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My name is Boo!

Posted 6 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Help a Dog Smile

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Dutch Shepherd
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22011815

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
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:

Meet Boo the lover girl, a darling 2-year-old cattle dog mix. 

Background: Sweet Boo was found as a stray after being struck by a car. Despite her injuries, her gentle nature shone through, and shelter staff knew she was worth every effort. They invested in surgery to start her healing journey, and Boo underwent an FHO procedure. Since then, she has been recovering beautifully in a loving foster home. 

Personality: Boo is a sweetheart through and through—affectionate, gentle, and eager to please. Weighing in at 40 lbs doesn’t stop her from being a lap dog. She adores people of all ages and gets along with dogs of every size. 

Health: Boo is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. She underwent her FHO surgery on 10/30/25 and is progressing right on schedule. While dogs who receive an FHO may develop a quirky gait, Boo is expected to live a full, happy life filled with long walks, playful romps, and plenty of adventures. To support her long-term mobility, it’s important that Boo stays lean. Keeping her weight down will help protect her joints and ensure she continues to thrive. 

Training: Boo is crate-trained and walks well on a leash.

Ideal Home: This laid-back gal is happiest simply being near her people, especially if snuggles are involved. Boo would thrive in almost any loving home where companionship and affection are part of daily life. She would likely do well with children, making her a wonderful family dog. 

Adoption Requirements: Boo’s adoption fee is $350. If you live in the Phoenix metro area and think she could be the right fit for you, please complete an adoption application*: helpadogsmile.org/adoption-application 

*Please note that the application is not a commitment to adopt–it is a tool used to help determine if a dog and applicant would make a good match. Applications are forwarded to the foster family for review and follow-up. 

December 7, 2025, 12:54 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22011815
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 8195, Glendale, AZ 85312
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption is a lifetime commitment. After an application and a verbal interview is completed and it is determined that the adoption is a compatible match, a contract is signed with specific guidelines. An adoption fee (usually between $250-$500) to help off-set medical, feeding and Rescue costs is collected. The contract states that at any time the adoption does not work out, the dog is to be returned to our Rescue group for alternate placement. The dog is not to be 'given away' or 'rehomed' or 'taken to the pound'. If there are other dogs in the home, they must meet prior to adoption. All family members in the household have to agree to the adoption. No dog is to be adopted as a 'gift'. No out of state adoptions.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoptions can be arranged by appointment or our dogs can be met on the first Saturday of the month at Petsmart, Desert Ridge Noon to 3:00 PM.

More about this rescue

Help A Dog Smile is a 501c3 non-profit Arizona corporation and member of PACC911. We are a group of volunteers who all have regular, full time jobs. We are passionate about helping the dogs entrusted to our care and will strive to find the perfect home for each dog. 100% of the funds received goes directly to the medical care of the dogs rescued.

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