AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS
AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
Since I've moved to Kentucky I've been working with the Green River Animal Welfare
League and taking in ACD's or Blue Heelers from the shelter with hopes
of finding homes for them. So far I've only found homes for a few
and the rest are still with us. The shelter receives 200 pets a month
and have the capacity for 75 animals. State law requires the animals
be kept at the shelter for 5 days before being euthanized. I
take in the Cattle Dogs, I wish I could save them all, and so far despite
little quirks each dog may have, they have been very well behaved. They
are with us 24-7. I have them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and
wormed and then offer them for adoption. There is no cost. All
I ask is that if for any reason it doesn't work out they are returned to
us. If there is anything you feel you can do to help; whether it be
adoption or a donation to GRAWL, who is trying to raise $10,000 for a spay/neuter
program, it will be greatly appreciated.
Note: I would
like to thank the Humane Society in Newington, CT who has agreed to work
with GRAWL by taking some of the dogs from the shelter back to CT to find
homes for them. With their help all lot of these dogs will be placed
with new families.
“BANDIT” - Young adult neutered male. He doesn't realize how big
he is.
He's a solid dog, about 70 lbs. Very intelligent, laid back. Likes to do whatever you’re doing.
Loves to play with the other
dogs.
“PATCH” – He's
our hero. This summer he was bit by a copperhead.
His face puffed up, his eyes closed. We took him to the vet and
he was
given Benadryl. Luckily it was a young snake and it wasn't as serious
as
it could have been. He's wearing his medal in this picture and Happy
is
so proud of his friend.
“SERENITY”
– Young adult female. Serenity has become very attached to us and our
extended family.
“BEEZIE" - 9
month old spayed female. She looks like she might have
some black lab in her. She is a sweetheart. She plays with
all of the dogs,
loves to lay next to the bed at night and when she gets a chance
jumps in the bed or on the couch.
"FLETCH" - is
a
9 month old neutered male. He
has some hound in him. He's very laid back,
quiet, and relaxed. He
will stay by your side and you never know he's there.
"HAPPY" - is a young neutered
male. He has some Aussie in him.
He may not be
the most handsome dog but he is the most worthy.
He is very protective of me. If I'm doing something he's never far
from me.
He can be aggressive with the other male dogs but will play with the females.
Beezie is his best friend. He'd be a great one person dog.
"
SNUFFY" -
aka, Snuffy Smith or Snufalufagus, is
a young male.
He is the coolest dog! He's very muscular,built almost square.
Low to the ground he's another happy camper. He is very submissive
so the other dogs pretty much boss him around.
A fast learner he's another one that will make a great pet.
"JOEY" - is a 9 month old neutered male. He was abused and
it took us days before we could even pet him. He is still very shy
but will come up to you on his own. He will play with the other dogs
but he needs some one on one so he can learn to trust.
"NELLIE" - is a 3 month old female.
She is VERY SHY. She's been here for over 3 weeks and I am still
not able to pet her. She does take food from my hand, but other
than that, forget it.
She is going to take a long time to trust people.
OUR AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS
When we were in Connecticut
we were doing ACD rescue in conjunction with the Humane
Society in Newington.
Now that we've moved to Kentucky we're
working with the Green River
Animal Welfare League.
Here are some of the dogs we adopted.
Gertie
- She was the second dog we adopted..
She's very timid around strangers but once she gets to know you she's
very loving.
She is a very energetic dog and when excited just runs in circles.
One day, while waiting for her breakfast, she did 28 laps around the
kitchen table.
Sheena
- Is one of the smartest and prettiest Cattle Dogs I've ever seen.
Sheena is also known
as "Sheena Evil".
Don't start playing "tug of war" with her, you won't win.
She is the queen
and can be very jealous if the other dogs are getting attention.
Shiloh
- is our problem child.
He has eaten more couches than dog food.
He can drive you crazy, yet he can be the most loving dog.
He's lucky we adopted him, no one else would put up with his antics.
We nicknamed him "Shiloh Higginbotham" after watching a TV show.
One day while driving in Florida we found a
street named after him.
Sydney
- is a red merle male that came from Georgia.
When the shelter called
me about him they said there was something about him they didn't like
and if I didn't take him he was going to be euthanized. He has
been the most loving and devoted dog I've ever had.
He is totally blind and you'd never know except for the occasional crash
into trees.
He still goes everywhere with me and would love to help loading horses
as usual but I'm afraid he'll get kicked.
He truly is my "best dog" and constant companion.
Kimmie
- is a petite female red merle.
She is scared of men and she's finally decided that Keith's not all
that bad.
She loves me to death and makes it impossible for me to tie my shoes.
Everytime I bend down to tie them she thinks it's a good excuse to lick
my face.
She is in LOVE with Bevis and the two of them
are constantly getting into trouble together.
What one doesn't think of - the other one does!
Owen -
is one who has gone from rescue dog to our dog. Keith has adopted him
as his travel dog.
He goes on road trips with Keith and takes his job very seriously - from
navigating to sampling food.
He doesn't stray far from Keith's side and is his sidekick.
This is a picture of "cookie time" in the kitchen. Since we
have 34 dogs in the house with us,
when it's time for snacks no one is allowed a cookie until they sit. They
must remain sitting to get served.
Believe it or not, they know the rule. No barking, sit quietly or
you don't get fed.
This is a common scene in our yard. Dogs of all shapes,
sizes, and colors looking for fun.
All of these
dogs were rescue dogs. They each have their own little quirks, but
who among us is perfect?
Before you get any pet be sure you have the time and dedication it
requires. Then if you decide you want to devote your life to one
- go to a shelter first. There are many pets waiting for someone
to love them!
If you are
looking for a Cattle Dog please contact me and I will do my best to find
you one.
