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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Poolesville, Maryland

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Tommy

Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Ashburn, VA
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
Tommy came from a high kill shelter in TX, where not many get out of. We saw pictures of him and thought what a stunning dog. Tommy is a typical herding dog and will stay right by your side. He loves to run and play and very smart. He would love a fenced in yard to play with a buddy. He loves walks around the neighborhood with his foster family. He does get a bit scared when cars go by and is learning they are not going to get him. He does not pull on a leash. Very sweet dog. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out as the foster mum would love to tell you more. If you are interested in this handsome fellow please email us at Doginghamrescue@aol.com so we can send you an application. We are based in the Nashville, TN area and have most of our dogs transported up north. The $450 includes the adoption and transport fee (will have a health certificate too). The transport fee is not refundable if things do not work out.
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Big Boy>1 yr in rescue

Australian Shepherd Doberman Pinscher

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Leesburg, VA
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
This handsome fellow and his siblings came in to rescue last winter after they were dumped on a back country road. Their mother was found deceased, so we took the puppies in to try to save them. They were very sick initially but are very healthy now. Big boy is a gentle boy but does love to run and play with other dogs. Big boy was the largest of the puppies, but his siblings have caught up to him. He has done amazing with his house and crate training. He is so deserving of a wonderful home to call his own. He is fostered in East TN, but transportation is included in the adoption fee and provided by Rescue Riders LLC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please email us for the link to the adoption application (His adoption fee is only to cover transport and health certificate to travel to another state.)
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Skye

Australian Shepherd

Female, 9 mos
Potomac, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet SKYE! Skye is a gorgeous 9 month old, 40 pound red and white Australian Shepherd/Collie mix. Her freckled nose. black eyeliner, and fluffy tail with its white tip add to her beautiful looks. She is very sweet and lovable and is crate trained. But at less than a year, Skye has energy, puppy playfulness and excitability. She will need exercise, patience and reinforcement of training so this young dog can become the well-behaved dog she can be. Skye loves to go for walks! After exercise, Skye can also chill out comfortably and will cuddle with you during quiet times. Skye is smart, but, as with any young dog, she will need to continue with some basic training. Skye ended up at a rural North Carolina shelter, and we can only imagine how she wondered why her family did not come find her and take her home. She is so happy that PetConnect has come to her rescue and brought her to the DC area to find a forever family that will give her the attention that she deserves. Skye would love to curl up with you to hang out on a cold winter night! She would be an excellent new member of the active family! ***Please note that the first step is to fill out an application (It does not commit you in anyway but allows us to discuss with you if you and the dog are a good fit). In addition, an important step in approving adoption applicants is to complete a vet check to ensure that your current and previous pet(s) are kept up to date on vaccines (including rabies ), spayed or neutered, maintained on appropriate monthly preventatives and examined annually by your vet.*** Skye is spayed and up-to-date on vaccines. The adoption fee for this dog is $425 which includes routine vetting and spay/neuter. PetConnect Rescue cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and the general appearance of the animal at the time they enter our system. For more information, please email Robin at rturner @petconnectrescue.org or kinstondogs@verizon.net **If you're viewing this on Petfinder, please visit www.petconnectrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**
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Skye

Australian Shepherd American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Derwood, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Skye is a rescue, originally born in a shelter in VA. I believe this is where the ingrained anxiety may come from. She needs a home with no other dogs. She is fine with dogs on walks, she is even my husband's service dog and helps him on walks with the kids because he is hard of hearing and she basically herds them. She would make an amazing princess of any home that she could relax in without feeling reactive towards another dog. She has been in training, rigorous training, and on Prozac and it did not change the situation. She could likely come off Prozac after settling in a new home, once her anxiety settled! It did make her gain weight. Anyway, she really is a beautiful baby girl that needs a home where she can shine as the independent woman she is! She even attends events with my husband and does well! We pray to find her the perfect home!
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Ray

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Chantilly, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi there! My name is Ray, short for 'Radar.'  That is because, you got it, my magnificent, perky ears!  I don't miss a thing!  Especially when I hear the sound of a hand reaching into a bag of my doggie treats.  I love running and playing with my foster sister so I would make a great companion pet. I also love my daily walks. I am working on gaining confidence when I'm out on walks and improving daily.  I do check the boxes for housetrained, dog friendly, kid friendly, all around people friendly and SWEETNESS.  Did I mention I sleep through the night! I warm up quickly when I first meet people and I love cuddles.  I have a heart full of love and wating for that person/family to welcome me into their home. Accuracy is not guaranteed; however, information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge.  For more information on the pet, please send an email to info@aforeverhome.org February 4, 2026, 9:27 pm
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Paco

Australian Shepherd Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 mos
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ACD Mix - Breed Experience Restricted Adoption Paco is a 8 month old puppy who needs a forever home to be his whole world. He's unsure when first meeting people and who can blame him?! This boy was born and raised on an amish farm without any kind human contact. He was kept caged till he was sold to the first unsuspecting buyer. They didn't understand why he would bark at people coming into the home, and instead of working with him, they turned him over to the shelter. We decided to take a chance on him and brought him into the rescue and let me tell you, he's worth it! Once you're his person, he will lay under your feet and flip on his back for belly rubs. He will gallop around you and pounce in front of you to get you to play. He is very dog friendly and will adjust his play-style to the dog he's playing with! He just completed a month long board and train program to help him be more confident in his surrounding and is ready to find his forever home with a family who will continue to let him grow into the best boy! We do not recommend Paco for families with small children unless the home is experienced with cattle dogs. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/TLCdogapp We do not promote any of our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly. My Petfinder for more pics https://www.petfinder.com/dog/paco-5e84bee4-f5fc-4d4c-a500-66243456cdc3/md/silver-spring/tascas-love-cooperative-inc-md511/details/

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Australian Shepherd shelters & rescues in Poolesville, Maryland

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Dogingham Palace Rescue/Ashburn

Ashburn, VA 20146

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10.3 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative N.VA/DC

Leesburg, VA 20101

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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13.2 miles

PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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17.1 miles

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation

PO Box 222801, Chantilly, VA 20153

Pet Types: dogs

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18.7 miles

A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

Silver Spring, MD 20906

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18.7 miles

Tasca's Love Cooperative

Silver Spring, MD 20906

Pet Types: dogs

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19.4 miles

For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

Bethesda, MD 20816

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.2 miles

Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

PO BOX 2753, Merrifield, VA 22116

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.3 miles

Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter - Project Hope

Frederick, MD 21701

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

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22.7 miles

City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington, DC 20008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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