Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Shelby, North Carolina

Meet three year old Sienna, a beautiful Aussie mix girl who is such a sweetheart. She was found abandoned in the middle of a highly traveled road. She is crate trained, and working on her house training. She does well with other dogs given slow introductions. She is a wonderful size at only 38 pounds. Could she be the girl for you? Continue reading and fill out our on line application RECOMMENDATIONS & PROCEDURES Please note, the following are recommendations for puppies and different breeds of dogs. We will evaluate each application on an individual basis to see what is best for the dog/puppy and the potential adopter. Puppies are very fragile and not toys. We recommend children be at least six years old to be considered to adopt a puppy. Small breed dogs ( such as chihuahuas, yorkies, shih tzus , etc) we recommend children be at least eight years old. Herding, working breeds we recommend children to be at least 12 years old. Again these are recommendations. Adoption Procedures: We will travel up to two hours ( one way) to do physical home visits and we do not do virtual home visits. ( we are in Cleveland County NC) Most of our dogs come from bad situations and we want to know where their forever home is going to be. While we do not require fencing on all dogs, certain dogs that need a fenced in yard, will not be adopted unless potential adopter has one. We also adopt some dogs to people who live in apartments ( as long as the landlord approves) but not all dogs. We do not adopt to anyone under 21 years of age. We also do not feel college students are the best fit for most of our dogs. Most of our dogs again, come from bad situations and need lots of attention. Most college students have financial responsibilities and we feel need to be focused on school. Our goal is to match the dog with a family that fits the dog’s needs. We are solely focused on what is best for each dog in our rescue. These dogs have had enough moving around, dumped out like trash, and we want to ensure they find their forever home. We do require you sign a contract and if at any time you cannot continue to provide for the dog, the dog comes back to the rescue. Your first step to adoption is filling our our on line application. You will then get an automated email stating we got your application Next our adoption coordinator will be in touch either by phone or email If your references check out, a home visit will be scheduled. After the home visit is done, a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in and/or any other available dogs we have will be scheduled If the dog and you are a match, contract will be signed and you may take your new family member home. Link to application

**Meet Mr. Belvedere — A Gentle Soul with a Big Heart** Once a walking skeleton, **Mr. Belvedere (aka Mr. B)** arrived at Clifford’s Army Rescue in **July 2022**, barely clinging to life. Starved and forgotten, he’s now a **healthy, affectionate six-year-old Australian Shepherd mix** (with a mystery blend of charm) who’s ready to love his humans unconditionally. Mr. B is a nature lover — he enjoys hikes, leisurely walks, and the company of other dogs. His sweet disposition and soulful eyes make him a favorite among volunteers. He’s not just looking for a home — he’s looking for a heart to call his own. Could that be yours **Adoption Details & Procedures:** - Adoption fee: **$250** - We’re based in **Cleveland County, NC** and travel up to **2 hours one way** for home visits - Physical home visits only — no virtual visits - Age recommendations vary by breed (see below) - We do not adopt to anyone under **21 years old** or to college students - Includes application, vet reference check, home visit, meet & greet, and adoption contract - If you can no longer care for your dog, they must be returned to the rescue **Age Recommendations for Adopters:** | Dog Type | Recommended Minimum Age of Children | |----------|-------------------------------------| | Puppies | 6 years old | | Small Breeds (e.g., Chihuahuas, Yorkies) | 8 years old | | Herding/Working Breeds | 12 years old | These are guidelines — each application is evaluated individually to ensure the best match for the dog. **Ready to meet Mr. B and fall in love** Start by filling out our [adoption application](https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2) Let’s give Mr. Belvedere the forever home he’s been waiting for.

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided below.Jetta is a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd (cryptic merle with white markings). She is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. She is also AKC and ASCA registered and up-to-date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.Like many Aussis, Jetta is energetic and would need to have a fenced-in yard to run, play, and be contained. Jetta does not get along with other dogs (unsure about cats), so she would need to be the only pet in the home. Jetta has a very sweet personality and loves to be with her person - or people - but does not do well with children or strangers. In the evenings, Jetta loves to snuggle with her people on the couch.Jetta is a smart dog and knows basic obedience. She has worked with a couple of trainers over the last few years. Jetta is housetrained and views her crate as a safe place when she is not interacting with her people. She loves food/treats, attention, and playing with her toys. Jetta also enjoys walks and hikes, but may need to be muzzled due to her reactivity. She is very protective of her home and would make an excellent watch dog.The owner is surrendering her because she needs a home without any other dogs or children. Veterinarian or personal references are required. There is a rehoming fee. If you are interested in Jetta, please email angelkking@gmail.com or contact Angel at 828-429-7373.

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided in the description below.Penny is a little less than a year old. She's spayed and weighs around 50 pounds. We believe she is a chocolate lab/Australian shepherd mix. She does well with cats as long as they don't chase her. She is housebroken. She's a very sweet dog but she is very rambunctious and needs a lot of room to run. If you are interested in adopting Penny please email angelicawhisenant@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home.  Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR.  We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone.  Our job is to find those someone's.  Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog.  They come to us because they want to give a dog a home.  We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture.  While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face.  Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home.  We want to create furever families.  Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today.  We'll update as more information is known.  Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days?  If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application.  You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side.  You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.  Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes?  Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email.  We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team   Date into Rescue: 10/27/2025 Reason for being in rescue: Born into rescue Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Mercedes is up to date on vaccines for her age and has been dewormed. Mama Zaire was found as a stray, heavily pregnant. She gave birth in the car while being transported to rescue. Our best guess is that she is an Australian Shepherd / Doodle mix. These puppies are not hypoallergenic and will shed. Weight: 8 lbs and growing - we expect Mercedes will be between 75 lbs - 85 lbs when full grown Height: 6 in and growing - we expect Mercedes will be at least 24 in when full grown Spayed/Neutered: No. Mercedes is too young to be spayed. She will be adopted on a spay/neuter contract that requires you to spay her at your cost within 12 months and provide proof of spay Adoption Fee: Donation of your choice - our wish is for this puppy to be in her forever home for the holidays. Fence needed? Yes, Mercedes requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller. What kind of home would be best for me? Mercedes is looking for a home that either has another large, active dog for play OR has a plan for regular socialization. Regular socialization means scheduled play time a minimum 3 times per week for at least an hour with another young, active dog. Puppies need friends! A person scheduled away from home for no more than 4 hours per day and can provide multiple potty breaks throughout the day and night is a must. She is a baby and needs play breaks as well as frequent and consistent potty times to aid in potty training.  What is my personality like? Mercedes is a young, happy, active puppy. She loves his litter mates, loves to play, and loves toys. Like here mama, sweet Mercedes has beautiful two-toned eyes. One blue and one brown. It's stunning! PUPPY POLICY: Thank you for carefully considering the addition of a puppy to your family. Puppies can be a joyous experience, but they can also be a tremendous amount of work. Since our goal is to place each of our dogs in forever homes, we are especially cautious with puppies. We like to stress 3 major things when considering a puppy vs. an adult dog: 1) many adult dogs are well bred, well trained dogs who find themselves in rescue through no fault of their own, 2) adult dogs are eager to share their love and bond with their new family, and 3) puppies will always require far more time, energy, and training than an adult dog. Our ideal puppy adopters are: -experienced dog owners with a solid record of excellent vet care of their previous pets -scheduled away from home for no more than 4 hours per day and have another canine companion already in the home -stay at home type of people (work at home, home schoolers, retired, etc.) How do I act when I first meet new people? Mercedes is a happy girl who enjoys meeting new friends. Other tips and tidbits: Born into rescue 10/27/2025 House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule. Please note - we do not ship dogs.  If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip.  Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.   To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home.   You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc.  Others here may be a better fit for you.  It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description.  Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a  dog not in our listings yet.  We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR. December 15, 2025, 1:31 pm

Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home.  Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR.  We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone.  Our job is to find those someone's.  Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog.  They come to us because they want to give a dog a home.  We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture.  While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face.  Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home.  We want to create furever families.  Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today.  We'll update as more information is known.  Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days?  If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application.  You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side.  You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.  Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes?  Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email.  We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team   Date into Rescue: 10/27/2025 Reason for being in rescue: Born into rescue Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Kia is up to date on vaccines and has been dewormed. Mama Zaire was found as a stray, heavily pregnant. She gave birth in the car while being transported to rescue. Our best guess is that she is an Australian Shepherd / Doodle mix. These puppies are not hypoallergenic and will shed. Weight: 8 lbs and growing - we expect Kia will be between 75 lbs - 85 lbs when full grown Height: 6 in and growing - we expect Kia will be at least 24 in when full grown Spayed/Neutered: No. Kia is too young to be spayed. She will be adopted on a spay/neuter contract that requires you to spay her at your cost within 12 months and provide proof of spay Adoption Fee: Donation of your choice - our wish is for this puppy to be in her forever home for the holidays. Fence needed? Yes, Kia requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller. What kind of home would be best for me? Kia is looking for a home that either has another large, active dog for play OR has a plan for regular socialization. Regular socialization means scheduled play time a minimum 3 times per week for at least an hour with another young, active dog. Puppies need friends! A person scheduled away from home for no more than 4 hours per day and can provide multiple potty breaks throughout the day and night is a must. She is a baby and needs play breaks as well as frequent and consistent potty times to aid in potty training.  What is my personality like? Kia is a young, happy, active puppy. She loves his litter mates, loves to play, and loves toys. Kia is one of the fuzzier puppies in her litter. Her fluff looks like she stuck her little paw in a socket. PUPPY POLICY: Thank you for carefully considering the addition of a puppy to your family. Puppies can be a joyous experience, but they can also be a tremendous amount of work. Since our goal is to place each of our dogs in forever homes, we are especially cautious with puppies. We like to stress 3 major things when considering a puppy vs. an adult dog: 1) many adult dogs are well bred, well trained dogs who find themselves in rescue through no fault of their own, 2) adult dogs are eager to share their love and bond with their new family, and 3) puppies will always require far more time, energy, and training than an adult dog. Our ideal puppy adopters are: -experienced dog owners with a solid record of excellent vet care of their previous pets -scheduled away from home for no more than 4 hours per day and have another canine companion already in the home -stay at home type of people (work at home, home schoolers, retired, etc.) How do I act when I first meet new people? Kia a happy girl who enjoys meeting new friends. Other tips and tidbits: Born into rescue 10/27/2025 House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule. Please note - we do not ship dogs.  If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip.  Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.   To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home.   You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc.  Others here may be a better fit for you.  It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description.  Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a  dog not in our listings yet.  We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR. December 15, 2025, 1:31 pm