KC, NCAR #255
KC story

Why this boy isn't adopted yet is beyond me! KC (Casey) is a 7 year old bi-blue merle. He is a fabulous all around Aussie. He's easy-going, can live with other dogs, children and dog savvy cats. He loves to fetch anything, but because hip X-Rays show that he's got arthritis in both hips, the only fetching he does now is in the water! He loves to swim and it's the best exercise for him!

If allowed, he will curl up in your lap and lie on his back for as long as you can hold him. He also will play dead if you point your finger at him and say "BANG!" He can be a bit reactive to joggers, but he's not mean....just barks and can be corrected.

His owner couldn't care for him any longer so we took KC into foster care along with his 6 adorable puppies. He likes riding in the car, is as easy-going as it gets and says "good morning" in KC speak, "Woo....wooo.....wooo!" KC lived with his mom since birth and is totally enjoying all the new experiences he's having in foster care. Fostered in Sacramento.

Read about his puppies, all adopted!
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Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com

Dodge, NCAR #151

Elmo and Ellie

This is DODGE with his new sister Ellie. Dodge is now ELMO!

Dodge was found dodging through traffic in Clovis, hence his name! He is very handsome, goofy and quite loving - we think he's about 10 - 14 months old.

He was checked by Dr. Faber, an ophthalmologist on 11/18. His vision is 100%! He was so good during the exam, too! This big boy is very affectionate, fun, sleeps in his crate at night, and knows sit and come. He lets Ivy and Posey climb all over him and is a good boy. He is learning that not everyone wants to take his toys away - but can get a little bossy with other young male dogs who want to share his toys! Dodge is ready to be someone's constant companion and enter into an obedience class! Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com

Holly
This beautiful blue merle Australian Shepherd named Holly is looking for a home. She's 11 years old and has lots of happy energy. She loves attention, loves to cuddle and is sure to greet you with a big wiggly body. She's a bit overweight right now so she's on a diet. She'll do best in a home with no other dogs or children. Her family surrendered her to the shelter....what a harsh thing to do to a family member.

Meet Holly at the Monterey SPCA, 1002 Highway 68. Phone: 831-373-2631

Bobby, NCAR #243
Bobby lives with Ken and Jennifer in Orangevale. He spends lots of time with his new parents and even gets to go to Jennifer's store with her during the day. Lucky Bobby is basking in all the attention!

Bobby wandered onto a woman's front yard one day. No one answered the newspaper ad or the fliers she posted. It's been several weeks, so we offered to take him into our program. This handsome black tri is 3-5 years old and mellow. He ignores cats and seems to be fine with female and male dogs.

This is a mellow, nice boy who is really easy to have around. He will be neutered as soon as he is heartworm free. On 11/2 he was treated a second time for heartworm, and he'll be ready for altering in December. If you would like to help pay for his heartworm treatment ($450) please use Paypal or mail a check to NorCal Aussie Rescue, PO Box 191661, Sacramento, CA 95819. Your donation is tax deductible! Fostered in Sacramento. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.

Austin
Maddie, Rena and Austin in LA for Thanksgiving! Austin is very friendly and was a big hit with Grandma!

ADOPTED! WAHOO! This boy passed their temperament testing twice, but he was adopted to a family with a toddler and he air nipped at the toddler, so was returned. Staff LOVES this boy and knows that the toddler was pushing him and he couldn't get away.

RENA GOT THIS BOY OUTTA THERE! He's a great dog! He's on the mellow side and has 3 legs due to a severe injury that resulted in amputation.

Here's a quote from Amy at the Solano SPCA:
"Austin has a wonderful temperament very easy going attitude, submissive, mellow (yes a mellow herding dog), and just an all around happy guy. He passed his first temp eval. with flying colors, and did the same on the second. Our temp test is not a pass/fail test but, rather an evaluation to best match the dog with prospective owners. i.e. experienced owner, owner that as had at least one dog, etc. Austin has a very low energy level and would be great in almost any situation without small children. He looks to be around five years old. I don't know much about his past as he was a shelter transfer and we didn't get much info other than his shot record. I can tell you that he had a pretty mangled leg that looked like it had been that way for a while, he was very matted when we got him, and his front teeth show damage probably due to chewing on a kennel door? or something of that nature. The dog is very submissive especially when presented with a threatening posture. He hardly ever barks!"

Contact: Amy Peterson, Kennel Supervisor, Solano SPCA, 2200 Peabody Rd. Vacaville (707)448-7722 open Thur-Fri 2pm-6pm Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm, but Amy is willing to meet anyone at the shelter if these times wont work for you.

Blue Merle, ID #A401779
ANOTHER GREAT AUSSIE TO ADOPT FROM THE SHELTER! This 2 year old, female, blue merle Aussie is at Sacramento County. She is very into people and pushed the other dog in her kennel away to solicit pets from me.

She is available 11/17 and there's a waiting list. Sometimes people don't show, so if you're interested in this girl, show up at the shelter at 10 AM on November 17!

She's a happy, young Aussie girl with a wiggle butt!

Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation
4290 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: (916) 875-5232

Ben is an 8 year old red tri who lived his life with a single man and mostly in the back yard. He doesn't show too well at the shelter in Reno and has been sitting there for 3 months. Let's get him out! His nick name is "Gentle Ben" so you can imagine his temperament!

He's a nice boy who hasn't seen much of the world, but is becoming much more people oriented thanks to the staff who have been caring for him.

SPCA of Northern Nevada in Reno
840 East 5th Street
Reno, Nevada
(775) 324-7773
Contact: Heather
E-mail: hhamilCVP@aol.com

Lola
Lovely Lola is a sweet as her name. She is 7-8 yrs young, 50lbs and has been well loved and cared for. Lola lived in a family of 7 dog, her guardian and numerous cats, goats and a various assortment of other critters. Tragically and suddenly Lola's guardian died.....leaving all the animals homeless. We took Lola and Sally into our foster program.

Lola is a dream dog. Well mannered, and great in the house....living with many cats and a kitten AND other dogs. Lola is housebroken and reliable in the yard and the house. This pretty lady has one brown eye and one blue eye. Those of you who know Aussies....know that they "dance" and "smile" .....she does both. Lola's foster mom says she dances and smiles and is a joy to have around. She has tested NEGATIVE for heartworm disease and is on preventative. She is spayed and current on her shots. How good does it get???
Calaveras Humane Society
711 Anrey Ct.
Murphys, CA 95247
Amy at doglover@goldrush.com
Phone: (209) 728-2969
Ask for Amy Monsen

I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw Sasha come out of the van! I'm reading her pedigree and looking at her and thought that there must be a mistake - I have the wrong dog! She is registered with Australian Shepherd Club of America when in reality she is a mix....probably with Cattle Dog.

Elliott NCAR #206

He's getting along with the other Aussies in his foster home. He fetches and is a happy-go-lucky boy who knows simple commands: sit, down, come, stay & cookie! Our vet determined he has a heart murmer (hole in his heart) which doesn't effect him at all. The vet couldn't predict when his heart might give out and said that he could live a long, happy life. There is no reason to monitor or alter his daily routine.

Elliot has a lot of energy, LOVES to ride in the car and sticks to me like glue. He's fine off leash and needs a little work on a leash! He's been around horses and doesn't bother them. This is a great Aussie!!!

Update from his foster mom 9/25: He's doing really, well. They all play non-stop and are very entertaining to watch. He and Niko were made for each other. This dog certainly does not act
like he has a heart murmur! He's also learned a lot of new things - he knows "stay" now and knows that he has to sit before the door opens, to get a treat and to get his meals. He's very smart and takes his cues from the other pooches. He also no longer tries to bolt out the door to get to the car. As for the nipping, it is almost a thing of the past. I've been working with all of them to calm down before I walk in the door. Having a screen door really helps. I don't walk in the door until they are calm and sitting - takes about 30 seconds for things to
settle down. It's really worked well and I rarely get nipped any more.

He really is a joy to be around now. He even came to work with me last Friday for 1/2 a day
and everyone just fell in love with him! Fostered in Hayward. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com

Without a doubt, Skip's found his forever home.

Skip
Skip is a 2 year old Velcro blue merle Aussie who knows how to jump fences. He wants to be with his people and/or a group of animals and not left alone. When he jumped the fence, he'd usually come back home by sitting on the front step or jumping the fence back into the yard. He ended up hanging out in a park with the caretaker for a few days and nights. Because of his microchip, we contacted his former owner. She had adopted him from a shelter and soon realized she couldn't manage him and surrendered him to us.

Skip is a handsome, easy-going guy who likes to hang with his pack. He has proven great with a 4 year old girl and children of all ages. He's being fostered on a small ranch where he has no interest in going anywhere. He either hangs out while his parents work with around the property or goes with them in the car - he's a good traveler. Skip is afraid of firecrackers and thunder and will hide and dig trying to get away from the noise. He stays in a large, outdoor kennel when no one is home and does just fine. He isn't happy confined in a crate. This is a perfect ranch Aussie! Fostered in Lodi. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.

Lucy, NCAR #240
Lucy is a beautiful Black Tri girl picked up in Wheatland as a stray. Look at those eyes! She had a rabies tag on her from 1999, so the shelter called the vet and found out she hadn't been seen there since 1999.....so we know she's at least 6! The shelter tried all the phone numbers the vet had for her former owner but they were old and her owners have apparently moved on.

Lucy is very biddable, LOVES children and ignores cats. She doesn't jump up on people, sat down nicely for her leash to be put on and was playful with both my male and female Aussie. This is a "bullet-proof" dog! She let me check her teeth and touch her all over and walks fine on a leash. She went on an off leash romp at the river with us recently and proved that she wants to stick around....and she enjoyed going into the river. She's shed some weight and her coat is looking beautiful. This is a great girl! Fostered in Marysville. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.

Merlin lives with Kendra and Jim and his Aussie sister Layla in San Francisco. They enjoy an active lifestyle that includes trips to Ft. Funston and their parents' vineyard in Sonoma. The lucky pups get to go to work with Jim, too!

Merlin NCAR #250
Merlin is a 12 month old, mini Blue Merle Aussie with one blue and one brown eye. He's adorable, loving, sweet tempered and agile! He weighs only 34 pounds and can climb a 6 foot fence. He loves to jump up on things to be at your level and get hugs.

His previous owner let him in the house for the first 3 months of his life, then left him outside on 20 acres day and night. Poor Merlin chased after his truck every morning and jumped the fence in an attempt to be with him. Merlin ended up in the Sacramento county shelter 3 times - how he escaped injury is a miracle. He was neutered upon his last release from the shelter, and the owner asked us for help. Merlin is ready for obedience, agility or would happily be a companion dog.

He could go to the office or stay at home with his person or family. He can't be left alone in a back yard and will bark if left alone in the house. He would do well with a playful, young Aussie sibling! He suffers from separation anxiety and will get out of the yard to find his person. This is a perfect small Aussie for an active individual or family where someone is with him most of the time and take him along on outings. Because he often barks when left alone, (although it's getting better) an apartment or condo may not be best. Fostered in Sacramento. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com