Kim Kuenlen founded NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc. in December, 2003 with help from Nancy Dougan. They share a passionate love for Australian Shepherds and have done rescue work previously with other organizations. They are joined by several Aussie advocates, including Cyndi and Jennifer.
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has been rescuing since 1999 and as of 6/1/09, has matched more than
800 dogs with their new owners. Kim has two miniature
Aussies, two standard Aussies, Dollie the Ambassador to the Sanctuary, and Ed a Yorkie mix. She enjoys agility, snow-shoeing,
hiking and swimming with her dogs. Kim can be reached at
kim@norcalaussierescue.com
See Kim's Vision below. |
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Nancy
Dougan (above) has retired from NCAR after ten years of dedicated service. She is a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog
Trainers), and specializes in temperament evaluation and
management. you can find her at: www.adogforallseasons.com and via email threeaussies@comcast.net |
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Cyndi Saunders has been involved with
Aussie rescue since 2001 as a foster mom and now as the
Sonoma County area representative. She and her husband Ski
have two rescued dogs: Dexter, who was their first foster
dog and is pictured above giving kisses, and Chance his
side kick! Cyndi's philosophy is simple and gentle: Give
dogs lots of love, exercise and guidance. Cyndi
and Ski had their first baby, Emma and are expecting their second soon! All are doing great
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After Jennifer lost Cody, her beloved 14 year old blue merle, she felt a huge hole in her life. She volunteered with NCAR by pulling and transporting shelter aussies. Up to the challenge, she fostered Pico, a quirky, headstrong and very large rescue blue merle. In an effort to make Pico more adoptable, Jennifer enrolled in obedience classes where she and Pico excelled! Jennifer and her husband fell in love with Pico and adopted him. Jennifer lives in Danville and is our East Bay Rep. You may contact her at jmocody@pacbell.net
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Kim's Vision
My dream has been to operate NorCal Aussie Rescue from
a 10 acre parcel of property. I envision the property
adjacent to a lake or river where we could house, train
and live with our foster Aussies. I see it as a safe place for our foster Aussies to play,
swim and relax while waiting for a family to adopt them.
Additionally, it would be a convenient and fun place for
people to visit and spend time with our dogs as well as
theirs! Many people who adopt from us already have a dog
who also needs to meet a prospective sibling! We would
offer agility, obedience and possibly tracking classes
too.
My Dream Comes True in October, 2006! We bought a home
on 6.5 acres in Grass Valley! We have found our Sanctuary,
and have built an indoor "Den" with 14 spacious kennel suites. Thanks to the support of many, we also have built a play yard and play structure. We also have a wonderful agility ring and have been giving agility lessons since 2007. Classes are very popular! Thank you for your support!
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Above are Kim's
mini aussies posing for a friend's Pilates advertisement
on equipment especially made to fit them. The equipment
is on display at Balanced Body, the world's largest manufacturer
of Pilates equipment. Sacramento, CA
Cards are available for purchase at :http://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/studio-furnishings/exercise-pictures.html
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 I dedicate this website to sweet Fritz, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma in July and passed away in August, 2004.
He was rescued and adored by Sue and
Jeff Trapp in Carmel Valley. It is because of Fritz that Sue does rescue,
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