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Professor Penny

Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog

Female, young

Westerville, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Penny is a wonderful dog! She is very active! We are rehoming her because she is not getting along with our cat. We fear our home is making her too anxious and is putting our cat at risk. Penny needs walked at least twice a day and does best with additional mental and physical exercise! Like most herding dogs, she wants a job! And in our house she has decided her job is to keep the cats in line and play fetch. Has never had an accident in the house. Very food motivated so very trainable. Good on leash, but leash reactive to some dogs. Does not really care for other dogs off leash, but not agressive. Shy and anxious, especially towards men. Takes several meetings before warming up to new people in her home. Great manners, does not jump up on people or lick faces. She doesn't really like being on the furniture unless you ask her to cuddle with you. She will cuddle for a bit, but then wants her space. Best to go to a home without kids over 6 since they would understand her boundaries.
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Princess Ottie (4 with Christy)

Australian Shepherd Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pictures do not do this girl justice! Princess Ottie and her siblings were saved by one of our foster families when mom was unable to feed them at 4 weeks. Our fosters took turns throughout the day and night making sure they ate every 4 hours and got lots of love and attention.She is not quite 25 pounds. They are thought to be Australian Shepherd mixes. She is the perfect size and perfect pup! She has been raised with kids, other dogs, lots of snuggling and even occasionally accompanied her foster to work. Apply to meet Princess Ottie at ricopetrecovery.orgFee is $350. Ottie is spayed and fully vaccinated
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Hannah (Carter County Aussies)

Australian Shepherd Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Hannah, a sweet and gentle 3-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who is ready to find her forever home. Hannahs journey has not been an easy one; she was abandoned and has raised two litters of puppies, all of whom have found their homes. Now, its her turn to be cherished!Hannahs personality shines in quiet and meaningful ways. While she may be a bit timid at first, her trust blooms with patience and kindness. Once she feels comfortable, she enjoys affection and companionship but also values her moments of independence. Hannahs calm demeanor and gentle heart make her a perfect match for someone who understands and appreciates her need for both love and space. She would do best with another dog to help her maintain her confidence.Hannah needs a home with a fenced yard because she is still not very comfortable walking on leash away from her home.Hannah is waiting to meet the special person or family who will give her the security and love she truly deserves. Could that be you?Apply to meet Hannah at ricopetrecovery.org!Fostering or foster-to-adopt are both options and we can provide a crate, baby gates, harnesses, and leashes to help accommodate Hannah in your home. Her adoption fee is $250. Hannah is spayed and all up to date on her shots and prevention..
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Katie

Australian Shepherd Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet Katie! This little girl always has a smile on her face and is sweet as can be. She loves everyone and is fearless around other dogs. She loves to play and also cuddle on your lap. We are guessing on her breeds based on her size and appearance and expect her to be a smaller medium dog. She received her first puppy shots on 4/2 and will be available for transport after 4/16. ✔️good with kids ✔️ good with dogs Once adopted (if remote adoption) she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. Transport is an additional $185. They travel every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. If you would like to make this cutie part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BCAR/Dog
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PIXIE

Australian Shepherd Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Merle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
This precious little princess has been hand raised since birth. She and her mom ( Aussie mix ) have been in a loving foster home in Memphis Tn since the day she was born. Pixie is very sweet. Well socialized . Loving. Curious. Typical puppy. She is kennel trained ( with a sibling ) and does well with children and all other dogs . Once adopted, Pixie will transport with Rescue Vet Transport to her new forever family ( additional $185). If you would like to make her a part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Please note, our volunteer team works very hard and they are very responsive so please submit your application only when you are ready to welcome your new furry friend. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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JETT

Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Jett -whole lot of fluff but very minimal shedding -Working on house and crate training -Loves toys and treats -Really enjoys being outside relaxing on the patio or playing in the yard -He’s not hyper so I think he would do well with kids -Would fit in with a very active family or a family that prefers to spend their weekends at home -Dog friendly -Sleeps in his crate at night with no issues -A little independent but loves belly rubs and attention -Not food aggressive or any signs of aggression -Doing really well with recall Jett is in a foster home in Memphis Tn and will transport once he's adopted. Transport is an additional $185. If you would like to make him a part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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Pixie

Australian Shepherd Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Merle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet Pixie! ✔️good with kids ✔️ good with cats ✔️ good with dogs This precious little princess has been hand raised since birth. She and her mom ( Aussie mix ) have been in a loving foster home in Memphis Tn since the day she was born. Pixie is very sweet. Well socialized . Loving. Curious. Typical puppy. She is kennel trained ( with a sibling ) and does well with children and all other dogs . Once adopted, Pixie will transport with Rescue Vet Transport to her new forever family ( Transport is an additional $185). If you would like to make her a part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Please note, our volunteer team works very hard and they are very responsive so please submit your application only when you are ready to welcome your new furry friend. https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BCAR/Dog
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Kaylee

Australian Shepherd Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet Kaylee! This little girl loves everyone and is fearless around other dogs. She loves to play and also cuddle on your lap. We are guessing on her breeds based on her size and appearance and expect her to be a smaller medium dog. She received her first puppy shots on 4/2 and will be available for transport after 4/16. ✔️good with kids ✔️ good with dogs Once adopted (if remote adoption) she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. Transport is an additional $185. They travel every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. If you would like to make this cutie part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BCAR/Dog
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Murphy

Australian Shepherd

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Murphy came in with his brother Mack. Both are sweet, loving, mid- to high-energy boys. Murphy started out more independent than his brother and still probably is a bit, but he also seeks out attention from time to time and can be very affectionate. Murphy looks more like pure Aussie than his brother, but he may still be mixed. We'd love Murphy and Mack to be adopted together. They are bonded and thrive in each other's company and the company of other dogs. A physically fenced yard is required. Murphy is available for adoption in Ohio to residents of Ohio. If you are interested in adopting Murphy, please complete the online application here (copy and paste into your browser): https://hhdane.formstack.com/forms/lostpetrecoveryadoptionform
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Mack

Australian Shepherd

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Mack came in with his brother Murphy. Both are sweet, loving, mid- to high-energy boys. Mack has been just about the sweetest boy ever from moment one—extremely affectionate and just loves giving you big Mack hugs. He loves when you let him be a Velcro dog, but don’t get the wrong idea—when you need your own space, he is very good about not being pushy about it. Mack’s brother Murphy looks more like pure Aussie, but we’re pretty sure that’s Mack’s mix as well. We'd love Mack and Murphy to be adopted together. They are bonded and thrive in each other's company and the company of other dogs. A physically fenced yard is required. Mack is available for adoption in Ohio to residents of Ohio. If you are interested in adopting Mack, please complete the online application here (copy and paste into your browser): https://hhdane.formstack.com/forms/lostpetrecoveryadoptionform
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Eevee

Australian Shepherd

Female, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Eevee is a 7 year old (DOB: 1/6/18) Aussie mix. She does mostly okay with cats, though she has had an instance of biting a cat over food. She does mostly okay with dogs, though she does not like dogs that get in her face or are too large. She prefers smaller dogs. We are currently trying to find her a new home because she deserves a home where she will get taken on walks and more time out of her cage (which will come with her). She will also come with whatever food we have left and a collar/leash and a food bowl. She is due for Rabies (lapsed in March 2025). She does NOT do well for nail trims, but with a couple of experienced professionals & a muzzle, it can be done. The veterinary professionals may recommend sedation as she is anxious at the vet, though.
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Calvin

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
ABOUT ME… Hi there! My name is Calvin and I’m your typical Aussie with a zest for life. I came to foster care after my previous owner decided I was too much to care for. I am a fast learner and am always eager to please! I have been working with a trainer through the rescue and am making progress on my confidence. I recently went to a board and train for a week and did so well that the nice ladies told me I was welcome back anytime! I AM GREAT WITH… other dogs. I LOVE my canine friends and would love to have to have another buddy to play with. I am completely house trained and sleep well in my crate at night. I also think with proper training, I would be a great running buddy. I AM STILL WORKING ON… I’m a bit guarded as I wasn’t really socialized as a young puppy. Once I’m comfortable, I warm up quickly to the people in my home and love my foster family. I do bark at strangers and am protectful of my home. I would do best with a quiet household and slow introductions to new people. I AM NOT GOOD WITH… cats. I like to try and herd them. I would also be best in a home with respectful children over age 12 due to my excitable nature as I’m still learning not to jump. I REQUIRE… A home with no cats No young children A large yard or farm so that I can run and get my energy out. I could really get used to the farm life because I always like having a job to do. A confident owner who has experience with herding dogs. A quiet household that doesn’t have a lot of coming and going. **All animals in our care are spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested (age 1 & up), given preventatives, and provided with initial vaccinations AT MINIMUM. Booster shots are included in the adoption fee and will be performed at our clinic, or the adopter can use their own vet at their expense. Adopters must reside within 2 hours of Columbus, OH. No transportation assistance is available.**
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Adopting a Australian Shepherd

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Australian Shepherd - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The easiest way to adopt an Australian Shepherd is through a rescue that specializes in Australian Shepherds. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Australian Shepherds in your area.

The cost to adopt an Australian Shepherd is around $300 to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying an Australian Shepherd from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost between $600 and $1,500.

Australian Shepherd fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Australian Shepherd is a misnomer: the breed was actually created in California when the wool market had become established in the West and all of the ranches needed talented herding dogs.

In the 1950s, famed rodeo performer Jay Sisler began touring the United States with his stunt-performing Australian Shepherds, eventually leading to their starring in two Disney films: Run, Appaloosa Run! and Stub: The Best Cowdog in the West.

Australian Shepherds were bred to be extremely athletic and endure all sorts of harsh weather conditions; between that and their need for constructive activity, they are an ideal breed to assist emergency search-and-rescue teams in finding missing people.

Australian Shepherd hero photo

Australian Shepherd Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Australian Shepherd types to temperament and health issues to popular Australian Shepherd mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.