With the Courtesy Listings, each dog will have a specific contact person listed for interested parties to contact for more information. Other rescues will have their own adoption requirements some of which may vary from ours. Courtesy Listings for private parties are merely a referral, we make no guarantees on them and are relying on the owner to provide accurate information, it is up to the interested parties to determine if it is the right match for them. We do not help them sell their dog, but we do require that the dog be altered before we will post it to our site so the owner may ask for reimbursement of that cost, if it was done to meet our requirements. Any placement/home requirements for these dogs are up to their owner.
Skimmer
Skimmer is a 5-year-old male miniature Australian Shepherd who is a cuddly little guy.
He is very playful with dogs he has gotten to know. As to people, once he knows a person, he is all friendly licks. He will do well in a home with at least two adults, preferably one stay-at-home.
This littler critter is a dedicated tennis ball player, so he needs a fair sized backyard.
Skimmer has been formally trained with basic commands.
Skimmer had his annual vet checkup in November 2025. He received a clean bill of health, is up to date on all vaccinations, micro chipped, neutered and house broken.
Aussie Rescue SoCal (ARSC) makes this post as a courtesy ONLY and has neither verified the accuracy of the information contained in this post nor have we evaluated this dog. ARSC disclaims any and all liability relative to this dog.
Lexy
Lexy is a one-of-a-kind blend of three iconic working breeds: the loyal German Shepherd, the energetic Siberian Husky, and the brilliant Australian Cattle Dog. She is truly a force of nature with a heart as big as her personality. A typical day for Lexy includes walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch, and outdoor activities. She is well-behaved and has a great head start on life in a new home. She is already house-trained and crate-trained. She knows basic commands like "sit" and "paw" and responds well to training. Lexy is healthy, spayed, microchipped, and regularly groomed. She gets along well with other dogs and is a rock star at Doggy Day Camp. We are not sure how she is with cats. She previously had FHO surgery but has recovered completely without issues and is good with vet visits.
Aussie Rescue SoCal (ARSC) makes this post as a courtesy ONLY and has neither verified the accuracy of the information contained in this post nor have we evaluated this dog. ARSC disclaims any and all liability relative to this dog.
Odie
Odie is a beautiful 9-year-old, red tri Australian Shepherd. Odie is a sweet, devoted family dog, and is very good with kids. He is fun, and active. His favorite part of the day is the morning, going on long walks and fetching his ball. And he is extremely smart. He always seems to know what day it is, and what we will be doing that day. He is totally housebroken. A great fit for anyone looking for a mature Australian Shepherd.
Aussie Rescue SoCal (ARSC) makes this post as a courtesy ONLY and has neither verified the accuracy of the information contained in this post nor have we evaluated this dog. ARSC disclaims any and all liability relative to this dog.
Noodle
Noodle is a 4 year old Cattle Dog/Shepherd mix. He is neutered, house trained, walks on leash, and is super sweet. He gets along with other dogs and is not reactive on walks either. He needs an active lifestyle, somewhere he can have a job. He would be a great barn dog as he is not reactive to horses, and would love to run around and follow you around the barn.
He is snuggly and loves attention and is super smart.
Aussie Rescue SoCal (ARSC) makes this post as a courtesy ONLY and has neither verified the accuracy of the information contained in this post nor have we evaluated this dog. ARSC disclaims any and all liability relative to this dog.
Terrance
Terrance is a 1.5-year-old, very handsome, German Shepherd Malinois. He’s safe now… but his story before this was really, really sad.
Terrance didn’t grow up like a normal dog. For the first year and 2 months of his life, he lived in a crate. Not sometimes… all the time. That was his whole world. A crate, pee pads, and being alone. No walks. No playing. No learning how to just be a dog or deal with people and other dogs. He didn’t get to explore, or build confidence, or feel safe. He just existed like that… until his family decided they didn’t have "time or space for him" and gave him up to the shelter. That was his life.
After all he endured, he is still so loving. He follows you around. He watches you constantly. He leans into you like he’s been waiting his whole life for someone to care. He is energetic and playful and seeks constant affection, however he cannot settle when he cannot see his "person". He is under socialized and suffers from abandonment issues.
He was on the list for euthanasia at the shelter. A foster pulled him and he was given a place to feel safe and loved and feel what life was about to be like. The neglect had been so severe, initially he fell back on his haunches on long walks since his leg muscles had not been exercised. Within a week he had built up his endurance. The foster noticed Terrance's inability to settle and state of anxiety and reached out a trainer. He is currently in week 3 of a 6 week immersive program, after which point this beautiful boy will be ready for his forever home. This intensive program also includes Lifetime Enrichment Classes for Terrance and his owners with CANIS Behavior and Training in Tarzana as well as two in home training sessions.
Aussie Rescue SoCal (ARSC) makes this post as a courtesy ONLY and has neither verified the accuracy of the information contained in this post nor have we evaluated this dog. ARSC disclaims any and all liability relative to this dog.