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Welcome to NorCal Aussie Rescue, a California
State nonprofit public benefit corporation. Our Federal
Tax ID number: # 26-0076953. We rescue, evaluate and then
place wonderful Australian Shepherds in just the right
new home. This takes time! We do not adopt out of state.
Aussies can be moderately active to extremely active,
needy or independent, child-friendly or child-intolerant.
Most of our
Aussies are strays and we cannot be assured they are
good with children. Read
more about Aussies: Is An
Aussie the Right Dog For You.
Please make sure you view our Shelter
Listings as well as the Related
Links because there are many nice dogs in shelters
that have very limited time. Choosing the best possible
home for each individual dog is a very time consuming
task - please be patient! If you are interested in adopting
one of our Aussies, please fill out an Adoption Application. If you've submitted an application,
please be patient...we receive 20-30 applications per
day. Thank you!
dogs adopted in 7 years since we began NorCal Aussie Rescue on December 22, 2003! We average 10 - 15 adoptions per month.
Your support makes this possible.
Thank You!
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Please Sponsor an Aussie!
Each foster dog gets at least one trip to the vet for vaccinations, worming, tests, altering, to have any health concern addressed. In addition to vet bills which are almost 1/2 of our annual budget, we have on-going expenses for Solid Gold food (we get wholesale), treats, beds, collars and ID tags, as well as Sanctuary expenses like satellite, electricity, taxes, and van repair & maintenance. Please consider an ongoing monthly donation. Thank you Jennifer & Mike, Ken & Phyllis, Tootie, Michael & Alan, Meri, Carol, Christine, Shelly, Michelle, Carole and Barbara for your monthly gifts! Donating is simple and quick with PayPal! |
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Dogs posted on this web site have been screened or temperament tested to the best of our ability.
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Slide show! Photos! Slide show!Kim and the sanctuary kids on a hikeThere is always something fun to do at the Sanctuary! Aussies are too smart to let get bored. Here's a slideshow from a recent jaunt.
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Aussie Adventures
We think traveling with our Aussies is a lot of fun. Please email us a
photo of you and/or your Aussie on a travel adventure, and we'll post it.
Tell us where you went and what activities you enjoyed together!
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will not place our Aussies in homes
with children under 12 years of age
unless it's an Aussie that
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Sweet Seniors
We feel it's really important to make room at the Sanctuary for seniors who end up in shelters. Many have passed through our doors and found wonderful, loving homes. Some of them spend the rest of their lives with us.
We offer a place for you to pay tribute to your beloved Aussie and invite you to email us a photo and tell us about your special Aussie so we might add them to our memorial page.
Rather than feeling sad, we hope that you feel encouraged that we gave them a wonderful life. They certainly enriched ours.
See our new memorial page.
We built a Memorial Garden at the Sanctuary
For a $1,000 donation, we will create a custom, 6" X 8" bronze plaque with your Aussie's photo & your sentiments.
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Training plays a huge part in the relationship you have with your dog or dogs. We recommend and often require at least one obedience class with your dog. If we can't set you up with a trainer, go to www.apdt.com and click on "How to Choose a Trainer" to learn about different training approaches. Then click on "Dog Trainer Search" to find one near your home. We think you should observe a class before signing up. |
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A Message from Kim
1/23/12
We had our first rain in Grass Valley and there's snow in the Sierra....finally! We'll be ready to go snow shoeing once we get another big storm that gives us 2-3 more feet of the white fluffy stuff.
We're still getting 4-5 calls per week from people who have bought mini or standard Aussies that they want to rehome for various reasons - mostly for nipping small children who try to hug them, or for being too active. We'll be full at the Sanctuary by early February,
We have a fairly significant boarding bill because we help every Aussie in need, and we often have no room at the Sanctuary. I board healthy dogs whenever we get close to 30 dogs at the Sanctuary....which seems to be the norm these days. Additionally, we had to board dogs when I had knee replacement surgery. We would appreciate any donations to help us pay our boarding bill. Donate with PayPal.
We would like to find a foster or permanent home for Maggie who isn't comfortable living with so many dogs. She's a love bug who can't handle freedom (off leash) but does great with a fenced yard, crate and somebody's lap.
Please check Owner Listed Aussies and Shelter Aussies. If you can adopt a shelter dog, that would be GREAT! If you'd prefer a little dog, please look at Pocket Dogs.
Special Needs Dogs are Just Special
If you think it's a disability, just check out the video of Bailey (now named Emma) running around with Ammo in her new home.
Archive of Kim's messages
Still News
NorCal Aussie Rescue is featured in BARK Magazine. Thank you Marcia!
http://thebark.com/content/case-study-saving-aussies
BARK magazine
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What's New?
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Donations to NorCal Aussie Rescue
Donations may be made using your credit card
with Paypal or by
check made payable to NCAR, Inc and mail to our post office box:
NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.
10556 Combie Rd, PMB #6200
Auburn, CA 95602
PH 530-268-1600/FAX 530-268-9911
You can print this PDF for mailing your donation. THANK YOU!
Maggie needs A Home
Maggie: 30 pounds. Loves all people. May be OK with cats. Small, friendly dogs OK. No dog parks. Fenced back yard and a spot on the couch are all she needs!
SPECIAL DOGS
We often rescue dogs with special challenges or talents that require a certain living situation..
Lily is a perfect example of a loving Aussie with 1 quirk!
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Dixie is STILL missing from her home in PATTERSON (near Tracy)
She bolted out the door 1/9 & no one has seen her since.
Please help look for her, or report any info to Chelley at
(415) 215-2616
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