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My name is Maui🌺Foster FL, Hernan Cty!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
10 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Maui the Minxie! This lil sprite is Maui. Maui is an approximately 7 month old Aussie mix gal (maybe husky?). Maui minxie has lots of puppy energy, smarts, and super sweetness.
Maui and her littermates were found abandoned by the the side of the road. A good Samaritan or two helped get them into rescue. Now? Now they, like Maui, are ready and raring to get to their Forever Home!
Maui is overflowing with personality. She's a gal who knows her own mind. At the top, is P-L-A-Y. Maui LOVES tug-of-war style games and romping with her puppy pal. She puppy grrs and barks as she frolics about. Squeaky toys are an invitation for happy howls and Foster Mama can't help but laugh at this joyful gal's antics! The minxie will leap into the air and pounce on her toy, or on her furry friend. When her puppy sister is ready for a nap, Maui doesn't hesitate to coax big foster brother (the resident golden) to join her. She does know when it is chill time and listens respectfully when big bro or Foster Mama call "time out". Foster Mama says the minxie is as responsive as she is bright.
Maui is made to go-she's an independent, high energy, intelligent and responsive spirit. (Maui learned "sit" in a minute). The puppy already comes when she is called. She's a likely candidate for doggie sports-like, agility, flyball, Fast CAT. Maui could be trained by her heart human to be a great trail buddy, running companion or car co-pilot. Maui travels well in her carrier in the golf cart-but her preference is being held so she can see everything and take it all in. The world is a fascinating place.
Maui has all the sweet-heart to match her play-game! Foster Mama calls Maui a "Heart Melter" with her soul filled eyes and cuteness. Cuddles and snuggles are Maui's next favorite thing after play. The pupper patters right over to her Person when it's time to be held. Pets and Tummy Rubs elicit gremie growls of contentment.
The sprite is on target for learning house manners, but, of course, she's still a pup in training.
Where is Maui's Forever After? This lil fairy princess will do best in a home with active folks-people who like to see and do and bring their fur family member along. Maui's Forevers have TONS of BIG love to give to this little one along with the fun and games. She does great with the kiddoss she's met, we think dog savvy youngsters 8 and up will be great. A fun fur bud her size or so would be perfect. Maui hasn't been tested around felines yet. Her People will want to teach her appropriate boundaries with small critters and keep an eye on her interactions with them Whomever wants to add Maui to their home will have to be familiar with herding breeds and understand their need for hands-on-training, things to do, and their social "part of the family" nature. A fenced in yard is preferred but may not be necessary for the very experienced herding home.
Maui is bright eyed and ready to take on the world with her Best Friend by her side-lovingly showing her the best life a dog and human can have.
Multiresidential buildings (such as apartments) are not a good fit for this pup. The best adopters give their new family member time to decompress and grow familiar with a new environment and routine. They see the importance of investing time to understand their dog and build a bond of trust and provide steady, reasonable guidance and training. An adopter commits to slow and monitored introductions with new people, especially children, other animals, and new places. If you have the time to give and are ready to experience all that comes with a puppy, the joys and the training, as well as the possible normal growing 'oopsies' like chewing, potty accidents, and puppy nips or nibbles, please apply with that in mind. Maui sparkles, 'I'm ready to be your number one girl, happily ever after!' Is Maui your little Minxie? If so, fill out an application at the link below to be considered as a possible adopter. (Only COMPLETELY answered applications will be considered.) https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/dDNce9yr0ChU0F -Fostered in FL, Hernando County. *Read the bio carefully. Priority is given to the pup's needs in choosing the adopter to ensure a Happy Forever. Transport help may be available for some dogs to to some states, depending on the dog's best interest. *The breed/mix assigned to this dog is based on appearance and/or traits, not from a DNA test. Adoption Fee: $325
Rescue
Australian Shepherd Advocates

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Website
Address
Australian Shepherd Advocates, Athens, GA 30608

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Application Includes Get to know you questions Background Check Vet Reference Three Personal References Home ck, Interview

2.

Approve Application

We are a volunteer run rescue. Adoption process takes about 10 days-14 days.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

The rescue chooses the best match from among approved applicants for each dog. Adoption contract must be signed.

4.

Pay Fee

Adoption Fee is listed for each dog.

5.

Take the Pet Home

Volunteer transport help is available for the chosen adopter in most cases.

Additional adoption info

We are a NATIONWIDE, Foster-based rescue- please look in the dog's description for their Foster location. If you would like to adopt one of our dogs please fill out an adoption application. Please be patient with us while we work to match the best dog with the best family.

Adoption Fees are listed.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

***Since we are NATIONWIDE (based in GA), we are generally unable to arrange meet and greets. Please view the location of where each dog is Fostered next to their name and in the bio/description. We have an experienced volunteer transport team in place to help transport most dogs to most states for the chosen adopter.

More about this rescue

We are a NATIONWIDE 501 (c)(3) Foster-based rescue. We are based in GA, however our Fosters are in several states. Please view the location of where each dog is Fostered next to their name and in the bio/description. Our mission is to represent the voices of the many misunderstood, misplaced herding breeds. We rescue, rehab, train and assist these amazing dogs find a happily ever after.