Jersey Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Peoria, IL

Hi, my name is Jersey. I’m an Australian Cattle Dog and turned 4 this September.

I’m about 50 lbs of love bug. I was on the run for almost 3 months, so I’ve been through a lot. I’m a very sweet boy who wants to make my humans happy. I’m very intuitive about what the humans around me are feeling, and if someone is sad, I notice and I give them a “hug.” I adore getting and giving love, kisses and snuggles.

My foster mom says my forever family will need a full 6 ft privacy fence for me to run whenever off leash due to my time on the run, and how hard I was to trap. She says it’s for my safety and non-negotiable. ? Experience with the breed would also be a big plus.

Right now I seem to be scared of new dogs that I meet. My foster mom thinks that with how driven I am by wanting to be good boy that I would respond well to training if any issue arose with another dog.

My foster mom does say that I have “Mountain Goat Syndrome” - She says I am “spring-loaded” and I’m still learning what I can and can’t jump on (such as tables)).

My ideal forever family is one that will love me as much as I will love them, and I love with my whole heart. I’d love a spot on the couch and a warm cozy bed to snuggle up to them at night.

If you’re interested in meeting me, please email TRAIN for an application.