Daisy Duke 7 Year Old Black Tri Aussie/Chow Mix Female for Adoption in Illinois

David Thurman — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:13:35 +0000

Who remembers the late 70′s? Who was always being chased and getting away? Who? Daisy Duke of course, and we finally caught her and she is ready for the prefect forever home. No she doesn’t have those short shorts, but she is a quick as lightening like the old Duke’s of Hazard car and she is just as much fun to watch as that old 70′s sitcom.

Daisy Duke Black Tri Aussie Mix

Daisy Duke is around 7 years old and weighs around 50 pounds. She is up to date on all her shots and is spayed and heartworm negative. While Daisy is not an Australian Shepherd, she is part Aussie, and a lot of Chow, but that just makes her more enduring to her owner.

Daisy Duke Black Tri Aussie Mix

Sadly, as we hear more often lately, Daisy’s former owners weren’t able to afford to keep her, and brought her to animal control. Daisy was put up for adoption by the shelter and was discovered by her foster mom, purely by coincidence, as her foster mom had contacted the shelter regarding another dog. The shelter was full, with more intakes coming in daily, and they were desperate to find rescue for the dogs slated to be put down. Daisy was on that list and so her foster mom had to bring her home.

Daisy Duke Black Tri Aussie Mix

Daisy is a very obedient girl, knows sit, stay (well, for a few seconds anyhow!) and shake. She takes direction very well, and while she did have a few spats with her brothers and sister at first, she is now part of the clan at her foster home.

Daisy Duke Black Tri Aussie Mix

She is content to lay at your feet sleeping and is completely housebroken, and doesn’t get up on furniture (even though her brothers and sister get up there!). She isn’t a fan of her crate, but is wearing a Thundershirt, and that combined with Kongs filled with goodies, she is doing a bit better in the crate day by day. She also has a bit of separation anxiety, which makes the crate a safe choice for Daisy.

Daisy loves to run around the yard with her housemates and also LOVES walks. She walks very nicely using a halter as she is a strong girl and the harness allows better control.

All in all, Daisy will make someone very happy and hopefully she can soon find that home as she deserves a home of her own.

Are you looking to adopt a rescue dog, a true friend and companion for the rest of their life? Daisy Duke is being fostered in Montgomery Illinois. To adopt this Aussie/Chow mix click here: Aussie Rescue Midwest Adoption Application. Reference ASRM 0095.

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Pepper 5 Year Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female Aussie in Illinois

David Thurman — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:13:31 +0000

Meet Pepper, a stunning little self Blue Merle Australian Shepherd who weighs around 35 pounds. Pepper is up to date on all her shots, neutered and Heartworm negative. Pepper was given to the rescue because she was a bit more active then the family was ready for.

Pepper Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Pepper is 100% housebroken and crate trained. She rides well in a car and walks okay on a leash. The foster family is working on her walking manners. She also knows basic commands like sit, down, stay (for a little bit;).

Pepper Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Pepper is very good with the children in the home, she will play fetch and chase and run until you either lose your arm or need to sit down. Pepper is reactive to strangers as most Aussie are, she will bark when a stranger approaches and will calm down once she knows the person is allowed to be near her family.

Pepper Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

She is dog reactive and as such should be in a only dog home, she is okay on walks and seeing them, but needs to not have to compete for attention in her forever home. Pepper is a lover and is always looking to please her family.

Pepper is hanging in the Grayslake Illinois area and if you feel you would like to adopt this Blue Merle, Fun Loving Australian Shepherd click here: Aussie Rescue Midwest Adoption Application. Reference ASRM 0092.

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Pumpkin Leaves Behind A Grateful but Sad Family

David Thurman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:09:29 +0000

Pumpkin came to New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue last year. She was taken in by one of the volunteers and when it was time to place her for adoption, well as will sometimes happen, she was not going anywhere. She had won over the family and was going to stay as long as she was needed in their lives.

Pumpkin loved to help her Mom in the garden, she would lay and watch as well as Pumpkin was always at her Mom’s feet.

Pumpkin Was Always Smiling

Sadly Pumpkin felt it was time to go, and with that departure, she leaves behind a family who has a small hole in their heart and and a few tears as well.

We bid Pumpkin farewell and ask all Aussies bow your heads for the lose of this wonderful girl.

Josie 1.5 Year Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female for Adoption in Illinois

David Thurman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:07:31 +0000

Meet Josie a 1 and a half year old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd. Josie weighs around 40 pounds, is up to date on all her shots, spayed and heartworm negative. Josie is housebroken and crate trained.

Josie Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Josie is shy when first meeting people, usually producing a low growl or bark, she doesn’t charge, or show an aggressive move, but more like she is vocalizing her concern. If it is a women, Josie will start to initiate contact and slowly warm up. As for men, well it’s a bit more of a struggle and will take time to break the ice. She is not aggressive, just impartial to men, p[referring to stay away.

Josie Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Josie gets along well with other dogs, will initiate playtime, she does feel her crate is her space and as such will warn other dogs away. Josie plays with toys and is a expert de-stuffer of toys, so be aware you will have white clouds populating the floor if she is left on her own. Josie rides very well in a car, either laying quietly in the back seat or staring out the window. She walks on a leash but will pull slightly. She has excellent recall and has been walked off leash and is always within range of her foster mom.

Josie Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Josie will need a home with a woman in it, and a male figure who is willing to work with Josie, and we are requesting a yard with a fence, if not then you need not apply for this girl. Josie is in the Rantoul Illinois area. To adopt this Australian Shepherd click here: Aussie Rescue Midwest Adoption Application. Reference ASRM 0084.

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Blue 10 Month Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Male Aussie in Illinois

David Thurman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:05:30 +0000

Meet Blue, a 10 month old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd male puppy who weighs around 40 pounds. Blue is up to date on all his shots and is neutered, housebroken and HW negative.