Chicago, IL - Australian Shepherd. Meet Shelby a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd

Color

Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

Age

3 years 1 month old, Young

Size

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

Weight

29 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

PP02232024a

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Shelby! Located in East TN but out of state is welcome and if you’re seeing this in adopt a pet the adoption fee includes the cost of transport and a health certificate required by USDA for transport across state lines. This beauty found herself at the kill shelter. Why??? Well because she was trying to dig her way out of her owners yard. This really stinks because she is an amazing and smart dog. She has not tried to escape our yard although she did slip out of a gate once when I opened it. She doesn’t run she is just nosey. See image is what is called a working breed dog. And if you don’t take the time to train and help them burn off energy they will develop bad habits out of sheer boredom. She needs exercise and mental stimulation so she doesn’t become bored. She seems to be happy with the rescue and like all the other dogs. She likes the routine and she likes to play with toys and will entertain herself a while but that does not mean she doesn’t need you to help her with releasing energy. You can’t just shove her in the back yard and close the door and hope she finds something to do. You have to provide something for her to do. You have to engage with her and train through playing with her. She has been amazing here! She is crate trained and house trained too. She has not chewed anything she shouldn’t she only chews on the rope toys or bones we have for her She has not jumped on counters or tried to get in the trash. We do supervise them though. She sleeps through the night in her crate and will go out to potty. She is ok with most other dogs however she is a bit dominant so another female around same age or temperament would not be good. She is a very confident girl and she is a herding breed. She will join a chase of kids or other dogs are running around and she will herd them. Herding dogs usually nip heals and this is in their genetic make up.
This little gem won’t last long so get your applications in at petpath.org We use Rescue Riders for all our pet transport needs because they are awesome with our dogs! They are also a 501(c)(3) non profit. Win win!