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Above: Carol (female)
Above: Holly (female) |
Serena's Pups
Above: Jingle ADOPTED
Above: Natalie (female) |
These are not purebred Aussies. Serena, their mom (see her posting below) is purebred Aussie, but Pop might be a German Shepherd or shepherd mix. These kids are not huge though!
Puppies were 5 weeks old on Saturday, Jan 3.
There are two black, and 4 fawn pups. Yule is the only boy!
Jingle looks most like her mom, and her siblings are fawn and black with cute markings and white socks.
All are healthy, happy and we think they’ll be the size of a standard Aussie, but one can never be sure!
We are taking applications and deposits now and will set up meetings starting Saturday, Jan. 3.
Adoption donation is $150, with a $250 spay/neuter deposit. All puppies will have 1 booster shot, deworming and vet exam before adoption. Pups can go home on January 23. |
Above: Noel (female)
Above: Yule (male) |
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Roscoe NCAR #512
Roscoe is from the mini Aussie puppy mill in Washington that was shut down by authorities. Roscoe is very shy, but not fear aggressive. He doesn’t like other dogs getting too near to him, but all he does is grrr a bit. He follows me around and likes to be near me, but if I turn around and try and pick him up, he dodges me.
Roscoe is a 3-4 year old, 19 pound mini red tri. He’s neutered, microchipped and utd on his shots. His perfect home would be where someone will be with him most of the time and help him over come some of his shyness. Lots of leash time! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Chloe NCAR #511
Chloe is from the mini Aussie puppy mill in Washington that was shut down by authorities. Chloe is ultra timid, but not aggressive. I was able to give her a bath and all she wanted to do is get out of my grip, but she never nipped or growled.
Chloe is a 3-4 year old blue merle who weighs around 22 pounds. She’s spayed, microchipped and upd on shots. Her perfect home would be with a person who can work with her and help her over come some of her shyness. Lots of leash time! She will never be an outgoing dog. Fostered in Marysville.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Serena NCAR # 513
This girl is sweet, sweet, sweet and about 18 months old.
Serena delivered 6 pups 11/29 and won’t be available for adoption till February. Serena’s little pups will be available January 23 and are featured above. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Gracie NCAR #506
Gracie’s about 18 months to 2 years old. She is a delicate and sweet red merle with 2 light blue eyes and her tail. She’s very lanky and needs to put on about 5 more pounds. Her coat is also quite thin, but should come in fuller now that she's eating nutritious food.. She came into the Modesto shelter as a stray.
She is Velcro and doesn’t seem to know any formal commands. She now sits for treats, and doesn't jump up for pets anymore....well, hardly anymore. This is a sweet, easy-going girl. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Lindsay NCAR # 507
This little deaf Aussie came into the Lindsay shelter as a stray. She would do really well with someone who is always around.
She is one of those constant companions who would do well going everywhere
with her person or people. She's got some separation anxiety, would need to
be crated when left alone, or in a safe, contained outside area. If she sees
you, she does fine...if she can't see you, she gets into
things.
She is very sweet and affectionate and likes to jump up on you. She loves
to put her paws on you and is quite the clown when she is feeling excited.
She is probably about a year old.
Fostered in Southern California. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Harley |
Harley NCAR # xxx and Kody NCAR # xxx
Kody ADOPTED 12/15 |
A woman contacted us who had lost her husband 2 weeks ago, then lost her home. She had no place to take her 6 year old Aussies. She brought Harley and Kody to the Sanctuary.
Harley and Kody should be adopted separately because they need to develop their own strengths....away from each other. They weren't taken anywhere, weren' t walked and didn't go to the dog park or get socialized with other dogs, they just had each other and when a new dog approaches, they wind each other up! Thankfully, they are good with people.
Harley is fostered with a female Aussie and is adapting nicely...they get along famously. He's very affectionate and loving and wiggles up to his foster mom for pets. He's good with all people, and lived nicely with cats. With a patient person who doesn't expect him to ever LOVE meeting new dogs, Harley will do just fine. Fostered in San Carlos.
Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***HARLEY Available***
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Lily NCAR #342
Lily was adopted from us more than 2 years ago. She lived with a young family with a baby and a toddler. She’s very gentle with babies and sweet with all people. Lily is about 4 years old now and her one issue that doesn’t seem to improve is that she likes to run and not come back when called. She’ll eventually come back, but not until she’s had her fun...this can take hours.
Her family moved to an urban environment from a rural environment, and Lily had a near brush with death when she jumped out of her parked car when her mom opened the door, and ran down the street where a car narrowly missed her. Her mom called me after the incident, and with a very shaky voice, said that she feared Lily’s life was at risk.
We took Lily back and she’s happy running around the Sanctuary, although she will bolt out of the gate and has figured how to dig under the fence to get out and hunt rabbits. It’s her simple pleasure it seems. This girl is sweet, sweet, sweet and is a delightful, obedient girl unless she goes on one of her escapades...but she always comes back!
She'd be a great apartment dog where she gets a chance to frequent a fenced dog park for running exercise, or go jogging on-leash with someone. Another potential scenario for her would be a big ranch without fencing WAY off the beaten path. When she's done hunting, she parks it in the Sanctuary driveway just outside the gate. She hangs around and is an awesome ranch dog. Very safe with children, too! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tanner, NCAR #xxx
This black tri boy was at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter and was shaved down because of flea bite dermititis. We rescued him 9/26 and he's doing well at the Sanctuary. He's about 8 years old, deaf and has a lazy left eye.
He's easy going, loves all people, especially male visitors to the Sanctuary. He's playing with lots of dogs now and is easy as pie to have around. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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PIRATE NCAR# 499
This 3 year old boy was surrendered to the Yuba County Animal Shelter because his owners said he "is too active for us" They didn't say he was deaf.....don't think they even knew.
He hasn't been taught anything and is just plain nice. He's learning to run around with his Aussie foster brothers and will chase them when they play fetch, but he doesn't pick up the ball. This is a darling, very sweet boy!
He is living with 3 cats and ignores them. He's Velcro and likes people very much. Fostered in San Leandro.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Jack NCAR #398
Jack is a calm, timid, 4-5 year old Aussie boy with
his long fluffy tail. He was so traumatized in the shelter
that he had to be lifted out of his kennel and taken
into the play yard for evaluation. He has only one functional
eye. As we hoped, he's warmed up considerably and is
doing well in foster care. He wants to be with his person. He will scale a 5 foot wooden fence if he's scared, but hasn't done that since he was first brought into rescue.
Jack is completely docile and loving. He loves to play with nice dogs and LOVES to swim! He is happy going on leash walks and is very good off leash, too.
He is a jewel at the vet and is a perfect gentleman.
Jack graduated from a 10 week obedience
class. He will need a patient person who give him plenty of time to bond as he's glued to his "person." This is a mellow boy who lives nicely with cats. Fostered in Grass Valley. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
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Bailey NCAR #425
 Bailey and Lana Bailey is a 2 year old Aussie mix we rescued from the SPCA in Fresno where she was adopted and returned too many times . She’s deaf and an incredible fence climber. She is the nicest, sweetest dog ever.
She is absolutely a love with all people and children…..even toddlers. She is playful with other dogs, too. She’s a dream on a leash, but hasn’t had any formal training via hand signals. This is a nice, bright girl who hasn't a mean bone in her body and is so deserving of a permanent home where she'll be safe and get plenty of, love and training. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Dundee NCAR #481
Dundee turned two years old on May 23. He’s a gorgeous, sweet, headstrong red merle whose owner could no longer take care of him. He’s a lean 60 pound boy who is moderately active and settles nicely. He knows sit, stay, come (not 100%), wait, down, and shake.
We're working on "leave it" as he likes to counter surf! This boy is WAY into FOOD!
Dundee is used to going to work with his previous owner and was a delightful addition to an open work environment, going inside and out as he pleased. He is fine with children and actually likes them! He loves our hikes in the Sierras and likes car rides. I think Dundee would be happiest living as an only dog with lots of play dates and trips to a dog park. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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McKenzie NCAR #476
McKenzie at agility class McKenzie is a charming, athletic 3 year old blue merle whose owners had a baby and due to changes in their life, asked us to find her a home where she'd get more attention.
She's very, very athletic, loves to fetch anything and has a vibrant personality. She LOVES....we mean LOVES the water and is a very fast swimmer! She's awesome at Frisbee and fetching anything from sticks to balls to toys.
She injured her foot in June, so her jumping should be be substituted with swimming! That would suit her just fine! She can fetch tennis balls in a pool or lake for as long as she wants!
The perfect home for McKenzie would be with a person who will do lots of fun activities like swimming or Rally or non jumping agility with her. Kenzie is an excellent traveller and likes hanging in the van. She also can be mellow in the house......she's not hyper at all. She's do best as an only dog but could live with an easy going male Aussie. She will nip at roller bladers, skate boarders and will chase and bark at a bird in the sky until it's out of sight. This girl has drive and spunk!
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Noni NCAR # 440 and Papi NCAR #471
 Papi Noni and Papi seem to be brother and sister…their eyes and coloring look identical. They may be 12+ years old. We rescued them with one other Aussie (Tia - see March Gallery) from the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. They were terribly matted, Noni so badly that shaving was the only solution. Papi’s tummy was shaved, but we managed to keep most of his coat. They both were flea infested and lived that way many years.
They are both loving, but Noni is more independent and Papi is always breathing on me! Noni also will play with puppies and young dogs….she’s really adorable to watch. She and Haley even got into a roll of paper towels and shredded them! Noni and Papi are on Rymadil and thyroid meds. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tina NCAR#483
UPDATE 8/15
We had to have several tests done because Tina has an irritation near her vulva. Tests and medications cost $600. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Tina is a beautiful 9 year old blue merle. She is fine with dogs and loves all people. She has a gorgeous coat and weighs a little over 60 pounds. She's incredibly loving and Velcro.
Her owners have serious illnesses and asked us to find her a loving home.
Tina is about as perfect as an aussie girl can get. She'd do best as an only dog or with a mellow male Aussie and absolutely NO CATS! She loves to swim and play fetch! Fostered in Martinez.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Luigi NCAR#444
 Happy Luigi I would VERY much like to find him a home or foster home where he'll have the ball thrown for him, learn agility or herding or otherwise have something constructive to do with his drive and temperament. I think teaching him to focus on a task would be a great thing!
He fetches nicely, comes when called and is very sweet with all people. He's a bit mouthy for small children though. He was surrendered to the Sonoma County Shelter because his owners were moving and couldn't take him. He was raised in an apartment with small children. He's a busy boy who needs daily exercise and mental stimulation, yet he can settle inside at night. He crates well. I love this little boy! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tiffany NCAR#330 Puppy Mill Aussie
Mama Tiffany is an ultra timid 6 year old girl.
She gave birth to 7 puppies in our care in October, 2006 and all of them have found loving homes.
Tiffany needs a lot of time to learn to trust her person
and is not a dog for the first time Aussie or even first
time dog owner. She'll need a special, quiet home with a devoted person who will tether her to her for the first couple of weeks. She wants so much to be loved. Tiffany loves children and can live with grown cats.
She
gets along well with other dogs, and is especially playful with puppies. She do best soaking up all the attention and learning to bond as a single dog, but could live with a playful, nice male dog - preferably and Aussie. She's making strides and now sleeps inside sometimes, will peek in when visitors come by and is becoming more comfortable and more confident....albeit slowly! Fostered in Grass Valley.. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Bailey NCAR #334 Puppy Mill Aussie
Bailey is a sweet and loving black tri. He's now 11 years
old and losing his vision. He has a gorgeous coat and is still about the most handsome black tri I've seen. This boy fathered countless litters of puppies and never had a person love him till we rescued him. He spent 9 years glaring at other intact breeding males (like Sydney, adopted March, '07) through the kennel fence...suffice to say, he didn't have a good life.
Bailey is very easy-going, loves to hang out or go on walks and crates easily. He's come a long way since I got him in August, '06. He and Sydney wouldn't come into my house for 3 days after I brought them home. Now, he will slowly come up
to strangers seeking pets. He desperately wants to be
loved and is so very sweet. Bailey went through our obedience program and warmed up to his handler and got used to performing on a leash! He's very appreciative for pets and love. He loves Steve, his foster Dad who takes him on daily leash walks and to a nearby park... Fostered in Sacramento. Contact: Kim
at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Dutch
NCAR #339 Puppy Mill Aussie
 Dutch and Dave watch the fire across the valley…she’s come a long way, and actually seeks pets from Dave now. 7/19/07 Dutch didn't bark around the contractor today...and she came up and put her paw on Dave and he pet her for 10 minutes. It was so lovely that we took a photo!
She jumps straight up in the air when she's excited
and plays fetch like a pro.....she's really, really fast! She has learned to trust me, and is very devoted,
so she will bond to someone else. As most of the puppy
mill Aussies, she crates easily and gets along with
other dogs. Fostered in Grass Valley. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Elsa NCAR #378
Elsa is a rock solid, friendly girl who has her motor running most of the time. She needs 6 foot fencing and lots of opportunity to run around, although when she sleeps, she's out! We think she's Golden Retriever/Shepherd/Aussie mix.
She's an exceptional dog in many ways: She is comfortable living and sleeping inside or out, loves children and people, loves car rides and eagerly gets into her crate in the van. She likes to play with playful dogs...especially the boys like Tonto!
She'd do well with plenty of opportunity to run around, but is probably too much for horses and livestock....I took her into a pen with some goats and she sniffed them, but then got animated and barked as if to invite them to play! She's too energetic I think. She'd be an excellent running or biking buddy....and possibly a trail riding companion. She is a candidate for advanced obedience, agility and possibly tracking. She is always bringing me a toy - and she really wants to be a good girl. She will play fetch and likes to play with the big boys here at the Sanctuary. She did very well in obedience class and is Velcro.
See Elsa Leap!
She is incredibly agile, coordinated and fast! She sails over a 4 foot gate, can sneak through an open door and jump sets of stairs in a single bound! She likes her toys and will play with nice dogs…even puppies, but doesn't need to live with one. She’s housebroken, is fine in the house alone, and has a very stable disposition. Her passion is to stay near her person. Elsa is 4-5 years old and has her long tail and weighs 60 pounds.
She's a beauty and fostered in Grass Valley. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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LANA
This little 8 pound girl came into the Shafter shelter pregnant and sickly. She is now healthy and so much fun!
Lana is a cuddle-bug! She loves everyone and snuggles up right next to whomever is next to her...be it person or dog! She loves to sleep curled up against me and sometimes stays under the covers. She is also crate-trained...what a plus, especially for travel!
She likes car rides and going on hikes. She greets visitors nicely and wants to get into their laps.
She is not tolerant of toddlers who want to hug and squeeze her, and she is also intolerant of cats. She gets along with all the dogs at the Sanctuary, plays with toys and actually fetches! This is a darling little pocket girl. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Video of Lana (400kb)
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Linus, NCAR #209
Linus is a happy, four year old Red Queensland Heeler/Aussie mix. His Mom had a stroke and can't take care of him any longer, so one of our foster homes took him in. He's a big boy, but losing weight and is now 65 lbs. He is living with four other dog friends.
Other dogs and cats don't bother him, but he is shy with strange people, though he's getting better. He likes squeeky toys and playing fetch and knows SIT and DOWN and STAY. He's housebroken and uses the doggie door to go outside. His foster dad is taking him to the dog park for fun and exercise as well as letting him run along side his bike. He's nervous about nail clipping or when his collar is grabbed, but he enjoys the petting afterwards! Linus smiles or grins in an unusual, curled-lip way, which Aussie lovers are used to.
Fostered in Woodland.
Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
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