Adoption

Oak ARPH #14674

OK

Oak is a 5yo, 40lb, fully-vetted male Australian Shepherd.

Oak loves the tennis ball! He is fully house trained and although he doesn't seem to have a lot of leash experience, he is loving neighborhood walks. He's the most bossy male Aussie his foster family has ever had in my house.. he learned their routine quickly and will remind us if we are running late for meals or dental chew distribution. Oak loves dog friends and will lick their faces incessantly! Love a confident, sweet Aussie.

Oak is located in Tulsa, OK and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Oak please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Millie ARPH #14446

PA

Meet Millie! Millie was very much loved but sadly came to us due to her owner's terminal illness. She is a seven year old spayed black tri (turning eight in January), up to date on vaccinations and preventatives. She loves all humans, greeting everyone with a wiggle, just looking for attention and petting. She is a velcro Aussie, wanting to be with her person (or at least in sight), and will be underfoot wherever that person might be. Millie is VERY food motivated as evidenced by her weigh in of 92 pounds at her vet visit! Less intake and more exercise will continue her weight loss program from a max of 106 at the end of April in her former home, although she'll be on the larger side even at a good weight. Inside that bulky body, though, is a dog that wants very much to be frisky and active. She LOVES going for walks and does nicely on leash. A fenced yard is preferred, but homes without them will be considered on an individual basis.

She's not a fan of the crate and doesn't really need one, but she will go in for treats. Millie has excellent house manners and will let you know if she needs to go out. She has opinions and will sometimes vocalize them, especially if she wants treats. Given her size, it's not easy, but she will sit and down for the right treats. She does alert bark when someone comes or she hears a car go by; no one will sneak up on you with her around!

Millie is fine with cats and lives with two in her foster home. She lived with other dogs in her previous home and with one now, but she can be bossy and prefers not to share toys, although she's not obsessed with them. She won't be placed with another female, but she could be okay with the right male.

Millie's dream home would be with someone who is home most of the time, enjoys long walks, will give her a couch or chair where she can be comfy, and who will love her for the rest of her life. She will be a lovely companion and will be totally devoted to her person or persons.

Millie is fostered near Honesdale, PA. If you are already approved, contact Kay at [email protected]. 

If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Raven ARPH #14664

NY

This pretty girl is Raven! Raven is a four year old spayed black tri female with absolutely the best temperament, according to her foster home. She was very much loved in her previous home and only came to us due to her owner's terminal illness. She is the daughter of Millie, ARPH #14446. A nice size at around 40 pounds, she has excellent house manners. She has yet to meet a dog or person big or small that she doesn't immediately fall in love with. She loves children!  There was a cat in her previous home, so dog savvy cats would be okay. No other females, but she would be fine with a male canine companion.

When she came into foster care, Raven had no understanding of simple commands and was not crate trained. It didn't take long to get her used to the crate with the crate games plan, although she will sometimes whine a bit when she first goes in.

Raven is very food-motivated and is learning quickly. Now she is doing well with sit, come, working on “off” (furniture and jumping up on you gently to greet). Leash walking has improved tremendously. Perfectly house trained, Raven just doesn't have a tell sign... she holds it till you walk near the door then just stands there....  OH!   If it is raining, though, she doesn't go right out but hits the brakes and looks at you as if to say, “Make it stop”! But give her a minute, and her need to go outweighs her desire to stay dry. She's very friendly towards humans, but watch out for squirrels... she will literally try to climb the tree after them! A fenced yard would be best to keep Raven safe. She likes toys and is fond of her snuggle puppy. She is up to date on vaccinations and preventatives.

This sweet girl is truly a diamond in the rough and will make a wonderful companion in the right home! She is fostered in Tonawanda, NY.  If you are already approved, contact Kay at [email protected].

If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

June ARPH #14376

TX

June is a 5yo, 45lb, fully-vetted spayed female that is house-broken and crate-trained. Her future home will be someone that is home more often than not... such as a retired person, or someone who works from home. She was initially adopted out from our organization and then returned 2 years later due to the development of storm anxiety. June takes a daily (cheap) medication to help with keeping her anxiety at bay, and she does great with this. She also has a special, sturdy crate that she stays in during thunderstorms. It helps her to feel safe and secure, and she actually really likes it.

June can run like the wind, and she enjoys the large backyard at her foster home. She loves playing with toys by herself at times and will play fetch. She also has a fun-loving playful spirit that will keep you laughing and entertained. With other dogs, June prefers older, mellow, male canine counterparts. She would likely prefer being the only dog to get all the attention and spoiling for herself!

In addition, June was not treated well by a man who was part of her early life experience, but she has done very well bonding to men that volunteer for the rescue. She will bond with her new owner in the same way she has bonded and adores her foster parents.

She will need an active household and possibly a training activity where she can excel and learn. Belly rubs, cuddling and pets are always welcome. She will offer an Aussie smile too when she is excited and wants a hello hug. June deserves her FINAL forever home. Could that be you?

June is located in Sanger, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet her in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about June please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Frank ARPH #14630

TX

Frank is an ~1.5-2yo, 50lb, fully-vetted male Australian Shepherd that came to us from a very full shelter after being picked up as a stray.

He is a very exuberant boy that LOVES LIFE and is go-go-go! He is outgoing, fun, and incredibly energetic. He has never met a stranger, and will keep you on your toes! This boy is too smart for his own good, and must have been born with a billy-goat gene. He can climb and jump with the best of them, thus his future home must have a tall and very secure fence!

Frank is not for the first time dog owner. He is smart, but has a bit of a stubborn streak and will need continued training and plenty of exercise to be a model canine citizen. He will fetch a ball until your arm falls off, and loves toys of all varieties. He loves other dogs, too - but he can play a bit rough and get excitable, so a middle-aged, athletic but "calmer-than-Frank" dog is probably the best idea. Due to his size and energy, we are looking for a home without toy/small breed dogs, or young children (10+ only).

Franks ideal family is one that wants to include him in all aspects of their life and do ALL THE THINGS. He is ready for adventure 110% of the time. He is crate-trained and does very well on a leash. At this time, he is NOT reliable off-leash due to both prey drive and the desire to thrill-seek. He would happy be dog-napped by any stranger!

If you're looking for a hiking, jogging, paddle-boarding, marathon-running, thrill-seeking pup.. Frank is the boy for you!

Frank is located in Burleson, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Frank please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Kiwi ARPH #14640

TX

Kiwi is a stunning 8-month-old double merle Australian Shepherd with a sweet soul and a heart full of love. This girl may have a hearing impairment and some vision issues but that doesn’t slow her down one bit—she is curious, affectionate, and eager to bond with her people.

Kiwi thrives on love and attention and adores cuddle time. She is crate trained but really prefers to be part of whatever is going on in the household. Whether she is lounging at your feet, snuggling next to you on the sofa watching TV, or following you around the house, Kiwi is happiest when she is near her humans.

She gets along well with other dogs, can be vocal when playing a rousing game of chase or “bitey face”, and has plenty of energy for walks but also takes plenty of naps. She is a nice medium energy girl who has never met a stranger and will wiggle her way right into your heart.

While training is a little more challenging due to her hearing impairment, she can see movement so she is learning some training hand signals. She also wears a vibration collar (that will come with her to her forever home) to let her know to look at or come to her foster mom. She would do best in a calm, patient home that understands her needs and will continue her training journey.

She travels well in a car…no carsickness…but does expect you to hand over a treat every now and then while traveling. She loves going for walks where she gets to sniff to her heart’s content. So most walks can be slow and steady not a race to the finish.

Kiwi is spayed, heartworm negative, up-to-date on vaccinations and ready for a forever family that will cherish her uniqueness.

Could you be the one to give this special girl the loving home she deserves?

Kiwi is located in Bedford, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet her in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Kiwi please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Elm ARPH #14675

OK

Elm is a ~3yo, 35lb, fully-vetted male Australian Shepherd.

Elm is a cuddly and very people focused dog. He plays with his foster brothers and is buddies with the cat but he chooses people over other pets every time. He willingly crates but barks in his crate (quiet over night). He would probably enjoy a home where he doesn't have to be crated.

He barks at new people in the home (but asks for pets even while barking), he barks at dogs encountered on walks. He adores kids and will sit in any available lap. He is tall, light, and built very slender. He shows no interest in toys but that may change once his mouth isn't painful (recovering from surgery so on medical hold for another month or so!).

Elm is located in Tulsa, OK and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Elm please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.

Kanyon ARPH #14642

TX

Kanyon is an approximately 6 month old, 46 pound blue merle, fully-vetted male Australian Shepherd.

House breaking and crate training are a work in progress. He is currently fostered in Dallas and so far has been good with dogs and kids.

Kanyon is new to our organization - check back soon for a full bio!

Kanyon is located in Dallas, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt. We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

If you are an approved ARPH adopter with a current application on file and interested in learning more about Kanyon please contact Laura at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming an approved ARPH adopter, please submit an adoption application.