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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Albus

Australian Shepherd

Male, young
Wake Forest, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Albus was one of the 6 dogs we rescued from a cruelty case. He is slowly coming around and learning to trust his foster parents. He is greatly comforted by other dogs, and would probably do best in a home with another sweet low key dog who wants a friend. Albus is neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and HW-. To apply please visit apply.neshamarescue.org
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Kalua

Australian Shepherd

Female, adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS A stunning creature in every way, Kalua will make a wonderful addition to someone looking for a companion who is smart, loyal, and independent. Only people who are experienced dog owners should apply, and preference will be given to those who are familiar with working breeds. Her forever family should not have young children or other pets (dogs and cats), as Kalua is still learning to be less fearful of her environment. Kalua is highly sensitive to loud noises. Therefore, she needs to live in a detached home in a relatively quiet neighborhood, so she can relax and will not come across a lot of people and traffic (buses and trucks are the bane of her existence!). She will bark in response to sudden noises or other dogs barking, but settles down quickly when told to stop. Kalua is working through a few anxiety issues, but has been making excellent progress, so it is essential that she join a family who will continue to take things slowly and steadily. She is wary of new people and things, and, as a result, is not the type of dog who is immediately friendly and affectionate. With time and patience, Kalua has warmed up to her foster mom (she's starting to realize the magic of belly rubs!), but she does need her space. Thanks to a structured training routine, Kalua has been adjusting beautifully in her foster home. She is incredibly intelligent and has already mastered the Sit, Down, Paw, Wait, Touch, Fetch, Crate, Bow, Back Up, and Nose commands. Due to her cleverness, her human needs to be firm in establishing boundaries and in adhering to rules that will help both dog and human continue to flourish and bond. Once you have earned her trust, she is eager to please and will delight you with her ability to learn quickly. Kalua is housebroken and crate-trained. She can be crated alone for 5 hours and will sleep soundly in her crate overnight for 6- to 8 hours. She even lets you know when she's ready for bed by tucking herself in! A lovely housemate, she has exhibited no destructive tendencies around the house and no resource guarding, and takes treats gently. She also rides well in a car. Although initially uncomfortable with human touch, by letting her decide when she wants affection, Kalua now happily lets her foster mom wipe her paws and brush her coat. Kalua is an excellent (not to mention the cutest!) buddy who enjoys napping under her foster mom's desk while she works from home. She enjoys challenging her brain with puzzle toys, gets excited to play fetch and catch (see her video!), and sometimes likes to keep busy by chewing on her Benebone. All of these activities must be supervised and she gladly follows her human's lead. Kalua is a young and medium-energy dog who will need both her body and mind to be stimulated. She requires 15-minute walks, 3 or 4 times a day, in addition to short training intervals inside the house. With practice and patience, Kalua has learned to walk by her foster mom's heel and respond when called. Given her fear of sudden noises and a propensity for chasing squirrels, it's very important that her human stay calm and focused during walks to prevent her from fleeing or lunging. Once she finds her rhythm, Kalua loves to run. And what pure joy it is to see her athleticism shine! If you're someone who is ready and eager to put in the time and energy to work with Kalua to overcome her anxiety while engaging her body and mind, then you'll surely be rewarded with a fantastic forever companion! PHYSICAL Kalua's most striking feature is her glacier-blue eyes that almost sparkle in the sun. She boasts a silky soft, dark auburn coat with white markings on her face and chest. Her feet are also covered in spots of tan and white. HEALTH Kalua is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, and heartworm negative. HISTORY Kalua was surrendered to a local shelter by her owner.
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Lucy

Australian Shepherd

Female, adult
Wendell, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lucy has a high energy level she will play fetch all day with ball or frisbee. She gets along very well with small or big dogs but gets shy when she becomes the center of attention. She is good with kids. Will be a little shy to a new environment but warms up very fast and is very sweet. She is potty trained and knows multiple commands sit, lay down, off, on, shake, come, go to your place/bed/crate, heel, and stay/wait. She been working on crate training it is a slow process it is something she seems to struggle with. But has been left out for several hours and does fine no accidents and nothing chewed up. I think it would be ideal to have a fenced in yard for her to spend time outside and burn energy.
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Nash

Australian Shepherd

Male, adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › This is my foster baby Nash ! he is a very sweet loving boy who has a a rough time in life thus far he was a commercial breeder with little human interaction. He likes to snuggle when he gets to know you but is a very shy and nervous boy , he is cautious about everything. His perfect match would be someone with a lot of patients, a fenced yard, and someone that is home most of the time or all of the time. I takes him a bit to trust so the best thing would be to get him in his forever home so that he can learn to be a dog and will feel safe furever!! He has been good with another dog that is very laid back and has learned from her and seems to follow her lead . We are working potty training and if you take him straight out in the am and at night he does amazing! if you think you would be Nash’s perfect match please apply&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143@ Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation. search for NashVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 8, 2023, 9:15 am
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Xanadu

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Male, adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Meet Xanadu! This gorgeous boy was just left on the front porch of one of our foster homes.   Who does that????     He is a beautiful young adult fully vetted and heartworm negative.   He loves, cuddling and warms up quickly to new people.    We will update the bio as we learn more about him.             Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 8, 2023, 9:15 am
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Didi

Australian Shepherd Corgi

Female, young
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Didi is sweet, affectionate, and full of energy. Loves to meet new people and is a good watch dog. She loves to run, play fetch, and tug of war. Didi needs a place to run --- probably not an apartment dog. The only reason that I am giving her up is do to my own health issues l cannot give her the attention that she needs. Might have some speration anxiety at first. Didi will settle down in a few minutes. Worst thing Didi ever did was eat a half a pound of fresh mozzarella cheese.that i had left out.

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Macon (Female-Only Household)

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you sworn off the male species? Do you like to plan your life to each precise detail? We have a dog for you! Macon is a handsome and intelligent Border Collie, a 3 yr old male with a unique personality. Macon has a preference for a female-only household due to his past experiences with men. He is a very sensitive dog and becomes frightened when faced with unexpected changes and new people. However, he is incredibly loyal and affectionate with those he trusts, making him a perfect companion for a patient and understanding owner. Macon is an amazingly neutral dog we often trust for dog temperament testing. He is more infatuated with his human than he has ever cared about a dog. Macon has a few hobbies that he thoroughly enjoys. - He loves going on car rides and will sit at your door waiting for an adventure & jump in any car that has an open door! - Hiking, Walking Trails, Running Pretty much anything in Nature - Yes, Yes and Yes! - Do you have an arm that will throw his ball for hours and hours - You are just the person he's been wishing we were! - Have you dreamed of a dog to work on agility and/or Dock Diving? This is exactly what this guy wants! - Cuddle on the couch after a long day - he will happily borrow oxygen! In the proper environment Macon is also an off-leash trained, which is a testament to his discipline and intelligence. However, his velcro dog nature and ability to frighten easily with strangers makes it important that he always stays close to his owner and safely away from others that he doesn't know. He has not pursued someone by any means yet will push them back with a growl if he feels they are a threat to him. Macon has a sweet temperament, and his playful and loving nature makes him the perfect fit for an owner who can provide him with a calm and stable environment. He needs a home that is in a more rural area with fewer distractions and someone who can be patient with him as he adapts to new situations and people. With the right owner, Macon will undoubtedly blossom into a confident and happy dog. Macon has proven to bond to his person and trust others to be near when his person is in the room. He can meet people as long as they do not interact with him physically or acknowledge him until he is comfortable. We believe in this guy so much that we are willing to pay for additional personalized formal training if the right family is found. He currently has 3 special ladies he trusts with all his heart whom can do anything with him and he is just happy and eager to oblige. He has met many others and has participated in group trainings with no issue as long as those there keep their distance not making him feel pressured to greet. We do understand this sounds overwhelming when looking for a pet yet if you are looking for that once in a life time pet to fill your world with love, loyalty and companionship this is your guy! Macon is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, current on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. My adoption fee is $325. If you have read this far and still haven't turned away, reach out to our dog program manager SusanRoberts@secondchancenc.org.
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Allegra

Australian Cattle Dog Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, puppy
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Allegra means "lively" in Italian, and this petite pup is definitely lively! Allegra is a curious and playful and is the bravest of the pups in her home (she's ready for adventure!). She is a very sweet little girl with lots of personality. She is still a baby and will need owners ready to commit to the time and training a young pup like Allegra needs.
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Zita

Australian Cattle Dog Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, puppy
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Are you looking for the perfect little girl to add to your family? Look no further than little ZITA! (the name Zita means "little girl" in Italian). She is curious and silly, but can sometimes be timid and needs some reassuring about the big world around her. She loves to play with her siblings and is starting to engage with he big dogs and kids in her foster home. She is very young so her personality is growing and changing every day. Because she is still a baby, Zita will need owners ready to commit the time and training necessary for a pup her age.

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10.8 miles

Neshama Animal Rescue

Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Rescue

12.8 miles

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

19.1 miles

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rahibilitation

PO Box 171, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pet Types: dogs

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19.1 miles

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rahibilitation

PO Box 171, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

40.5 miles

It Takes A Village Rescue (North Carolina)

Sanford, NC 27330

Pet Types: dogs

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40.5 miles

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption

42 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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