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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Fairfax, Virginia

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These Australian Shepherds are available in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Stella 2*Adopt or Foster *

Australian Shepherd

Female,
Fairfax, VA
Size
(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html *****************   Stella, along with her mother Hulu, were surrendered to the shelter because they were not safe to have around livestock.  Stella is between 6 to 8 months old and weighs about 25 pounds.  She is absolutely precious and loves attention.  We are getting to know Stella and Hulu and will update their bios as soon as possible.    **BECAUSE OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR A HOME VISIT, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADOPT TO HOMES IN THE NORTHERN VA / MARYLAND / DC METRO AREA** We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website at http://www.muttloverescue.org/application.html OR write to adopt@muttloverescue.org. Upcoming adoption events: Saturday Mar 2nd 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 9th 12-3pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters wood Plaza; Reston     Saturday Mar 16th  12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 23rd 12 - 3 pm  Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters Wood Plaza; Reston       We are always desperate for foster homes, now more than ever. If you are interested in fostering, please complete an application... unless you are a previous adopter/foster, then you can just contact us via phone (703-988-2608) or email (adopt@muttloverescue.org) to tell us which dog you want to foster!    For information on sponsoring this dog, please write to adopt@muttloverescue.org.   WE NEED FOSTER HOMES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ADOPT@MUTTLOVERESCUE.ORG. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muttloverescue    Follow us on Twitter: @Muttlove_Rescue April 21, 2024, 12:49 pm
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Hulu *Adopt or Foster *

Australian Shepherd

Female,
Fairfax, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html *****************   Hulu, along with her daughter Stella, were surrendered to the shelter because they were not safe to have around livestock.  Hulu is about 2 years old and weighs about 45 pounds.  Like Stella, she is absolutely precious and loves attention from people.  We are getting to know Hulu and Stella and will update their bios as soon as possible.   **BECAUSE OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR A HOME VISIT, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADOPT TO HOMES IN THE NORTHERN VA / MARYLAND / DC METRO AREA** We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website at http://www.muttloverescue.org/application.html OR write to adopt@muttloverescue.org. Upcoming adoption events: Saturday Mar 2nd 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 9th 12-3pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters wood Plaza; Reston     Saturday Mar 16th  12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 23rd 12 - 3 pm  Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters Wood Plaza; Reston       We are always desperate for foster homes, now more than ever. If you are interested in fostering, please complete an application... unless you are a previous adopter/foster, then you can just contact us via phone (703-988-2608) or email (adopt@muttloverescue.org) to tell us which dog you want to foster!    For information on sponsoring this dog, please write to adopt@muttloverescue.org.   WE NEED FOSTER HOMES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ADOPT@MUTTLOVERESCUE.ORG. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muttloverescue    Follow us on Twitter: @Muttlove_Rescue April 21, 2024, 12:49 pm
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Turtleneck 3 Kingston

Australian Shepherd

Male, Puppy
Chantilly, VA
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The Turtleneck Road 3 are sweet pups who were dumped in a ditch by some horrible person in rural Mississippi who dumped them and took off. Kingston is real laid back. He is not very outgoing, but is very sweet and loving. He is a real cuddle bug and has the most beautiful, fluffy coat.Accuracy is not guaranteed; however, information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge.  For more information on the pet, please send an email to info@aforeverhome.org April 25, 2024, 11:28 am

Or, how about these Australian Shepherds in cities near Fairfax, Virginia

These Australian Shepherds are available for adoption close to Fairfax, Virginia.
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Annabelle

Australian Shepherd

Female, Senior
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Anabelle came from a hoarding situation (as did Angel and Gillian) and it is pretty amazing that these dogs survived. Anabelle is a very quiet and gentle dog and very well-mannered. Her foster mom tells us that 'she is a good girl and trying to get the hang of being a dog! She loves her slow but steady walks and loves pets. And she also likes to follow us around the house!' Given the horrible situation she came from Annabelle must be so happy to be able to move around and explore and most of all be loved and cared for. She is about 35 to 40 pounds (the picture makes her look bigger).If you are interested in Annabelle please let us know. Thank you for your interest in Annabelle! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=17075 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Annabelle, or to submit an online application. HART adopts to the local DC/VA/MD metro area only. Visit our website for more information about our adoption process.
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Atlas

Australian Shepherd Husky

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Frankie Blue Eyes

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Here is what sweet Frankie's foster parents tell us about this beautifully striking dog: ' Frankie is such a great dog! We're absolutely in love with him. He is housetrained and great with our cat and older dog. He loves to try to play with our cat (backs up when she tells him to) and has gotten very comfortable teasing our old dog. With both, he's respectful and backs down when they tell him to. He is young and has good energy so an active home would be good for him. He is wonderful with our family.' If you are interested in Frankie, please let us know. Thank you for your interest in Frankie Blue Eyes! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=17416 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Frankie Blue Eyes, or to submit an online application. HART adopts to the local DC/VA/MD metro area only. Visit our website for more information about our adoption process.
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Ansel

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ansel is a beautiful dog who is on the smaller side. He is housetrained, crate trained with medium energy. His former people described him as 'sweet, loyal, snuggly, and playful.' He has a pretty strong prey drives for wildlife (squirrels, deer, foxes etc.. They reported to us that his favorite things to do are to chew on hard toys, play with balls in a fenced yard, go for walks and snuggle on the couch. In his prior home, Ansel was very protective of the mom and very loyal to her. We are looking for a home for Ansel with someone with experience with dogs. He would do best in a home with one person or a couple without children and would do best without other animals. Even with his protective behavior, his prior family described him as 'a wonderful dog' but given the children in the home it was not the right fit. And Ansel will be a wonderful dog for the right person or couple willing to give him the training, structure and exercise he needs. If you are interested in Ansel, please let us know. Thank you for your interest in Ansel! Please visit www.hart90.org/petdetail.aspx?ID=17414 to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on this pet, to email the contact person listed for more information and how to meet Ansel, or to submit an online application. HART adopts to the local DC/VA/MD metro area only. Visit our website for more information about our adoption process.
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Chiffon

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: alliewjohnston@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Foster ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Allie, alliewjohnston@gmail.com ADOPTION FEE: Special SPRING GLEANING EVENT!! Come meet me at Nature's Nibbles ,Alexandria on Saturday April 27 from noon-2pm. MY ADOPTION FEE IS DISCOUNTED! My new adoption fee is $345-$445 (down from $495-4595) and includes spay/neuter and microchip. Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 50-60 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Plays well with siblings KNOWN WITH CATS: no information about cats but is a puppy so probably ok KNOWN WITH KIDS: unknown KNOWN COMMANDS: unknown at this time KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: learning KNOWN LIKES: likes other dogs. KNOWN DISLIKES: We have not seen any strong dislikes yet. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: This sweet girl is the life of the party! "You want to sit down? Okay, but I'm going to hug you from behind until you stop me! She prefers sitting on your lap. She is quite the kisser and also likes to chew on your fingers, but it easily corrected with a toy or a game of tug. She also likes to antagonize her brother to chase her round and round the island. She plays well with dogs of all ages and sizes. I've been working on leash training, but being the independent girl that she is, she has other ideas. She has already learned to sit when she sees a treat even before you ask her to. She sleeps all night with her brother, (6-8hrs). I have them set up in the bathroom with potty pads and an open crate for a soft place to sleep. She's doing well with potty pads (about 80% of the time) and she is easily corrected to use the potty pad. She loves to eat, but eats way too fast. I highly recommend a snuffle mat or a slow feeder to help her to eat slower. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
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Corduroy

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: alliewjohnston@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Foster ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Allie, alliewjohnston@gmail.com ADOPTION FEE: Come meet Corduroy this weekend at Nature's Nibbles in Alexandria, Sunday, April 28, noon -3pm.for our special SPRING GLEANING EVENT where my ADOPTION FEE IS DISCOUNTED! My new adoption fee is $ 345 (down from $595) This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 50-60 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Plays well with siblings KNOWN WITH CATS: no information about cats but is a puppy so probably ok KNOWN WITH KIDS: unknown KNOWN COMMANDS: unknown at this time KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: learning KNOWN LIKES: likes other dogs. KNOWN DISLIKES: We have not seen any strong dislikes yet. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Corduroy is a happy, snuggly boy and such a lover. He wants to sleep right next to you with his sweet little head on your leg. He loves everyone he meets and isn't shy about letting you know. He plays well with big and small dogs. He loves to chase whatever you throw for him and sometimes he even brings it back. He's doing very well with leash training. He sleeps all night (6-8hrs). I've set him up in the bathroom with an open crate for a soft place to sleep. He's doing very well with potty training too, (about 90% of the time.) And boy does he love food! A snuffle mat is highly recommended to slow down his feeding frenzy. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

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Brenda *Adopt or Foster *

Border Collie

Female,
Fairfax, VA
Size
(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? http://www.muttloverescue.org/foster.html *****************   Brenda is a very sweet, affectionate and playful little girl.  She appears to be a Border Collie mix.  She’s about 4 months old, 25lbs, vaccinated, dewormed, healthy and playful.  She's about the size of a beagle now, with long legs !  She walks well on her leash and will follow you happily.  She has three hobbies, eating, napping and playing !  She loves other dogs and all people, she will be a great family pet.   Contact Dee at k9rescueva@gmail.com w/ questions and to meet this sweet little girl.  **BECAUSE OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR A HOME VISIT, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADOPT TO HOMES IN THE NORTHERN VA / MARYLAND / DC METRO AREA** We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website at http://www.muttloverescue.org/application.html OR write to adopt@muttloverescue.org. Upcoming adoption events: Saturday Mar 2nd 12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 9th 12-3pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters wood Plaza; Reston     Saturday Mar 16th  12 - 3 pm Weber's Pet Supermarket; 11135 Lee Highway; Fairfax     Saturday Mar 23rd 12 - 3 pm  Weber's Pet Supermarket; 2280 Hunters Wood Plaza; Reston       We are always desperate for foster homes, now more than ever. If you are interested in fostering, please complete an application... unless you are a previous adopter/foster, then you can just contact us via phone (703-988-2608) or email (adopt@muttloverescue.org) to tell us which dog you want to foster!    For information on sponsoring this dog, please write to adopt@muttloverescue.org.   WE NEED FOSTER HOMES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ADOPT@MUTTLOVERESCUE.ORG. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muttloverescue    Follow us on Twitter: @Muttlove_Rescue April 21, 2024, 12:49 pm

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Mutt Love Rescue

P.O. Box 1005, Fairfax, VA 22038

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P.O. Box 1005, Fairfax, VA 22038

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Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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P.O. Box 7442, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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