Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Indy – The Spirited Little Kelpie with a Big Heart
At just 3 years old and around 40 pounds, Indy may be small in size, but she’s bursting with personality, intelligence, and love. This Kelpie–Cattle Dog mix is the perfect blend of playful and affectionate — a lively companion who adores her people and thrives on interaction.
Indy is currently in private training to help fine-tune her manners and work on her prey drive, and she’s making wonderful progress. She’s incredibly smart, eager to please, and food-motivated, which makes training sessions a joy.
This sweet girl loves:
Running the fence line and chatting with the neighbor dogs through the knotholes (she’s a social butterfly!).
Helping in the garden, where she proudly “hunts” grasshoppers and voles — it’s her version of pest control!
Watching out the window while you’re away, then greeting you like it’s been years, even if you just took the trash out.
Playing with kids — she adores them and has a fun, gentle energy that matches well with families.
Indy is well-behaved in the home, even when left alone, and though she isn’t crate-trained, she doesn’t need to be. She’s doing great with her basic commands and is learning better leash manners — a gentle over-the-nose leash helps her walk beautifully.
She enjoys playing with other dogs but can be selective, so slow, proper introductions are key. Due to her background and instincts, she should avoid German Shepherds, as that’s one breed she doesn’t get along with well.
Indy’s Ideal Home:
A family with children or active adults who love to engage with their dog
A secure fenced yard to explore and play
Possibly a compatible dog companion (with good intros!)
Someone patient and consistent who will continue her positive training
Her Story
Before rescue, Indy was a working ranch dog who’d fallen on hard times. Injured and pregnant, she was left to fend for herself outdoors through harsh winter conditions. She was found having dug a hole in the frozen ground to shelter her seven pups — Pearl, Opal, Jade, Arrow, River, Ash, and Archer — keeping them warm until help arrived. Her strength and devotion saved them all.
Now, safe and healed, Indy is thriving in her foster home in Kimberly, Idaho, and is so ready for her forever family. Her foster loves her dearly and is even sponsoring 50% of her adoption fee to help her find the perfect match.
Apply to meet Indy today at www.friendsfureveranimalrescue.net
More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/H1arHhdd3GwhVwqTA
Watch her video: https://youtu.be/kevORrr2sFw
