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Welcome to NorCal Aussie Rescue, a California
State nonprofit public benefit corporation. Our Federal
Tax ID number: # 26-0076953. We rescue, evaluate and then
place wonderful Australian Shepherds in just the right
new home. This takes time! We do not adopt out of state.
Aussies can be moderately active to extremely active,
needy or independent, child-friendly or child-intolerant.
Most of our
Aussies are strays and we cannot be assured they are
good with children. Read
more about Aussies: Is An
Aussie the Right Dog For You.
Please make sure you view our Shelter
Listings as well as the Related
Links because there are many nice dogs in shelters
that have very limited time. Choosing the best possible
home for each individual dog is a very time consuming
task - please be patient! If you are interested in adopting
one of our Aussies, please fill out an Adoption Application. If you've submitted an application,
please be patient...we receive 20-30 applications per
day. Thank you!
Franky, Lost in Muir Beach
Lost Aussie in the Muir Beach area - across the bridge from San Francisco, not too far from Sausalito, off Hwy 1
I'm hoping you might help find my dog Franky. He was taken from Muir Beach. He's three legged, light red & white Aussie; one silver blue eye an one brown eye. He's 11 years old. I've had him since he was a puppy. We recently lost his sister so he's been a bit forlorn an not eating well and gotten kinda skinny. Please contact me if you have any information.
John Koene 415/531-8499 or jkkoene@mac.com
dogs adopted in 6 years
of NorCal Aussie Rescue! We average an adoption
every other day.
Your support makes this possible. Thank You!
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Please Sponsor an Aussie!
Each foster dog gets at least one trip to the vet for vaccinations, worming, tests, altering, to have any health concern addressed. In addition to vet bills which are 1/3 of our annual budget, we have on-going expenses for Solid Gold food (we get wholesale), treats, beds, collars and ID tags, as well as Sanctuary expenses like satellite, electricity, taxes, and gasoline for the van. Not including vet bills, our typical expenses are $900-1,500 per month. Please consider an ongoing monthly donation. Thank you Ken & Phyllis, Tootie, Michael & Alan, Meri, Carol, Christine, Shelly, Michelle and Barbara for your monthly gifts! Donating is simple and quick with PayPal! |
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Dogs posted on this web site have been screened or temperament tested to the best of our ability.
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Slide show! Photos! Slide show!Kim and the sanctuary kids on a hikeThere is always something fun to do at the Sanctuary! Aussies are too smart to let get bored. Here's a slideshow from a recent jaunt.
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Aussie Adventures
We think traveling with our Aussies is a lot of fun. Please email us a
photo of you and/or your Aussie on a travel adventure, and we'll post it.
Tell us where you went and what activities you enjoyed together!
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will not place our Aussies in homes
with children under 12 years of age
unless it's an Aussie that
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Sweet Seniors
We feel it's really important to make room at the Sanctuary for seniors who end up in shelters. Many have passed through our doors and found wonderful, loving homes. Some of them spend the rest of their lives with us.
We offer a place for you to pay tribute to your beloved Aussie and invite you to email us a photo and tell us about your special Aussie so we might add them to our memorial page.
Rather than feeling sad, we hope that you feel encouraged that we gave them a wonderful life. They certainly enriched ours.
See our new memorial page.
We built a Memorial Garden at the Sanctuary
For a $1,000 donation, we will create a custom, 6" X 8" bronze plaque with your Aussie's photo & your sentiments.
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Training plays a huge part in the relationship you have with your dog or dogs. We recommend and often require at least one obedience class with your dog. If we can't set you up with a trainer, go to www.apdt.com and click on "How to Choose a Trainer" to learn about different training approaches. Then click on "Dog Trainer Search" to find one near your home. We think you should observe a class before signing up. |
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Only 6 seats left at our 4th annual Dinner Under the Stars! Tickets are $250 each.
Please consider a sponsorship for $1,000 which includes2 tickets plus 1/2 case of Double Tri Trouble wine produced by award winning Nevada City Winery. Some guests are staying at the dog-friendly Holiday Inn Express in GV.
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 A Message from Kim 8/23/10
Big day today! Dora and Portia start heartworm treatment. I am very grateful to Terri and Bill for fostering Dora through her treatment and to Sue and Dave for fostering Portia through her treatment.
We're sprucing up for Dinner Under the Stars....a little bit each day as time allows, with the big clean up party and picnic Labor Day weekend. Gardening, weed eating, rock organizing (WHAT?) and dog grooming are just some of the things we do with our volunteer-loving Aussies underfoot. Call me iif you can help! 530-268-1600.
The number of abandoned Aussies and now Mini Aussies is staggering. WE OFFICIALLY RESCUE TWO BREEDS AND NEED MORE FOSTER HOMES. Many breeders are breeding standard, mini and TOY Aussies. Families are buying these tiny ones thinking "lap dogs" which they are NOT! It's astonishing how many are showing up in shelters.
ASCA and AKC do not recognize mini or toy Aussies so therefore the national Aussie Rescue group does not rescue them. Minis are formally called "North American Shepherds and can be registered with RARE BREED or NATIONAL STOCK DOG REGISTRY. There is no mini Aussie Rescue in California. If anyone would like to foster a mini Aussie or any sized Aussie, please contact me.
Our really timid mini Aussies that we flew from Spokane (confiscated from a puppy mill) are doing better. Pendleton is a red tri boy and now comes to me when called and takes treats from my hand. Melina and Blue however, need a lot of one on one time. Thank you Brian and Gail for fostering little Blue and Melina who are making GREAT progress in their home. If you'd like to help pay for their airfare from Spokane to Sacramento ($720) please donate with PayPal.
NorCal Aussie Rescue is featured in BARK Magazine. Thank you Marcia!
http://thebark.com/content/case-study-saving-aussies
BARK magazine
We're posting Aussies who land in shelters with hopes they'll be adopted! Go to Shelter Aussies to see the beauties who've lost their homes. Also look at Owner Listed Aussies...they are in trouble too. If you'd prefer a little dog, please look at Pocket Dogs
Special Needs Dogs are Just Special
If you think it's a disability, just check out the video of Bailey (now named Emma) running around with Ammo in her new home.
Archive of Kim's messages
Still News
Donations may be made using your credit card
with Paypal or by
check made payable to NCAR, Inc and mail to our post office box::
NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.
10556 Combie Rd, PMB #6200
Auburn, CA 95602
PH 530-268-1600/FAX 530-268-9911
You can print this PDF for mailing your donation. THANK YOU!
"HAPPY DAWG" Cards for Sale
We met Natalia, George and their Aussie Bucky during our Agility classes. Natalia painted this fun portrait of Bucky and donated this Giclee print to us! It’s called "HAPPY DAWG" and stock is limited.
We offer cards with envelopes as well as 5 X 7 prints suitable for framing.
The cards are for sale for $25 for a five card pack delivered post paid.
The 5 X 7 prints are for sale for $25 each, also delivered post paid.
These make fabulous Holiday gifts! Contact Kim.
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3 Aussies Stolen in Carmel
If you see these Aussies, or know anything about their whereabouts, please contact ROBYN immediately. Mojo (tri) is male and 8 yrs. old. Sheila (blue merle) is female and 7 yrs. old. Kodi Bear (red) is female and 4 yrs. old.
They have been together their entire lives and very bonded. They would be lost without each other. I am lost without them.
My cell # is 702-232-8606 - home # is 702-454-4341
Robyn
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What's New?
Hand made Aussie Pendant
I'm thrilled to offer a fabulous, one of a kind Aussie pendant to benefit our medical fund.
Find out more
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SPECIAL DOGS
We often rescue dogs with special challenges or talents that require a certain living situation. We hope you take a look.
Lily is a perfect example of a loving Aussie with 1 quirk!
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Dixie is STILL missing from her home in PATTERSON (near Tracy)
She bolted out the door 1/9 & no one has seen her since.
Please help look for her, or report any info to Chelley at
(415) 215-2616
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