Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Oklahoma

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🐞📖 Jiminy's Handbook for Finding Your Conscience (and Possibly Your Next Dog) 📍 Pickup Location: Skiatook, Oklahoma Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves. 📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app There's a little voice in everyone's head that occasionally whispers things like, "You probably don't need another dog." This is not that voice. This is the one quietly reminding you that somewhere out there is a sweet, gentle soul just waiting for someone to believe in him. Meet Jiminy. Like his famous namesake, he won't lecture you about right and wrong. He'll simply remind you that sometimes the best decisions come with four paws, a wagging tail, and an uncanny ability to make an ordinary Tuesday infinitely better. Jiminy is incredibly sweet, gentle-hearted, and has a wonderfully playful side. Nothing makes him happier than chasing a ball with his people. He's eager to learn, thrives with patient, consistent guidance, and becomes a little more confident every day. Hidden beneath his timid exterior is a joyful dog who's simply waiting for the right person to discover him. Jiminy is a 1-year-old, 32-pound Australian Shepherd mix, and like many great stories, his didn't exactly begin with a fairy tale ending. He found himself needing somewhere safe to land after life dealt him a hand that, frankly, belonged in the "absolutely not" pile. While we don't know every chapter of his past, it's pretty clear people weren't always as kind to him as they should have been. Thankfully, someone finally decided his story deserved a better author. He's still a little cautious when meeting new people, and honestly... can you blame him? If your previous experiences had been disappointing, you'd probably side-eye strangers for a bit too. But every day, Jiminy writes another page proving that healing doesn't have to happen all at once. His confidence grows a little more, his tail wags a little easier, and that sweet, playful personality becomes harder and harder to miss. Every leading character deserves a solid supporting cast, and Jiminy is happy to report he has excellent taste in friends. Other dogs? Absolutely. He enjoys their company and likes having canine roommates around. Just don't expect him to organize a WWE-style wrestling tournament in the backyard. While some dogs believe every interaction should involve body-slamming their best friend into next Tuesday, Jiminy would much rather coexist peacefully, hang out nearby, and let everyone keep their dignity... mostly. Cats? They also receive Jiminy's official stamp of approval. He's met the resident felines, decided they were simply tiny coworkers with questionable management skills, and has respectfully gone about his business without making it everyone's problem. As for kids, Jiminy hasn't had the opportunity to meet many young ones in his foster home. However, given his incredibly sweet nature, he'd likely do well with respectful children who understand that friendships aren't built by immediately launching themselves at a dog yelling, "PUPPY!" at approximately 97 decibels. If they'll let Jiminy make the first move, he'll gladly show them what a wonderful friend he can be. And then there's people. Jiminy absolutely adores people. In fact, you'll often see his whole body light up with excitement when someone new walks into the room. His tail starts wagging, his little body wiggles, and for a moment, his heart says, "OH GOOD! A NEW FRIEND!" Unfortunately, his past sometimes interrupts with, "...but what if?" That's why you may see him belly crawl or cower if someone reaches for him too quickly. It isn't because he doesn't want love. Quite the opposite. He wants it so badly that he's still learning it's safe to accept it. Luckily, the instruction manual is wonderfully simple: crouch down, let Jiminy come to you, and allow him to decide when he's ready. No pressure. No rush. No looming over him like you're trying to inspect produce at the grocery store. Once he realizes you're one of the good humans, the worried little dog melts away, revealing the affectionate, playful sweetheart he's been all along. Watching that transformation is one of those rare moments that reminds you some of the very best friendships aren't rushed—they're earned. At first glance, Jiminy may seem like the quiet, reserved model. Then you throw a tennis ball. Suddenly the deluxe package activates. Jiminy has what we'd call a perfectly balanced energy level. At a nice 5 out of 10 on the energy scale, he's not looking to audition for the Olympic Zoomies Team, but he also isn't interested in spending the next twelve years pretending to be decorative furniture. He enjoys getting out for walks, exploring the world, and stretching his legs, but he's equally happy soaking up quality time with his favorite humans. In fact, once Jiminy realizes he's safe, he has all the makings of an excellent adventure buddy. Hiking? Sure. Road trips? Count him in. Exploring a new park? Absolutely. Following you around while you make questionable purchases at the pet store? He'll happily supervise. His confidence is still growing, but it's easy to imagine this boy becoming the kind of dog who's simply thrilled to be wherever his family happens to be. Transportation mode has already received a passing grade. He's ridden in the car like a gentleman, needed a little boost loading up after the vet visit, and will likely be hopping in on his own before long. After all, every great explorer has to start somewhere. As for walks, Jiminy has clearly read the leash etiquette section of the handbook while many dogs accidentally skipped that chapter. He walks nicely and genuinely seems to enjoy getting out to explore without dragging his human down the sidewalk like they're competing in the Iditarod. Now, ready for a plot twist? Despite his love for playing ball, Jiminy couldn't care less about toys. Squeaky hedgehogs? Meh. Stuffed squirrels? Hard pass. Random plush object that cost you $24.99 because the marketing convinced you your dog needed it? Appreciate the effort, but no thanks. A tennis ball, however? Now we're speaking his language. Fetch is where Jiminy truly comes alive. Chasing after a ball is his favorite game, and watching his confidence disappear in favor of pure joy is enough to make anyone smile. It's one of those moments where you get a glimpse of the carefree dog he's always deserved to be. He has also shown early signs of appreciating water. Right now he's content to casually inspect the kiddie pool like a quality-control supervisor, but don't be surprised if that turns into enthusiastic splashing as his confidence continues to grow. We have a sneaking suspicion there's a future water dog hiding in there somewhere. The best part? Jiminy comes with remarkably little unnecessary drama. He isn't protective of food or toys, doesn't seem interested in inventing problems where none exist, and hasn't treated thunderstorms, vacuums, or mysterious household noises like they're personally plotting against him. His biggest challenge isn't the vacuum cleaner—it's simply learning that life is finally safe. And every single day, he's getting a little closer to believing it. Contrary to popular belief, Jiminy's forever home doesn't have to check off every box on some impossible Pinterest-perfect checklist. A securely fenced yard? Wonderful. It'll give him the perfect place to lounge in the sunshine, patrol for suspicious squirrels, and conduct highly important tennis ball research. An apartment with plenty of walks and adventures? That works too. Jiminy isn't measuring the size of your yard—he's measuring the size of your heart. As long as he's getting the exercise, enrichment, and quality time he needs, he's happy to call either one home. Now, before anyone asks if Jiminy comes fully assembled...Not quite. He's still working on house training, because unfortunately no one downloaded the instruction manual into his brain before he arrived. The good news? He's a wonderful student. Jiminy learns through patience, repetition, and positive reinforcement, and every day he proves he's eager to figure this whole "being someone's dog" thing out. His future family just needs to remember that success isn't built overnight—it's built one happy potty break and one celebratory "good boy!" at a time. His crate? Consider it his bedroom. Like many of us on the first day of a new job, he voiced a few complaints in the beginning. A couple treats and a little consistency later, and he's perfectly content settling in for the night or while his foster family is away. Funny how snacks solve approximately 87% of life's problems. You'll also be pleased to know Jiminy isn't particularly interested in redecorating your house with shredded throw pillows, sampling your favorite shoes, or testing whether drywall is edible. He's remarkably respectful around the house, doesn't try to escape, stays off the furniture, and has very little interest in causing unnecessary chaos. There is one page in Jiminy's handbook that's a little more tender. Because of what he's been through, he can still be especially cautious around men and will need slow, gentle introductions that allow him to build trust at his own pace. You see, Jiminy was seen being thrown from a truck and left behind. He tried chasing after them, but wasn't fast enough. Most dogs would have every reason to give up on people after something like that. He didn't; instead, he chose hope. His forever family won't just be adopting a dog. They'll be watching a heart heal. They'll witness little victories that most people take for granted—the first time he confidently walks up for pets, the first time he completely relaxes beside them, the first time fear is replaced entirely by trust. Those moments can't be bought. They have to be earned. And if you ask us, they're worth absolutely everything. So... if you've made it this far, congratulations. You've successfully read an entire handbook about a dog. At this point, your conscience is basically screaming that he belongs with you. So, fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app We'll send it over to Jiminy's foster family—the people who know him best and have been lucky enough to watch this brave little guy learn that the world isn't such a scary place after all. They'll review your application to make sure you're the happily-ever-after Jiminy has been waiting for. If you're chosen, you'll need to come pick this handsome little conscience-on-four-legs up in Skiatook, Oklahoma. No, Jiminy cannot drive himself. No, he cannot Uber. No, he cannot hitch a ride with the neighborhood squirrels. And despite his name, he has yet to convince a magical Blue Fairy to grant him overnight shipping.

🎶 Welcome to Tennessee: Where the Sweet Tea Is Cold, the Hospitality Is Endless, and You'll Never Have to Walk Anywhere Alone. 📍 Pickup Location: Kiowa, Oklahoma Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves. 📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Some places are known for their mountains. Others for their music. Tennessee? Well... this Tennessee is known for becoming your shadow approximately 3.7 seconds after meeting you. If there were an official tourism slogan for this girl, it would probably be: "Wherever You're Going... She's Already On Her Way." Tennessee—better known as Tensie—is the kind of dog who believes life's greatest adventure is simply spending it with her people. Whether you're making dinner, folding laundry, binge-watching TV, or making the highly questionable decision to walk into another room without her, she's ready to join the expedition. Not because she's nosy (okay... maybe a little), but because she genuinely thinks every moment is better when it's spent together. She's sweeter than homemade pecan pie, goofier than a goat wearing cowboy boots, and has absolutely mastered the art of being an oversized, lovable dork. She approaches life with the enthusiasm of someone who's convinced every day is the best day ever, and she's determined to make sure her family feels the same way. Tensie doesn't need fancy vacations or elaborate plans. Her favorite destination has always been wherever her favorite people happen to be. And if that means following you from the couch, to the kitchen, to the laundry room, and back again? Well... that's just Southern hospitality at its finest. ❤️ Tensie is an 8-month-old, 41-pound Australian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix who somehow found herself on the shelter's "out of time" list. Which, frankly, raises a lot of questions. How does a dog this sweet, this cuddly, this beautiful, and this convinced that humans are the greatest invention since peanut butter end up abandoned? We've investigated extensively (by staring at her for a while), and we've come to the highly scientific conclusion that people are weird. Their loss, however, is about to become someone's greatest life upgrade. Think of Tensie as the deluxe edition of a best friend. She comes preloaded with endless affection, factory-installed goofball software, and a lifetime subscription to following you around like you've been cast as the main character in her favorite show. Fortunately for Tensie, she's never met a stranger she couldn't eventually convince to be her friend. Sure, she may clock in for her first shift as a tiny bit shy. She likes to make a dramatic entrance by pretending she's not quite sure about this whole "new person" situation. Give her a few minutes, though, and suddenly you're getting the full Tensie experience: happy tail, goofy grin, and an application to become one of her Favorite Humans. Processing time is surprisingly quick. As for other dogs? Tensie read the chapter on "Making Friends" and interpreted it with perhaps... a little too much enthusiasm. Her philosophy is essentially, "OH MY GOSH, ARE WE BEST FRIENDS NOW?!" She occasionally forgets that introductions don't require standing six inches from someone's face, but she's actually very polite underneath all that excitement. She reads dog body language well and, if another dog says, "Okay, that's enough," she'll happily respect their boundaries. Think of her as the overly enthusiastic coworker who's inviting everyone to lunch on day one—not rude, just incredibly optimistic. Cats also receive a passing grade in the Official Tensie Friendship Handbook. If one sprints across the room, she'll naturally be curious because, let's be honest, anything running is at least worth investigating. But curiosity is where the story ends. She's never shown aggression and is perfectly capable of peacefully sharing her home with feline roommates. As for kids, her foster home hasn't had any tiny humans available for product testing. That said, based on everything we know about her, we'd be genuinely surprised if she didn't think respectful children were one of life's greatest inventions. She seems tailor-made for the role of goofy playmate, backyard adventure buddy, and professional cuddle recipient. As long as the kids understand that dogs aren't jungle gyms and everyone plays nicely, Tensie would likely consider them honorary members of her fan club. One of the lesser-known chapters in the Tensie Handbook is titled: "Life Is More Fun If We Just Say Yes." Tensie lands somewhere around a 6 out of 10 on the energy scale, which is really the sweet spot. She's active enough to keep life interesting but isn't going to spend her day ricocheting off your walls like she's had twelve espresso shots. She's perfectly happy to explore, go for walks, tag along on family outings, or simply entertain herself while you go about your day. Her greatest joy isn't necessarily what you're doing—it's that she's doing it with you. She's still building confidence, so hopping into the car isn't currently on her résumé. She'll happily accept a little boost, and once she's inside, she settles in like she's been doing it her whole life. Her leash manners are equally charming. She doesn't drag you down the sidewalk or audition for the Iditarod. She occasionally forgets that sidewalks have designated lanes and may weave from side to side like she's window shopping, but overall she's an easy walking companion. Food? She's happy to share a home without guarding it. Toys? Absolutely yes. Fetch? The jury is still out—apparently no one has formally presented the case to her yet. But sprinklers? Oh, now you've found her specialty. While the other dogs are standing on the porch acting like the water might dissolve them into dust, Tensie is happily splashing through the sprinklers like she's starring in the feel-good montage of a family movie. It's one more piece of evidence supporting our theory that she simply wakes up every morning determined to enjoy whatever the day throws at her. And honestly? That's a pretty good handbook for life. The final chapter of the Tensie Handbook is called: "How to Keep Your Tensie Operating at Peak Happiness." Step one: Include her. That's it. That's the chapter. Okay, fine... there are a few more pages.Tensie would thrive in a home with a securely fenced yard where she can stretch her legs, zoom around, and burn off some of that happy-go-lucky energy. Bonus points if there's another playful dog who also believes wrestling is an acceptable form of diplomacy. She genuinely enjoys canine company and would likely love having a built-in best friend to help keep life exciting. She's already started collecting life skills, too. She knows sit, comes when called, and has been making fantastic progress with potty training. Like any eight-month-old puppy, she's still learning that adulthood comes with responsibilities, but she's picking things up quickly and genuinely wants to make her people happy. Now, you may notice one item missing from her résumé: Kennel experience. That's because she hasn't needed one. She's earned free-roam privileges in her foster home, sleeps loose in the house at night, stays loose when her family is away, doesn't chew the furniture into modern art, doesn't go looking for creative ways to redecorate the house, and isn't currently plotting her escape to freedom. Honestly, she's making the rest of the puppies look a little bad. She's also not much of a barker. Her personal philosophy seems to be, "If everyone else is announcing something, I suppose I should contribute." Otherwise, she's surprisingly quiet for a dog who has so many important opinions about being included in absolutely everything. More than anything, Tensie simply wants a family that sees her as exactly that—a family member. She isn't the kind of dog who will be happiest spending ten hours a day alone in a kennel while life happens somewhere else. She wants to tag along, supervise your chores, nap while you work, celebrate your victories, and remind you that even folding laundry is more enjoyable when you've got a goofy best friend lying across your feet. At the end of the day, the Tensie Handbook isn't really that complicated. Love your people. Make them laugh. Say yes to sprinklers. Never miss an opportunity for a cuddle. And if someone gets up to walk into another room... well... obviously you're going too. So here's the deal... If you've made it this far, you've probably already fallen a little bit in love with Tensie. It's understandable. She's sweet, hilarious, endlessly affectionate, gets along with other dogs, does well with cats, has the cutest goofy personality, and somehow manages to make following you from room to room feel less like being supervised and more like being adored. She's the kind of dog who turns ordinary days into better days simply by existing in them. If you think your home might be the happily-ever-after she's been waiting for, you'll need to fill out an adoption application. Why? Because despite Tensie's best efforts, she still hasn't figured out how to approve her own adopters. (She's been lobbying for that privilege, but HR keeps denying her requests.) 📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Once you apply, we'll send your application over to Tensie's foster family so they can make sure it's the perfect match for everyone involved. 📍 Pickup Location: Kiowa, Oklahoma

Joey is very sweet and gentle.  Definitely submissive.  He was abandoned and then kept on a crate in the garage for several months.  He loves attention and to have his belly scratched.  Seems fine with people, cats, and other dogs. Some of our dogs are adopted very quickly.  If you are truly interested in a dog fill out an application ASAP.  If you take the time to email a question someone will already be ahead of you with a completed application.  You can find all the information we have about a particular cat/dog at the link below as well.  Then click the adopt button to fill out an application. To be pre approved fill out an application at the link below.  You are welcome to come in anytime we are open to meet the cats and dogs.  If you are preapproved you can adopt on the same day.  We are open Monday-Saturday 1-4.  Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  https://arfok.org/pages/adoption Adoption fee is $150 for all dogs over 6 months old, $200 for large breed puppies under 6 months, $250 for small breed puppies and some pure breed dogs.  All adoptions include, spay/neuter, vaccines, a heartworm test, and a free 1 year membership to our 5 acre ARF Park.  For other dog questions please email ARFdogs74006@gmail.com We do adopt out of state, but the adopter must travel to ARF to meet the dog they are looking to adopt.  They must have an approved application before traveling to meet the dog.  We do allow small dogs that are eligible to fly in the cabin of a plane.  We DO NOT allow dogs to travel in the cargo area of the plane under any circumstances.  Any dog that is adopted can of course go by personal vehicle.  We do not allow dogs to be transported "pony express style" where they are passed from driver to driver.   ##2786194##

Yep... Jake from State Farm finally clocked out and is looking for a new career—as your best friend. This handsome Aussie-looking gentleman was found wandering the streets, and while we don't know everything about his past, we do know one thing: despite whatever he's been through, Jake has held onto the sweetest heart. Jake is incredibly gentle, kind, and respectful. He's wonderful around children, has lovely manners, and greets the world with quiet optimism. He's the kind of dog who doesn't demand attention—he simply earns it with his calm presence and soulful eyes. Right now, Jake is on a journey. He's working on gaining some healthy weight, rebuilding his strength, and learning that life can be full of belly rubs, soft beds, full meals, and people who will never let him down again. Watching dogs like Jake blossom is one of our favorite parts of rescue. Every good meal, every happy tail wag, and every little spark of confidence is another step toward the dog he was always meant to be.

Sarah is a young, female dog with a giant heart! She has not had a good first year of life and she’s ready for a new start. She would make someone a wonderful companion