Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Sykesville, Maryland

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If Ziva could talk, oh, the adventures she could share !!! Rescued from the streets of Afghanistan by a wonderful organization........https://www.kabulsmallanimalrescue.com/........Ziva recently came over to the United States as part of a large airlift with 200 lucky dogs and 100 equally lucky cats. Animals are often not treated well in the Middle East and Ziva was one of the lucky ones to be found and live with this amazing group, KSAR, until enough funds were raised to charter a plane and an airlift arranged . Ziva was a little shy initially, but has blossomed into a happy social pup....... Since we don't know what her past life was, we would suggest a home with older children only but she is great with dogs! Cats are an unknown right now. If you would like to learn more about our vivacious gal, please email adoptions@allshepherdrescue.com If you have not yet completed our Application process, please complete our Adoption Application at www.allshepherdrescue.com. Our Adoption Fee is $350.00Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 11, 2024, 11:52 pm

***READ ENTIRE BIO BEFORE APPLYING - OPAL REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED OWNER & WE HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPAL’S HOME. 7 month old Opal is a 20 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 (working on her bite inhibition as she's mouthy with people), 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 her age, 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. She is not yet fully house trained, so a routine and further crate training will be very important for her. 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 and furniture toward other dogs. 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 slowly introduced to the resident dog (best without more than 1 other animal in the home, ideally the only dog for now though), eat absolutely everything separately (not allowed near humans while they eat either), and not be allowed on furniture until she knows her place, so that she doesn’t have to stress over the fear of not having enough & won't think she's above the other animals or humans. 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 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 10 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 in her crate after her people leave the house (she cries and barks). She will often not even pay attention to her people initially leaving the house when left with a yummy in her crate. We're working on her separation anxiety and with time & more confidence, we are sure she'll get better with it. She has so many amazing qualities and just needs some work on her quirks to get where she needs to be! 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/without older kids and someone who works from home or is retired is ideal. You must live in a house, NOT an apartment or any type of place where you share walls with neighbors as she can be noisy with barking & crying in her crate when alone. A fenced yard would be a bonus! You must be an experienced dog owner and willing to work with a professional trainer if necessary as she would benefit from further training with one. ***OPAL IS FOSTERED IN ROCKVILLE, MD, 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##

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.     September 10, 2024, 4:51 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.     September 10, 2024, 4:51 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.  ***** Trixie is 5yo, weighs 40lbs, is spayed, is up to date on her vaccinations, andn is microchipped.  Trixie is left alone in the home 8 hours per day and sleeps in her guardian's bed at night.  She dislikes/fears skateboards, bikes and things on wheels.  She's loves car rides, as she lies down and sleeps. Trixie's guardian explains why he has made the difficult decision to rehome her:  "Unable to financially afford and no longer have a dog-friendly home." Trixie's guardian offers a brief a medical history:  "Removed left canine tooth; she broke it on a toy." Trixie's guardian states the following regarding children:  Since Trixie hasn't lived with children, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with children, stating "She shies away.  She has never attacked or growled or anything.  She may be okay with them if given the opportunity to get used to them". Trixie's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Since Trixie has lived with a dog, her guardian recommends her living with dogs, stating "She loves other dogs except for submissive females.  She tends to herd them aggressively". Trixie's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Since Trixie hasn't lived with cats, her guardian doesn't recommend her living with cats, stating "She visited with cats, and she obsesses over them.  She has never been aggressive though". Trixie's guardian describes her as: Very active Couch potato Playful Friendly Likes to be touched Affectionate Always at your side House-Trained Likes men Likes women Trixie's guardian describes her ideal future home:  "Ideally, a large fenced-in yard (but not required).  An active family that hikes and enjoys outdoor activities." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Baltimore, 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.     September 10, 2024, 4:51 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.  ***** Seamus (Seamy) is 4yr/10mos old, weighs 45lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, and is microchipped.  Seamy's guardian adds:   "Seamy (shaymee) has been with my family since he was 8 weeks old and has been very loved.  He is well cared for with annual visits to the vet and regular grooming.  We trust him completely with my children, now ages 15/18/21.  He went to 1 year of training and is extremely bright and loves to learn, plays dead, sits, waits, down, goes between my legs, has great recall etc.  I walk him about 3 miles every day and he walks well.  Due to his anxiety, he is reactive to other dogs, people, bikes, etc. on walks.  Therefore, when I see these distractions on walks, I immediately start using the word YES (my word of recognizing a positive behavior and a contract to give him treats).  He knows to look at me and he will get a treat, in fact I have to treat him relatively rapidly to get past the distraction.  This has helped tremendously and our walks are very enjoyable.  He is PERFECT when we are just home with him.  He has great house manners. Seamy's biggest issues are the front door and guests.  When we try to crate him when visitors come, he will bark and struggles to calm down.  He will not take a licky mat or frozen kong in this state.  We have a lot of people in and out of my house and he stays in a state of anxiety.  It is very hard on him and in turn on us.  He does fine with my golden retriever but struggles with other dogs. Seamy is rarely home alone during the day; my husband works from home, but to be honest, he doesn't give Seamy much attention.  I am the main caretaker of Seamy.  He dislikes/fears people at the front door and change.  During the day he can be in the crate, we have tried that more.  But, mostly, he's on the sofa.  He sleeps in our room or my daughter's bed.  During car rides, he gets anxious, but has taken long road trips." Seamy's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him: "I know he would be happier with a home that doesn't have visitors coming and going all the time and preferably someone that likes to train or walk dogs.  I would love to find him a home where he can be happier and live in a calmer state." Scratch incident:  In October 2023, Seamy scratched a teenaged visitor; the scratch broke the skin; animal control was involved; formal medical attention was not sought.  Seamy's guardian explains:   "The child came in the door and Seamy got anxious.  I was not there, and the girl's knee was scratched and bled.  She needed a band aid.  I called the mother and everything was worked out.  We called vet and got him on some prozac for anxiety and now he is either on a leash or in the crate when people come in the house." Seamy's guardian offers a brief medical history:  "He struggles with anxiety and is currently taking 40mg of Prozac, although I'm not sure that is the correct dosage or medicine."   Seamy's guardian states the following regarding children:  Although Seamy has lived with 3 children, his guardian doesn't recommend his living with children, stating "He gets nervous, but he gets anxious with new people.  My cousin's little kids cannot run around with Seamy.  He gets too activated".   Seamy's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Although Seamy lives with a dog, his guardian doesn't recommend his living with dogs, stating "Seamy does well with my golden who is 9, but not great with other dogs".   Seamy's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Since Seamy hasn't lived with nor otherwise been around cats, his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats. Seamy's guardian describes him as: Very active Friendly Affectionate Fearful Indoor Only Pet Nervous House-Trained Crate-Trained Seamy's guardian describes his ideal future home: "A home where people like to train or walk a dog, but doesn't have a lot of visitors or other pets.  He is a great companion, but because we have teenagers in and out and friends over all the time it keeps him in an anxious state.  Land might be nice too.  Patient and kind, he does not deal well with negative parenting, he does much better with a patient calm response." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  North Potomac, 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.     September 10, 2024, 4:51 pm