Smithfield, NC - Australian Shepherd. Meet Junie a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White

Age

4 years 8 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

35 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My health

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

When Junie came in the rescue he went from a terrified nearly feral boy in the woods to a sweet and curious young man. He will be 2 next month and he’s loving learning how to be a dog! Junie used to hate car rides but now he jumps right in! He shouldn’t go on a long ride on a full tummy though! Junie will thrive in a home with another dog, he loves the dog first then the humans. He needs a confident dog best friend and does not do well being alone. We think now that he knows how good life can be he’s scared to be alone. He does well with cats that do well with dogs (after some correction he did great)! Our cat thinks he’s a dog, so if you have a cat like that it’s fine but he needs more than just a kitty friend. Junie will also need a fenced in yard. His recall is extraordinary and we have worked very hard on that! Although he does great on a leash, a secured area would be best and besides he loves to play off leash with other dogs! An apartment environment or a busy and loud environment will not be a good fit for Junie. Junie loves children! He can be shy with new adults but quickly bonds - with children he’s super comfortable and he hasn’t met a kid he didn’t immediately love! If we could only adopt them all Junie would already have his forever home with us. He has been such a joy and watching him blossom brings so much warmth to our home. We are so proud of Junie and love him very much!
Are you interested in adopting this dog or another JCAPL pet you have seen? You'll need to start by completing an adoption application, available online at our website: www.jcapl.org. There is no obligation to adopt by completing an application, however, we do recommend submitting an application as soon as you find an animal you are interested in. We review applications in the order they are received. Completed applications can be sent via email to adopt@jcapl.org, faxed to 919-300-5524 or delivered in person by visiting us at one of our adoption events on Saturdays at PetSmart in Garner (White Oak Shopping Center). We will contact you as soon as possible once we receive your application. Thanks for thinking adoption!