cuddles and pets. He very much has to be the center of attention. Unfortunately, we are looking to rehome him due to the fact he is not great with young kids especially toddlers and new borns. Our second baby is due in February. Young children stress him out and it’s not a right fit for us.He has never bit anyone but he is clearly not okay with being the presence of young children. Trained: Yes, follows commands and almost off leash trained Teddy Loves: Running and playing frisbee Great with other animals like cats and other dogs Loves to eat food scraps, water, biting water and chasing flies. Loves car rides and cuddles Great with adults and older kids Dislikes: delivery drivers, vacuums/blow dryers, and mops. Tolerates young kids in waves. Gets stressed at boarders
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Winslow

Australian Shepherd Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Sanford, NC
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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Winslow is 10 months old medium sized floofy boy! Hi there, I'm Winslow! I'm a young pup full of fun and love. I'm always ready for a game of fetch or a romp in the yard. I am a herding breed of some type, because well I herd. Id love a farm or a doggie friend to stay active I had a rough start to life wiht an owner who left my puppy collar on and it grew into my neck. New things used to make me a bit nervous, but I am overcoming that and my silly side is emerging. I am bit goofy and playful, which makes everyone around me laugh. I'm also smart and quick to learn new tricks.I love to take walks now and I am so good with other dogs rescue mommy has me working testing the new dogs coming into rescue. I'm loyal and friendly, always ready to make new friends. Adopting me means gaining a funny, loyal, and energetic companion who will always be there for you! All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Lucy

Border Collie Miniature Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Lucy is an adorable Border Collie mix with a great smile! She loves going on long walks and even sits politely when you leash her to go outside. Lucy enjoys traveling and is a great running partner. She loves snuggles and belly rubs. Lucy does well with sleeping on her own, with free access to her crate. She is a good listener, and overall well-behaved other than her jealousy/aggression issues. She is an anxious dog and we have given her calming medications in the past. Lucy was originally owned by a relative that adopted her from a shelter. Our relative could no longer care for her because of how active Lucy is. Our relative had a chihuahua and three other cats that Lucy did well with. From what we have seen in the past, Lucy does well with kids. We have seen that she must warm up to younger men.
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Kenzo

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Age: 1 year old. Personality: Affectionate, enjoys hugs and kisses. Favorite Toy: Rubber ball with spikes from PetSmart. Behavioral Traits: Has anxiety. Loves the family& kids but is uncertain about other children. Dislikes strangers and may growl if unsure about them. Becomes aggressive at the vet, nips at staff, and dislikes nail trimming. Habits: When bored, chases shadows and stares at lights. Knows basic commands like shake, sit, and lie down. Challenges: Tends to attack people during walks. Previously went through a two-week training program to improve behavior, with mixed results. Gets aggressive around visitors. Energy and Space Needs: ; Very energetic; needs plenty of physical activity and mental engagement. Would benefit from a fenced yard or a country setting for running and playing. Should ideally stay indoors with the family. House Train

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13.6 miles

Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

26.1 miles

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rahibilitation

PO Box 171, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

29.9 miles

Burlington Animal Services

221 Stone Quarry Rd, Burlington, NC 27217

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

40.6 miles

It Takes A Village Rescue (North Carolina)

Sanford, NC 27330

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

45.1 miles

Johnston County Animal Protection League

P.O. Box 607, Smithfield, NC 27577

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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