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My name is Aphrodite!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Meet the Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21217190-25-0033

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Aphrodite - A Gentle Heart Waiting to Belong 

Aphrodite may be named after the goddess of love, and once you meet her, you'll understand why. She's a sweet, submissive, and gentle girl who's never known a real home - but dreams of one every day. 

Born in late 2024 and raised, almost entirely in shelter walls, Aphrodite has missed out on the warmth and comfort of a family - yet she still greets the world with curiosity, kindness, and quiet hope. She might be shy at first, but once she knows she's safe, she'll melt into you with soft affection... or surprise you with her signature army crawl of joy when she gets excited.

What Makes Aphrodite Special:

- She loves all dogs - big, small, young, old - and does best in homes with canine companionship

- She's so well-behaved and socially smart, she's often used to temperament test new dogs at the shelter

- She does beautifully with cats, too

- She adores car rides and peacefully watches the world go by through the window

- She finds joy in water play, nature walks, and quiet moments with her people

- She thrives in calm homes where she can continue to build her confidence at her own pace 

- She's participated in a "Reading to Rescue Dogs" program, where young children sit and read books to her - and she listens with the sweetest, most patient heart

Aphrodite is the kind of dog whose quiet strength leaves a lasting impression. She's been a helper, a friend, a source of comfort - now she's ready to be someone's family. All she needs is a gentle place to land, a dog buddy to lean on, and humans who will give her the time and love she's waited patiently for. 

If your home is peaceful, your heart is kind, and your dog is looking for a friend, Aphrodite is ready to fill your world with quiet love and soft loyalty. Come meet the girl who has been waiting her whole life to be chosen. 

Thank you for considering adopting a Rescue Ranch dog. While they are with us, each and every rescue dog receives the best of care in a loving and nurturing environment. Their routines include daily playgroups or partnering with dog buddies, quality time walking or being groomed, and two meals a day with dog biscuits for dessert. 



All of our dogs receive the best in veterinary care and are spay/neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and fully vaccinated. 

The standard adoption donation fee for all dogs and puppies is $300

(unless a reduced fee applies )

 APPLY NOW  

 

 



October 8, 2025, 6:55 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21217190-25-0033
Contact
Austin Browder
Address
P.O. Box 1192, 2216 Oberlin Rd, Yreka, CA 96097
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Meet the Pet

Please stop by and meet the dogs before applying!

2.

Submit Application

https://rrdog.org/adoption/application/

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

You will first need to stop by our rescue and meet our dogs! If interested in one of our dogs you will need to fill out an application. We also do a home visit if in the area, to make sure you have a secure and a dog-friendly environment. If out of the Siskiyou county area we can easily make other arrangements. Our adoption donation is $195.00. We have a reduced rate for seniors, the disabled, and veterans. Our "Senior for Senior" program offers a further discount and can help with the cost of dog ownership. The adoption fee for puppies who grew up at the Ranch (or in foster here) includes spay/neutering when old enough and is $295.00. All of our dogs are up to date on shots, heart worm tested and any medical issue are treated. Every dog that is going to a new home must be spayed or neutered before they leave Rescue Ranch.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are located in Yreka Ca. 2216 Oberlin Road.
Rescue Ranch is open to the public from noon until 4 pm 7 days a week.
Please fill first meet the dogs, then fill out an application at www.rrdog.org/adoption/application

More about this rescue

Rescue Ranch is a small no kill shelter. We have kennels for 22 dogs. We primarily take in dogs from city and county shelters in Siskiyou County before the dogs are out of time due to space limitations. We also make 3-4 trips a year to county shelters in central California to save smaller dogs that can overwhelm shelter resources in those counties. We started about 18 years ago with 40 acres far outside Yreka and were able to help many dogs in the county due to the efforts of the founders and many volunteers. In August of 2009 our new facility opened. We are now about 2 miles outside of town on 10 acres. We have been steadily growing through the efforts of the committed staff, volunteers, and volunteer board members. In 2012 we had 80 adoptions, 2013 we had 105 adoptions and in 2014 we had 167 adoptions. This year in 2020, we are projecting to place over 500 dogs into happy homes! We operate solely on the generous donations from the public and our wonderful volunteers. We have added boarding to our facility and all proceeds from the boarding fees are used to help with our expenses so we can help more dogs find their forever homes.
Our mission is to Rescue-Nurture-Rehome dogs into loving and safe forever homes---We do it for the dogs!

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