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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Columbia, Missouri

Looking for an Australian Shepherd puppy or dog in Columbia, Missouri? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Australian Shepherd near you.

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These Australian Shepherds are available in Columbia, Missouri.
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Eevee

Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If interested in adopting, read about our Adoption Process and complete an Adoption Application on the Mo-Kan website.  A Mo-Kan application must be filled out to begin the process.   Meet Eevee, an adorable, 12 week old Aussie PUPPY, that is a bundle of energy, and not for the faint of heart! She was obtained from a “breeder” at 7 weeks, found to be a little too much for her owner to care for. She was relinquished to rescue, and now in a loving foster home. She is not quite ready for adoption, but are taking applications, and processing them to find her forever home. Eevee is very affectionate and absolutely LOVES everyone she meets. She hasn’t been introduced to children, but may look at them as a chew toy, or something to herd. Her favorite game is Tug, she prefers tug toys, learning that people are not a good option. She is starting to enjoy fetch, but not reliable to bring the toy back. Eevee is VERY food motivated, and loves her training sessions. Training must be motivating, positive, fun, and short throughout the day, to keep her interested. Eevee is very smart, solves puzzle toys, independent, and confident. She has been around agility equipment, and not afraid to approach and climb on new objects if food is involved!  She is very much a puppy, goofy, playful, can be vocal when she plays. She wants to be included in all activities, and is vocal when she thinks she is missing something! She loves toys, and anything she can find to chew. This would include your shoes, remotes, wallets, and people. She will need a job, or activity where she can use her brain, as she is a problem solver, and a smarty pants! Playing in a securely fenced backyard will probably not be enough exercise and stimulation for her. Obedience, trick training, agility, nose-work, running, hiking, perhaps disc, are all possibilities for this girl. Eevee continues to work on her house and kennel training. She loves other dogs, and takes corrections well. She would do well with confident or neutral dog, as she can be a bit bossy. She has been introduced to cats, initially a little afraid. She is now confident, and would like to play with, or mouth the cats. She will need a dog savvy cat, to prevent too much interest, as she loves to chase! Eevee will need a securely fenced yard to keep her safe. She will also family that will keep her active with exercise and brain activity. If you would liked to be considered to adopt Eevee, please fill out an application for adoption. Be patient as we consider applications, as she isn’t ready for adoption just yet. She will need another set of vaccinations before she goes to her forever home, and will go with a spay contract. Eevee is being fostered in Wichita, Ks.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 28, 2024, 12:10 pm
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Ruhn

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ruhn is a very energetic guy! He LOVES toys more than anything and would love a home where he has space to run and play. He was sadly tossed from a moving vehicle so he's hoping to land a home where he never has to worry about being discarded like trash ever again!

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These Australian Shepherds are available for adoption close to Columbia, Missouri.
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Bear

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Boonville, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bear is a sweet and stubborn puppy. He loves to play alongside his brother. He is quite a relaxed puppy, he loves to lay by the poolside and get his tan on. He is progressing fast on his potty training, almost have master the skill.
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Rocky

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Boonville, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rocky is a very sweet and playful puppy. As most people would notice, Rocky is blind. He was born without any eyes. But that doesn't stop him from trucking along. He has great hearing and we are working on teaching him commands to learn how to navigate better.

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Taffy

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If interested in adopting, read about our Adoption Process and complete an Adoption Application on the Mo-Kan website.  A Mo-Kan application must be filled out to begin the process.   New Bio and Photos!!Hello!  Taffy is my name and Play is my game! As a young girl, at about 1 year old, I love being with my people.  I’m a smaller girl at 38 lbs but I have a huge personality!   I think my smooth coated border collie mix cute face and curly tail and long legs makes me adorable and perfect for my career goal as a female movie star or athlete.  Jennifer Garner, I’m looking at you!  I am a good girl who is housebroken and crate-trained.  I’ve been spayed and I’m healthy. Some of my favorite things are to zoom and bounce like a kangaroo around the yard. I love my Kongs, treats, tugs and stuffed toys although I have been know to check out their insides.  I do have an off-switch and enjoy watching agility with my foster Mom on television.  I can walk on a leash but will need a reminders from time to time to keep the leash loose. I do love a good car ride and my foster Mom makes me wear a seat belt so I can get a pup cup! Being young, my foster Mom has kept me in a crate when she is gone since I’m inquisitive. I know come, sit, down, wait, leave it, no, kennel, and good look.  Good look is great for when I get side-tracked by other dogs and people and want to bark!  Because my early months were spent with an elderly couple, I didn’t get out much.  My foster mom says people and other dogs are good, but I’m not always sure she is right so I’m a little cautious about meeting new people and dogs.  I haven’t meet any cats, so I’m not sure what those are.  I do prefer being with women. My wish list would include a fenced backyard where I can run when I get zoomies and play ball and frisbee with my people. I would be good as an only dog or with a submissive dog sibling. Someone who is knowledgeable about border collies would be a plus and who provides positive reinforcement and consistent routine.  Who doesn’t love a good routine?  Taffy is being fostered in the Wichita, KS area.Click here to watch a video of Taffy.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 28, 2024, 12:10 pm
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Walter

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If interested in adopting, read about our Adoption Process and complete an Adoption Application on the Mo-Kan website.  A Mo-Kan application must be filled out to begin the process.   See Walter's updated bio!!!* * *Update* * * Walter is such a quick study!  He's learned sit, down and shake in very short sessions.  Now we're really focusing on socializing so he can learn to be as confident and affectionate away from home as he is here.  Walter also showed interest in the agility equipment so we've started having some fun with that too.  He really is a great combination of border collie energy and playfulness but has that nice "off switch" where he will lay on a bed and entertain himself with toys and chew bones or snuggle on the sofa with you.  He's around 10 months old now and has grown some and filled out but is still under 30 pounds and a nice compact size boy.  We have learned he is very fearful of small children so he will need a home with older or no children. * * * * * * * *  Walter is a smooth coat border collie. He is such a sweet, smart playful little guy.  He is both food and toy driven and a quick learner.  Walter came from a horrible neglect/hoarding situation so he can be a little shy at first but after a short amount of time he will be in your lap and all snuggles.  Overall,  he has amazed us with how adaptable and easy going he has been considering his background.  Currently he weighs about 25 pounds and will probably stay on the smaller side but has started catching up now that he's getting proper care and nutrition.  He likes all toys but balls and plush squeaky toys are his favorite.   Walter really enjoys playing with other dogs and we have found they make him more comfortable in new situations,  so having at least one canine companion would be ideal for him.  He ignores the kitties in his foster home so feline companions are optional.   Walter has a very good recall and sleeps quietly in his kennel. He's made lots of progress on house training and is working on leash training currently.  If you're looking for an active dog that also enjoys snuggling on the sofa, Walter's you're boy! Walter is being fostered in the St. Louis, MO area.Click here to watch a video of Walter.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 28, 2024, 12:10 pm
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Suzi

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If interested in adopting, read about our Adoption Process and complete an Adoption Application on the Mo-Kan website.  A Mo-Kan application must be filled out to begin the process.   Meet Suzi, a charming 2-year-old black and white Border Collie mix, weighing around 40 lbs. She's a true people lover, always ready for affection and cuddles. Suzi enjoys a variety of things and activities such as playing tug, soft squeaky toys, going on walks, frozen peanut butter filled kongs, hard chews, licky mats, snuffle mats, dog puzzles, soft foam dog beds (and maybe a fuzzy one for her head), belly rubs, and giving kisses. She's potty trained and is gradually warming up to her kennel, though she'd rather be by your side. Suzi has a bit of a prey drive, so she's not suited for homes with small animals. She's selective with other dogs, making her a good fit as an only dog or with a submissive dog companion. She's actively learning commands and tricks (sit, lie down, come, wait, here, get it, give it, leave it, place, here, spin, twirl, touch, hide, roll over, crawl and catch) and is eager to please for treats or toys. Suzi is intelligent, inquisitive, and knows when to relax. If you're seeking a Border Collie's intelligence, beauty, and loyalty without the high energy, Suzi is your ideal match. She requires a fenced yard and someone knowledgeable about her breed. She's spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Suzi is currently in foster care in Manhattan, KS.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 28, 2024, 12:10 pm

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Central Missouri Humane Society

616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202

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Mo-Kan Border Collie Rescue

Columbia, MO 65202

Pet Types: dogs

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22.5 miles

BAC Animal Shelter

1650 E Morgan St, Boonville, MO 65233

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22.5 miles

BAC Animal Shelter

1650 E Morgan St, Boonville, MO 65233

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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