Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cattle dog mix, maleAllow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Diesel and I’m looking for a forever home. If you remember, I came to CCHDR back in May with my brother, now believed to be son, Ruger. I’m the goodest boy, but made a couple of bad choices that took me off the “search for a home” circuit, while the team could observe, troubleshoot, and rehabilitate my behavior. I’m a classic, old school blue heeler - stoic, built like a tank, at your service and by your side. I’m calm and quiet and would love nothing more than to have a person to call my own. In fact, I’m a little lost not having that. I am crate trained, housebroken, gentle on leash and Velcro off leash. I am a fantastic pack dog. You’d be hard pressed to find a dog as amicable with other dogs as I am. At approximately 4 years old, I am mature and my soul runs deep. There is something truly special about me that humans, despite having the ability to talk, can’t quite verbalize what it is. Perhaps there isn’t a word for it but you can see it and feel it. Now for some transparency. Shortly after arrival from the shelter, I surprise nipped a few people. Never my foster. It was a grab and go situation and no skin was ever broken but reports were filed. After reviewing the incidences with a fine-tooth comb, the rescue believes that Ruger (my son) seemed to be the common denominator. Whenever he was in the picture and getting attention from strangers is when I’d go in. He’s since been adopted and living his best life so I can live mine too (separately). I know my person is out there. Ideally a breed savvy, adult-only home without a revolving door of visitors. The occasional guest is no problem, I’m perfectly happy in my crate and who knows once I’ve had time to decompress and bond with my people I might want to join the party, but for now the rescue is looking for a responsible adopter that isn’t going to throw caution to the wind immediately. Diesel is in Templeton, CA Diesel is microchipped, neutered, and UTD on vaccines. Cats, critters, and livestock unknown but probably fine just based on demeanor. More photos and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums. Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App Note: No transport or blind adoptions. Prospective adopters must have a plan in place to meet and pick up their dog from the foster location.July 14, 2026, 7:16 pm
