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These Australian Shepherds are available in Houston, Texas.
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Pebbles

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
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ROCKO

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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PENELOPE

Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Angel

Australian Shepherd

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you would like more information about Angel or are interested in adopting her, please send an email to davidchandler1213@gmail.com Meet Angel – A Sweet Soul Looking for a Calm, Loving Home Angel is a beautiful 9-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love. We adopted her in 2018, and she’s been a loyal companion ever since. She’s house-trained, well-mannered indoors, and happiest when she’s by your side on a peaceful walk or relaxing nearby. Angel thrives in a calm, predictable environment. She hasn’t done well with other dogs, so she’d do best as the only dog in the home. But she gets along well with our cats so it's possible she could adjust to other cats. Her ideal home would be with adults or older children. Although Angel can pull when she sees other dogs, she absolutely loves going for walks and being outdoors. We recently welcomed a baby into our home, and unfortunately, Angel has been showing signs of stress around the baby. This decision has been heartbreaking, but we want to do what’s best for her, and that means finding a home where she can feel safe, relaxed, and loved. Angel is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and in good health. She would be a wonderful companion for someone looking for a loyal, low-key best friend to share their life with. If you think you could be the right fit for Angel, we’d love to talk with you and arrange a meet and greet. This animal posted is not under the care, custody, or control of Friends For Life and shall at no time be considered the property of Friends For Life. Friends For Life makes no claims to have evaluated the behavior or medical status of the animal posted. Friends For Life shall not incur any liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused in the future by this animal, nor from any causes of action, claim or demand that may arise as a result of such injury or damage. This listing is strictly in the spirit of our commitment that providing support to the independent rescuer community is a valuable step on the path to a No Kill Houston. We know networking works and to the extent that we can provide a platform for animals to be seen and placed, that is our intention.

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We'll also keep you updated on Merrit's adoption status with email updates.
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Merrit

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Merrit is the sweetest, most gentle pup you'll meet. He feels safest resting in his kennel and loves cozy downtime. He’s learning to sit with treats and making steady progress with potty training. Merrit adores belly rubs and does well with kids, though he’d likely thrive in a calmer home without lots of noise or chaos. He gets along well with other dogs and loves playing with his foster brother Hank. Merrit is a male Fox Terrier/Beagle mix with an estimated date of birth of 5/21/25. As of 8/16, he weighs 18.6 lbs.

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Ralphie

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
RALPHIE is a 1 year old, 41.5 lbs., male Australian Shepherd mix that came into the Orange County shelter as a stray on 12/16/2025 from the City of Orange. His owner hasn't shown up to claim him and take him home. RALPHIE was brought into the shelter on a catch pole. He was biting the pole, so his mouth was bloody upon intake. Shelter notes say he was more fearful than aggressive. In his kennel, RALPHIE is more interested in treats than toys. He seems to want to engage with staff but is extremely overwhelmed by all the noise and chaos going on around him. On 12/20/2025, RALPHIE was taken out of his kennel: * 12/20/2025: At front of kennel today during morning cleaning. Opened kennel door, RALPHIE laid down and allowed leashing. Opened kennel door wide, dog urinated then dashed out, pausing and freezing in between short bursts of dashing. Noise level of bldg 1 rose significantly after we walked out of kennel, dog continued dashing and displaying increasingly frantic behavior. Able to quickly coax him out of bldg, defecating as we walked. Dog froze and laid down outside of bldg 1, flopping on his side. Leaned against brick wall while slightly crouched ~3ft away sideways to him and allowed him to decompress. After about ~30 seconds, dog glanced at me; I avoided eye contact and kept face parallel to him. Noticed him stand up and crawl towards me. Kept still. Dog then dashed past me and began thrashing on leash, anxious whining, flailing and flipping himself on leash in attempts to remove leash pressure. Used paws to attempt to pull leash away. Attempted to guide hand with him to ease leash pressure, dog continued flipping and flailing. Dog began chewing through leather leash quickly. ACAs saw and quickly opened doors as I walked him back. Dog continued flailing and attempting to chew through leash, noticed several large holes in leash as he chewed. Dog became frantic and dashed towards staff and myself in walkway, unsure if he was charging or attempting to minimize leash pressure. Able to place him back in kennel with leash attached.     RALPHIE has displayed moments of curiosity and seemingly affiliative engagement in kennel with staff. However, this behavior does not generalize beyond in kennel. When removed from kennel, RALPHIE demonstrates a marked increase in stress related behaviors, indicating that exposure to the shelter environment exceed his capability to self-soothe and regulate. Attempts at handling out of kennel result in extreme fear responses, including intense fixation on fleeing by: chewing through leather leash, flailing and attempting to pull the leash off, defecating and urinating. Due to RALPHIE'S inability to tolerate routine handling, he will not be considered for public adoption. We are recommending placement with rescue only. ##2622392##

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These Australian Shepherds are available for adoption close to Houston, Texas.
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebbles

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
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We'll also keep you updated on ROCKO's adoption status with email updates.
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ROCKO

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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We'll also keep you updated on PENELOPE's adoption status with email updates.
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PENELOPE

Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Australian Shepherd

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you would like more information about Angel or are interested in adopting her, please send an email to davidchandler1213@gmail.com Meet Angel – A Sweet Soul Looking for a Calm, Loving Home Angel is a beautiful 9-year-old Australian Shepherd mix with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love. We adopted her in 2018, and she’s been a loyal companion ever since. She’s house-trained, well-mannered indoors, and happiest when she’s by your side on a peaceful walk or relaxing nearby. Angel thrives in a calm, predictable environment. She hasn’t done well with other dogs, so she’d do best as the only dog in the home. But she gets along well with our cats so it's possible she could adjust to other cats. Her ideal home would be with adults or older children. Although Angel can pull when she sees other dogs, she absolutely loves going for walks and being outdoors. We recently welcomed a baby into our home, and unfortunately, Angel has been showing signs of stress around the baby. This decision has been heartbreaking, but we want to do what’s best for her, and that means finding a home where she can feel safe, relaxed, and loved. Angel is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and in good health. She would be a wonderful companion for someone looking for a loyal, low-key best friend to share their life with. If you think you could be the right fit for Angel, we’d love to talk with you and arrange a meet and greet. This animal posted is not under the care, custody, or control of Friends For Life and shall at no time be considered the property of Friends For Life. Friends For Life makes no claims to have evaluated the behavior or medical status of the animal posted. Friends For Life shall not incur any liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused in the future by this animal, nor from any causes of action, claim or demand that may arise as a result of such injury or damage. This listing is strictly in the spirit of our commitment that providing support to the independent rescuer community is a valuable step on the path to a No Kill Houston. We know networking works and to the extent that we can provide a platform for animals to be seen and placed, that is our intention.

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We'll also keep you updated on Merrit's adoption status with email updates.
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Merrit

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Merrit is the sweetest, most gentle pup you'll meet. He feels safest resting in his kennel and loves cozy downtime. He’s learning to sit with treats and making steady progress with potty training. Merrit adores belly rubs and does well with kids, though he’d likely thrive in a calmer home without lots of noise or chaos. He gets along well with other dogs and loves playing with his foster brother Hank. Merrit is a male Fox Terrier/Beagle mix with an estimated date of birth of 5/21/25. As of 8/16, he weighs 18.6 lbs.

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We'll also keep you updated on Ralphie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralphie

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
RALPHIE is a 1 year old, 41.5 lbs., male Australian Shepherd mix that came into the Orange County shelter as a stray on 12/16/2025 from the City of Orange. His owner hasn't shown up to claim him and take him home. RALPHIE was brought into the shelter on a catch pole. He was biting the pole, so his mouth was bloody upon intake. Shelter notes say he was more fearful than aggressive. In his kennel, RALPHIE is more interested in treats than toys. He seems to want to engage with staff but is extremely overwhelmed by all the noise and chaos going on around him. On 12/20/2025, RALPHIE was taken out of his kennel: * 12/20/2025: At front of kennel today during morning cleaning. Opened kennel door, RALPHIE laid down and allowed leashing. Opened kennel door wide, dog urinated then dashed out, pausing and freezing in between short bursts of dashing. Noise level of bldg 1 rose significantly after we walked out of kennel, dog continued dashing and displaying increasingly frantic behavior. Able to quickly coax him out of bldg, defecating as we walked. Dog froze and laid down outside of bldg 1, flopping on his side. Leaned against brick wall while slightly crouched ~3ft away sideways to him and allowed him to decompress. After about ~30 seconds, dog glanced at me; I avoided eye contact and kept face parallel to him. Noticed him stand up and crawl towards me. Kept still. Dog then dashed past me and began thrashing on leash, anxious whining, flailing and flipping himself on leash in attempts to remove leash pressure. Used paws to attempt to pull leash away. Attempted to guide hand with him to ease leash pressure, dog continued flipping and flailing. Dog began chewing through leather leash quickly. ACAs saw and quickly opened doors as I walked him back. Dog continued flailing and attempting to chew through leash, noticed several large holes in leash as he chewed. Dog became frantic and dashed towards staff and myself in walkway, unsure if he was charging or attempting to minimize leash pressure. Able to place him back in kennel with leash attached.     RALPHIE has displayed moments of curiosity and seemingly affiliative engagement in kennel with staff. However, this behavior does not generalize beyond in kennel. When removed from kennel, RALPHIE demonstrates a marked increase in stress related behaviors, indicating that exposure to the shelter environment exceed his capability to self-soothe and regulate. Attempts at handling out of kennel result in extreme fear responses, including intense fixation on fleeing by: chewing through leather leash, flailing and attempting to pull the leash off, defecating and urinating. Due to RALPHIE'S inability to tolerate routine handling, he will not be considered for public adoption. We are recommending placement with rescue only. ##2622392##

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Below are our newest added Australian Shepherds available for adoption in Houston, Texas. To see more adoptable Australian Shepherds in Houston, Texas, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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CLOVER

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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BANJO

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Calliope #miss-congeniality

Australian Kelpie Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
LOVES TO SNUGGLE AND GET OODLES OF ATTENTION  Estimated DOB 3/25/24, weight 40 lbs. This young girl Calliope is very sweet and playful, and has energy to spare!  Her foster home has several dogs and Calliope wants to play -- er -- wrestle with all of them.  She loves to go on walks, meet new people, play with her stuffed animal toys, and snuggle on the couch for movie time. Calliope was abandoned in the parking lot of a PetSmart but fortunately, her future foster mom worked at the store and scooped her right up! Calliope knows Sit and Wait, and likes to sleep in her crate at night.   Calliope would love a home where she can get lots of attention and exercise as well as have a canine brother or sister to play with.  Is that you? HOPE ID D24-1116-0045 Calliope's $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas. To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site Calliope will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you. September 3, 2025, 11:03 am

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Australian Shepherd shelters & rescues in Houston, Texas

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Australian Shepherd puppies in Houston, Texas. Browse these Australian Shepherd rescues and shelters below.

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Destination Rescue

Houston, TX 77002

Pet Types: dogs

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Houston BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

3300 Carr, Houston, TX 77026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends For Life Courtesy Posting

Houston, TX 77008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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4.4 miles

K-9 Angels Rescue

1220 W. 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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8.7 miles

BAMM Rescue - Houston, TX Foster

Houston, TX 77001

Pet Types: dogs

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9 miles

Happy Faces Pet Ranch

Houston, TX 77024

Pet Types: dogs

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10.1 miles

Waiting Under the Willow Foundation - TX

Houston, TX 77035

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.4 miles

Mutts & Meows Rescue

PO Box 1202, Missouri City, TX 77489

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

14.7 miles

Northbound Hounds

Houston, TX 77079

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

15.2 miles

Houston Collie Rescue

P.O. Box 526, Stafford, TX 77497

Pet Types: dogs

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