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Margo

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
La Plata, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet the lovely Margo, whose journey began when her mother fell victim to a car accident. Her rescuer provided tender care, bottle-feeding her until she reached independence in eating. However, during this period, Margo encountered Distemper and faced neglect in a hoarding situation with her previous foster family, before finding her way to our rescue. Despite a challenging start, Ms. Margo has exhibited remarkable resilience as a fighter. Building trust with new people may take time, understandable given her past, but once she does, she transforms into a playful, affectionate, and amusing best friend. Margo is characterized by her playful nature, intelligence, responsiveness to food/treats, and friendliness towards dogs. Fully house and crate-trained, she is ready for a family to call her own. Don't miss the chance to make Margo a part of your family! Please fill out an adoption application today through our online form: https://serendipityanimalrescue.org/pet-adoption-application/

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Sofie

Australian Shepherd

Female, 12 yrs 1 mo
La Plata, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet Sofie! Sofie is a sweet and gentle 12-year-old mixed breed who is searching for a loving forever home. Her previous owner had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender her, but Sofie is ready to open her heart to a new family. This precious girl is house-trained and gets along wonderfully with other dogs her size. Despite her age, Sofie has no medical issues and is in great health. Her only wish is to find a home where she can feel safe and loved. Sofie experiences anxiety, so she would thrive in a home with a stay-at-home parent who can provide her with the constant companionship and reassurance she craves. She is a loyal and loving companion who just wants to be by your side, offering her unconditional love and affection. If you're looking for a devoted friend who will fill your days with joy and your heart with love, Sofie is the perfect match. Come meet her and let her show you just how special she is. Sofie is ready to be your faithful companion and best friend. www.littlebeansophanark.com

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Ollie

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young
Largo, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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My husband Horace and I bought Ollie in December 2022 at My Next Puppy in Chantilly, VA. Ollie is a miniature Aussie Shepherd, born on Sept 30 2022. He is currently 2 1/2 years old. Ollie is a very spirited dog, playful, loving, and loves having fun. He loves stuffed animals and playing fetch, even though he doesn't bring the ball back. Ollie is very seasoned with other dogs. He has gone to Central Bark daycare in Landover Maryland for the past 2 1/2 years, a doggie daycare, twice a week. He is also very familiar with being boarded, as my husband and I have traveled several times a year. He likes to run free, sniff things, and engage with other dogs. Ollie does however need frequent play, at least 30 minutes a day, and also training to help stimulate him mentally. He can became very attached, so a family with kids is ideal, for a hyper-activity dog such as Ollie. We are looking for a loving, caring, supportive, patient family that is willing to embrace Ollie and giving him a home.

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Chicky

Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 9 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: Lani at Lanihtar@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Lani B ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 32 lbs. KNOWN WITH DOGS: Chicky enjoys playing hard with friends of the same size, though she has the ability to invite other dogs into play politely as well. KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not currently know how they are with cats. If that is needed, let us know and we'll work on getting that information! KNOWN WITH KIDS: Chicky is currently living with teens and is great with them KNOWN CUES: None currently known. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Chicky considers the crate to be her safe space and settles nicely once inside. Chicky is house trained KNOWN LIKES: People who move at her speed, help her learn new things slowly. KNOWN DISLIKES: Chicky is not confident walking on a leash at this time. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Chicky was rescued from one of our partner shelters located in a rural area. Since her arrival, she has shown remarkable improvement, learning to engage with other dogs and developing trust with her human caregivers. Although Chicky may initially appear somewhat shy, she warms up quicky. Chicky enjoys running around outside with her doggie friends and playing with chew toys. Each evening, she snuggles with one of the foster’s daughter and then climbs in her bed to go to sleep for the night. Chicky is affectionate, often giving gentle licks, and she loves to cuddle. Recently, she was introduced to a cat, and she responded calmly, merely sniffing before moving on. She prefers gentle interactions and is not fond of being approached aggressively by other dogs or cats, which is completely understandable. Chicky would flourish in a home with another confident dog that can help her explore different canine activities. By inviting Chicky into your home, you will become part of a special group known as Chicky's Chums. Are you ready to join this unique community? Contact us today to learn more about Chicky! HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

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Gigi

Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny Law Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Adoption Center ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Adoption Center ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 50 lbs KNOWN WITH DOGS: Gigi has been a WONDERFUL momma to her puppies. She also played with several dogs at the Adoption Center, though she may need some guidance from them on how to start the play. She is showing some leash reactivity but which may be related to the hormones that come with pregnancy and weaning. She may need continued work on leash and to practice good socialization. KNOWN WITH CATS: Gigi has not yet met a cat so we do not know. KNOWN WITH KIDS: Gigi is a sweetheart! She lived with young kids in her previous foster home, and has been introduced to kids as young as 3 years old and did great. KNOWN CUES: Gigi has been so busy training her puppies that she has not had time to learn any tricks of her own, but she'd love a dedicated family to teach her some. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Gigi has been showing that she was housetrained in her foster home, but she may need practice with crate training as she was not crated when she was with her puppies. KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise. Treats. Treats. Treats. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Gigi was left at a rural shelter, pregnant, where she gave birth two days later to 13 puppies. She is a VERY sweet girl who is looking forward to the day she can go to her own home!!! She'd love a home with a yard and daily walks. Gigi was spayed during her stay at Homeward Trails. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: · Spay/Neuter · First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings · Microchip – lifetime with no registration fees · Current on heartworm preventative · Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: · Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage – details provided) · Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) · A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

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Toby

Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-40 lbs  ESTIMATED AGE: 6-7 months KNOWN WITH DOGS: Yes KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not know at this time KNOWN WITH KIDS: Unknown at this time   KNOWN COMMANDS: working on sit and off, he comes when called KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: house trained and crate trained KNOWN LIKES: looking out the window, running in the yard and being chased by resident dogs, LOVES ear rubs and being with his humans and siblings. KNOWN DISLIKES: he is a little nervous with thresholds but working on that ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Toby is just such a joyful little guy who is sure to bring so much love to one lucky family. He is still a puppy with some puppy behaviors so will need some training. His foster is working on his jumping on people which he is gentle with but can be mouthy. - LOVES shoes if you leave them out and has will chew on other things but nothing he can't be trained for our grow out of. BONUS: though a puppy he does all his business outside, sleeps quietly through the night 7-8 hours until human gets up He is a happy boy, who loves running through the yard and being chased by siblings. He listens to cues from my dogs if they want to be left alone and is able to entertain himself with toys to gnaw on or toss and chase Toby loves to sit by window and look out, and will bark if he sees people outside or in the yard. Thresholds going outside and inside are still a bit scary, though he does well following a sibling. He is learning to walk on a leash but can be a little hesitant Toby starts out shy but quickly warms up and settles into routine quickly. He is friendly to visitors coming in and if scared will squeeze in a corner or under something. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: elenahtar@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster! LOCATION: An amazing Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Elena, elenahtar@gmail.com ADOPTION FEE: $475 includes spay/neuter, HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter (all adult dogs and if option chosen for puppies) First 3 distemper series vaccines and de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

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Pascal

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Fairfax Station, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny Law Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ LOCATION: Adoption Center ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Adoption Center ADOPTION FEE: $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts! ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40 pounds KNOWN WITH DOGS: Pascal was reported to do well with dogs in a previous shelter. KNOWN WITH CATS: Pascal was reported to be fine with cats in a previous shelter. KNOWN WITH KIDS: We do not know how Pascal is with kids. KNOWN CUES: Working on Sit. KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Pascal will follow treats into his crate, but he can get FOMO when others are hanging out outside the crate without him. KNOWN LIKES: Watching the world out a window, treats, sniffing, affection. KNOWN DISLIKES: Unknown. ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Pascal was found as a stray by a rural shelter partner in Tazewell County. He's such a handsome boy, with his thick coat and piercing blue eyes. He's already excited about his new environment, taking in all the sniffs on walks and enjoying the wide variety of food. He's a confident and polite walker on leash, and he can't wait to take in his new community with his new family! Pascal will be neutered during his stay with Homeward Trails. HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS: Spay/Neuter First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees Current on heartworm preventative Current on flea/tick preventative EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS: Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only) A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

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Gus

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Falls Church, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Courtesy Post: Owner Surrender/Rehoming- Fairfax, VA Gus is an 4 year old Australian Shepherd and weighs 40 lbs. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on shots, and on heartworm prevention. Gus is nervous around strangers! No children or dogs, due to his reactivity! He hasn’t been tested around cats. Several years ago, Gus escaped from the yard while someone else was watching him. A stranger found him and went to grab his collar, which caused Gus to bite the stranger. Gus is currently on gabapentin, clonidine, and Sertaline for his reactivity. His owner says that when he isn’t triggered, he is loving, loyal, smart, playful, and energetic! The owner is surrendering him because he doesn’t do well with their young children. If you think you can provide a great home for Gus, please contact the owner listed below. There is a $150 rehoming fee to assure good folks with good intentions. This fee will be donated to Australian Shepherds Furever for their assistance in placing Gus. Owner’s Contact Information: Devin at elliott.family.8823@gmail.com

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Little Beans Orphan Ark Rescue

7710 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646

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Serendipity Animal Rescue Inc

La Plata, MD 20646

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Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Falls Church VA Chapter

Falls Church, VA 22042

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20007

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Dogingham Palace Rescue/Washington DC

Washington, DC 20009

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington, DC 20008

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Old Dominion Humane Society

3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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K-9 Lifesavers

Silver Spring, MD 20904

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