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My name is Cargo!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
White - with Black
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22177835

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 Housetrained

My story

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

Cattle dog mix, male puppy

We pulled him on Tuesday and it’s barely even Thursday - he’s already walking in a perfect heel. They don’t come this way. He was frozen as soon as the leash went on. Lucky for Cargo (and his future family) he’s bunked up with a dog trainer. You can guarantee he’s going to come with all the basics.

Cargo is clearly a fast learner. The fulfillment he’s getting from using his brain is helping build confidence and connection to the handler. His shy days are looking more in the rear view and what’s left is a beautiful, happy, ready to learn and please, affectionate boy.

Cargo is a 5-6 month old, 36lb Heeler mix. He is dog social (in fact we think it’s best if he goes to a home with another dog), cats and small critters unknown at this time. He is crate trained and sleeps through the night. He’s an all around good boy with tons of potential. Apply now and get your best friend tomorrow!

Located in Visalia, CA

Cargo is microchipped, on a vaccine schedule, and can go home on a neuter contract.

More photos and updates:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635703757391272&type=3

Interested in Cargo?  Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App

January 8, 2026, 2:27 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22177835
Contact
Phone
Address
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Send out application (contract), verify information, check DNA lists available, approve or decline potential adopters. If approved, set up appointmet, collect adoption fee and adopt animal if successful match. 21 day refund policy, but dogs may always return to rescue.

For questions or an application to meet one of our dogs, email wendy@ccbcrescue.com

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Go meet their pets

We have foster dogs in these locations:
Paso Robles, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
Fresno, CA

More about this rescue

Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue is a Rescue Alliance partner, a federally recognized 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to finding great dogs great homes. County of San Luis Obispo Animal Service Operating Permit #C2649

Central Coast Border Collie Rescue (CCHDRescue) is dedicated to helping find homes for Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog/Queensland Heeler, Australian Kelpie, and other herding breeds and mixes. This site lists dogs in shelters as well as dogs in homes and foster care, and is intended to help adopters seeking good dogs, and dogs seeking loving homes. 7

Why we do it: Herding dogs are not for every one. Too many adopters get these dogs as status symbols only to find out, their life style doesn't meet these high energy dogs needs. As a result, these wonderful misunderstood dogs wind up in shelters. We understand what drives these dogs, we can place them appropriately.
Our mission is to educate people and save dogs. We do it because we love these dogs, with a little effort, can give them a good new life. Euthanasia is not the solution to our animal overpopulation issue. Education is.

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