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My name is Malia🦋Foster Hernando Cty, FL!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $325

This helps Australian Shepherd Advocates with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
1 year 3 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 personality

My story

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

Malia, lil Pixette!
This pretty pixie is Malia. Malia is an approximately 7 month old Aussie mix girlie (husky?). Malia pretty much lives up to her name: she's a darling loving, playful little bitsy with a gentle soul.

Malia 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 our Malia, are ready and raring to get to their Forever Home!

Mellow Mali has all the clever cuteness you'd expect. The pix loves to play, (of course!) and enjoys frolics with her puppy playmate. Malia grunts and growlies as she tugs with her toys. Toytime is funtime. And...a basket of stuffies is the perfect place for a girl to chill. Malia's Sweetest Spot though is in the arms of her Lucky Human. Foster Mama says Malia is such a cuddly, snuggly poppy. "She's too adorable!"
Mali galie is the one to love on, and cozy up with at the end of a busy day. A Heart dog brings balance to a sometimes chaotic world. Belly rubs make Malia soo happy! She affectionately and gently nibbles on toys or fingers-all is good in Malialand. The pup poddles over to be picked up and sprinkle pixie dust kisses while she's held. Malia's very responsive, comes when she's called and learns quickly.("Sit" on the first try for a tasty tidbit!) She hangs out in an enclosed area when the family is out. And...has been known to find an escape route out. Lol. Her Future Besties will help Malia learn when to stay and where to go. Like all herding dogs, clever girl will enjoy puzzles and interactive games. Out and abouts on the golf cart are Super Cool-she rides contentedly in her carrier.
The pixie is on target for learning house manners, but, of course, she's still a pup in training.
Malia's Forever After? Our girly will love to have Someone to love on her! Her Fortunate Forevers must have TONS of BIG love to give and will receive all her pixie dusted kissies in return. Malia's Forevers will give her time and train her to direct her puppy nibblings as she grows. Malia's done fine with kiddos she's met, 8 and up who respect dogs will be great. A dog bestie of similar temperament and size would also be nice. Malia hasn't been around kitties yet. Her People will want to monitor her around small critters and teach her appropriate boundaries. She does great with the kiddos she's met, we think dog savvy youngsters 8 and up will be great. Whomever wants to add Malia 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.

Malia is a pixie pop of gentle, playful, and clever. Foster Mama said it best- Malia's precious face reveals her intelligence and temperament, "Pick me up and love me forever!"
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. Malia twinkles, 'Ready for our life together? Faith, trust, and I'm your Pixie Pup!' Is Malia your lil Pixette? 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 -Note: Hernando County, FL Transport usually available depending on the dog's best interest.*Read the bio carefully. Priority is given to the pup's needs in choosing the adopter to ensure a Happy Forever. *The breed/mix assigned to this dog is based on appearance and/or traits, not from a DNA test. Adoption Fee: $325
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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.

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