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My name is Sparky!

Posted 2 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd
Color
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22143452

My details

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

My story

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

Location: Pembroke, MA

 
Looking for a fun herdy mutt with a little spice? Check out Sparky and her sisters Scraps and Zero!

These three girls came into rescue without either parent, but reportedly mom is an ACD and dad is an Australian Shepherd. I suspect there may be some other breeds thrown into their mix as well, but they do certainly have herding tendencies! Born around the beginning of Oct, they have a lot of growing to do but seem to be on the smaller side; I anticipate they will end up in the 30-40lb range as adults. They have been your typical mouthy and active herdy pups, and are seeking homes that will help them lead happy and fulfilled lives!
 
The pups have had lots of exposure to new dogs, and each would be fine either solo or in a multi-dog home. They have not met cats and may need to learn not to chase them, but are smart enough that they should be fine with proper integration and structure. They will do best with children 8+ provided the home is dog-savvy with herder experience: they have sharp puppy teeth and can be tenacious little ankle biters!

They are working on housetraining, crating, and foundational skills; as puppies, their adoptive families will need to continue this training. They are microchipped and up to date on monthly preventatives/deworming, have age-appropriate vaccinations, and are being adopted out on spay contracts to allow their puppy bodies and minds more time to develop. The puppies are available to separate homes, and must meet their potential families prior to adoption in order to help ensure a great match.

Check out their highlight reel on Instagram for more photos and videos: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MTQ3NDEzMTEwNDM4Nzg5
 
Interested? Reach out to sitandstayfosters@gmail.com with any questions, and fill out an application to adopt here: www.acdra.org/adoption-application
 

 

 

December 22, 2025, 8:39 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22143452
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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