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My name is Dusty VA!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $425

This helps Australian Shepherds Furever - Redwood Estates, CA Chapter with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Black
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2540542-191663

My details

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:

Just look at this handsome boy who is ready for his FUREVER Home!



Available for Adoption – Portsmouth, VA



Meet Dusty!



Dusty is an almost 4-year-old Australian Shepherd with a huge heart and a whole lot of love to give. At about 55 lbs, he’s neutered, microchipped, and fully up to date on vaccines and preventatives—ready to meet his forever family!



Personality & Training



Dusty is house-trained and trustworthy free-roaming when left alone. He knows a full set of commands including sit, down, come, wait, stay, shake (both paws!), and sit pretty. He has a medium energy level but is also perfectly content being a little couch potato when the mood strikes.



His Ideal Home



Dusty is people-selective and does have some initial “stranger danger,” but with a proper warm-up—and lots of butt scratches—he becomes an incredibly loyal Velcro companion. He bonds deeply with his person and tends to gravitate toward women, though he has done well with men after a proper introduction.



Dusty does have a bite history, believed to be rooted in startle/reactive reflexes. Because of this, he needs a calm, kid-free home where sudden movements and frequent visitors won’t overwhelm him. Once he trusts you, he is truly the sweetest soul.



Other Pets



Dusty would be perfectly happy as an only dog, but he also enjoys playing with his foster dog siblings.
He does have a strong prey drive, including a love for “Chase the Cat,” so no cats for this boy.



What Makes Dusty Special



Dusty is an affectionate, cuddly lovebug who adores kisses, boops, and snuggling with his humans. He’s a great fit for someone wanting a dog who is mostly chill, with just the right amount of playfulness—especially when fetch is involved!



If you’re willing to give Dusty a chance, he will give you unconditional love right back.



This sweet, silly boy deserves the patient, understanding home that will let him shine.



If you think Dusty is the a perfect fit for you and your family  please submit our adoption application at the link below.



https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2540542-191663
Contact
Australian Shepherds Furever
Phone
Address
Redwood Estates, CA 95033

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We pride ourselves on a thorough screening process. A complete application, background check,vet reference check, personal reference check, photos of property inside and out if there is not a local representative.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

As we are a national rescue, adoption events will be posted as they are scheduled with specific information on location etc.

More about this rescue

Nancy Pearlman-Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, created Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF), a non-profit organization to promote the education, rescue, fostering and adoption of the Australian Shepherd breed of dog.
In July 2012, Australian Shepherds Furever (ASF) initiated as a page on Facebook. Hoping to have 1,000 members at the end one year, ASF quickly grew into a network of more than 58,000 dedicated individuals striving to provide aid and refuge to Aussies all over the country.
From these phenomena, the website www.australianshepherdsfurever.org was developed to educate the public on this intelligent and beautiful breed, and provide resources to those seeking help or willing to contribute to the Adopt, Save and Foster (ASF) philosophy. ASF filed for non- profit status in July 2013 and obtained its status in July 2014 and through proactive networking, partnerships, training/rehabilitation and fundraising, ASF has saved the lives of countless dogs to include those with Parvo, Mange, Tick Disease, Cancer, Pneumonia, broken limbs and some of the most extreme cases of abuse that one could imagine. ASF focuses on the Aussies that most would turn their backs on. ASF is in its 5th year and over 1,910 Australian Shepherds have been rescued from high kills shelters, abusive owners and other high-risk situations.
We, as humans, have a responsibility to uphold, shelter and care for those beings that are less fortunate, that are simply cast away. Thanks to proactive individuals who work collectively, Aussies nationwide are being given a chance at a better life through Australian Shepherds Volunteers are an integral component of ASF for the maintenance of the website, screening potential fosters and adopters, providing training, fundraising, data base management, networking and transporting of recued Aussies. All Volunteers; Adopters, Fosters, Trainers and Transporters etc. are carefully screened and vetted to assure the safe and vital placement of these dogs into furever homes. We currently have over 170 foster families and over 160 dogs in foster care nationwide. We have professional trainers to work with our dogs with severe behavioral issues. We also have a team of Rescue Coordinators, Medical Advisors, Fundraisers, Regional Reps, Application Processors, Data Base Managers, Social Media Managers, Microchip and ID tag Registrars and Ground and Air Transport Coordinators that work together to save these beautiful dogs.
Furever (ASF).

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