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"ROCKY" von Aussie is an adorable 3-year-old Australian Shepherd who looks at life like it's one big adventure. Rocky loves to explore and seek out what's new in the neighborhood when he's out on a walk. He's literally in seventh heaven when he's able to find out all the neighborhood "gossip" of who's peeing on what tree or what dogs are new in town (besides him, of course). Rocky is great with other dogs and even did well on his first cat test, but we'll retest him again to see how he does. He's pretty much housebroken even though it's only been a few days. He's totally sweet and beyond gorgeous. It's obvious his last owners didn't know how lucky they were but now he'll be someone else's cherished best friend! Rocky is with Westside German Shepherd Rescue, click on the link to see more pictures of this handsome gentleman, as well as their adoption process: http://www.wgsr.org/rocky-von-aussie/ |
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"ZIP" is a 7 year old neutered blue merle male, 48 pounds. He is a very calm dog and would love a family that matches his personality. He really likes affection, seems the first part of his life this was in short supply. He is ready for his new improved life to begin, he likes his walks, riding in the car, curling up on the couch and watching movies and will do just about anything for a treat. He is housetrained, crate trained, well beyond the pup years so no digging, chewing, or destructive behavior. He gets along with other dogs but does not interact with them just seems to be indifferent to them. His coat is lovely, and he doesn't shed much. This is a very sweet dog who will make some family a great companion. Contact rescuer Becky in San Diego at 619 469 3748 or email: ausshepards@cox.net |
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"MINDY" is a 5 year old spayed female Aussie that is a mellow girl, more of a couch potato. If you are interested in her, please email Deb: DSessa@aol.com or all 760-949-5652 (Victorville area) |
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"LUCKY" is a neutered male Aussie mix, approximately 13 years old. Beautiful, sweet old guy. Happy as he can be, with a very sweet disposition. We are moving to a smaller place and cannot take all of our dogs. He has had his shots. He is an outside dog, as he had been a homeless persons dog for three years before we got him. We tried to house break him with no luck, he was already too set in his ways. But he is crate trained and will sleep all night happily in his crate. He can be timid and needs to be in his crate during things like thunderstorms and fireworks. Fine with cats, other dogs and children, walks very nicely on leash, even stay right with you off leash. If you are interested in this sweet older gentleman, please contact owner Susan at 951-704-6781 or email: islandsusan@hotmail.com (Temecula area) |
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"Little Guy" is a neutered red merle male, about 5 years old. He is a very sweet boy, great around other dogs, only weighs about 35 pounds. If you are interested in this boy, please email Deb: DSessa@aol.com or all 760-949-5652 (Victorville area) |
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"RILEY" is a 6
year old neutered blue merle male Aussie who's owner is
entering the service. His mom currently has Riley,
but says he is just too much for her. He is a big boy,
tall, and feels he would do better with a male owner, as well
as in a home where he would get more exercise - he is shut in the
house all day while she is at work - and possibly as an only pet, doesn't
really trust him around her cat and has been going after her older
dog, being possessive of her....says he is a very sweet boy,
just confused and insecure right now. If you are interested
in giving this boy a new home, please contact Deborah at 661-505-3881
or email: debhimes10@gmail.com |
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"TESSA" is
a beautiful tri-color purebred, spayed, 6 year
old Aussie, current on all shots. She is housebroken,
crate trained, and lives in a single family
home with children. She is an absolutely
amazing Frisbee dog, and is tremendously athletic,
loving to go on bike rides. Tessa is certainly
the alpha dog in our two dog household, and has a high
work drive. She is friendly with other dogs,
and is interested in meeting new people. She craves
spending time with her human companion(s), and is a
definite love when she has your attention. She needs an
environment that would provide significant physical and mental
exercise, which with our changing life over the last few
years, we are unable to do. If you are interested in this
lovely girl, please contact owners Kris and Marin @ 949-683-5089
or email: krpitman@gmail.com |
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"ESTHER" is a 5 yr old spayed black tri female. She is housebroken, crate trained, and great in the car. Esther loves people and is a pretty mellow gal. She is fine with other dogs but can be bossy so would do best with a male or as an only dog. Very easy going girl! Contact rescuer Megan if you are interested in this beautiful girl: collectinaussies@yahoo.com |
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"BENJI" is
a beautiful blue merle Austrailian
Shepherd/Border Collie mix. He will be
5 years old on the 4th of July and he is
neutered. He is a good and loyal dog, but true to
the nature of his breed, he is wary of people
he does not know. Even when we got him as a puppy,
it took him awhile to warm up to us, but once he
did, he’s a love! Benji has had to move to a foster
home, which has been hard on him, so he needs someone
with patience who will give him a chance to get used
to another new living arrangement, but as soon as
he does will be a friend for life! I think he would do
better with a family that has older children or a single
person. And it would probably be better if he was the only
dog. He did live with our 2 Corgis and got along with them
as long as he was the “top dog”! So if anyone out there is willing
to give him a chance & rescue him, we would be so grateful
because he really does have great potential to be a wonderful
companion for life. Contact me, Kristina, if you’re interested
& I can let you know more. e-mail
Slomeli1@aol.com |
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"FORTUNE" is a 10 year young neutered male who is in need of a new home. He is housebroken, currently lives in a condo so used to being indoors primarily, has lived with a female Pomeranian and they play together great, occasionally has gone to a dog park and okay, altho may bark at other dogs sometimes. He is blind in one eye but his hearing is fine, he loves attention and is a very affectionate boy, not been around cats or kids much. If you are interested in this sweetheart, please contact owner Aries at (818) 276-7731 or email: ariessantiago@gmail.com |
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This girl is in need of a new home or foster home BY FRIDAY THE 2nd of DECEMBER!! Her family must be out of their house by then and if something isn't found for her then she will have to go to the shelter - "BRANDY" is a 9 year old spayed female Aussie mix that is in need of a home ASAP - her owners have lost their home. She is about 35 pounds, full of energy and very agile - can easily go over a 5 foot fence, but doesn't go over a 6 foot. She is housebroken, current on shots, good with other dogs (can be bossy sometimes but overall okay), the few times she has been around a cat, she was okay, but doesn't live with any; very playful, loves to play ball, lives w/2 & 4 yr old kids and fine. She can be skittish of strangers and loud noises, but once she knows you, she is very affectionate. If you are interested in this little sweetie, please contact owner Carol at larcarmartinez@yahoo.com (Seal Beach area) |
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SIRIUS is a handsome 6 month old neutered male Aussie mix. His current owners rescued him out of a poor situation and have been working with him, but unfortunately he is NOT good with cats or tortoises. He is most gentle with kids, young ones have tugged his ears with no problem, a very loving boy....just cannot be trusted with cats. He knows some basic obedience, loves water, learning to retrieve in water (may be mixed with Newfie!), loves toys and to play. He has been fine with other dogs, has had his vaccinations, is housebroken and ready to go :] If you are interested in this handsome fella, please contact owner Monica @ 909-234-1554 or monicam1@csupomona.edu (Rancho Cucamunga area) |
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"MAGGIE" is an extremely
intelligent, loving and energetic dog, who loves to please.
She is 6 years old, spayed, house broken, trained and looking
for a home where she can be part of the family. She enjoys
following her human companion around the house and wants to
be close, and does fine if in the house alone. Maggie is
a wonderful dog who needs a home without small children and prefers
to be the only pet. Contact owner Mary at sdapplejacks@gmail.com
(San Diego Area) |
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Meet "Sunday"
- A LAP DOG, NOT AN ATHLETE! This darling, friendly
boy has some chronic allergies. He's meant for snuggling, not
agility. A delightful Mini-Aussie with perhaps
a touch of Sheltie, Sunday was rescued from an LA kill shelter.
Now he's neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, bathed, groomed,
mani-pedi-eed and thoroughly vetted. Our vet thinks he's 3
or 4 years old. Sunday is a sweet, rather timid fellow. Once
he bonds, he's your best friend for life and very kissy...but he
can be quite shy at first. He gets along well with the four
Shelties in his foster home (two neutered males, one spayed female,
and one not-yet-neutered male). Sunday seems to like children
and enjoys walks. He loves to sleep in the bed and happily shares
it with another dog or two, along with his foster mom. He met some
cats and horses and seemed okay with them. He is a bit plump
at 24 pounds and needs to lose weight; he just started on inexpensive
daily thyroid pills which will probably help with weight loss.
Note: Sunday hates riding in the car, so he's not a good choice
for a situation that requires much travel or commuting. Also,
he has a tail, unlike many Aussies. (Maybe the tail is
the Sheltie part?) Please contact nyevita@aol.com for further information. There will be an adoption fee to support future rescues and cover Sunday's costs |
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"JULIE" is a senior gal who is just about as sweet as she can be. She is approximately 12-13 years old. Her history is fairly short and sad: She was turned in by her owners to the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys and was very near to being put to sleep. She is now being safely fostered at a home in the West Valley. Julie is house trained and will sleep all night without messing in the house. Her favorite activity is lounging on the patio to catch the breeze or lying close to you as you go about chores or watch TV. She gets along with big dogs and little dogs of all ages. She does get cranky around a dog who wants to jump on her and is too rough, but that's to be expected at her age. Her major flaw right now is overweight. However, she is slimming down little by little. When first greeting you, she will jump up and down with her front feet and do a little dance in a circle to let you know she's happy to see you. Julie is cooperative when it comes to vet exams, taking medicine, or just taking her senior vitamins. She is a dream to work with and will come when called. She likes the yard and will follow closely behind as you go about chores. She is a quiet dog without any nuisance barking. However, if she hears a strange noise or wants in, she will let you know. While not food aggressive, she must be fed separately to ensure that she will stick to her diet and not help herself to someone else's food! Julie is healthy except for some arthritis and her weight. Both will definitely get better with time. Julie is current on all of her shots, has an Avid I.D. chip, and will come complete will all her medical records. She will not need shots until August of 2012. If you are interested in this lovely lady, please contact rescuer Charlotte via email: cfails@americangolf.com |
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"AUSSIE" is a gentle, loving girl, about 4-5 years old, who was found walking the rural roads of the High Desert area three years ago. She loves lots of "people time", with plenty of tummy scratches and back rubs! She would be very good with children who are at least 8 years old. She has even been open and accepting of strangers. She lives peacefully with other dogs and our two house cats, but her current relationship with her "sister" has gone bad, so we are looking for a new home. She knows basic commands such as "sit" "stay" and "no". She has been spayed. Her herding instinct is strong; it's not known whether she's had exposure to livestock, but given her tendencies, it's a good guess she'd make a great herder with some training. She'd be happiest in a home where she would be the only dog, with lots of attention and stimulation. Ranchers/Farmers/ Large Property Owners with Fenced Property-this is your dog! If you are interested in this lovely girl, please contact owner Jessica via email: mommydrums@yahoo.com (Victorville area) |
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SAGE is an approximately
3-year-old spayed female
aussie mix at about 40 pounds who was adopted
from the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter
in January. Sage is extremely sweet with every
person including strangers and loves to snuggle with
everyone without demanding constant attention. She
is a low energy dog but loves to go on walks. She walks
well on leash until she sees another dog as she has never
had any socialization with other dogs which has led to
aggression. If not monitored, she will chase cats but is
otherwise fine. Sage is housebroken and well behaved but
could use more basic training. She is smart and has the
capability to learn quickly. Please contact Dave at (626)675-9161
or email at dclark1256@gmail.com
click here to see more pictures of Sage! |
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LUNA is 3 years old, spayed, micro-chipped, and current on shots. She is a love bug that is deaf and blind. Her foster mom and dad reports that she loves to give kisses and snuggle. She is crate trained and rides in a car well. She gets around very well and loves to play with her foster siblings.. For more information, please contact email. (kh) |
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"BALDWIN" is a 1 year old, Red and White, Aussie/Cattle Dog mix. "Lucky" Baldwin was a wanderer and adventurer who made his fortune in lucky mining ventures and race horses. He also married numerous times. Our Baldwin's luck was nearly running out but now he can expect to to earn and give a fortune in love. He intends to fall in love with one family and make it last a lifetime. He's about a year and and wonderfully affectionate, loves to chase toys. Baldwin is 46 pounds and loves to lean close and cuddle. He likes people and seems to get along well with other dogs. He is micro chipped and current on his shots and will be neutered shortly as part of his adoption. If you are interested in this sweet fella, call 310-726-3731 or go to: www.PerfectPetRescue.com |
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"Maya" is an 8 year
old female Australian Shepherd/Border Collie Mix with Southland Collie
Rescue: http://collie.org/
When Eva went to East Valley to check out this dog for Sheltie Rescue,
she realized she wasn't a Sheltie or a Collie but her temperament was
so friendly and happy she pulled her anyway!! It was the day before she
was to be put to sleep. She had a tumor on her toe, so she went directly
to the vet. Her bloodwork was great so her tumor was removed and a dental
done. Maya has gained almost 20 pounds since coming into rescue and is now
a good weight. She acts like she is about 7 years old and her teeth look
the same....they are beaautiful. Since there was a little cloudiness in
her eyes, the vet aged her at 10 - she doesn't act this at all and we don't
believe it to be exact. Maya is a tri color with splashes of blue merle throughout
her coat. She is stunning! We are guessing she is Border Collie and Aussie
but of the laid back version who loves attention and people. Everyone LOVES
this dog!!! Maybe we'll change our rescue's name to Southland Sometimes
Collie Rescue! Maya is a doll and will make a great addition to your family.
Don't miss out on this dog. Email for an application and to get approved:
Karen at Karenworx@aol.com
or Sue: lovecollies@cox.net
or call 949-858-0298 Here is a link to her petfinder page:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20374680 |
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"UTAH" is a beautiful 4 year old female Aussie x Collie mix with the Southland Collie Rescue in Riverside: http://collie.org/ Are you looking for an Agility Dog? How about an active, loving family member? Lady, renamed Utah, was a rescue out of state as SCR was helping an Animal Control Officer concerned about the fate of this cute young collie/shepherd/aussie mix girl....maybe some Border Collie too. Sheltie Rescue of Utah transported her to us in Las Vegas where she was temporarily residing before being moved to So. California. She is smart and has learned about dog doors already too. Utah LOVES PEOPLE and attention and would be great with older kids although she would probably knock over the little ones. She is very puppyish and active and loves to play with her dog friends. Her birthday was told to us as being 12/7/2007. She was relinquished to the shelter by her family .. reason unknown. Utah is a very active girl, constantly on the go. She probably wasn't given any obedience training and will need to go to "dog school", but she learns quickly. Utah comes instantly when her name is called. She is getting used to cats and probably wouldn't hurt them, but needs more time to learn to coexist. If you are interested in this gorgeous girl, here is her petfinder webpage: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20659914 , or call 949-858-0298 or email Sue: lovecollies@cox.net |
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"ALICE" I am looking for my forever family. I am 4 years old and love other dogs! My family now loves me very much but I'm afraid of the dad. He hasn't had a lot of time to spend with me and when he comes home I hide or run away. A long time ago I had a family that wasn't so nice to me so I need special attention from dads before I'm comfortable with them but love other girls. I am very smart and love to learn. I had some training and can shake paws/hands and sit. I just want to be a good girl and will work very hard to learn new behaviors for fun and to make my family happy. I was the best student in my training class and was always used as the example for other dogs to learn from. I'm really cute as you can see from my photo and everyone thinks I'm a puppy because I have such big paws. If you are interested in an Australian Shepherd mix that you want to spend time with then I'm your pup. I'll be your best friend and stay at your side if given the chance. please contact Marty @ (949) 278-9457 or email: martin92614@hotmail.com |
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"BAILEY" is a 1.5 year old neutered male. He is mixed German and Australian Shepherd. Super smart, loves to run with the bike and chase his rubber ring toy. He is afraid of strangers but there are a few people that he considers family. Good with some dogs, not so good with others. Bailey loves to play and has lots of energy and needs lots of exercise. Please email Katie: katieannrosen@gmail.com or Daniel: artofdank@gmail.com if you are interested in meeting this sweet boy. (LA area) |
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HOME ASAP!!! PAW PAW is a 6 yr old neutered male Aussie mix. He had lived his entire life chained in a yard until dumped an the Pasadena Animal Shelter. He likes attention and is actually excellent in the house. He is also good in a crate and car rides. Seems fine with other dogs so far but would probably do best living with a female. For adoption information click here. (mm) |
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FAITH
is beyond
cute! EVERYBODY that meets her,
falls in love. And I mean: everybody.
She is totally irresistible
and sweet. Faith is a young, dainty girl
with a wonderful temperament.
She loves to give kisses and snuggle
up. She loves to play with other dogs
as you can see in her video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7m-YJ1bR0 Faith is well behaved and just a doll. Faith walks great on the leash. She would make a great companion to a single person or a family. for more information on this girl, please contact rescuer Ingrid @ (310) 480 6030 or e-mail: pajade@yahoo.de |
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"MARK" was
born with limited vision and hearing but that doesn't
stop him from anything! He is a well adjusted,
extremely sweet pup who gets along great with other dogs
and loves to play, go on walks, and lay
in the cool grass. He is patiently waiting
for that someone special to adopt him. Mark is
neutered, current on vaccinations, and micro-chipped.
Please email Lorraine at adoptions@amazingaussies.com at Amazing Aussies
in Arizona for an adoption
application. His approximate birthday
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BUDDY is a supersweet
boy. He is an absolute
charmer with the ladies and makes
your heart melt immediately! Buddy
is easy-going, walks very well on the leash
and swings that beautiful bushy
tail. He is gentle and affectionate but also
independent. The perfect combination of
a companion and hang-out buddy. This
sweet boy hops in the car for a ride,
loves the park and is an eye-catcher,
while you are enjoying a nice meal at an outdoor
restaurant. Buddy is cratetrained
and housetrained. He loves to get attention
from everyone and isn't shy about cuddling
up by your side. To see more about
Buddy go to: http://www.pcdogrescue.org/available-dogs.html?task=detail&id=20
or call Ingrid (310) 480
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BAILEY is a very sweet and beautiful Aussie mix. She is about 6 years old, spayed, housebroken, and updated on all vaccines. She is great with people of all ages. She does not do well with all dogs, so I wouldn't recommend a home with other dogs or cats. She's very active: loves to play fetch with tennis balls, go to Runyun Canyon and the dog beach, and play with squeaky toys. She is also a very good watch dog. If you are interested in this sweet girl, please contact owner Kim via e-mail: kimberly.520@gmail.com (West LA area) |
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MARIA is an Aussie mix blue merle spayed female with a full tail, about 7 years old and about 45 pounds. She is a wonderful girl who has had a somewhat neglectful start on life - after being purchased as a puppy the only thing her owners did with her is get her spayed at 9 months of age. Awhile back they lost their home and left her behind. She was terrified and had to be tranquilized to be brought here, but has made great progress since then. She now walks on a leash wonderfully, she has been to the vet and trembled a bit but was okay, has been to the groomers and Crystal said she licked her alot but was great, sleeps inside in a crate at night here, comes when she is called while running around (wouldn't come any where near me willingly when she first came here), absolutely LOVES those chicken jerky treats Sams Club & Costco have ;} , has been fine with the male dogs here (playful even) but is definitely a dominant female so haven't even tried her with other female dogs. She is a good watchdog and I have not had her be aggressive with people when she meets them, just will bark and is reserved until she gets to know you. She is not a girl to take to the dog park but is great for bopping around the property, keeping track of things like any dangerous squirrels and rabbits and makes sure to run them off :} if you are interested in Maria contact Karyl via e-mail or call 951-943-8830 click here to fill out an adoption application click here to see more pictures of her |
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BUDDY is a 4 year
old neutered male Aussie
mix. He is housebroken,
mainly an inside dog, is very loveable,
sweet & affectionate yet a
good watchdog. He loves people
and kids, good with other dogs, but NOT good
with cats. He likes to play
lots - with toys, people, he's not fussy
;} If you are interested in
this handsome fella, contact Kelly at 818-521-5689.
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LOLA is a sweet, super smart Aussie mix. She is approximately 2 years old. Lola is good with other friendly dogs but like some Aussies, she can be a little bossy. We are not sure about kids or cats. She can be a little shy with strangers so an experienced dog handler would be best matched with Lola. She is very eager to learn and please. She loves to play ball, catch, loves the water, a high jumper and would probably make an excellent agility dog. Lola is crate trained and working on leash training. She is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adoption Application can be found at www.muttmatchla.org |
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LILY is a sweet Border Collie girl. Lily is deaf. However, just like with people, deaf doesn’t mean she can’t learn. She is between the ages of 9 – 12 months, still just a puppy. She is smart, energetic, sweet and willing to learn. She is great with other dogs so long as they are friendly. We are not sure yet about cats or kids but as she is a Border Collie mix, her instincts are to herd. Mutt Match L.A has rescued many hearing and seeing impaired dogs and has never had a problem training or teaching them. Deaf dogs can easily be trained using a simple vibration collar. As part of our adoption contract, we do require at least one training session with our behaviorist (must different then a trainer). She herself has a deaf dog and is fully knowledgeable on training them. Mutt Match L.A will offer one additional training session (if necessary) with her. Lily is crate trained and working on leash training. She knows basic commands of sit and come. She is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adoption Application can be found at www.muttmatchla.org |
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For a regularly updated listing of Australian Shepherds in Southern California shelters, please go to our shelter listing at
Please only contact one of the following reps in order to avoid confusion and a repeat of efforts. Also, if your area code isn't represented, please contact only one of the reps.
Ventura County / 805 area code - E-mail Linda
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
- area codes 909
& 951 // Los Angeles County
- area codes 213, 323, 310,
661 - E-mail
Los Angeles County - area codes 818, 626
E-mail
Becky Rice (San Diego County - area codes 619, 760, 858) E-mail.
Laurie Zurborg (Orange County - area codes 562, 714, 949) E-mail.
Sue Trapp (Central coastal area) E-mail or (831) 601-3350.
Or call a national Aussie Rescue org:
Aussie Rescue & Placement
Helpline: 1-877-ARPH-779
This web site simply provides a forum to help place homeless Australian Shepherds using information provided by others. The information contained in this site is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the Aussie Rescue SoCal web site, nor any persons or companies that donate resources to make this web site possible, be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this site or for any consequential, special, or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The Aussie Rescue SoCal web site is independent of any particular rescue organization or shelter, does not directly represent them, and does not necessarily state any of their official policies. Please consult individual organizations for all details.
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