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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.
Aussies are not always good with children. 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 4½ years
of NorCal Aussie Rescue! We average an adoption
every other day.
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, and has any health concern addressed. In addition to vet bills which are 1/3 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 gasoline for the van. Not including vet bills, our typical expenses are $450-$500 per month. Please consider an ongoing monthly donation
to help us continue. Thank you Ken & Phyllis, Tootie, Paula, Meri 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!
View Aussie Adventures ›
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will not place our Aussies in homes
with children under 12 years of age
unless it's an Aussie that
we know has lived with small children. |
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AUSSIES: We currently have
5 missing Aussies reported. |
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 PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia: Cali 1 year old, female, tattoo in ear. Call 250-562-6290 or 250-563-0905 |
Oakland: Doger lost on June 25, 2006. Dug out from east 33rd street in Oakland between Highland Hospital and Oakland High school.
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 Sacramento: Buzz was lost from the Strathmore area, 1/4 mile from highway 65. |
 Oroville: Riley disappeared in April from his home in Oroville. |
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Sweet Seniors
We feel it's really important to make room 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 lost three of our sweet seniors recently.
Rather than feeling sad, we hope that you feel encouraged that we were able to give them a wonderful life. They certainly enriched ours.
See our new memorial page.
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 A Message from Kim
7/22/08
A year ago we poured the foundation for our kennels! And now the building is almost finished! We're waiting for a bid to find out how much it will cost to make the play yard fencing "bullet-proof" so the dogs can safely play in it without supervision. I am overwhelmed by the support we've received to make this all possible.
Dinner under the Stars is less than 2 months away and we have only 30 tickets left. Please consider being a sponsor or purchasing a ticket to this elegant yet fun dinner party at the Sanctuary on September 13!
The smoke is almost gone and we're grateful to Doug, Kristi and Jan who offered us a place to go in the event of an evacuation! Paws crossed there aren't any more fires.
BIG RED NEWS!
He's broken the 100 pound barrier! On 7/21 he weighed 98.5 lbs! And, I've shed 4 pounds too...we're on a roll!
Archive of Kim's messages
Still News
We began our Agility classes 6/24 and all the 4-legged students went through the tunnel, over jumps, and began weave poles by the end of class. MacKenzie and Petie are being handled by volunteers, and the other participants have brought their own dogs to teach. Classes run 6 consecutive Tuesdays. See Updated Slides!
The Pt. Isabel Reunion!
Thank you to everyone who came on a record breaking hot day in Richmond! It was so hot that most of the dogs spent the afternoon swimming in the Bay!
Aussies Playing Reunion 2008 Slideshow
The reunion is a time for me to catch up with people whom I've not seen for a long time. I enjoy hearing about these kids who've come through our doors and into wonderful homes. I'm happy that I've met so many terrific people through rescuing these amazing dogs... including pocket dogs like Pippin (formerly Tyra from the Delano shelter) who is in training to be a therapy dog!
Please look at all the great photos!
Big Red has a pledge drive!
In May, Big Red was found listless on the side of the road in Auburn. Fleas and maggots were embedded in his skin and in his ears. A woman brought him to the Placer County Shelter where he weighed in at 124 lbs. He tested positive for heartworm and will be treated soon. 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.
Care to make a pledge for every pound Red loses? He's down to 98 lbs, so we've dropped the Big from his name Congrats RED!
We need foster homes....people who know Aussies and don't have small children please.
It's staggering how many purebred Aussies are unclaimed in shelters or surrendered by their owner. We try hard to take them all, but the reality is we can't. If you don'ta have small children, please consider adopting an Aussie from a shelter or foster for us.
People losing their homes are abandoning their pets in astounding numbers. Read this article about abandoned animals in Chicago.
Ifyou have thought about fostering an Aussie, please help now! Call me at 530-268-1600 or fill out a Foster Home application by clicking on Volunteer from our home page.
We have only 2 of the 3 ancient red Aussies that came in as strays at the Sacramento County Shelter. One has already found her forever home. Papi and Noni are brother and sister and at least 12, maybe older. see video
Go to Shelter Aussies to see the beauties who've lost their homes. Also look at Owner Listed Aussies...they are in trouble too. If you'd prefer a "go anywhere, little dog", please look at Pocket Dogs - little Lana is a kick!
Our kennels are installed and being used! This has been a 15 month project, but we're not yet finished. Your help has made this possible... THANK YOU! See the pics and videos! Read more »
On Christmas eve,
George Warren and his News 10 crew filmed our Sanctuary and all the dogs! See if you recognize our "stars"!
News story
See Puppy Mill
Update to learn about the bust that we initiated that shut it down after 30 years of illegal operation. We rehabilitated and rehomed 60 Aussies over 2 years. We have been fostering the last 5 for more than a year: Dutch, Noel, Lass, Tiffany and Bailey.
Donations may be made using your credit card
with Paypal or by
check made payable to:
NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.
10556 Combie Rd, PMB #6200 Auburn, CA 95602
PH 530-268-1600/FAX 530-268-9911
This is our post office box, not our Sanctuary address.
You can print this PDF for mailing your donation. THANK YOU!
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What's New?
GoodSearch.com donates a penny for every search when you type in NorCal Aussie Rescue as your charity or use the search box above! Learn more...
"DINNER UNDER THE STARS"
Thank you to everyone who came in 2007! See 2007 Photos! Reserve your seat for September 13, 2008! Tickets $250 each.
Work parties Labor Day weekend and 9/6 and 9/7. Please join us!
Please be a sponsor with a gift of $1,000. You will receive 2 tickets to our dinner and a half case of our private label wine. You can donate securely through PayPal, or by mailing a check. Thank you!
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PLEASE HELP US BUILD OUR SANCTUARY!
Total funds needed for Sanctuary construction: $8,200
We still need:
HVAC $6,700
Secure Play yard/fencing $1,500+
Founders giving $10,000 receive free boarding for their dogs for life, as well as recognition on a permanent plaque at the Sanctuary.
With your tax deductable gift, you'll have the satisfaction
of knowing you've helped build our
home. Please help make
a donation using your credit card
through PayPal
or use our print
form to mail in a gift. THANK
YOU!
Our gratitude to these generous people for their support!
What your gifts have bought:
Paint Kennel Building $2,800 PD
Thank you 12 supporters!
Dog wash $1,000 PD
Thank you Arthur in San Francisco
Composting toilet $1,400 PD
Thank you Larry & Ann in Sacto and Paula in Walnut Creek
Hydraulic grooming table $400 PD
Thank you Lisa in Palm Springs!
Washer & Dryer $1,500 PD
Thank you Cathi in Ft. Bragg & Sherman in Atherton!
Water pipes & faucets $500 PD
Thank you Cheryl in Oakland!
Electrical fans & lights $1,700 PD
Thank you Dorothy in Sacramento, Mike in Martinez & Ros in Alameda
Drywall $4,600 PD
Thank you to 16 supporters!
FRP panels $1,000 PD
Thank you Dave in San Jose!
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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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We Need the NCAR Tag # from Your adopted dog.
We get lost dog calls that only give us the NCAR tag # because that's the only tag on the dog. We have two requests! 1) Would you please email your NCAR tag # with dog name (if you changed name, let me know previous name) and your contact info so we can reach you easily; AND 2) Please put a tag on your dog with your info on it asap! Please use the email links in this note, not to Kim directly. Thanks everyone!
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