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Ripley

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ripley is the sweetest dog who ever was. She is highly energetic, protective of her family, and extremely friendly. She loves to work, throw the frisbee, go for long walks and run free in the fields and woods. We got Ripley as a puppy of 7 weeks, and have raised her the last five years, loving her every second. After much time and thought, we are heartbrokenly deciding that we do not have the time and energy to give her that she needs. She is a herding dog, and is in need of a lot of exercise and intentional time spent playing and working. We are hoping for her to go somewhere with land and space to run free, ideally with jobs to do. We want her to find a home where she is given tons of attention and time.
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Jade

Australian Shepherd Husky

Female, Adult
Mount Washington, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Outside dog, crate trained
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Gambit

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Vine Grove, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gambit is a foster we took in about 6 months ago. He has been great, but we do not have the time to train him to leave our cats alone. He gets along great with our other Australian Shepherd, and would do great with another dog. He needs someone who can dedicate time every day to training. He is very trainable and food motivated, friendly, just does not tolerate the presence of cats. He also loves drinking from his hamster bottle.
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Cosmo

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Cannelton, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cosmo came to us after his owner left him and his brother, Pickle, in a home she no longer was living in. Cosmo is a young aussie mix who loves to play fetch and gets along well with other dogs and kids. He cannot go to a home with cats. He is heartworm negative and about 1.5 years old. Please call 8126080552 or email REASmanager@gmail.com for an application or an appointment to meet Cosmo!
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Winnie

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 mos
Cannelton, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Winnie was born on 3/24/26. She is a typical puppy with puppy energy and needs reminders on not jumping or nipping when she is excited. She is cat curious but doesn't hurt them. She has lived with kids before and loves other dogs. Please email REASmanager@gmail.com for an application for Winnie.
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VA/Jayce

Brittany Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Prospect, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Your New Best Friend! Jayce is a 3-year-old Brittnay Mix who is looking for his forever home. While he might be a little shy when you first meet him, give him a moment to come out of his shell, and you'll find a funny, bouncy, and deeply loving companion. Jayce is a "paws-on" kind of dog! He is famous for his hugs and will spend his time trying to wrap his paws around you if he isn't already trying to curl up in your lap. He is the perfect blend of a lounge partner and a playmate. Because of his cautious temperament, Jayce has some specific needs to help him feel safe and successful: No Other Dogs: He prefers being the "only child" and can be reactive toward strange dogs. Quiet Environment: He would not enjoy the high-stress environment of a dog park. Patient Humans: He needs an owner who understands he needs to approach new things at his own pace. No Strangers (at first): He can be vocal with people he doesn't know, but his loyalty to his inner circle is unmatched. If you have the patience to let him blossom, you will be rewarded with a level of love and loyalty that only a dog like Jayce can give. He is ready to be your most devoted friend. Jayce's adoption fee is $325 to offset the cost of vetting and help other rescues in need. He is currently located in Georgia and can be transported up to 1400 miles via our Canine Railroad. For more information, please contact NBRAN Virginia coordinator Leslie Trenta​ .  leslie@leslietrentadesigns.com      September 23, 2026, 11:39 am

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Koda

Border Collie Aussiedoodle

Male, 8 mos
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Koda is a 7.5 month old, very adorable, male Bordercollie/Aussiedoodle mix at about 50ish lbs! He is beigsurrendered due to health issues of his person. He is now with GRRAND and he needs a good grooming/brushing, but other than that, he's a typical active puppy.  He has just arrived so we are still learning about him, but our volunteer who hung out with his in the field says: "Koda may still be fairly young, but he has the best manners and he has the sweetest personality. Koda is a very handsome mix and loves to carry a ball around but will drop it when you are taking his picture or when he wants snuggles. Koda will be a great companion to humans and he has a reputation for getting along with other dogs. Koda will need regular grooming to maintain his beautiful coat and a family that will be able to give him the exercise and direction he needs as he is still a young puppy." He will need plenty of attention and affection and is just a great weight to be able to go all kinds of places with his new family.  Koda is house-trained and crate-trained and sleeps in his crate at night or left home alone during the day. We are still learning about Koda, so please check back, but if you would like to meet this guy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org   Koda loved people and other dogs. If anything he gets overexcited so I’m mindful when walking. Lovesballs, fetch and playing in the water. He wants to be close and where you are. ##2831463##
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Buddy Bee #7179

Border Collie Akita

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
URGENT: SPECIAL MEDICAL FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE FAMILY NEEDED! Lucie Bee is a 2 year, 7 month old female Golden Retriever (about 68 lbs) and her BFF Buddy is a 3 year, 8 month old Border Collie/Akita mix (about 50lbs) and they are the kind of pair who just belong together! These two came to GRRAND after their family experienced a heartbreaking loss, and through all of the change in their world, they’ve held tightly to the one thing that has remained constant: each other. They are wonderfully bonded, deeply connected, and, as one person lovingly described them, “like peanut butter and jelly.” Buddy Bee is the black-and-white charmer of the pair — friendly, social, and full of love. He doesn’t know a stranger and seems to believe every person he meets is simply a friend he hasn’t said hello to yet. He’s the more outgoing half of this duo and brings a happy, easy warmth wherever he goes. Lucie Bee is Buddy’s beautiful golden sidekick. She’s a little softer and more sensitive at first, but once she settles in, she does just fine. If Buddy is the social butterfly, Lucie is the sweet soul who takes a minute to look around, make sure all is well, and then quietly let her lovely personality shine. She’s a good girl who seems to draw comfort from having Buddy close by... And Buddy is very happy to oblige! She is also able to clear a 4 FT high fence, so a privacy fenced yard or professionally installed invisible fence would be best to keep them contained. These two truly seem to balance each other in the best way — Buddy bringing the confidence, Lucie bringing the gentle heart, and both of them bringing a whole lot of sweetness to the table. They are curious, affectionate, fun and pretty calm dogs. They are an awesome pair. Lucie is also facing a medical hurdle right now. After arriving at GRRAND not wanting to bear weight on one of her back legs, she was evaluated by our vet and diagnosed with a torn CCL, which means she will need surgery. Because of that, GRRAND will be looking for a medical foster for Lucie while she recovers. Our hope, of course, is to find a foster willing and able to take both Buddy and Lucie together, because they are so very close. We also understand that fostering a dog recovering from orthopedic surgery while also taking on a bonded pair is a big ask. If needed, they may have to be temporarily separated during Lucie’s recovery, but only if absolutely necessary. Buddy Bee and Lucie Bee are looking for a soft place to land, a family who will appreciate the sweetness of a bonded pair, and a home where they can continue the next chapter of life together. They’ve already been through a great deal, but they still have so much love to give to a loving new family. If your heart has room for two very special best friends, Buddy Bee and Lucie Bee would love to meet you, so please fill out an app at GRRAND.org and we can make this meet and greet happen! ##2778287##

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