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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. We do not adopt out of state, and adopters must be over 25 years of age.
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, so we will not adopt our dogs to families with children under twelve years old.. 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!
dogs adopted in 8 years since we began NorCal Aussie Rescue on December 22, 2003! We average 10 - 15 adoptions per month.
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 almost 1/2 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 van repair & maintenance. Please consider an ongoing monthly donation. Thank you Jennifer & Mike, Ken & Phyllis, Tootie, Michael & Alan, Meri, Carol, Christine, Shelly, Michelle, Carole 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
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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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A Message from Kim 5/8/12
Such wonderful weather for swimming, gardening, weeding, reapplying sun screen, chasing an Aussie with my gardening glove in his mouth....typical springtime activity at the Sanctuary!
There's ALWAYS lots to do here and we're a dog-friendly atmosphere!
We will have a booth at this year's Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash on June 9 at William Land Park in Sacramento. If you're interested in volunteering at the event, please email me at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
We continue to receive weekly calls from people who would like us to take their Aussies, their minis and toys.
Abandoned Aussies are our priority, and the time is nearing when we won't be able to take minis, toys or pocket dogs.
In addition to being there for ALL our dogs for the rest of their lives, we also require positive method obedience classes for all dogs under 2 years of age. I feel strongly that training would help keep many Aussies from being surrendered to shelters, given away or abandoned.
We keep some dogs a very long time while we find just the perfect home for them. Some, like Jack and Lily have been here for more than 3 years, most stay about 8-10 weeks while I get to know them or while they recovery from surgeries. We board dogs when we're out of room at the sanctuary so we can continue to help every Aussie in need.
We've spent a significant amount of money on boarding when it's the only way.
We also boarded dogs for 4 weeks after my knee replacement surgery. We would appreciate any donations to help us pay our boarding bill. Donate with PayPal.
Please check Owner Listed Aussies and Shelter Aussies.
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
NorCal Aussie Rescue is featured in BARK Magazine. Thank you Marcia!
http://thebark.com/content/case-study-saving-aussies
BARK magazine
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What's New?
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Donations to NorCal Aussie Rescue
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!
If you are interested in fostering, please submit an Foster Home application by clicking on VOLUNTEER from our home page.
SPECIAL DOGS
We often rescue dogs with special challenges or talents that require a certain living situation..
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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