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Veronica

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We’re not sure about Veronica’s backstory, but we know that she’s likely been through a lot. It seems as if someone wasn’t always very nice to her because she shuts down in some situations. But she does want to be right with her person, following closely on their heels. We think Veronica is about 6 years old. She is a gorgeous Australian shepherd with a gentle personality. While she is recovering from heartworm treatment, she still has energy and wants to play.  Veronica is deaf and has limited vision. She’s very smart and has learned several touch commands including “good girl” and “come.” She is learning to walk nicely on a leash and is housebroken. She sleeps nicely in her pen overnight. Veronica would do best in a home with a friendly dog to help give her confidence. She does not like being left alone for very long, so she’d love someone who is home most of the day. She’d love an active person because she loves to explore and go on adventures. She’d prefer a physical, fenced yard to keep her safe. This sweet, beautiful Aussie is being fostered in the St. Louis area.  ##2378212##
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Nixie

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
When asked her very favorite thing in the whole world, Nixie couldn’t decide. She loves to be outside exploring the yard. But she also loves playing with balls and soft toys. She equally loves playing games and hanging with her favorite people. She’s just a very well-rounded puppy with lots of interests! Nixie is an Australian shepherd mix with a medium amount of energy. She’s not over the top with enthusiasm but she has bursts of excitement, then likes to chill. She’s smart and is working on “come” and “sit.” Because she is deaf, Nixie is learning to respond to hand signals. She’s particularly excited about the treats.  Nixie is still a baby, but she’s working on potty training and crate training. She’d prefer a home where someone is around much of the day and willing to spend time teaching her all the important and fun things. She’d love another friendly dog friend, but she would be fine as the only pup in the house. Nixie would do best with a physical, fenced yard. It would be great if her new person had herding dog experience. Nixie is a happy little pup who loves everything and everyone. She enjoys cuddling at the end of the busy day and just wants a lap of her own.  This sweet puppy is being fostered in the St. Louis area. To apply: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##2762099##
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Matilda

Bernese Mountain Dog

Female, 3 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
About 6 weeks ago, we rescued a Bernese mountain dog puppy that weighed only 5 pounds. We think the breeder gave her up because she was just tiny compared to the rest of her litter.  We ran all sorts of tests and our team believes that she likely has psychogenic polydipsia, which is an obsessive need to drink water. We are checking daily to test for medullary washout which involves the concentration of urine.  The great news is that she is starting to fill out and put on weight. She’s gained about a pound a week and is really starting to look good. We think she will remain on the petite side for her breed. She loves to play and has the sweetest personality. As we wrap up her tests, sweet Matilda is ready to start looking for her forever home. She’d prefer a family who has experience with Berners or other large-breed dogs. She requires a physical, fenced yard; no apartments because she’s chatty! She is handsy and mouthy right now because she’s a rowdy puppy, but we know she will be a great family dog. She loves kids and other dogs and just wants to be loved. Matilda is being fostered in the Atlanta (Georgia) area and priority will be given to local, qualified adopters in the area. To apply: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form  ##2724622##
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Nancy

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nancy is a young Australian cattle dog who would just love to sit on your lap and be cuddled all day. She’s smart and full of personality with spurts of play time then lots of chill time.  Nancy is about 3 or 4 years old. She is completely house trained and is excellent in her crate. She’s good on a leash and knows several commands including “sit” and “kennel.” She is particularly motivated if treats are involved! Nancy loves other dogs but can get pretty rowdy when she plays. She would be great with a dog buddy as long as the dog is accepting, playful, and not easily offended by silly antics. One of Nancy’s favorite things is to talk to all her favorite toys. Nancy needs a home with a fenced-in yard and would prefer someone who has herding dog experience. Nancy has trouble navigating stairs and needs a home with no steps. No kids under 10 please. Nancy is being fostered in the St. Louis area. Please fill out an application: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##1270950##
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Blossom

Australian Shepherd Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Blossom’s story is a sad one, but we are working on a happy ending. She was adopted six years ago into a wonderful home where she was deeply loved by her mom. Sadly, her mother developed dementia and had to move into a care facility. Blossom is trying to figure out what’s next for her. Blossom is an Aussie mix who is sweet and has amazing manners. She’s fairly low energy, but loves going on walks, playing fetch, and cuddling on the couch. She adores squeaky toys and has a favorite tennis ball.  Blossom is completely potty trained and is incredibly trustworthy in the house. She has a crate for napping, but she doesn’t need it. She’lll be perfectly content until you come home. She knows so many commands including sit, wait, down, come, paw, bed and crate. She has mild vision loss in one eye, but it doesn’t stop her from anything. Aside from the occasional outing, Blossom really would love to be a homebody. She doesn’t need to have a full social calendar and just isn’t your coffee shop, dog park-kinda girl. She’s happy with you and the couch and loads of snuggles. She is such a happy, sweet girl and so well-behaved. Blossom just loves being loved and giving love. This sweet pup is being fostered in the St. Louis area. To apply: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##671606##
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Audrey

Australian Shepherd Husky

Female, 6 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kane and Audrey were part of a litter of seven 6-week old puppies brought into an overburdened rural shelter. Their mother had been found nearby, struck by a car — leaving her babies orphaned, emaciated, and so cold they were barely hanging on. Despite the shelter’s best efforts, all the puppies except Kane and Audrey passed away. These puppies are fighters. They’ve bounced back from fleas and worms of all kinds, as well as sarcoptic mange, and are ready to start their new lives. A DNA test found that Kane and Adurey are mostly Australian shepherd and husky mixes. They are both very sweet and smart and love playing, running, and having fun with toys. Kane is a little more timid than his sister. He’s snuggly and just wants to crawl up inside you because the world is a little frightening. Audrey is braver and more outgoing. She crushes on every boy dog she meets and just wants to be close to them. The pups are each looking for a new home. (They will not be adopted together.) They are being fostered in the St. Louis area. To apply: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##2689461##

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Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary

P.O. Box 318, Troy, IL 62294

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Metro East Lab Rescue

Maryville, IL 62062

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Gateway 4 Paws

Maryville, IL 62062

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Southern Illinois Pointer and Animal Rescue

st. jacob, IL 62281

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Partners for Pets

9136 Lower Marine Rd., St.Jacob, IL 62281

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Collinsville Animal Shelter

119 United Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234

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Southern Paws Rescue

P.O. Box 443, Maryville, IL 62234

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

8495 State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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United Yorkie Rescue - IL - Caseyville

Caseyville, IL 62232

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Spencer Pet Rescue

O'Fallon, IL 62269

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