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My name is 0472 Banks!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Pay Fee

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Black - with White
Age
5 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
38 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_41995186

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Banks is fostered in Ottumwa, Iowa. 



Say hello to this handsome and INCREDIBLY sweet boy named Banks. Banks is a male, standard aussie, weighing about 40 lbs and is estimated around 5 years old.  Banks is being fostered with many other dogs and does wonderfully.  Banks is a SWEET boy and would love nothing more than a home with plenty of love and another dog friend. 



Banks has great house manners; is crate trained and house trained.  Prior to coming into rescue, his coat was in rough shape with matting and had to be shaved.  His coat is returning nicely and he looks remarkable compared to several months ago. Banks goes to doggie daycare and plays well with many other dogs. Banks will chill after a fair amount of play, and chew on antlers or bones. 



Banks is from a breeder who was giving away a massive amount of dogs from his property and based on this, he was not well socialized,.  Banks is a little timid and shy, but learning SO MUCH.  He does seek out pets from his foster home and even gives a few kisses.  He also sleeps in the bed with other dogs and does VERY well being left out in the house.   



Banks will do best with another outgoing, social dog in the home to take cues from.  Banks does require a physical fencing, preferred to be 6 foot.  Banks is even good with cats.  Little kids may scare Banks, so no children under 10 years of age is recommended for his adoptive home.  



Banks is neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccines (including Lyme) and is receiving monthly preventatives for fleas, ticks and heartworms.  Proof of heartworm preventatives for all past and current pets is required to adopt from us.  If you have what it takes to help Banks blossom into the bestest boy, please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, see our adoption fees, and find a link to our adoption application.  www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org.  


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Rescue
Midwest Australian Shepherd Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_41995186
Contact
Phone
Address
Ringwood, IL 60072
Donation
Donations can be sent through our paypal link paypal.me/midwestar or send a check via mail to 4814 Patty Ln. Ringwood IL 60072

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Meeting any dog within MASR requires an approved adoption application on file. We process as quickly as possible via volunteers. Then connect an applicant one at a time with a dog and foster home to arrange a meet and greet. If all parties at the meet and greet, including the dog, are in agreement that it is a good fit, the dog goes home that day.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

MASR mission:
Our mission is to rescue Australian Shepherds and other working breeds from abuse, neglect, strays, and owners in dire need of rehoming. MASR will support our local communities in educating adults and children for the betterment of these working breeds in the areas of socialization, mental and physical exercise, to use force free and positive reinforcement training, and build relationships with their furry family members.
Our motto: "Saving people, one dog at a time."