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Moe NCAR#486
Moe is a 4 year old black tri who is loving and sweet. His family asked us to rehome him because he is very excitable and their home is full of activity and kids running in and out. He is a darling boy, average activity level, but because he nipped on two occasions, his family tearfully asked us to find him a loving home. Fostered in Grass Valley .
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Sammie NCAR #487
Sammie is a 7 year old red tri whose owners felt she wasn’t safe around small children. She grew up with children in the home, but when their friends were over, she seemed too assertive for her owners to feel comfortable.
They did not trainer her nor give her guidance, so she is a smart, self taught bossy Aussie who is very, very smart.
Sammie is very Velcro and a wonderful example of a companion Aussie. She has been over fed and under exercised and at 72 pounds, needs to loose at least 10 pounds, more like 15. She likes meeting new people and does fine with other dogs. She is a smart girl who has learned she can get what she wants, like opening cabinets and finding cookies, or opening doors to get into the house to be with me! She’s very social and loving. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Star NCAR #482
Star is a 2-3 year old Aussie/Cattle Dog and possibly Border Collie mix with her fluffy tail. She’s Velcro, affectionate and a bit hesitant to greet strangers, but will warm up. I gave her a bath and she climbed up the stairs and sat nicely in our raised tub and seemed to enjoy the experience.
She came into the Los Banos shelter and it’s evident she recently had a little of pups. She will be spayed and then available for adoption by the end July, but you can meet her now. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Jack NCAR #398
Jack is a calm, timid, 3-4 year old Aussie boy with
his long fluffy tail. He was so traumatized in the shelter
that he had to be lifted out of his kennel and taken
into the play yard for evaluation. He has only one functional
eye. As we hoped, he's warmed up considerably and is
doing well in foster care. He wants to be with his person. He will scale a 5 foot wooden fence if he's scared, but hasn't done that since he was first brought into rescue.
Jack is completely docile and loving. He loves to run with his Aussie sister, Dora from the puppy mill. He's just a darling boy who LOVES to swim and is happy going on leash walks and is very good off leash, too.
He is a jewel at the vet and is a perfect gentleman.
Jack graduated from a 10 week obedience
class. He will need a patient person who give him plenty of time to bond as he's glued to his "person." This is a mellow boy who lives nicely with cats. Fostered in Grass Valley. Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
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Bailey NCAR #425
 Bailey and Lana Bailey is a 1 -2 year old Aussie mix or purebred Aussie. She was adopted and returned too many times to the SPCA in Fresno . She’s deaf and an incredible fence climber…I’ve not seen such climbing ability ever!
She is absolutely a love with all people and children…..even toddlers. She’s a dream on a leash, but hasn’t had any formal training via hand signals. This is a nice, bright girl who hasn't a mean bone in her body and is so deserving of a permanent home where she'll be safe and get plenty of stimulation, love and training. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Dundee NCAR #481
Dundee turned two years old on May 23. He’s a gorgeous, sweet, headstrong red merle whose owner could no longer take care of him. He’s a lean 60 pound boy who is moderately active and settles nicely. He knows sit, stay, come (not 100%), wait, down, and shake.
We're working on "leave it" as he likes to counter surf!
Dundee is used to going to work with his previous owner and was a delightful addition to an open work environment, going inside and out as he pleased. He is a bit reactive to strangers and barks at them, but it not aggressive. He does not like babies and toddlers…they frighten him. He loves our hikes in the Sierras and likes car rides. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Pete NCAR #472
Petie is a small, well built, 4 year old black tri. He came to us 15 months ago from the Penninsula Humane Society where his owners surrendered him for "herding their children". He was quickly adopted and lived with a couple for almost a year, but returned when he bit the Fed Ex guy for the second time. He was not on a leash both times.
Pete is an exceptional boy, always ready to play ball, fetch a toy or go for a ride. He gets along with all the dogs at the Sanctuary and plays nicely with males and females. He’s great off and on leash, very obedient and just adorable. He’s very loving and has a very expressive face. He kennels easily and is not a barker.
He has one serious issue. If he's startled by someone like a delivery person coming on to the property, or someone reaching over him quickly and startling him, he can bite. It is fear based and can be managed. Petie's doing well in Agility class and being fostered at the Sanctuary.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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McKenzie NCAR #476
McKenzie at agility class
pre-toe injury!
McKenzie turne three years old on June 13. She’s a darling, small blue merle who was bought as a puppy. Her owners now have an 11 month old daughter and McKenzie is great with her, but not with other children who now come to visit. McKenzie was not socialized with little children as a pup.
She's very, very athletic. And LOVES....we mean LOVES the water and is a very fast swimmer! She's awesome at Frisbee and fetching anything from sticks to balls to toys. She's an excellent traveler in both car and motorhome...just sleeps on the floor.
She is so sweet, loving, funny, smart and Beautiful. The perfect home for McKenzie would be with an active, experienced handler who will do agility, and lots of fun activities like swimming with her.
7/1 McKenzie sprained her foot running around at the Sanctuary. The X Rays do not indicate a break, but rather serious tendon and soft tissue damage to her toe. Vet says she needs 6 weeks to heal.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Red NCAR #473
Above: Big Red at 124 lbs
 Above: Red at 105 lbs
Shelter staff immediately shaved him and gave him a bath. Barbara, the rescue coordinator asked if we’d take him in because he could not be adopted to the public in such bad shape. We picked him up and all the shelter staff came outside to cheer him on as he climbed into our van with just a little help.
We spent $410 on his first round of tests: Heartworm tests, Chest X Rays and a full blood panel. As expected, he needs to be on thyroid medication. Adding insult to injury, Big Red tested positive for heartworm.
Slideshow of Haley and Red
This boy is Velcro and lumbers along so well. After only 2 days with us, he showed that he likes to play fetch! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I didn’t throw it far, but he got the ball and brought it back and dropped it for me.
He also likes to throw toys in the air and catch them, and he would play with Haley as long as she wanted. Our vet thinks he’s 5-7 years old. In July, he’ll go back for a check up and will likely start heartworm treatment which will cost about $450. We would be grateful for any help towards his medical bills. You can donate securely using PayPal on our site, or by mailing a check to NCAR, 10556 Combie Road, PMB 6200, Auburn, CA 95602.
Fostered in Grass Valley. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Levi NCAR #417
Levi is a 10 year old, polite blue merle. He’s on the small side and quite healthy. He likes to play fetch, loves all people he meets and doesn’t jump up on them. He loves going hiking with his foster mom.
He’s obedient and Velcro. He rarely plays with other dogs and prefers people. His owner lost his home and can’t afford to take care of Levi anymore. NO CATS! Fostered in Truckee.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Noni NCAR # 440 and Papi NCAR #471
 Papi Noni and Papi seem to be brother and sister…their eyes and coloring look identical. They may be 12+ years old. We rescued them with one other Aussie (Tia - see March Gallery) from the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. They were terribly matted, Noni so bad that shaving was the only solution. Papi’s tummy was shaved, but we managed to keep most of his coat. They both were flea infested and their worn down teeth proove that they lived that way many years.
They are both loving, but only Noni plays with other dogs….she’s really adorable to watch. She and Haley even got into a roll of paper towels and shredded them! Both are on Rymadil and thyroid meds. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Patch NCAR # 478
Patch
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Tina NCAR#483
Tina is a beautiful 9 year old blue merle. She is fine with all the dogs at the Sanctuary and loves all people. She has a gorgeous coat and weighs a little over 60 pounds. She's incredibly loving and Velcro.
Her owners have serious illnesses and asked us to find her a loving home. Tina is about as perfect as an aussie girl can get. She seems to be a tire-biter...maybe even a car chaser...surprised me! NO CATS! Fostered in Sacramento.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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April #457
April is an adorable Aussie/Chow mix. She's good with other dogs and just look at that face! She's mellow, plays hard with other dogs, and is an incredible watch dog...I introduce her on leash to most visitors at the gate.
She loves to chase lizards and can be a little barky with her fur up if strangers come to the Sanctuary and aren't properly introduced. April was at the over crowded Tracy Shelter so we took her in. She's at the most 2 years old, has her big fluffy tail and just gorgeous. April would be a great companion dog for a playful male or female dog - she could even be a 3rd or 4th dog. She kennels well, is quiet and can be left alone in the house or in the yard for long hours.
Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Luigi NCAR#444
 Happy Luigi I would VERY much like to find him a home or foster home where he'll have the ball thrown for him, learn agility or herding or otherwise have something constructive to do with his drive and temperament. I think teaching him to focus on a task would be a great thing!
He fetches nicely, comes when called and is very sweet with all people. He's a bit mouthy for small children though. He was surrendered to the Sonoma County Shelter because his owners were moving and couldn't take him. He was raised in an apartment with small children. He's a busy boy who needs daily exercise and mental stimulation, yet he can settle inside at night. He crates well. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Lily NCAR #342
Lily was adopted from us more than 2 years ago. She lived with a young family with a baby and a toddler. She’s very gentle with babies and sweet with all people. Lily is about 4 years old now and her one issue that doesn’t seem to improve is that she likes to run and not come back when called. She’ll eventually come back, but not until she’s had her fun...this can take hours.
Her family moved to an urban environment from a rural environment, and Lily had a near brush with death when she jumped out of her parked car when her mom opened the door, and ran down the street where a car narrowly missed her. Her mom called me after the incident, and with a very shaky voice, said that she feared Lily’s life was at risk.
We took Lily back and she’s happy running around the Sanctuary, although she will bolt out of the gate and has figured how to dig under the fence to get out and hunt rabbits. It’s her simple pleasure it seems. This girl is sweet, sweet, sweet and is a delightful, obedient girl unless she goes on one of her escapades...but she always comes back!
She'd be a great apartment dog where she gets a chance to frequent a fenced dog park for running exercise, or go jogging on-leash with someone. Another potential scenario for her would be a big ranch without fencing WAY off the beaten path. When she's done hunting, she parks it in the Sanctuary driveway just outside the gate. She hangs around and is an awesome ranch dog. Very safe with children, too! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Samantha NCAR# 366
Samantha is a gorgeous, low energy 10 year old, female black tri who weighs 45 pounds. She has two blue eyes and is drop dead gorgeous. She is a very quiet and a sweet girl who likes to hug...she's devoted to her person. She will wrap her front two legs around your legs to "Hug You". She is very sweet and gets along with other dogs she knows, but doesn't want to hang out with them. She would make an excellent companion dog for someone, and she'd thrive being an only dog, but she can easily live with another dog.
Sammy's very comfortable sleeping on the porch or in a crate and comes inside to sleep too....all in all, very easy going...very low activity.
Fostered in Sacramento.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Tiffany NCAR#330 Puppy Mill Aussie
Mama Tiffany is an ultra timid girl.
She gave birth to 7 puppies in our care in October, 2006 and all of them have found loving homes.
Tiffany needs a lot of time to learn to trust her person
and is not a dog for the first time Aussie or even first
time dog owner. She'll need a special, quiet home with a devoted person who will tether her to her for the first couple of weeks.
She
gets along well with other dogs, but would do best with male dogs. She's making strides and now sleeps inside sometimes, will peek in when visitors come by and is becoming more comfortable and more confident....albeit slowly! Fostered in Grass Valley.. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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LASS NCAR#436 Puppy Mill Aussie
Lass is a 6 year old black tri. She's very timid around strangers, but has warmed up to her foster parents in San Leandro. She is fine with other dogs and will need a patient person to maker her feel safe.
Like most of the puppy mill Aussies, she bonds to one person and that's about it! Lass is a quiet, sweet girl who would benefit greatly from obedience classes and a person who would spend lots of time doing things and going places with her. Fostered in San Leandro. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Bailey NCAR #334 Puppy Mill Aussie
Bailey is a sweet and loving black tri. He's now 11 years
old and losing his vision. He has a gorgeous coat and is still about the most handsome black tri I've seen. This boy fathered countless litters of puppies and never had a person love him till we rescued him. He spent 9 years glaring at other intact breeding males (like Sydney, adopted March, '07) through the kennel fence...suffice to say, he didn't have a good life.
Bailey is very easy-going, loves to hang out or go on walks and crates easily. He's come a long way since I got him in August, '06. He and Sydney wouldn't come into my house for 3 days after I brought them home. Now, he will slowly come up
to strangers seeking pets. He desperately wants to be
loved and is so very sweet. Bailey went through our obedience program and warmed up to his handler and got used to performing on a leash! He's very appreciative for pets and love. He loves Steve, his foster Dad who takes him on daily leash walks and to a nearby park...see Bailey's webpage. Fostered in Sacramento. Contact: Kim
at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Dutch
NCAR #339 Puppy Mill Aussie
 Dutch and Dave watch the fire across the valley…she’s come a long way, and actually seeks pets from Dave now. 7/19/07 Dutch didn't bark around the contractor today...and she came up and put her paw on Dave and he pet her for 10 minutes. It was so lovely that we took a photo!
She jumps straight up in the air when she's excited
and plays fetch like a pro.....she's really, really fast! She has learned to trust me, and is very devoted,
so she will bond to someone else. As most of the puppy
mill Aussies, she crates easily and gets along with
other dogs. Fostered in Grass Valley. Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Cheyenne #459
We rescued Cheyenne and her 8 puppies from a bad fate. Cheyenne looks like a Catahoula mix…but we don’t know for sure. We do know she’s sweet! The puppies went to the Milo Foundation www.milofoundation.org and Mama Cheyenne is staying with us and will be ready for her new home the end of July.
Here’s an update from Cheyenne’s foster mom:
Hi Kim:
Cheyenne is wonderful!! She is the perfect obedient dog, even more so than my own dogs. It only took one time for her to know where her food dish goes. She is respectful towards the dogs and if they run, she tries to herd them. It is so interesting watching her. She is doing so well with everyone. She tries so hard to please you. It is automatic when she has a leash to wait for me to go first out the door. She stays right by my side when we walk. I tether her sometimes on walks to my other rescue boy and she tells him to follow. She is the leader. My husband and I just love her. All it takes is one time to call her name and she is there next to you. She is a very happy dog.
Fostered in Folsom.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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LANA
This little 7 pound girl came into the Shafter shelter pregnant and sickly. She is now healthy and spayed and so much fun!
Lana is a cuddle-bug! She loves everyone and snuggles up right next to whomever is next to her...be it person or dog! She loves to sleep curled up against me and sometimes stays under the covers. She is also crate-trained!
She likes car rides and going on hikes. She greets visitors nicely and wants to get into their laps.
She is not tolerant of toddlers who want to hug and squeeze her, and she is also antagonistic with cats. She gets along with all the dogs at the Sanctuary, plays with toys and actually fetches! This is a darling little pocket girl. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Video of Lana (400kb)
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
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Linus, NCAR #209
Linus is a happy, four year old Red Queensland Heeler/Aussie mix. His Mom had a stroke and can't take care of him any longer, so one of our foster homes took him in. He's a big boy, but losing weight and is now 65 lbs. He is living with four other dog friends.
Other dogs and cats don't bother him, but he is shy with strange people, though he's getting better. He likes squeeky toys and playing fetch and knows SIT and DOWN and STAY. He's housebroken and uses the doggie door to go outside. His foster dad is taking him to the dog park for fun and exercise as well as letting him run along side his bike. He's nervous about nail clipping or when his collar is grabbed, but he enjoys the petting afterwards! Linus smiles or grins in an unusual, curled-lip way, which Aussie lovers are used to.
Fostered in Woodland.
Contact Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com.
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