Australian Shepherds are great family dogs and wonderful companions that need to feel they are part of the family. Being herding dogs they very intelligent with high energy needing a lot of exercise and a job to do. Aussies in the right family environment are watchful, protective, loving and playful. Without the proper exercise and attention Aussies can become destructive and are not the right dog for a sedentary lifestyle. For more information before you decide an Aussie is right for you and your family please check out these books. The Australian Shepherd, Champion OF Versatility by Liz Palika. All About Aussies, by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle. On the web, History of the Australian Shepherd by Linda Rorem. For information on double merles (merle to merle breeding) see White Aussies and Elementary Merle Genetics for Newcomers.
Who We Are
Australian Shepherd Rescue of Alabama is dedicated to finding forever homes for unwanted Aussies. Most of the dogs come from area Humane Societies or Rabies Control Facilities. These dogs come into Rescue usually as their last hope after their time in the Shelter is up. Any Aussie in need of placement that is already in a family environment can be listed on the rescue site as a referral provided it is up to date on all shots, spayed or neutered and on heartworm prevention. Since foster space is very limited room is available to those Aussies only if there are no Aussie's in shelter's waiting help. All of the Aussies turned over to rescue are checked out by a Veterinarian, given any needed shots, treated for heartworms or other conditions as necessary and spayed or neutered.
Adopting a friend
We have an application which MUST be completed before contacting a Rep about any of our dogs, adoption application.
A process of reference checks and a home visit to make sure the applicant can provide a safe and happy environment for an Aussie. Approved applicants will receive help in finding the right Aussie to match their lifestyle. Contact us for more information if needed. Please check out the ARPH's national site: Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline Inc.. For mini Aussie's check out Mini Aussie Rescue and Support.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! There are many Aussies in shelters needing our help but we need foster homes in order to help them. If you have a place in your heart to help an Aussie in need please let us know or you can fill out our volunteer application on line, Foster application.
Due to the increasing popularity of this breed, all of the Aussie Rescue organizations are overloaded with dogs and are in desperate need of more volunteers. Volunteers are needed to foster, do home visits, screen applications as well as countless other tasks. Please take a look at this webpage to better understand how you can help.
Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline Inc..
We are not a shelter, all dogs are either in shelters or private homes being fostered.
Australian Shepherd Rescue of Alabama 205-541-2875
P. O. Box 414
Clay AL 35048
Email:
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