Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Cushing, Oklahoma

Cassie is a 3-4 year old spayed female aussiedoodle. She weighs around 55lbs and is full grown. She is vaccinated, heartworm negative and will be microchipped. Cassie was dumped with her litter of puppies and now that they are raised she is ready to find her forever home. She so far has been a calm girl who craves attention. She is crated during the day but sleeps beside her fosters bed at night. She has done well with other dogs but cats are unknown.  She does shed some but also does need groomed because she will mat. She does need a 6 foot privacy fence. Her adoption fee is $125.00 Please fill out the online application below https://form.jotform.com/200005720739042

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Penelope is a happy, active girl that is a bit shy and will take a bit to warm up.  At this time, she does need training.  She doesn't like car rides.  She loves playing with the other dogs of all sizes.  March 14, 2026, 4:47 pm

Hello. Neal here. The handsome gentleman currently taking applications for the prestigious position of My Forever Human. Please note: this is a highly sought-after role that includes benefits such as daily companionship, gentle supervision of your household activities, and the occasional soulful stare that will make you question every life choice that didn’t involve adopting me sooner. Let’s address the obvious right away. I am a calm guy. While some dogs are out there treating life like an extreme sport, I prefer to treat life like a comfortable Sunday afternoon. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not boring. I simply believe in conserving energy for the important things — like affection, snacks, and making sure you never feel alone while doing extremely important human tasks such as watching TV or opening the refrigerator. Some dogs seem to get the long, golden road in life… and some of us get the scenic route with a few extra detours thrown in. I’ll admit it — having to pack my bags and come back to rescue for the second time in my senior years isn’t exactly the retirement plan I had in mind. A guy likes a little stability when he reaches the distinguished gentleman phase of life. The first time I came back to rescue was about two years ago. My family had a little kiddo join the household. Now listen, kids are great if you enjoy constant movement, high-energy games, and what I like to call chaotic enthusiasm. Unfortunately, I am more of a “let’s sit quietly and contemplate snacks” type of fellow. They loved all the energy and silliness, but that just wasn’t really my speed, so they made the tough decision to return me so I could find a home that better matched my vibe. Then I got adopted again, and for the past two years things have actually been pretty great. I settled in, enjoyed the good life, and thought I had finally locked down my forever retirement plan. But sometimes life throws another curveball. As the farm here has grown, more and more small critters and cats have joined the property. Chickens, cats, little scampering things… basically a buffet of creatures that my herding instincts insist are very important to monitor. Unfortunately, my definition of “monitoring” and their definition of “peaceful coexistence” are… not the same. So my owner made the difficult and loving decision to surrender me back to the rescue so I can find a home where both I and the tiny farm residents can live our best lives without ongoing negotiations about personal space. For the record, I am a 9-year-old, 59-pound male Aussie mix, which basically means I am the perfect size for companionship, couch supervision, and gentle strolls where we both pretend we’re exercising but really we’re just enjoying the fresh air. And personality-wise? I’m a pretty calm, easygoing guy. I’m not looking for a circus. I’m not looking to herd a daycare. I’m not trying to run a poultry management facility. I would simply like a peaceful home where I can enjoy the good life — some companionship, a comfy place to nap, and humans who appreciate the quiet dignity of a seasoned gentleman. I’ve done the busy household thing. I’ve done the farm management thing. At this point in life, I’m really hoping my next stop is the forever one — somewhere calm, stable, and full of the kind of love that senior dogs like me truly appreciate. How do I get along with other dogs? I absolutely adore the big fluffy Pyrenees I live with. Those are my people. My giant, majestic, cloud-shaped colleagues. We understand each other. We share the same appreciation for personal space, quiet companionship, and occasionally supervising the household like the wise elders we are. They are, without question, my second favorite thing in the world. My first favorite thing, obviously, is my humans. Priorities. Now… there is also a small dog that lives here. And listen, I try to be very mature about this situation. Most of the time I tolerate him just fine. We coexist. We share the air. We both pretend the other one isn’t slightly annoying. But overall, I do quite well with other dogs — especially the large, calm, respectful variety who understand that life doesn’t have to be a constant WWE match. So if you have a nice big dog or two who also enjoy peaceful living and mutual respect, and the occasional playful romp, we are going to do great together! Back to the cats, I have been living with a cat for a couple of years. So on paper it sounds like we’ve been peacefully coexisting in some kind of wholesome interspecies buddy comedy but lately it has become more and more apparent that I am not meant to share a home with those judgmental little counter ninja's. How do I do with kids? My current family has mostly avoided putting me in situations with kids, which honestly I respect. Children are unpredictable little creatures who move quickly and smell faintly like crackers and sticky fingers. I have briefly met my foster’s 3-year-old niece. I walked up to her calmly like the polite gentleman I am. Everyone decided that was a perfectly good stopping point considering I was returned because kiddos were a little too much for me in my last home. So while I can behave like a civilized adult in passing, I would probably do best in a home without young children running around. At this stage in life, I’m really looking for a calm household where the loudest thing happening is someone opening a bag of snacks. Energy Level: The official rating given for my energy level is a 7, which I feel is a little misleading without proper context. This is not a “runs marathons and parkours off the furniture” kind of seven. I’m not out here auditioning for the Olympic zoomie team. Let’s be reasonable. My version of a seven means I enjoy being active, I like going outside, I’ll happily explore the yard, go for walks, and keep myself busy doing important dog activities like supervising the property and checking on things that may or may not need checking. But I’m also 9 years old, which means I have the wisdom to balance my activity with professional-level lounging. I’m not looking for constant chaos or a household that expects me to entertain myself by running laps for six straight hours. Think of me more as “pleasantly active with strong couch appreciation.” I’ll join you for adventures. I’ll patrol the yard like the responsible Aussie gentleman I am. And then afterward, I will very happily return to my primary life passion: relaxing near my people and pretending I worked much harder than I actually did. It’s called energy efficiency, and frankly more dogs should try it. How do I handle car rides? I am an excellent travel companion. I simply hop right in like a civilized adult because I understand that vehicles lead to important destinations such as adventures, errands, and possibly snacks. Once we’re on the road? I settle into the backseat, lay down, and take a nap like the seasoned professional I am. No pacing, no screaming, no window acrobatics. Just a calm, relaxed passenger quietly enjoying the ride. Basically, if you’re going somewhere… I assume I’m invited and am ready to go. I would describe my leash skills as “pretty respectable with occasional enthusiasm.” When I first head out, I might pull a little because, you know… the outside world exists and it’s very interesting. But I redirect pretty well. According to my family, I’m way better than most dogs they’ve had on a leash, which I feel deserves recognition and possibly a small trophy. Am I an adventure-seeker or a homebody at heart? I’m perfectly happy staying home. Home is great. Home has couches. Home has pillows. Home has humans who occasionally drop snacks. It’s a very strong system. But if you happen to be going somewhere? I’m also 100% willing to accompany you. Errands, rides, yard work supervision, casual outings — I’m flexible like that. My general philosophy is: “Whatever my human is doing seems like the correct plan.” If my humans are going somewhere, I’m in. If my big dog buddies are doing something outside, I’ll go see what the meeting agenda is. If everyone settles down to watch TV… well, now we’re really speaking my language. At that point I’ll either find a nice corner where I can nap while keeping a respectful supervisory eye on things, or I’ll locate the nearest couch pillow and settle in like the distinguished gentleman I am. And just so we’re clear, I don’t simply lay next to the pillow. I like to curl up directly on top of it, like a fluffy decorative accent that also occasionally snores. How would I describe my overall temperament? I would say I’m a pretty calm, easygoing gentleman most of the time. Sure, I can get excited when I’m playing with my big dog buddies. A little friendly roughhousing, some running around, maybe a few “I am clearly the fastest one here” moments. But the important part is that I cool back down pretty quickly. I’m not one of those dogs who gets wound up and stays that way for hours. Would I do best with a fenced yard, or could I handle apartment life? Historically speaking, I’ve lived the large yard, free-range lifestyle. You know — plenty of space, time outside with my big dog buddies, the occasional patrol of the property to ensure everything remains exactly where it should be. Very important work. So yes, a securely fenced yard is something I’m already very comfortable with. It gives me room to stretch my legs, check the perimeter, and occasionally join my dog friends for a little recreational nonsense before we all go back to lounging like respectable adults. That said, I’m not one of those dogs who requires a personal ranch to survive. I could probably do just fine in an apartment as long as my human understands that “apartment dog” still means regular walks, exercise, and time together. Because at the end of the day, my main priority isn’t the size of the yard — it’s being around my person. If I’m getting my outings, some activity, and a nice place to relax afterward, I’m a pretty adaptable guy. Do I know any commands? I know sit, lay down, speak, and shake, which I personally feel is a well-rounded skill set. Sit and lay are useful for general life management, shake is excellent for charming humans, and “speak” is reserved for moments when I feel the room could use a little more drama. Am I potty trained? I am a grown man, not a toddler. I know where the bathroom is, and I prefer to keep my living quarters clean like the dignified adult that I am. How do I do in a kennel? I’m kenneled for meals and bedtime, and overall I do just fine. Do I bark? I prefer to think of it as participating in important neighborhood communications. For example, when the coyotes start howling, I feel it is only polite to respond. It would be incredibly rude to ignore them. So yes, I will join in with a little howl of my own. Just a brief “Hello, I hear you, please stay over there.” Then there are my Pyrenees housemates, who take neighborhood security very seriously. When they bark at cars or people driving by, I occasionally join the conversation. Not because I’m overly concerned… but because teamwork is important. And when I first go outside, if the goats or cows are hanging out near the fence, I may run over and yell at them for a few seconds. This is mostly to remind them that I see them, they see me, and we should all respect each other’s boundaries. But after that quick announcement? I stop. Message delivered. Situation handled. So no, I’m not barking nonstop like a malfunctioning alarm system. I simply voice my opinions when the moment calls for it, then return to my regularly scheduled calm gentleman lifestyle. 🐾 Alright, so here’s the situation. I’m nine years old, which means I’ve officially reached the stage of life where I know who I am, what I like, and that naps are an extremely underrated hobby. I’m calm, loyal, pretty easygoing, and perfectly happy being your sidekick while you go about your daily life. Need a co-pilot for car rides? I’m in. Someone to supervise TV watching? I’m excellent at it. A loyal buddy who will happily hang out with you without turning your living room into a demolition derby? Also me. Basically, if you’re looking for a steady, devoted, good-natured companion who’s past the nonsense stage of life, I am ready to apply for the role. If you have fallen in love with me, you’ll need to fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so the rescue can send it over to my foster family. Yes, paperwork. I know. Very official. Very adult. But apparently they don’t just let handsome senior gentlemen like me go home with the first person who shows up with snacks. Once that’s done and everyone agrees you seem like a responsible human capable of appreciating a distinguished dog such as myself… you’ll get to come pick me up in Norman. That’s right. I’m not shipping myself via Amazon Prime. You’ll have to come get me. But honestly? I think I’m worth the drive. — Neal 🐾 Calm guy. Professional pillow enthusiast. Currently accepting forever homes.

Greetings, citizens. The Avatar has arrived. Well... sort of. Korra may not be balancing the four elements, but she is working hard to master the equally important arts of backyard exploration, professional goofballery, and making new friends wherever she goes. She's curious about the world, happy to meet new people, and carries herself with the kind of carefree optimism most of us wish we could bottle and sell. 📍 Location: Edmond, OK -Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves. Apply at: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Some dogs come into rescue as puppies. Some come from shelters. And some, like Korra, find their way back to us after years of being part of a family. Korra is a 7½-year-old, 60-pound Aussie mix who recently found herself back with us after originally being adopted from PPFT way back in July of 2019. For nearly seven years, she had a family of her own. But as life evolved and their family grew, they made the difficult decision to return her, explaining that they were no longer able to provide Korra with the attention and exercise they felt she deserved. As if that wasn't enough excitement for one middle-aged lady, Korra also recently decided to participate in what we're calling "The Great Unauthorized Neighborhood Tour of 2026." A gate was accidentally left open, and Korra did what many dogs would do when presented with an unexpected opportunity for adventure: she took it. Unfortunately, her expedition ended with her being hit by a car. Thankfully, the outcome was far better than it could have been. Korra suffered a dislocated hip, but her veterinarian was able to pop it back into place without surgery. Since then, she has been diligently serving her sentence of kennel rest and repeatedly filing complaints with management about the unfairness of being told to "take it easy." The good news is that her recent recheck showed everything is healing beautifully, and she only has about two weeks of restricted activity left before she's cleared to get back to living her best life. Now, will she probably develop some arthritis in that hip as she gets older? Sure. But honestly, if you've ever talked to people of a certain age, you'd think arthritis was less of a medical condition and more of a personality trait. The ones who stand up and immediately announce, "Ope, can't get up that fast anymore." The ones who make enough noises getting out of a recliner that everyone assumes they're either seriously injured or summoning ancient spirits. The ones who tell you, "Just wait until you get older," after literally any physical activity. In short, if Korra develops a little arthritis someday, she'll just be joining a very large club whose primary hobbies include discussing the weather, making noises when standing up, and claiming they can feel a cold front moving in from three states away. Let's talk about Korra's social calendar because, frankly, it's busier than most people's. She gets along well with other dogs and enjoys socializing when the opportunity presents itself. That said, if given the choice between hanging out with dogs and hanging out with people, Korra is probably heading toward the people. She likes dogs. But She LOVES a people audience. As for strangers, Korra has apparently never received the memo that she's supposed to be cautious around unfamiliar people. New person walks through the door? Fantastic. A future best friend has arrived. Personal space? Korra believes that's more of a suggestion than an actual rule. In her defense, if she jumps up to greet you, it's only because she feels your face is too far away and she's trying to fix the situation. When it comes to kids, Korra has experience with children of all ages and has developed some surprisingly relatable opinions. Babies? She'll politely investigate the tiny human, determine that it doesn't do much, and move on with her day. Toddlers? Korra seems to recognize the unmistakable energy of a tiny drunk person who just discovered gravity and poor decision-making. She prefers to admire them from a safe distance. Older kids, however, are much more her speed. If they're active, she wants to join the fun. If they're learning new things, she'd happily participate in training sessions. While she's not the type to spend hours draped across your lap pretending to be a weighted blanket, she absolutely enjoys being near her people. She's more of a "I'll lay next to you on the couch while we hang out" kind of companion than a "let me crawl inside your skin and become one with you" kind of companion. As for cats, we don't have firsthand experience to report. However, based on her overall temperament, we suspect she'd likely do just fine with a dog-savvy cat and proper introductions. Unlike some dogs who see cats as unauthorized wildlife, Korra tends to approach life with the assumption that everyone is probably a friend. Korra's energy level lands around a 6 out of 10. Korra enjoys adventure when adventure is available, but she's equally content spending an afternoon supervising neighborhood activity from a comfortable window or testing whether the couch is still as comfortable as it was twenty minutes ago. When it comes to car rides, Korra is a seasoned traveler. She can hop into taller vehicles like SUVs without assistance and has very specific opinions about seating arrangements. Her preferred location is either the back middle seat, where she can monitor absolutely everything, or next to an open window so she can collect important neighborhood gossip as it blows by. Speaking of outings, Korra absolutely loves walks. Now, before you picture a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, we should clarify that Korra currently approaches leash walking the same way some people approach Black Friday shopping. With lots of enthusiasm and determination. As for adventures, Korra's answer is basically, "Sure, why not?" Outdoor festival? Sounds fun. Farmers market? She'll be ready in five. Neighborhood gathering? Count her in. At the same time, if your plans involve absolutely nothing beyond lounging around the house, she's perfectly capable of embracing that lifestyle too. Korra has mastered the art of balancing occasional bursts of energy with Olympic-level napping skills. Plush toys are apparently heirloom family property. She loves them dearly and eventually destroys them with the same inevitability as taxes and gravity. Fetch, however, is beneath her. If you throw something, Korra believes that was your decision and therefore your responsibility. One thing Korra absolutely does not enjoy? Water. Frankly, if moisture were a personality type, Korra would avoid it. She acts like wet grass personally offended her family generations ago and she has no intention of forgiving it. Her overall personality is best described as happy-go-lucky, independent, curious, goofy, and incredibly social. She genuinely enjoys people, approaches life with optimism, and manages to be both an adventure buddy and a professional nap enthusiast. As for Korra's ideal living situation, she'd really like a securely fenced yard. That said, if someone lives in an apartment and is committed to regular walks and exercise, she could likely make that work too. She's not a dog who needs to spend every waking moment sprinting around a backyard. She simply needs an outlet for her brain and energy. Speaking of brains, Korra is no slouch in the command department. She knows sit, like down, paw, shake, and sit pretty. Basically, she's got enough tricks to impress houseguests and convince them she's a very sophisticated lady. Potty training? Check. Korra is fully house trained and will politely whine at the door when nature calls. When it comes to kennels, Korra understands the assignment. Around the house, Korra is generally a model citizen. She doesn't chew things she shouldn't. She doesn't redecorate your home. She doesn't view furniture as a woodworking project. When left alone, she has free roam of the house and generally spends her time doing what most middle-aged dogs do best: napping and minding her own business. Does Korra bark? Well yes...she is a dog after all. ;) Now, before anyone panics, Korra is not one of those dogs who spends all day standing in the yard screaming at clouds. What she is is a highly dedicated member of the Neighborhood Watch Association. Korra genuinely believes it is her civic duty to keep everyone informed of important developments occurring within a three-house radius. Thankfully, this is mostly a work-from-home position. Out on walks, Korra isn't interested in yelling at every person she sees. She saves her best security briefings for the comfort of her own property, where she can properly supervise neighborhood activities and provide timely updates on suspicious events such as mail delivery, package arrivals, and people having the audacity to exist near her house and not come pet her. Finally, there is one Korra quirk that deserves special recognition. Meal reminders. Korra knows exactly when feeding time should occur. If she believes you may have forgotten, she begins her reminder campaign. First comes the staring. Then the grunting. Then she'll take a dramatic step backward while maintaining eye contact. If that fails, she may accidentally back herself into a wall, chair, or other object before regrouping and starting the entire presentation over again. It's less of a request and more of a highly organized customer service complaint. Now for the boring human paperwork portion of our presentation. If you think Korra might be your missing family member, you'll need to fill out an adoption application. No, sending "Is she available?" at 2:17 a.m. does not count as an application. Neither does telling your spouse "Look at this cute dog" and assuming the universe will handle the rest. Once your application is submitted, we'll send it to Korra's foster family for review. If approved, you'll need to come pick her up in Edmond, Oklahoma. And before anyone asks, no, Korra does not come with free shipping, Prime delivery, overnight air freight, teleportation services, or a magical rescue puppy catapult. You'll have to come get her yourself. Trust us, she's worth the drive.

Meet Chuck, a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his adventurous spirit! 🐕 This handsome brown boy weighs in at 47 lbs, is already neutered, and best of all — he's housetrained and ready to settle into your home. Chuck is affectionate, playful, and smart, with the kind of loyalty that'll have him glued to your side on every adventure. He's cuddly and friendly, making him the perfect companion for an active household that can match his energy. Adopt Chuck today for just $116 and gain a devoted friend for life! ❤️

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