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Athena

Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026062. Say hello is our little fluff ball, Athena.  Athena is an Aussie mix around 11 weeks old.   This active little girl loves to play and snuggle.   Athena is a smart little girl ready to learn.   She is currently 10lbs but growing everyday.   She is good with other dogs, cats and kids.  She does have some sharp puppy teeth so beware.   Aussie’s are an active breed who need to be kept active.    Be sure to do your research on the breed.   Athen is currently in a foster home and will be available for adoption mid April.    Get your application in!!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. April 11, 2026, 9:08 am
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BJ

Australian Shepherd

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Before BJ arrived at Helping Strays, she was a commercial breeding dog. She currently is shut down and not very interactive with humans or dogs. She will let you touch her but she will not engage back. These are common traits due to her past. BJ will need a patient, loving, and calm home along with positive reinforcement. The greatest gift you can give a breeding dog is your patience and understanding. They all come around in time, and helping a former breeding dog become a beloved family member is an extremely rewarding experience! BJ is six years old.All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a dog, please stop by the shelter during open hours. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.helpingstrays.org
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Thorn

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thorn is new at Helping Strays and we are currently learning about him. He is affectionate and just wants to be loved on. He is housebroken and good with dogs, cats, and kids. Thorn requires a fenced in yard or leash walks because he will run off. Come to the shelter soon and meet this pretty boy! Thorn is two years old and weighs 37 pounds.All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a dog, please stop by the shelter during open hours. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.helpingstrays.org
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Veronica

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
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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Bella Mae

Australian Shepherd

Female, 12 yrs 3 mos
Troy, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella Mae is a sweet senior Australian shepherd who came to rescue after years of neglect. She quickly blossomed in her loving foster home and is now ready to find her forever family. Bella likes to sleep, eat, and get attention from her person, always wanting to be close by. She sometimes plays with stuffed toys or pushes a ball around, but is generally pretty low-key. She loves all humans – adults and kids – and they fall in love with her as soon as they meet. She is great with other dogs but doesn’t really want them sharing her dinner or her toys. She would be perfectly content as the only dog in the family. Bella Mae is very trustworthy in the house. She just naps and waits for her person to come home. She is potty trained, knows “sit” and “no” and is working on leash walking. Bella Mae would love a home where someone is around often because she loves the company. A physical, fenced yard would be great because she likes to hang out in the sun on nice days.  This sweet senior is being fostered in the St. Louis area. To apply: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##2641481##
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Gawain

Australian Shepherd Pomeranian

Male, 4 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
Handsome Gawain was named for one King Arthur’s valiant Knights of the Round Table. Like the legend, this puppy is loyal and courageous. Unlike the legend, his favorite things to do are play, snack, and cuddle. Gawain (the puppy) is an alluring mix of Australian shepherd, Pomeranian, and husky. He can be playful and energetic, but he has a wonderful off switch when it’s time to chill. He loves to play with other dogs, run around in the yard, and entertain himself with toys. He’s super smart and knows “sit,” “come,” and “eat!” Gawain is athletic and would likely excel at agility or sports. Gawain sleeps quietly in his crate all night and is doing well with potty training. He’s good with kids but is probably a little too exuberant for teeny tots. Gawain absolutely adores other dogs and would love to have a friendly dog buddy in his new home. He’d also like a physically fenced yard and someone with herding dog experience who is around much of the day. Valiant Gawain is being fostered in the St. Louis area. Apply here: https://www.speakrescue.com/pre-adoption-form ##2628785##

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10.6 miles

Randolph County Humane Society

5752 State Route 4, Steeleville, IL 62288

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32.8 miles

Helping Strays of Monroe County

4221 Hanover Rd., Columbia, IL 62236

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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39.2 miles

Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary

P.O. Box 318, Troy, IL 62294

Pet Types: dogs

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40 miles

Hay Dude Critter Rescue - MO transport

St. Louis, MO 63111

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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Rescue

40.2 miles

Needy Paws Rescue

St Louis, MO 63125

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

43.2 miles

Humane Society of Missouri

1201 Macklind Av, St. Louis, MO 63110

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Shelter

45.7 miles

Polk County Humane Society - St. Louis Transport

10900 Sunset Hills Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63127

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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46.5 miles

Animal Protective Association of Missouri

1705 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63144

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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49.6 miles

Union County Animal Control Illinois

385 Kaolin Rd, Cobden, IL 62920

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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