This is more likely to happen in low light situations, but this has not affected his confidence in any way. Because he is crate trained, you can easily limit his exposure to brief periods when people come to the house and then crate him in another room. Suzi Q is looking for a home who will give her the attention that she so deserves. The Australian Shepherds available for adoption through ARPH come from many sources. He will paw them until he thinks they are just right before settling. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home. He is perfect with other dogs and is good with cats. Or pretending I am a dolphin in the kiddie pool and spray water at her. He can be mouthy, as is typical for his age, but is *in no way* aggressive, and this shows up when he is overly excited or when he first wakes up from sleep. I could possibly be a dock jumping dog! Josephine (Phinie) is still new to the program and we are still getting to know her. Im 6 months going on 7 months now. I can get growly/barky and protective of the house but if she is around and happy about the people, I know I can be too (but still may not want you to pet me yet). He is easy to train and learns very quickly. I try to get her to play and sometimes she will . but foster mom calls me Malky. Auggie was adopted from a shelter when he was less than a year old. I could possibly be a dock jumping dog! He is more of a lie by your side or at your feet kind of boy rather than wanting to be in your lap. He will not be a large dog. Please check back for future updates! It might take a little while for me to make you laugh and smile while I adjust to your home but I know I can do it because Im smart. We do not place our dogs on a "first come, first served" basis, but according to the needs of the dog. Please refrain from contacting members of our organization or asking about specific dogs/potential matches until after your screening process has been completed and approved. He is being fostered in a home with no men, children, or cats but he has met all of those. That representative will review the application, call all references, discuss parts of your answers with you, and may ask for a home check during the application approval process. If he can make it through the growing stage without any further issue, then he will likely get to keep that eye but there is a very small chance that he will need to have it removed. Especially ones that crinkle when I chomp them. Dudley is located in Justin, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet himin person within 10 days of. He was with a lot of other dogs at the puppy mill but very little exposure to just a couple people. Im trying really hard to get the hang of being quiet and waiting for the crate door to be opened and not barging out. but Im doing better. But Ive gotten better since most of the time there is something fun or new to do when we stop and get out. If your heart is set on a certain color, gender or age, you will probably wait longer than the adopter who is open on all these things. But she does help me feel more comfortable when new people are around. He loves to lean into your legs for re-assurance or cuddle in your lap. Dudley rides well in the car (safely inside a crate) and loves to go to new places. Overall, Dudley is a sweet puppy and can be gentle and affectionate. She would do well as an only dog or a home with another polite dog. Most ARPH Volunteers have jobs during the day, as well as families and their own dogs to tend to in the evenings. She has a little hind end arthritis but that is to be expected. Please note that after you have submitted an adoption application, you should receive a confirmation screen. I love treats! Please be patient--it may be several days or a week or so before you hear back from one of our volunteers. Suzi Q is being fostered in the Central Indiana area. She settles very nicely, and her favorite indoor activity is chewing a buffalo knuckle bone while listening to the TV with her human. Im 6 months going on 7 months now. Ive been to several stores (Im small so I ride in a cart), a training facility, and a couple parks in addition to going to the veterinarian. She is left loose in the house while the foster family runs quick errands and does very well. Occasionally, the fee may be lowered for special needs dogs and some senior dogs. Nala is still new to the program and we are still getting to know her. ARPH only accepts purebred Aussies into the program. We went swimming in a real pool the other day and we had a blast. He will sleep through the night in his crate without needing to go potty and he is very good at letting you know when he does need to go out. That is SOOO hard (!!!) He will do best with someone who can continue this training. If you are not but are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application. He is now approximately 8 years old and just the sweetest, tender-hearted boy. She has the cutest little black boots on her back legs and such loving eyes. She absolutely loves to run around the yard and chase squirrels. Auggie is being fostered in East Central Indiana area. Suzi Q is a 54-pound female black tri who just turned 9 years old with a birthdate of 3/16/13. I came from a puppy mill when I was just 3 months old. Auggie loves to chew on his toys and particularly likes his Benebone. All her blood work came back showing a healthy girl. I wasnt too sure about riding in a car. I try to get her to play and sometimes she will . Anyone wishing to adopt a dog through ARPH must first complete an Adoption Application. Ive learned a lot but still have a lot of things I need to learn (leash walking is not my strong suit and Im too enthusiastic when meeting other dogs) so my new home will definitely want to sign me up for training. She gets along great with the other male dogs in her foster home as well as the visiting dogs from extended family members. Malcolmis located in Bedford, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet himin person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home. I wouldnt mind if there was a playmate in my new home. Gatsby is located in Fort Worth, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. Mandy is still new to the program and we are still getting to know her. Gatsby is reserved when meeting new strangers, but is brave enough to walk up to you, sniff your hand, and allow pets. She had her very first ever grooming visit and was such a good trooper as they worked to rid her coat of matting. Yes, he is still a puppy and shows that every day by jumping up and nipping at heels, although he is getting better every day and he will require consistent training to overcome those annoying behaviors. A few years ago, Gatsby was diagnosed with discoid lupus. Gatsby was recently returned to our organization after 6 years in his adoptive home after his mom who loved him very, very much fell ill and could no longer care for him. Im really good at those too. He is a confident puppy. Foster mom says, He does not like neat and tidy bed/blankets/rugs. Our dogs are kept in foster homes with volunteers who share their homes with these dogs until the right adoptive home is found. This is a labor of love for us all, and we work very hard to be responsive as possible to potential adopters and Aussies in need. We feel there are more than enough Aussies already in need of homes and that our rescues should not be used for breeding. Please check back for future updates! ARPH looks for homes with a past history of responsible dog ownership which includes annual vetting of all pets. but foster mom calls me Malky. I am also crate trained. Kenai is still new to the program and we are still getting to know him. Hope to find my forever home soon! She also enjoys riding in the car. There is an older dog in the house (Lilly) and she helps keep me on the straight and narrow. Please check back for future updates! Phinie is located in Burleson, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet herin person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. The majority of dogs we rescue are young adults or adults. Probably no more than 35lbs (if that). I jumped right in to get a toy and Im a fast swimmer. LOL!! Suzi Q is being fostered in the Central Indiana area. Nala is located in Fort Worth, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet her in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. And it will be a good way for me to bond with you. I have a glorious tail but I still do full butt wiggles and make myself into a circle (foster mom says Im a donut when I do that). Please check back for more updates as we get to know Gatsby again. All of our dogs over 6 months of age are spayed/neutered. He has seen a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and they are monitoring his case. Suzi Q will make a wonderful companion for some lucky person or couple. Sniffing is a great enrichment activity, as this will sharpen his sense of smell and is something he enjoys. Suzi Q is now living the good life inside her foster home and being part of the family. She has great house manners. She would do best with a home where she would not be left for long periods of time on a routine basis.. Gatsby was recently returned to our organization after 6 years in his adoptive home after his mom who loved him very, very much fell ill and could no longer care for him. Then Ill scream like I am dying so foster mom will baby me . She is a real lover, very loyal and is generous with her sweet kisses. He is vetted appropriate for his age and has been introduced to leash-walking, house-breaking, and crate-training. Sometimes a dog that matches your home will be available immediately, but in most cases, it will take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. I was pretty fearless, if I do say so myself, for never having been swimming before. Lacey is located in North Richland Hills, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet herin person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. Auggie is a 9-year young (birthdate of 12/8/12) 48 pound very loving black tri who is playful and active. Smokey is located in Sanger, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet himin person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. He is easy going and could be with other dogs or do well being the only dog. Our dogs have been seen by a vet and declared healthy for adoption. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home. Or when I carry a rock around the yard. She also loves to retrieve balls and frisbees. Mandy is located in Burleson, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet her in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. He has a calm, pleasant personality and wants to be loved. Dudley has typical herding behaviors of nipping at your heels and especially bedroom slippers. He is vetted appropriate for his age and has been introduced to leash-walking, house-breaking, and crate-training. Please note that after you have submitted an adoption application, you should receive a confirmation screen. like in the kiddie pool, catching water from the hose, or just rolling on the floor doing bitey face. I love toys! She is loving it! If you are not but are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application. If a dog is too young to be altered the adopter will need to agree in writing to do so by the time the dog is 6 months of age. ARPH's standard adoption fee for a fully vetted dog is $300 U.S. Any donations above the standard fee will help to offset any necessary expenses, and are tax deductible (for U.S. residents only). Dudley is very friendly with new people and gets along well with dogs. He was then returned to the same shelter at the age of 9 apparently due to some lifestyle changes of the adopters. Gatsby is low energy and could even do well as an only dog. I also make her smile when I come to get snuggles. I came from a puppy mill when I was just 3 months old. I jumped right in to get a toy and Im a fast swimmer. He is a very special dog and I would personally love to see him go to a special home.. A physical fence is required for safety. Anyone wishing to adopt a dog through ARPH must first complete an Adoption Application. She enjoys meeting new people and seems rather indifferent when meeting strange dogs. Sometimes she laughs so hard, water comes out of her eyes. Her surrendering owners became too feeble to take care of her any longer, and the family sought help from ARPH to rehome Suzi Q so that she could have a better life. Suzi Q is very quick to learn and has adapted very well to her new routines. However, she can be cat tested. We went swimming in a real pool the other day and we had a blast. Please refrain from contacting members of our organization or asking about specific dogs/potential matches until after your screening process has been completed and approved. When the adoption application is complete it is forwarded to the ARPH Rescue Representative closest to you. There is likely nothing to be done about the malformed right eye, but his left eye also has an iris coloboma and will need to continue to be monitored. Sometimes I think she is a little too hard with her correction when I do something she doesnt like. Darby is located in Bedford, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet herin person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. Suzi Q knows sit, up, off, down and stay. If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Suzi Q, please contact[emailprotected]. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home. Most ARPH Volunteers have jobs, as well as families and their own dogs in which to tend. Maybe even agility! "Dudley is between 5 and 6 months old now and is a very active puppy! If you do not respond to our email, we will not continue with the processing of your application. I was pretty fearless, if I do say so myself, for never having been swimming before. My name is Malcolmlike Malcolm in the Middle . Please also know that the Indiana/Illinois chapter receives ONLY the applicants who live in our territory. Because his vision impairment has a small possibility to become worse over time, Im focusing on teaching him verbal cues as much as possible to prepare him for a life with limited vision. His foster home consists of cats and 2 other Aussies, a female and male. After you have completed the application and submitted it, please be patient--it may be several days to a few weeks before you hear back from a representative. Please check back for future updates! Once he knows someone, he is less likely to react but will still be a bit nervous until he becomes comfortable with them. If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Auggie, please contact[emailprotected]. Please be patient--it may be several days or a week or so before you hear back from one of our volunteers. This is a labor of love for us all, and we work very hard to be responsive as possible to potential adopters and Aussies in need. **********************************************************. Hi, this is Malcolms foster mom. I am housebroken (but in a new place, I may regress a bit while I get familiar with the lay of the land). Sometimes I think she is a little too hard with her correction when I do something she doesnt like. Dudley gets around well, but will occasionally bump into something because he doesnt see it. Once ARPH receives your application, we will contact you by email. Auggie is the typical Velcro Aussie who wants to be with his person. He had massive ear infections upon arrival but is now feeling much better. like in the kiddie pool, catching water from the hose, or just rolling on the floor doing bitey face. He is currently growling/barking at strangers coming into the house (not out on walks or in stores). When the adoption application is complete it is forwarded to the ARPH Rescue Representative closest to you. He still has an occasional accident in his crate, but those are becoming more infrequent and he will benefit from someone who has the flexibility in their schedule to let him out when he needs to go. He knows some basic commands such as sit and down and offers his paw to shake. I can get growly/barky and protective of the house but if she is around and happy about the people, I know I can be too (but still may not want you to pet me yet). Most ARPH Volunteers have jobs, as well as families and their own dogsto tend. Auggie is looking for a loving home who will give him the attention that he deserves. Lacey is still new to the program and we are still getting to know her. Taking that process slow and easy will be necessary. She likes to wrestle particularly with one of the resident dogs. Please check back for future updates! While pups do appear from time to time, they are not common. Malcolm is a great puppy who needs to gain some more self-confidence. But she does help me feel more comfortable when new people are around. He also loves to jump up and I work on changing these behaviors every day. But giving me treats and not forcing me to approach it will help me learn about the world and make it a positive experience. 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