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My name is BlitZen!

Posted 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22099702-D250065

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
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:

APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org

Adoption Fee $450

 

***OUR APPLICATION IS NOT THE PETFINDER APP; OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org. PLEASE complete OUR application if you are interested in meeting our dogs or puppies! Without OUR application being completed, you WILL NOT be considered or receive any communication from us.

***Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND TAKE HIM OR HER HOME!

 

Please READ ALL of our info below BEFORE SENDING APPLICATION.

Our goal is to help our puppies and dogs find FOREVER HOMES AND FAMILIES, NOT TO MAKE IT PROHIBITIVE FOR YOU TO ADOPT. However, once we review the application and contact you, we MEET TO ADOPT, so please let us know if you are ONLY APPLYING TO STAY ON FILE or THAT YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT, for the consideration of our puppies and dogs and families who know the time is right! Thank you! 



APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org 
Adoption Fee $450 - the fee is NON-NEGOTIABLE and is not specific for any dog or puppy; it goes to the expenses of the organization as a whole*

OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org and must be completed in order to set up a meeting.

Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and if WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND HIM OR HER HOME!

 

⭐️⭐️ BlitZen ⭐️⭐️

Beautiful Blue BlitZen, nicknamed “Zen,” is a beautiful Dark Blue Merle Australian Shepherd; he’s a small standard Aussie who is 45-48lbs.

Zen got his nickname because he’s generally very chilled-out, relaxed and just wanting to hang out with his humans. He’s definitely a “Velcro-Dog” who will follow his humans wherever they go, wanting to be part of the action.

However, as easily as Zen can be cool, calm and collected, he can also Pep Up and be ready for outdoor fun or playing with another dog or two!

Zen is very sweet and snuggly. He will want to be close to you if you’ll let him cuddle on the sofa or bed, but he really likes to sleep on the floor closest to the door He’s taking that position as though he’s guarding his flock

Zen knows a few basic commands but he will welcome the chance to learn more, especially if there are treats involved! He’s very food-motivated and will perform for both treats and lots of praise.

Zen is good on leash-walks; he really doesn’t pull and instead looks to his human to lead the way. He’s not confrontational with other dogs and would really enjoy a supervised dog park or a canine companion to hang with at home.

Zen is very quiet most of the time, however when he wants to communicate you’ll hear him talk to you very excitedly. He doesn’t like to be left behind but if he whines it is only for a very short time.

Zen is crate-trained and housebroken. When we rescued him he had only known life in a crate. His owners were Seniors and for whatever reason they kept their dogs in crates indoors much of the time. We welcomed the chance to transition Zen from constant-crate time to life on the outside He has really loved spending time with all people and other dog pals.

Zen has a very moderate energy level of 5-6 out of 10 most of the time. He will be as active as you want him to be but is also content with leisurely walks and play time.

Zen would be fine as an only-dog as long as his human is not leaving him all day every day. We would love a home where someone works out of the house, has a backyard to explore and either another submissive male or female similar-sized companion.

Zen needs a human or humans who have patience introducing him to the whole, wide world. He’s progressed beautifully since we got him and is ready for the right Aussie-Experienced forever home.

If you’re interested in meeting Zen for adoption please complete our application on the website below, then please

TEXT SARA:
214-549-9905

So I can check your app and get back to you!

Thank you!

www.dashdog.org

General Info - PLEASE READ! *Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities.

We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs under 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS WILL NOT PERFORM SPAY NEUTER SURGERIES UNTIL DOG IS 6 MONTHS OLD.



General Info - PLEASE READ! Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities.

THERE WILL BE ZERO ACCEPTIONS MADE.

We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs over 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT PERFORM SURGERY PRIOR TO 6 MONTHS.

 

 

 



December 3, 2025, 11:15 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22099702-D250065
Contact
Sara Shepperd
Email
Address
15315 Trails End Drive, Dallas, TX 75248
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

$350.00

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We do not have a shelter - we accept online applications and either have individuals meet at foster homes or we will bring dogs to a safe, fenced neutral area - depends on situation.

More about this rescue

I am the Executive Director - I started DASH with a select group of co-rescuing friends and neighbors because we saw a need to rescue very adoptable dogs from Death Rows at municipal shelters and believe through foster care we can work with and train these dogs to be ideal family pets.

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