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My name is Gonzaga (Zags)!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Private owner (Bellevue, WA)
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My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8185582

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

Why I need a new home

Human health issues (e.g. allergies, sickness)

My story

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


Suddenly moving this April into a senior living apartment – downsizing by 70% from house/garden in greenbelt environment!
Unsuited to the new environment: Zags (Gonzaga) our beloved Heeler aka Aussie Cattle Dog
Zags got rescued at age 4 by a BC/ Aussie/ACD volunteer who later could no longer foster. Residual PTSD from pre-rescue dog/woman-abuse: Zags is still “stranger-danger” wary and fear-aggressive encountering neighborhood-dog aggression. But cuddly / affectionate in his 5 years with us. Dog Ranch staff have commented on his affectionate personality when boarding during trips flying to New England family.
Spouse can’t remember to avoid triggering Zags’ startle reflex: approaches while he’s gobbling supper, or “threatens” by waving phone or TV remote. But they still hang out contentedly together watching TV in the family room.
We’ll bring Zags mid-March to Ashland OR, and could bring his stuff if hand-off gets set up: his crates+cushions (hard-side + collapsible), new toys etc

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Private owner (Bellevue, WA)

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