Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Laurel, Maryland

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire at  https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/43315/gener.You can learn about the adoption process by visiting: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt/.Dog's Name:   Rufus  (RUF0624MCTMD)Estimated Breed:   Australian Shepherd MIXApproximate Age:   2 yearsApproximate Weight:   55 lbsCurrently Living at:   FosterAdoption Fee:   $400DOG'S DESCRIPTION:  Hi there, I'm Rufus, and I've had a bit of a rough transition, but I am in a great foster home now with another resident doggie. As you can see from my photos, I've had a hair cut to fix my matted coat, but don't worry, I'll be fluffy again in no time! My foster mom says that I am still settling in and just starting to relax, but that I seem to like people and other dogs and I have a sweet personality. I am not currently using a crate, but at the beginning, I was fine sleeping in one; and, so far, seem to be housetrained. I also know how to walk on leash. Here's an update from my foster mom: Rufus loves to play with toys! As a young pup, he enjoys moving them around and munching on them. He can also fetch! - he will get the ball and bring it back, even though he is still learning to let it go so you can throw it again. He is learning "sit" and most of the time can do it when offered a treat. He is eating well and resting by my feet when we are not out and running. He has good interactions with dogs - both with Leia, but also when we meet dogs in the street. He loves cuddling and really enjoys being petted and hugged.  If you are interested in adopting me please submit an application today!Your new pet will require a refresher in house-training. K-9 Lifesavers strongly recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and the new family.    Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies (if puppy is old enough), distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, monthly heartworm prevention while in our care (if old enough), monthly flea/tick prevention while in our care, and transport costs. K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age or reimburse adopter for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet.       Foster Program:    Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home.  For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/foster/ or email our Foster Coordinator at foster@k-9lifesavers.orgSPONSOR ME! Help Save Lives!    Make a tax-deductible donation today and help save a life. Donations help us offset boarding costs and additional medical treatment for those dogs who need it.  K-9 Lifesavers receives NO federal funding and survive with your generous support! We are all volunteer based organization so every cent from your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/donate/For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org.Please "like" our Facebook page for the most current events and new dogs!Thank you for considering a rescue dog! ##2080767##

DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting.  ***** Penny is 2yo, weighs 50lbs, is spayed, is up to date on her vaccines, and is microchipped.  Penny dislikes/fears the dark and loud noises; she LOVES car rides !  Penny's guardian have spent a considerable amount of time and money to determine the underlying reason for Penny's sudden onset without success.  She and her canine sibling are currently in a training program from which they'll graduate 1 March; Penny is learning how to properly walk on leash, sit, down, stay, and place.  Although she's doing well, Penny attacked her canine sibling again recently, which prompted her guardian to keep them separated.  Penny's guardian adds:   "When she’s with just my husband or me, she’s content.  But, she is much more content and visibly happy at training & doggy daycare because she’s active.  We have 2 dogs in addition to Penny that we had before we adopted her - a 9yo lab and the 3yo lab.  Our jobs are very demanding, and it was always fine that the dogs had a more chill lifestyle until recently.  It is not fair to Penny to have to be crated or in another room because she can’t get along with our other dog anymore.  We want her to be able to run freely, be as active as she possibly can.  We are heartbroken, and this is the toughest decision we’ve ever had to make.  But in the end, it’s about her happiness and quality of life that matters most." Penny's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome her:  Although Penny and one of her canine siblings were the best of friends, Penny has inexplicably attacked and bitten her a few times since December 2023.   Lunge/Attack/Bite Incidents:  Since December in 2023, in Hollywood, MD, Penny has attacked and bitten one of her canine sibling without provocation; the bite broke the skin, animal control was not involved and veterinary treatment was not necessary.  Penny's guardian explains:  "Penny lunged at and attacked our other dog.  Our other dog ended up with a gsh in her ear, chest, and bit marks on her front leg.  They were not severe, so we cleaned them up and they're healing." Penny's guardian states the following regarding children:  Although Penny hasn't lived with children, her guardian recommends her living with children, stating "Penny loves our two young nieces and nephew.  She is gentle with them, lays next to them, and loves when they play with her". Penny's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Although Penny lives with two dogs, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with dogs, stating "Prior to the first incident in December, we never had any issues with Penny and our dogs.  They were all the best of friends, played great together, slept on top of each other, drank out of the water bowl together, truly inseparable.  We have never had any issues with Penny with our neighbors' dogs, dogs at the vet, or groomer". Penny's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Penny lives with a cat, so her guardian recommends Penny living with cats, stating "Penny and our cat are best friends". Penny's guardian describes her as follows: Very active Couch potato Playful Friendly Fence Jumper Likes to be touched Affectionate Independent Protective Always at your side Indoor dog House-Trained Crate-Trained Likes men Likes women Penny's guardian described her ideal future home: "Penny would truly thrive in an active home.  Going on multiple daily walks, playing outside, going for frequent car rides, going to different parks or beaches, running and playing freely.  She would benefit from a fenced yard with lots of room for her to run and play." Rehoming Fee:  $200 Location:  Hollywood, MD***** ADOPTION PROCESS  1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE:  ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.  3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email:  rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.   IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner.     July 26, 2024, 6:40 pm

DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting.  ***** Jason is 4yo, weighs 80lbs, is neutered, is microchipped, but is not up to date on his vaccinations.  He knows the following commands:  sit, stay, down, and paw.  Jason is excellent during car rides; he's kept inside during the day and in the bed at night.  He dislikes wet paws and the rain. Jason's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him:  "I am unable to give him the lifestyle he deserves." Jason's guardian states the following regarding children:  Although Jason hasn't lived with children, his guardian recommends his living with children, stating "He is extremely friendly and sweet with children.  He doesn't know his size so he likes to jump". Jason's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Jason lives with a dog, so his guardian recommends his living with dogs, stating "He gets excited and wants to play with other dogs.  He loves meeting friends at the dog park". Jason's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Jason hasn't lived with cats, so his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats, stating "When around outdoor cats he wants to chase them". Jason's guardian describes him as: Very active Playful Friendly Likes to be touched Affectionate Independent Indoor dog House-Trained Crate-Trained Likes men Likes women Digger Jason's guardian describes his ideal future home:  "I would love for him to go to a family who can give him the lifestyle I haven't been able to.  Jason would benefit from a fenced-in yard and would also need an active family to help him get out his energy. Rehoming Fee:  $200 Location:  Belcamp, MD***** ADOPTION PROCESS  1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE:  ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.  3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email:  rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.   IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner.     July 26, 2024, 6:40 pm

I've had Captain for over 10 Years and she is an amazing dog. I recently obtained a job that has me traveling and I'm not able to give her the care and love all she deserves. I'm flexible on the rehoming timeframe and maybe if I get a different job in a few years maybe I can ask to get her back, but for now I believe this is the best life for her.

Ophelia is a super sweet, gorgeous dog who adores people. She's great with other dogs (but could also be on her own). She is housebroken and smart. She would thrive in a training class as she's an eager learner. She is @40 lbs and we estimate 2 years old. Aussies generally make excellent watchdogs and are known for their playful and affectionate natures.    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 19, 2023, 12:13 am

5 month old Opal is a 17 pound Miniature Australian Shepherd mix and eager for her furever home! We expect her to be between 30-40 pounds when she's done growing! She’s already a star in her puppy classes.She loves literally every human ever - young, old, man, woman - she doesn’t discriminate and wants to be best friends with everyone and will implore you to give her scratches and belly rubs. In fact, regardless of what’s going on, she’ll pretty much stop in her tracks if a belly rub is being offered.She is super smart and treat-motivated, so she’s a very quick learner. In puppy class, the instructor will often use her to demonstrate how to ask for a new behavior because Opal is sure to pick it up so quickly. She’s already doing great with so many cues including if you so much as say her name a certain way or clear your throat, she will automatically presume a default lay down position; she knows “touch” (a way of teaching “come”) and “place” (setting out a mat without you saying a word and she’ll go to sit/lay down on the mat) plus many more cues. She can learn just about any cue with treat motivation! She’s also doing great with loose-leash walking. Like most pups her age she is in her teething phase, but she’s not destructive. She has gone for the low-hanging shoe or sock, but loses interest pretty quickly and hasn’t destroyed anything in the house at all. At five months old, she certainly has her bursts of puppy energy, but she also has an amazing “off” switch, both on command (as mentioned above with the learned cues using treats) and naturally as she will chill out for a long time after her walks.Her family should be active and enjoy taking her for walks/exercise. She has even had her first creek swim and would enjoy more opportunities for water play. She loves playing in the overflow water from an open fire hydrant like no one’s business! Opal is very affectionate and loves sleeping next to her person or in their knee nook when napping on the couch. She currently sleeps in her crate next to the human bed at night. She enters her crate on command, as well as of her own volition when she’s ready for a nap throughout the day.While we always recommend slow and proper introductions, so far Opal has always been chill around cats with no barking, chasing, or other overly-interested behavior.Opal can get overwhelmed when meeting new dogs, but with proper introductions, she really loves to make new friends, have a buddy to play with, and will become the bounciest, most playful little pup! She’s probably not a dog-park kind of dog, but would love a family that properly introduces her to a roster of go-to buddies, so she can have playdates with familiar friends.Opal may have experienced some scarcity early in life as she has displayed possessiveness over what she perceives to be high-value foods. She’s never exhibited that behavior when it comes to training treats, kibble, yak chews, several other yummies, or toys, but there are some “special” yummies she resource guards. While she’s working on learning that she has everything she needs and that there’s no need to be overprotective, it’s best for her to be the only full-time dog in the home or be slowly introduced to the resident dogs & eat everything completely separately (in crate) as well as not be allo, so that she doesn’t have to stress over the fear of not having enough. She has resource-guarded against the resident dog when it comes to human food dropped by the resident toddler, so even though Opal gets along with all humans, she would probably do best in a home without super young kiddos who could accidentally get caught in the middle. We will not allow her to go to a home with kids under the age of 8 for this reason.As mentioned, Opal absolutely loves people and is in the process of learning that it’s okay to be home for a bit alone without them. For that reason, she’d do best in a single family home, so that she doesn’t bother the neighbors while she settles down after her people leave the house. She will often not even pay attention to her people initially leaving the house when left with a yummy in her crate.Opal has so many glorious qualities, is swoon-worthy cute, and she’s hoping her forever family is ready to scoop her up!Overall, we would love Opal to find a loving home with older kids and someone who works from home is ideal. You must live in a house, NOT an apartment or any type of place where you share walls with neighbors.***OPAL IS FOSTERED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., BUT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE. Read below for more information.Our dogs are transported to a predetermined location agreed upon by the rescue (unless we are able to meet up with adopters within a couple hours or adopter can drive to get the dog). The adoption contract and fee are finalized prior to transport/transfer to adopter. As a Pep's Pals Rescue direct adoption, the adoption interview/meet and greet occurs on video call (Skype, FB Messenger call, FaceTime, etc) unless adopter is able to travel to meet.Our adoption fee is $350 plus health certificate and transport if you are too far to drive to pick up within a couple hours of Maryland (transport cost varies by location). This fee includes all current vaccinations, deworming, microchip, fecal analysis, spay, and a heartworm test. All dogs are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. A health exam will be completed and a health certificate issued by a veterinarian within 10 days of transport.If you are interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application below:https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/57837/generic ##2018622##