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These Australian Shepherds are available in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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STUNNING STELLA

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Stella is a friendly and intelligent dog with plenty of energy. We want her to be happy and have a space where she can run around and play with other dogs. Previously, Stella lived in the mountains of Colorado, where she enjoyed a large fenced yard and had lots of friends to play with. Now, she is living in a townhouse without a yard, which has been challenging for her. As a very active young lady, she is currently feeling unhappy. Stella is a mix of Australian Cattle Dog, Husky, German Shepherd, and Golden Retriever, and she is expected to weigh around 30 pounds. She is a loving and eager-to-learn dog who picks up new skills quickly. Stella would be an amazing agility dog, as this would engage both her mind and her need for physical activity. If agility training isn't your interest, she would also thrive in an active lifestyle with an avid walker, hiker, or runner.  Stella is a very quick learner and was immediately fully potty trained.     To ensure the best for Stella, her new owners should have a yard or live on a farm, and it would be great if they have another dog and children.  Stella has plenty of energy to add playing at home to her list of activities.    Stella has been spayed and is current on all her shots until May 2026.  To be considered for her forever family and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED.  (Stella is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)  July 30, 2025, 9:47 pm

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ZARA THE MAGNIFICENT

Australian Shepherd Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, my name is Zara! I am a beautiful gray and white 3-year-old Australian Shepherd Poodle mix. While ladies typically don’t disclose their weight, I am about 50 lbs. If you are a smart and active person or couple looking to adopt a dog with a similar temperament, then we could be a great match! I love going for walks and would appreciate having someone who can incorporate that into my daily routine. Getting outside for exercise is something I enjoy, and I would also make an excellent running companion. Visiting the park or going on hikes would be a lot of fun, too! Not to brag, but I believe I'm quite a looker, and I’m confident that if you took me to the park, we would make lots of friends together. While I love people, I am not used to being around other dogs, so a dog park wouldn’t be suitable for me. However, I’m always up for hanging out where the people are! I’m also a bit too energetic for young children; I sometimes forget that I'm bigger than they are and might accidentally knock them over. It would be wonderful if someone in the household could work from home, as I am crate-trained but don't like spending long hours alone. I thrive on human interaction and am seeking a loving home.  I promise to return your love! If you would like to be considered for my forever family, please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com. Please note that an approved application and adoption fee are required. (I am currently in Tennessee but can be transported north upon adoption.)    July 30, 2025, 9:47 pm

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Beau

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🤍 Meet Beau 🤍 5-year-old male Australian Shepherd mix 52 lbs | Fully vetted & neutered Beau’s story almost ended far too soon — he was saved just 2 hours before euthanasia. Now he’s ready for the second chance he so deeply deserves. 🐾 ✨ Why Beau is such a special boy: • Non-reactive & non-destructive • Potty trained • Responds well to redirection • Great recall • Very in tune with his person • Easygoing and cooperative — jumps right into the car and the bathtub • Food motivated (awesome for training!) • Great in the car • Knows sit, lay down, and leave it • Pretty chill in the house — enjoys toy playtime, then happily relaxes by his people with his head in your lap ⚠️ Things to know: • Not good with cats • Needs food separated from other pets due to some resource guarding. Good with other dogs aside from this! Beau would thrive in a home that appreciates a loyal, intuitive companion. He’s truly an easy dog to love and is so ready to be someone’s best friend. 💙

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BELLA

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
contact foster at jcavallero@yahoo.com-Bella is very playful, loves to play with other dogs-Is very cat curious so slow intros recommended but doing well with our resident cat. -Working on potty training but does not have any accidents in crate-Does well in crate all night and for several hours during the day when gone- Loves toys.- Likes to cuddle once she`s done playing. - Does great in the car

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Or, how about these Australian Shepherds in cities near Charlotte, North Carolina

These Australian Shepherds are available for adoption close to Charlotte, North Carolina.
We'll also keep you updated on ZARA THE MAGNIFICENT's adoption status with email updates.
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ZARA THE MAGNIFICENT

Australian Shepherd Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, my name is Zara! I am a beautiful gray and white 3-year-old Australian Shepherd Poodle mix. While ladies typically don’t disclose their weight, I am about 50 lbs. If you are a smart and active person or couple looking to adopt a dog with a similar temperament, then we could be a great match! I love going for walks and would appreciate having someone who can incorporate that into my daily routine. Getting outside for exercise is something I enjoy, and I would also make an excellent running companion. Visiting the park or going on hikes would be a lot of fun, too! Not to brag, but I believe I'm quite a looker, and I’m confident that if you took me to the park, we would make lots of friends together. While I love people, I am not used to being around other dogs, so a dog park wouldn’t be suitable for me. However, I’m always up for hanging out where the people are! I’m also a bit too energetic for young children; I sometimes forget that I'm bigger than they are and might accidentally knock them over. It would be wonderful if someone in the household could work from home, as I am crate-trained but don't like spending long hours alone. I thrive on human interaction and am seeking a loving home.  I promise to return your love! If you would like to be considered for my forever family, please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com. Please note that an approved application and adoption fee are required. (I am currently in Tennessee but can be transported north upon adoption.)    July 30, 2025, 9:47 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on STUNNING STELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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STUNNING STELLA

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Stella is a friendly and intelligent dog with plenty of energy. We want her to be happy and have a space where she can run around and play with other dogs. Previously, Stella lived in the mountains of Colorado, where she enjoyed a large fenced yard and had lots of friends to play with. Now, she is living in a townhouse without a yard, which has been challenging for her. As a very active young lady, she is currently feeling unhappy. Stella is a mix of Australian Cattle Dog, Husky, German Shepherd, and Golden Retriever, and she is expected to weigh around 30 pounds. She is a loving and eager-to-learn dog who picks up new skills quickly. Stella would be an amazing agility dog, as this would engage both her mind and her need for physical activity. If agility training isn't your interest, she would also thrive in an active lifestyle with an avid walker, hiker, or runner.  Stella is a very quick learner and was immediately fully potty trained.     To ensure the best for Stella, her new owners should have a yard or live on a farm, and it would be great if they have another dog and children.  Stella has plenty of energy to add playing at home to her list of activities.    Stella has been spayed and is current on all her shots until May 2026.  To be considered for her forever family and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED.  (Stella is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)  July 30, 2025, 9:47 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🤍 Meet Beau 🤍 5-year-old male Australian Shepherd mix 52 lbs | Fully vetted & neutered Beau’s story almost ended far too soon — he was saved just 2 hours before euthanasia. Now he’s ready for the second chance he so deeply deserves. 🐾 ✨ Why Beau is such a special boy: • Non-reactive & non-destructive • Potty trained • Responds well to redirection • Great recall • Very in tune with his person • Easygoing and cooperative — jumps right into the car and the bathtub • Food motivated (awesome for training!) • Great in the car • Knows sit, lay down, and leave it • Pretty chill in the house — enjoys toy playtime, then happily relaxes by his people with his head in your lap ⚠️ Things to know: • Not good with cats • Needs food separated from other pets due to some resource guarding. Good with other dogs aside from this! Beau would thrive in a home that appreciates a loyal, intuitive companion. He’s truly an easy dog to love and is so ready to be someone’s best friend. 💙

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BELLA

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
contact foster at jcavallero@yahoo.com-Bella is very playful, loves to play with other dogs-Is very cat curious so slow intros recommended but doing well with our resident cat. -Working on potty training but does not have any accidents in crate-Does well in crate all night and for several hours during the day when gone- Loves toys.- Likes to cuddle once she`s done playing. - Does great in the car

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Pistachio

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Huntersville, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pistachio is a one-year-old, medium sized, mixed-breed with a totally mysterious lineage & backstory (he was found as a stray). Whatever his breed mix (maybe some kind of shepherd with all that fluff?), it clearly includes equal parts good looks, goofiness, and friendliness. Personal space? Pistachio’s never heard of it. He loves affection and will happily park himself at your feet, on your lap, or anywhere he can be close to his people. He’d make a great work from home companion. He’s a great car rider so would also enjoy accompanying you on any weekend adventures. When it comes to playtime, Pistachio is wonderfully self-sufficient. He’s tried just about every toy in the bin and can entertain himself, but he also loves a good game of tug or fetch when you’re up for it. Pistachio gets along well with other playful pups (he’s currently fostered with 2 other dogs) and would be thrilled to have a tolerant or equally energetic doggy sibling—or he’ll happily take all your attention as a solo sidekick. He’s the perfect fit for an active person that’s willing to maintain the structure he’s accustomed to and continue working on basic obedience. He’s very food motivated, which makes him easy to train. His foster, who has professional dog training experience, is also more than willing to offer support after adoption as well. Pistachio is UTD on vaccines, kept on flea/tick/heartworm prevention, neutered & microchipped. His adoption fee is $350. If you are interested in adopting, please go to our website and fill out an application. www.thefosterdoghouse.org/adopt

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Luna

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Cornelius, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Luna is a gorgeous blue merle Mini Aussie (~27 lbs, 7 yrs) with a striking blue crescent moon in her brown eyes and fluffy coat. She has been with us since age 1. She is smart, loving, and full of life. Highly intelligent, she needs mental work or a job to stay balanced and happy. Affectionate, relaxed after exercise, great with people, excellent at boarding, shines at dog parks, and loves frisbee catch. Fully vaccinated with solid obedience training. As a herding breed, she has protective instincts and may nip/herd when stressed. She thrived on our half-acre but struggles with younger kids in our blended family, with a few minor bites in high-stress moments. She would excel in a calm home with older kids (or none), experienced herding-breed owners, plenty of space, and purpose (herding, agility, hikes, tasks). We adore her and want her to have her happiest life. Would love to get updates/photos for our 12-year-old girls. Perfect for an active, experienced owner with space.

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Below are our newest added Australian Shepherds available for adoption in Charlotte, North Carolina. To see more adoptable Australian Shepherds in Charlotte, North Carolina, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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ROCK STAR - MRS RILEY RAY

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rockstar Ms. Riley Ray didn’t get her name by accident — she earned it with heart, resilience, and a spirit that refuses to fade. This stunning 8-year-old purebred Border Collie has lived a life that didn’t quite match the energy she was born with. Adopted as a puppy by a loving older couple, Riley grew up surrounded by affection but very little structure. Long days indoors, extra bites of fast food and table scraps, and almost no exercise slowly took a toll.  Now this girl after just 3 weeks with us she is down 12 pounds and a nice 69 pounds and still on the way down.  All she needs is to walk daily for a few miles and then play fetch the ball and stay on a strict diet with no caloric treats.  Riley lives for fetch. The moment a ball appears, her eyes light up and her whole body comes alive. It’s as if she’s saying, “This is who I really am.” She is affectionate, loyal, incredibly smart, and still has so much joy and drive left to give. Riley is searching for an active home that understands Border Collies and will help her continue her health journey. She doesn’t want to sit on the sidelines anymore — she wants to run, chase, play, and finally live the life her breed was built for. Her past may have slowed her down, but it never dimmed her spark. Now she’s ready for the next chapter, one filled with movement, purpose, and a human who will see the Rock star she truly is.  Contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com if you are interested PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comFebruary 1, 2026, 3:08 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Rolo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rolo

Border Collie Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rolo is a very obedient and well trained dog. He loves most all people (except he's scared of the delivery men and runs away after he barks a couple times to let you know they are coming.) and loves being loved by people. Rolo is content spending lots of time indoors and does not pee or poop in the house even when he is inside for long periods of time. We usually keep Rolo outside most of the day as he seems to enjoy that as well. Rolo loves sleeping in his crate and likes spending time in the crate as well. Rolo is a young 13 years old and still enjoys being somewhat active with light running around and taking walks. We feel he has several more good somewhat active years left in him. We are needing to rehome Rolo as we do lots of traveling for long periods of time and Rolo gets anxious and does not like it when we are gone for many days on end and it has become unfair to him. He would love a home where he gets lots of attention.

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SMOKY

Australian Kelpie

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Contact foster at: jaacostar12@gmail.comSmoky is a perfect gentleman. He knows how to sit, shake hands and lay down on command. He communicates his needs by walking to his leash and harness or when he wants to join you on the couch. He`s a perfect adventure buddy that loves hikes, playing in the water or simply being in the car while you go on errands. He`s potty trained as well and doesn`t unnecessarily bark when he`s inside. His favorite things are walks, playing tug of war and running across the apartment playing fetch with his chew bone.More about Smoky:-Good on leash, can be strong at first-Enjoys playing with tennis balls-Quiet and polite gentleman -Potty trained-Gorgeous brown eyes and beautiful gray/black coat-Better interactions with female dogs-Needs to be the only dog in the home*-Slept through the night-Fetches, but mostly plays `keep away`-Took a bath, didn`t love it but was patient-Actually likes to play in water-Sweet, patient, fun-Minds his manners-Likes car rides-Spooked at sudden sounds, makes a few alarm barks, but not excessive-Likes to stay around you-Grabby with toys, not aggressive, just fast and mouthy...may be best without small children-Interested in anything

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Australian Shepherd shelters & rescues in Charlotte, North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Australian Shepherd puppies in Charlotte, North Carolina. Browse these Australian Shepherd rescues and shelters below.

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1.6 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue -NC

Charlotte, NC 28201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.2 miles

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

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

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Rescue

13.7 miles

The Foster Dog House

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.4 miles

Carolina P.A.W.S.

P.O. Box 365, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

25.7 miles

Lake Norman Humane

2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

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

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Rescue

25.7 miles

Paws4adoption

Mooresville, NC 28117

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

28.7 miles

Lincoln County Animal Services

650 John Howell Memorial Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092

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

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Rescue

35.1 miles

Stanly County Humane Society, Inc

2049 Badin Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

40.4 miles

Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza

P.O. Box 370, Earl, NC 28038

Pet Types: dogs

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