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Australian Shepherds Furever - Maine (Atkinson) Chapter

Dog rescue in Atkinson, ME

Nancy Pearlman-Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, created Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF), a non-profit organization to promote the education, rescue, fostering and adoption of the Australian Shepherd breed of dog.
In July 2012, Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF) initiated as a page on Facebook. Hoping to have 1,000 members at the end one year, ASF quickly grew into a network of more than 67,000 dedicated individuals striving to provide aid and refuge to Aussies all over the country.
From these phenomena, the website www.australianshepherdsfurever.org was developed to educate the public on this intelligent and beautiful breed, and provide resources to those seeking help or willing to contribute to the Adopt, Save and Foster (ASF) philosophy. ASF filed for non- profit status in July 2013 and obtained its status in July 2014 and through proactive networking, partnerships, training/rehabilitation and fundraising, ASF has saved the lives of countless dogs to include those with Parvo, Mange, Tick Disease, Cancer, Pneumonia, broken limbs and some of the most extreme cases of abuse that one could imagine. ASF focuses on the Aussies that most would turn their backs on. ASF is in its 5th year and over 1,910 Australian Shepherds have been rescued from high kills shelters, abusive owners and other high-risk situations.
We, as humans, have a responsibility to uphold, shelter and care for those beings that are less fortunate, that are simply cast away. Thanks to proactive individuals who work collectively, Aussies nationwide are being given a chance at a better life through Australian Shepherds Volunteers are an integral component of ASF for the maintenance of the website, screening potential fosters and adopters, providing training, fundraising, data base management, networking and transporting of recued Aussies. All Volunteers; Adopters, Fosters, Trainers and Transporters etc. are carefully screened and vetted to assure the safe and vital placement of these dogs into furever homes. We currently have over 170 foster families and over 160 dogs in foster care nationwide. We have professional trainers to work with our dogs with severe behavioral issues. We also have a team of Rescue Coordinators, Medical Advisors, Fundraisers, Regional Reps, Application Processors, Data Base Managers, Social Media Managers, Microchip and ID tag Registrars and Ground and Air Transport Coordinators that work together to save these beautiful dogs.
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Adoptable pets at Australian Shepherds Furever - Maine (Atkinson) Chapter

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 7 mos
Atkinson, ME
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Chaz

Australian Shepherd

Male, 7 mos
Atkinson, ME

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Serving the great state of Maine

Australian Shepherds Furever is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation. We are a national rescue, breed specific to Australian Shepherds and Aussie mixes.

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We pride ourselves on a thorough screening process. A complete application, background check,vet reference check, personal reference check, photos of property inside and out if there is not a local representative

Adoption application

http://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near Australian Shepherds Furever - Maine (Atkinson) Chapter

Lost and Found Shelter

156 Swan Road,
Hermon, ME 04401

Penquis Animal Welfare Sanctuary (P.A.W.S.)

39 Clinton Street,
Milo, ME 04463

We'll also keep you updated on Echo~s24/25-0326's adoption status with email updates.
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Echo~s24/25-0326

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Bangor, ME
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HAPPI😊

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Male, 10 mos
Dover, ME
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STYMIE

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, Puppy
Sebec, ME
We'll also keep you updated on SHY's adoption status with email updates.
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SHY

Bulldog/Boxer

Female, 6 mos
Dover, ME
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DAISY

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Puppy
Sebec, ME
We'll also keep you updated on CHAOS's adoption status with email updates.
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CHAOS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Sebec, ME

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