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My name is Nutmeg!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21904674

My details

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

My story

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

Location: Belvidere, NJ
Meet Nutmeg!

Nutmeg is a 1–2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog weighing about 32 lbs, and she’s the definition of a weekend warrior. Looking for a partner who’s always down for an adventure? Someone who’s up early, sneakers on, ready to hit the trails, try something new, and turn every outing into a memory? That’s Nutmeg.

She’s playful, athletic, and agile enough to crush tunnels like she’s already signed up for agility class. She’d make a fantastic sport dog for someone who wants a teammate for agility, rally, or any other activity where brains and speed matter. She already knows sit, she’s crate trained and potty trained, and she’s working on her leash skills — mostly because she loves going out and meeting new people wherever she goes.

Nutmeg is also a certified Velcro dog. After a day of adventuring, she’ll glue herself to your side like you’re her favorite blanket. Her motto is: “Why sit near my human when I could sit on top of them?” Personal space? Nutmeg has never heard of it.

Her starter pack includes:
Spayed
Up to date on vaccines
On monthly flea/tick & heartworm prevention
Crate trained & potty trained
Sit mastered & leash skills in progress

Like many cattle dogs, Nutmeg is athletic and clever, so she’ll need a secure fence and a family who enjoys hanging outside with her. She thrives on structure, play, and plenty of togetherness.

Nutmeg is being fostered in Belvidere, NJ through the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association. Adopters must be able to travel to NJ to meet her.

If you’re looking for a partner to join you on your weekend warrior lifestyle — running, hiking, training, playing — and then keep you cozy when it’s time to recharge, Nutmeg is your girl. She’s ready to spice up your adventures and your couch snuggles. 

Contact Australiancattledogmom@gmail.com.

Complete an Application 
https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application

December 14, 2025, 9:32 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21904674
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 7204, Garden City, NY 11530

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Puppies under 1 year: $350
Adult dogs 1 - 6 years: $300
Adult dogs 7 - 9 years: $250
Senior dogs 10 + years: $100

There is an adoption contract. If you decide the dog is not a fit for your household and the dog is returned to the rescue within 2 weeks of adoption, the adoption fee will be refunded.

Go meet their pets

Our rescues reside in foster homes.

More about this rescue

We are an all volunteer group that rescues Australian Cattle Dogs. Our dogs reside in foster homes until they are adopted
Every year, thousands of Australian Cattle Dogs find themselves homeless through no fault of their own. Although the reasons are diverse, the result is the same. Healthy, adoptable dogs face euthanasia in shelters.

The Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association rescues ACDs in shelters from Maine to Georgia and gives these dogs a fresh start with a loving family. Our foster home volunteers welcome the dogs into their homes where they live as members of the family. During the time in foster care, our volunteers determine what kind of forever home will be the right one for each dog.

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