Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Fargo, North Dakota

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Bryce Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard    Bryce is ready for her forever home!   Foster Home Feedback  **  Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard 03/18/2024 Foster Feedback: Bryce is a sweet, shy girl looking for a patient home to call her own. Although she has come a long way gaining confidence while she has been with me, trusting new people and going new places is still pretty scary for her. She is still working on potty training, but she does pretty good if let her out a handful of times a day. I do kennel her while I am at work and at night and she does well. I put puppy pads in the kennel and every once in a while she does still go on them before I get up or get home from work, but they have been mostly clean for a while now. Once in her new home, I feel like she will back track on the potty training for a bit while she gets used to everything again. Bryce would benefit from having a confident dog friend or two in her new home. She looks to my dog a lot for guidance. I have also have watched a few dogs for friends while she has been with me and after slow intros they all got along great. Bryce does have a tendency to guard certain toys and beds from other dogs, so this is something to mindful of.  Bryce still needs work with being on a leash, she is fine with them until she gets to the end of it and then she freaks out. Because of this, Bryce's new home needs to have a fully fenced-in yard. She would not do well on a tie out. This also means that apartment life would not be for her.  I am unsure how she would do with kids, her reaction to all the new people that she has met has been the same, she keeps her distance and keeps a watchful on them. Any kids in her new home would need to be old enough to understand that Bryce needs to be approached slowly and on her terms. Although Bryce is very much a work in progress, once she trusts you she is a very sweet silly girl who just wants to be near you.To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 6, 2024, 11:35 am

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Cayenne Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No Cats, Fenced in yard required, No apartments, Older/ considerate children only    Cayenne is ready for her forever home!   Foster Home Feedback  ** NO CATS, Fenced in yard required, No apartments, Older/ considerate children only  03/22/2024 Foster Feedback: Cayenne was very scared when she came to me, she was with a different foster at first. She is very shy and timid to new people. I would say no small children because like her previous foster said she can be a little spicy and sassy. She has a very loud bark so not good for apartments. We are working on potty training and use pee pads. Cayenne loves her food and treats! I do not use a kennel for her, but I leave an open kennel out and she likes to hang out in there. She gets along well with my four dogs and her sister. She also sleeps well throughout the night but along with her sister Tillie, she lets you know that it is breakfast time! Walking on leash is not a favorite for Cayenne. She came from a hoarding situation and the dogs never had been on leash before. Cayenne needs a very very patient human who can give her plenty of time to adjust. She just wants to be loved. I think she has become protective of her buddy Tillie, so when they are separated Cayenne will settle down a little more. 03/20/2024 Foster Feedback: Cayenne came to my house the day she was rescued from a hoarding situation, along with 16 other dogs. The conditions were deplorable, and these dogs never had the opportunity before to live a functional life. Because of this, Cayenne is a little... *spicy* (hence her name). She has a lot of spunk, and it took a few days for me to be able to pet her. But, once we crossed that threshold, she was such a lovebug. You just have to be patient with her, and she will show you so much love. She would eventually come over and get in my lap and ask to be pet, and that was a huge sign to me that she was finally coming out of her shell. Cayenne left my house to go to another foster home after a week because she was not a huge fan of our cat or my large dog, and we had initially taken in two of the hoarding dogs but only had room for one long-term. She seemed fine with my small dog though and is great with her siblings that she came with. I missed her the second I got home and she wasn't there barking to greet me! She has been doing very well in her new foster home and will have feedback from her posted soon.To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 6, 2024, 11:35 am

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Miranda Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard  **  Miranda has lenticular sclerosis. Lenticular sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish/white, transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. It is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil. Vision does not appear to be significantly affected in dogs diagnosed with lenticular sclerosis. This condition is not the same as cataracts. Cataracts are white and opaque and represent a change in the ability of light to penetrate to the retina. Cataracts cause diminished vision.   Miranda is ready for her forever home!   Foster Home Feedback  **  Older/Considerate children only, No apartments, Needs a confident dog buddy, Needs a fenced-in yard 03/24/2024 Foster Feedback: Miranda arrived at my house mid-January and has exceeded my expectations. She came from a hoarding situation and had limited exposure to people and the ways of the world. She is shy but loving, and really appreciates prolonged sessions of petting. If you stop, she will redirect your arm with her paw. Petting sessions raise awareness that she does shed. She is mostly potty trained but will take advantage of my other three dogs' potty pads in a pinch. She is learning to tolerate a leash but is wary of a halter. She has ridden well in the car, even resisting the urge to complete that last stealthy step across the console onto my lap. Miranda hasn't had a chance to socialize with people other than rescue and medical people and me. My plans to see how she does in public have been derailed by weather, her final heat cycle, and her spay and recovery. She was quiet at first but has found her voice and it is shrill, so I would recommend no apartment life. She would prefer I not go to work so she voices her objections at the front window when I leave. She does bark at my neighbors if they are outside but will quiet down when directed. Miranda gets along well with my dogs. They have little interest in play, which works out well because she's still a novice at that. She has shown no interest in toys. She eats like a champ, but I do keep her separated from the other dogs at feeding times. She has several favorite cushy sleeping spots, including my bed. Miranda is good with other dogs but might also do fine as an only dog getting all the love. If she were an only dog though, she might have some separation anxiety that would need to be addressed having come from two multi-dog homes. It wouldn't hurt to have a couple of potty pads available, especially if she were left for longer periods of time. She would do best with a secure fenced yard rather than a tie-out since she is still hesitant about being on a leash. She will probably need slow introductions to new people, as her exposure has been limited and she is still a little skittish. Miranda appreciates a calm environment and will need time to readjust and decompress in a new household. Lastly, don't forget to notice and appreciate her adorable underbite and pretty brown eyes. She's a looker!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 6, 2024, 11:35 am

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: Petunia Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip    Petunia is ready for her forever home!   Foster Home Feedback  4/7/2024 Foster Feedback: Let me tell you about all of the great things that Petunia has overcome since being with me. Petunia came from a hoarding situation that where they seized 17 dogs in total. Her living situation was not ideal for any animal to live in, but it does sound like the owners did love them. When she first came to me, she was so shut down and scared. She cowered by the front door for at least a day before she wandered around my house. She was sheltered before and didn’t know how to trust people. Petunia wasn’t used to being on a leash, going to the bathroom outside, laying on a bed/couch, having all the food for her, and accepting pets from people. After the first couple days, she discovered how comfortable the couch and bed were. You can tell that she had no idea what she was on but all she knew was that it felt nice. She didn’t leave the couch for a week after that unless I picked her up to use the bathroom.  Petunia has been in my care for almost 2 months now and I can tell you she’s a different dog. She’s about 95% potty trained. She knows to go to the bathroom outside but still has accidents while I’m at work. However, she is puppy pad trained. She is still learning what a leash is. Until she learns a leash is not something to be scared of, she needs to have a fenced in yard. Due to her being so shut down, I haven’t tried to see how she would do in a kennel yet. She does great at free roaming besides the accidents on the puppy pads. She normally just moves around the couch while I’m gone. When she feels lonely she will howl. It doesn’t last long but I would say no apartments because of it. She  is still very scared and is learning to trust people. She doesn’t like to eat when you are around her food unless she’s really hungry. She will wait until you are out of the room before she goes to eat. Petunia is becoming more brave and showing her beautiful self to people. When people came over before, she would immediately go hide in my room, but now she will watch from afar. Eventually, she will go hide but she’s staying out longer for people to see her. Petunia is dog and cat friendly. I like to put it as Petunia has done her time taking care of younger dogs and now she deserves to be the center of attention. However, if you do have a dog, Petunia would prefer one that leaves her alone. She is not one to play with other dogs and wants them to have boundaries. Puppies and young dogs that don’t have boundaries are not a good fit for Petunia. She feels the same way about kids. She doesn’t like small kids that won’t give her space, but has never been aggressive. Here’s a snapshot of what Petunia likes: -space -pets -comfy beds -rolling around in the snow Petunia’s dislikes: -new places -her leash -waking up in the morning -not giving her enough space Ultimately, Petunia needs someone to be patient with her while she learns to trust people. Petunia will jump up and down with joy whenever you get up. If this is something you need in your life, look no further!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 6, 2024, 11:35 am

{s3829code380/} If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name:&#226&#128&#175Mimosa Size: Medium/Large range: 26-65 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other:&#226&#128&#175Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No cats, Needs a 6-foot Fence, Escape Artist     Mimosa&#226&#128&#175is a beautiful ray of golden sunshine!   Foster Home Feedback  **  No cats, Escape Artist, Needs a secure 6-foot fence 4/23/2024 Volunteer Feedback: Mimosa is back with the rescue (due to no fault of her own) and is currently staying at our shelter. Mimosa had great in-home feedback during her time away from the rescue, and has shown us those attributes while at the shelter. Potty trained, friendly, walks well, good manners and just a happy girl. While she would be happier in a home, I have had a couple of fun interactions with her. When she gets excited she will tippy tap her front paws and it's adorable. She will make a great addition to some family. Her feedback from 2020 still pertains I would say, the only thing is she probably isn't a fence climber anymore due to body mass, it seems she enjoys just sitting and looking off into the distance. 4/18/2024 Previous Adopter Feedback: Mimosa was returned due to no fault of her own. Her previous owner had some life circumstances arise that prevented her from keeping Mimosa. Here is what she wrote about Mimosa “Mimzy”: Mimosa is very smart, easily trainable, and food-motivated. She has had two trainers work with her with good results. For example, when visitors come, she and my other dogs have to settle down (lay down or go to their crates) before the visitors come in through the gated front entry. She loves to snuggle or sit on my lap and is great with children and people in general. Healthwise, she has gained weight, both from lack of exercise and probably too many treats. However, this has helped her from jumping fences like she used to do. But to be safe, she will need a new home with a secure, 6 foot fence. She can still jump a baby gate or barrier. Mimzy’s Commands: She knows her name, and loves treats with training. She knows “Treat”, “Sit” (with pointer finger up, then the word and/or training treat), “Come”,  “Stay” (with open hand out), “Down” or “Off”, “Outside”, “Hungry?”(before meals), “Beep, beep” (to move), “Back back” away from the front door, “Crate/Kennel” (goes into her own, but never had the door shut). Mimosa and her brother sleep on the bed with me. She loves to be outside, on the deck or in the backyard. If she can’t be outside, she will watch out the window. Sometimes she will bark at people and dogs from the window, though. She loves to go for rides in the van, jumping in and out through the garage to the backyard because she might run away otherwise. She’s great on long car trips too. She also loves to run and go for walks with her harness. She’s not a counter surfer (never jumps on the counter). She does have a few quirks such as pulling on the leash at first or if she’s distracted, but will settle down eventually. She is trained to stay back from the open door, but if she does manage to get out the door, she will take off running (could be for hours), and sometimes doesn’t come back until she’s exhausted. But she seems to have street smarts… She will chase bunnies and squirrels. She can be a bit territorial about our yard and has gotten in scuffles when strange dogs have come into it. She’s not great at the dog park, she gets too overstimulated with all the dogs. She’s been around many other dogs and we’ve noticed she seems to do better with male dogs than other female dogs. She is such a sweet girl though and we love her so much. She needs a family who can give her the exercise she needs. 10/11/2020: We took our first pack walk with my dogs. I took all 4 and Mimosa did amazing.  She didn’t pull and did follow the lead of my dogs. She went to a public event for the rescue and did awesome with the people (kids and adults) and the other dogs that attended.  She was one popular pup!    10/7/2020: Mimosa has been with us over a week now and she is very sweet!  She loves to play with my big dogs and never bothers my little dog.  Mimosa is free in the house with the cat; I tell her to leave the cat alone and she listens.  She has slept free in our room and I couldn't find her one morning and she was quietly at the foot of the bed.  I have kenneled Mimosa and she barked a little at first but then quieted down.  She shares toys, treats, and food freely with no concerns.  Mimosa is very quiet in the house, I have only heard her bark when she is outside and sees people or other dogs.  She gets a little jumpy when excited to see someone but settles down well, we are working on it. Mimosa has learned to sit for her dinner and any treats. 9/29/2020: &#226&#128&#139 Mimosa has been with us a couple of days. She is such a honey!  She loves to be with her people and furry foster brothers.  She is great with my large male Pit, sassy Chihuahua, and young Lab mix.  I have a cat that she growls at but doesn’t try to get to her from behind a gate. Mimosa hasn’t had any accidents and sleeps quietly at night.  She has to wear a cone right now but wears it with ease, she is itchy and has some previous sores that are healing. Mimosa travels well in the car.  Get your application in...GO!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 6, 2024, 11:35 am