Australian Shepherd

Sam is a fairly calm dog, perhaps because he is around five years old. Don’t think that he is a geriatric dog, though. When he wants to run, he can race around the yard just as fast as a dog half his age. When you want to relax, Sam will be happy to join you, snoozing peacefully at your feet. Sam has handsome proportions (18.5” at the shoulder and 35 pounds), with a handsome red merle coat. Sam is house-trained and crate-trained. He’s been exposed to many different dogs in his foster home. He prefers female to male dogs and he might challenge another male. He might be best in a one-dog family. He is leash-trained, knows some basic commands, and is very eager to please you.

The adoption donation is $250. All dogs are microchipped, spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines, and accompanied by all available vet records. Each dog comes with a martingale collar, nylon lead, backup slip lead, clicker with instructions, stainless steel collar ID hang tag, and a Fido's Farm $25 Gift Certificate. Post-adoption support is also provided.

If you are interested in adopting a MARS dog, please download an adoption application from our website, Mini Aussie Rescue. Email the completed form as an email attachment to pacificnw_mars@yahoo.com. The application must be sent as a Word document or as a PDF. You MUST complete the Adopter Packet forms before asking about a specific dog. Upon receipt of the application, you may be asked to attend an adoption orientation class that is useful in helping to match you with a dog. Please review your application before submittal. Due to the extremely high volume of email that is received each day, a volunteer may not be able to respond to incomplete applications. Please be patient and keep us informed if your plans change.

Please note: We do not have an adoption facility. All of our dogs are in foster homes. Therefore, it is not possible to either drop in or schedule an appointment to see the dogs. The adopter must travel to the Puget Sound region. Transport will not be arranged by MARS.

These dogs are not recommended for families with children under 14 years of age.

If you can't adopt or foster but would like to help a Mini Aussie, please consider sponsoring a dog to help provide for food, vet expenses, and other needs. Please email pacificnw_mars@yahoo.com for more information on donating to help Mini Aussies.