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Lucy #464
Lucy is a 3 year old, 33 pound mini blue merle. She was raised by a family with very young children where she didn’t get much structure or clear communication. They sent her away twice to “boot camp”, but each time she returned, the family felt they couldn’t handle her, so they asked us to rehome her. We do not recommend sending a dog to boot camp. (I think dog owners should go to camp to learn dog behavior, but that’s another conversation entirely.)
Lucy is reactive to some strangers and has a powerful bark. She can take an aggressive stance with some visitors to the Sanctuary, but it’s rare. Mostly she’s fun and sweet and loving and plays well with all the dogs, female or male. I love this little girl and she’ll do well with an active, experienced person and likely excel in obedience and agility. Fostered in Grass Valley .
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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JAX, NCA# 456
Jax was bred from champion lines…he’s absolutely perfectly conformed at 65 lbs. and will be 10 years old in May. Unfortunately, his owners continually shaved him…..grrrrrrr...his coat is ruined.
He’s great with all people and children…would prefer to be an only dog, but certainly can live with another! He’s pushy about his food and about getting his way, so a low key partner would be best and he'd LOVE being the only dog!
He’s obedient yet a little hard headed. He also will eat anything left on the counter. Very cute when he cocks his head as I ask, "Did you enjoy my sandwich?"
His owners fell ill and could no longer take care of him so he’s with us at the Sanctuary. This is an easy, wonderful Aussie who will make people turn their heads when you walk by. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 5/11***
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Harley NCAR#
Harley is a 5 year old black tri and Plato’s mom. She’s calm and fine around dogs and all people. She and Plato lived with their breeder, but now she’s moving in with her children who already have dogs, and can’t take Harley along. Harley is a nice companion dog who could stand to lose 5-8 pounds. Fostered in Sacramento. Contact: Kim at
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 5/9***
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Levi NCAR#
Levi is a 10 year old, polite blue merle. He’s on the small side and quite healthy. He likes to play fetch, loves all people he meets and doesn’t jump up on them. He loves going hiking with his foster mom.
He’s obedient and Velcro. He rarely plays with other dogs and prefers people. His owner lost his home and can’t afford to take care of Levi anymore. Fostered in Truckee.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Noni NCAR # and Papi NCAR #
 Papi Noni and Papi seem to be brother and sister…their eyes and coloring looks identical. They may be 12+ years old. We rescued them with one other Aussie (Tia, adopted in April) from the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. They were terribly matted, Noni so bad that shaving was the only solution. Papi’s tummy was shaved, but we managed to keep most of his coat.
They are both loving, but only Noni plays with other dogs….she’s really adorable to watch. She and Haley even got into a roll of paper towels and shredded them! Both are on Rymadil and thyroid meds. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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AMY NCAR # 454
Amy is a sweet, affectionate, beautiful blue merle with a blue patch on one of her brown eyes. She's wants to be with her person and aims to please, giving kisses whenever she can. Amy is 6 years old and came to us from a loving family whose circumstances changed. A teenaged grandson with special needs moved into the home and his outbursts made Amy act out. She does not do well with yelling or commotion, so we are finding her a quiet home without small children.
She has adjusted well to her foster home with two other easy going Aussies. She's overweight, but is working on her figure by going to the dog park and taking short hikes with her foster family. She enjoys the exercise, playing with her toys and just hanging out. She has learned how to use the doggie door, but still expects to be taken out to do her business. We suspect she was trained this way, because she gets to her business quickly and let's you know when she's ready to go back in. She's fine with being brushed which is good, since her beautiful full coat will need care. Fostered in Sacramento.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Barney
Barney is a gorgeous 5 year old blue merle. He's big at almost 70 pounds! He's used to living in a mobile home park with a tiny yard, has great manners, is housebroken, and had formal obedience classes. He knows: Sit, Stay, Down, and will fetch, return and drop.
He really loves to play ball and walks well on a leash.
He's used to being outside a lot, but is fine inside the house. This is a great boy who has one tiny issue...he doesn't like a person to lie down on him! He is a great companion dog who should continue on his weight loss program to get down to 65 pounds. Barney is in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Patch NCAR # xxx and Toby NCAR # xxx
 Patch
Patch has his tail. He’s a little shy, but friendly towards people and needs time to warm up to other dogs. He’s neutered and up to date on all shots. He likes being outdoors and does just fine on the sofa, too!.
Toby is a 7 year old blue merle with docked tail. He’s neutered, up to date on vaccines, very smart and is happy to around Patch. He’s more pushy and less easy going than Patch.
These boys have lived their whole lives together and they are very content being in close proximity of each other.
They also can form a pack against a dog they don't like...so they should be only dogs if adopted together.
Both boys are being fostered at the Sanctuary.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tina NCAR#
Tina is a beautiful 9 year old blue merle. She is fine with all the dogs at the Sanctuary 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 seems to be a tire-biter...maybe even a car chaser...surprised me! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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April #457
April is an adorable Aussie/Chow mix. Shes friendly, good with other dogs and just look at that face! She's mellow, plays hard with other dogs, and will warm up quickly to visitors.
She was at the over crowded Tracy Shelter so we took her in. She's at the most 2 years old, has her big fluffy tail and just gorgeous.
Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Haley NCAR#
Haley is a 16 week old black tri. She’s sweet, smart, fast and confident. She's into everything, learns quickly...both the good and the bad! She's busy and inquisitive and fears nothing.
She was purchased as an impulse, and her owners realized they couldn’t provide her with the home she deserves, so they asked us to take her. Please submit an application if you are interested in Haley. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Luigi NCAR#444
 Happy Luigi He, like many Border Collies, don't like chaos. And at the Sanctuary there's plenty of it with all the dogs doing their thing. 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.
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 said he was too active to live in an apartment. He's a busy boy who needs daily exercise and mental stimulation, yet he can settle inside at night. He crates well. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Lily NCAR #313
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, children and 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.
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 mother watched the whole episode and 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. 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 a fabulous home 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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Cassie NCAR#420
Cassie is a small Aussie/Cattle Dog or Border Collie mix. She gave birth to pups and all pups have found homes.
She’s only 35 pounds and is loving and sweet. She knows how to sit and is very affectionate. She's learning what a leash is and will do great with patient, loving people who will gently show her the world. She greets guests sweetly and loves people. She gives strangers kisses and is very comfortable in the house or outside.
She's focused on cats and livestock and should not live with them! She's housebroken, loves to curl up on the couch with me or any visitor, sits for treats and is playful with other dogs and patient with puppies. Very easy going girl. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Brody NCAR# 380
Brody is a small, friendly 7 year old black tri who is very loving and gave me kisses within 5 minutes of meeting me! He is gentle with children, can live with cats and asks for and receives hugs from complete strangers.....a nice trait! He was really friendly to everyone at the vet's office, including the technicians who gave him two shots! This boy loves strangers and greets them nicely.
Brody lived in a home where his owners were gone 9-11 hours a day, and he became bored and broke out of their back yard too many times. Brody is staying close to me, and really does well on off leash walks. He simply shouldn't be left in a yard alone...unless the fencing is bullet-proof. But he'd do best inside or going with you in the car. He will dig or squeeze through inadequate fencing if he's all alone. He'll find the closest person and park it next to him or her! He loves, loves, loves to be in the car and go for rides. This is a really, really nice boy who I love fostering in Grass Valley. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Plato NCAR#406
Plato is a handsome black tri who turned 2 on October 12, 2007. He’s just 44 lbs. and has a gorgeous, long, thick coat. He’s the smallest of his owner’s litter and lives with his mom, dad and 2 siblings. He also lives with a cat, but will chase it if it runs. Plato has no formal training, would not readily come to me for pets, but is devoted to his family, including a 12 year old girl. He doesn’t know how to play fetch or play any games really, he’s just been a house dog who enjoys petting. Plato would do best if he either lived as an only dog or with a well mannered, friendly female who would show him the ropes. He should be enrolled in beginning obedience in his new home. Fostered in Sacramento.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Misty NCAR #401
Misty is a 2 ½ year old black tri with her tail. She gives you a big, toothy grin! She’s just adorable and is medium build at about 44 pounds. She was found under a porch in Calaveras County and wouldn’t come out. She was finally lured out and was taken to a vet who said she was 5-8 days from delivering puppies. All her pups have found wonderful homes, now it's Misty's turn.
Misty is very timid and needs a patient person to work with her...actually tether her to him/her! She's afraid to come when called...bad things must have happened to her when she came to a human. She is also afraid of strangers and barks and is quite a guard dog!. A patient person willing to work with her fears will be rewarded with a darling Aussie girl...but she'll never be outgoing. Misty is being fostered at the Sanctuary in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 4/30***
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Avalanche NCAR #415
 Avi in the snow!
Avalanche has learned to walk on a leash, has learned several hand commands and is a terrific Aussie puppy. He likes car rides, too! He really likes to play rough and run with the big Aussies...his favorite playmate is Bailey, and he also plays hard with Cassie.
And Avi is as cuddly as it gets...just loves to be held and settles in easily. He loves every visitor to the Sanctuary and the feeling is always mutual! He's soft and wakes up sweetly....doesn't startle. He's just a love. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Samantha NCAR# 366
Samantha is a gorgeous, low energy 10 year old, female black tri who weighs 45 pounds. She has two blue eyes and is drop dead gorgeous. She is a very quiet and a sweet girl who likes to hug...she's devoted to her person. She will wrap her front two legs around your legs to "Hug You". She is very sweet and gets along with other dogs she knows, but doesn't want to hang out with them. She would make an excellent companion dog for someone, and she'd thrive being an only dog, but she can easily live with another dog.
Sammy's very comfortable sleeping on the porch or in a crate and comes inside to sleep too....all in all, very easy going...very low activity.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Noel NCAR #341 Puppy mill Aussie
Noellie, as we call her, is an 8 year old blue merle (sister to Layla, Tess and Sydney Jr. - all adopted) with the most unique eyes we've ever seen.
They are half brown and half blue, and each eye is divided differently. Noel delivered three pups at the
Sanctuary (Reddy, Muffin and Punkin) and all have found terrific homes.
Noellie rarely barks... but is beginning to play with the other dogs now and barks when she's happy or wants you to throw the ball. She's used to being the lowest on the puppy mill totem pole, but now she's a bit more confident and showing her playful side. She does, however, get overly excited when playing and has an annoying habit of nipping at your hand or leg when she wants you to throw the ball or stick. I'm working on this with her, but I don't think it will entirely go away, so I think an adult home is best for Noel.
She's very sweet and ready to hop in the van for a road trip. She's greeting strangers now and will solicit a quick pat on the head. She loves to romp off leash with me and the other Aussies and checks in often. She LOVES to swim! This girl is a delight besides being absolutely gorgeous. She spent her whole live giving
birth and it's fun to see her let loose!
Fostered in Walnut Creek.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Winnie NCAR #350
Winnie's owners surrendered her to the Contra Costa Animal Shelter because they were moving. Winnie (short for Winnie the Pooh) is 11 years old. Makes us think she grew up with children.
She's so easy to have around...sometimes I forget where she is! She's darling, housebroken and does what she's told. She's very animated and does quite a dance when it's meal time, and when I come home...the rest of the time, she's pretty calm! Winnie's favorite place is the sofa.
She's gotten in shape since coming here in March, 2006. She came to us at 83 pounds and she's now 55 pounds...SVELT! We had full blood panels done on her and she's healthy and needs no medication. Winnie's hearing is going, but she doesn't miss anything...very focused on all people and sweetly solicits pets from all visitors. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tiffany NCAR#xxx Puppy Mill Aussie
Mama Tiffany is an ultra timid 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.
She
gets along well with other dogs, but would do best with male dogs or as an only dog so her person can focus on her. She's making strides and now sleeps inside each night, will peek in when visitors come by and is becoming more comfortable and more confident....yahoo! Fostered in Grass Valley.. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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LASS NCAR#436 Puppy Mill Aussie
Lass is a 6 year old black tri. She's very timid around strangers, but has warmed up to her foster parents in San Leandro. She is fine with other dogs and will need a patient person to maker her feel safe.
Like most of the puppy mill Aussies, she bonds to one person and that's about it! Lass is a quiet, sweet girl who would benefit greatly from obedience classes and a person who would spend lots of time doing things and going places with her. Fostered in San Leandro. 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 10 years
old, has a gorgeous coat that's returned after we had to shave him down because of 150+ foxtails. This boy fathered countless litters of puppies and never had a person love him. He spent 9 years glaring at other intact breeding males (like Sydney, adopted March, '07) through the kennel fence...not 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 will gently come up
to strangers seeking pets. He desperately wants to be
loved and is so very sweet. Bailey is going through our obedience program and has warmed up to his handler and getting used to performing on a leash! He's really an easy guy to have around and very appreciative for pets and love. Fostered in Sacramento. Bailey has his own webpage. Contact: Kim
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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. Update 7/19 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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Jack NCAR #216
Jack is a calm, timid, 3 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 run with his Aussie sister, Dora from the puppy mill. He's just a darling boy who LOVES to swim and is happy going on leash walks.
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 foster mom! This is a mellow boy who lives nicely with cats. Fostered in Marysville. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
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Bailey NCAR #425
 Bailey and Lana Bailey is a 9-12 month old Aussie mix or purebred Aussie. She was adopted and returned too many times to the SPCA in Fresno . She’s deaf and an incredible fence climber…I’ve not seen such climbing ability ever!
She is absolutely a love with all people and children…..even toddlers. She’s a dream on a leash, but hasn’t had any formal training via hand signals. This is a nice, bright girl who needs to find a permanent home where she can develop a bond with her person and get more training. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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LANA
This little 7 pound girl came into the Shafter shelter pregnant and sickly. She is now healthy and spayed 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!
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 antagonistic with 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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