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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. We do not adopt out of state, and adopters must be over 25 years of age.
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, so we will not adopt our dogs to families with children under twelve years old.. 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. 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 9 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
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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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In Our 10th Year of Helping Aussies Fly dogs adopted in 9 years. We owe our success to you! Click to Donate
A Message from Kim
5/19/13
We've received so many great donations for our Rummage Sale on Memorial Day Weekend. If you have something to donate, or would like to help during the sale, please email me at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
We are very full and boarding dogs again. They are coming 2 at a time, like Bug and Blink, 15 month old Mini blue merle brothers who were dropped off at the Yuba County shelter by their breeder. They have never been on a leash, are timid, but loving. They will be neutered, heartworm tested and have dew claws removed this week.
We're also taking two 3 year old Aussie siblings that were sold as puppies to a couple in their early 80's.
The couple called us for help as they can't even get a leash on these dogs, and I found out they have never been in a car or outside of their yard! I am picking up these little hoodlems this week (WISH ME LUCK!) and getting them altered.
We're facing about a $1,000 vet bill just for these latest 4 rescue kids. Last week, we spent $1,230 on Heartgard and Panacure (wormer)...our medical fund is low! A gift of any size is greatly appreciated! Donate with PayPal.
Sue Wilson made a short video of our 2012 Reunion at Pt. Isabel for all of us to enjoy! Thanks Sue!
http://youtu.be/K0P7jE13f70
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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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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What's New?
 Follow our adoptions stories on Facebook!
Dinner Under the Stars & Auction
Thank you to everyone who attended our Dinner and Auction Under the Stars! See Photos
We appreciate your support which helps us say "YES" to every Aussie in need. To donate, just click here! THANK YOU!
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!

If you are interested in fostering, please submit an Foster Home application by clicking on VOLUNTEER from our home page.
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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