Minerva, a Adoptable mixed breed in Albany, NY image 1/6

Minerva, a Adoptable mixed breed in Albany, NY image 2/6

Minerva, a Adoptable mixed breed in Albany, NY image 3/6

Minerva, a Adoptable mixed breed in Albany, NY image 4/6

Minerva

Adult
Female
Medium

Australian Shepherd

About Minerva

Albany, NY

Breed

Australian ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Medium

Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Minerva’s Compatibility

Petfinder recommends that you should always take reasonable security steps before making online payments.

Minerva's Story

**WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF FOSTER HOMES** Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is an all volunteer rescue organization and all our dogs and puppies are in foster homes - we are not a shelter and do NOT have a facility where we house our dogs. For adoption information go to: www.homewardbounddogrescue.com. You must fill out an application online as we do NOT accept applications at our clinics. Minerva, aka Minnie for short, is a 3 year old, Aussie/Border collie mix who weighs in around 40 lbs. She’s got a few lbs to lose, as her ideal weight would probably be around 30 lbs. She’s actually a petite nugget! And she’s been in foster for way too long. Let’s talk about it. Minnie, like her breeds suggests, is a high energy herding dog. She’s loves people, and is looking for an active couple or single person to be her forever. Minnie doesn’t do well with kids because of the herding. Little people are meant to be herded, and she doesn’t understand why the big people don’t agree. Minnie is perfectly potty trained. She doesn’t love a crate, but relaxes in a pen when her foster person isn’t home. Minnie can be dog selective. She met a very sweet puppy the other day when she went in for some shots & did amazing, but she does not do well with other dominant females. She would thrive being an only child though! She is in foster with cats, and would be fine with a dog savvy cat sibling. We have to believe there’s a lovely couple or single person looking for a potty trained adult dog to share their life and adventures with. She would love to go for long walks, and hikes, do fun things, and then snuggle you. Her love for all people cannot be understated. She’s also wondering if you’ve ever thought about dog sports? She’s eager to learn and would love that structure of learning a new skill with her person. If you think your life matches her dream life, and you’ve been looking for a new best friend - apply today! Our adoption clinics are held one Saturday a month at our facility in Schenectady on John Street, located directly behind Boulevard Bowl (Erie Boulevard) from 10 am to 12 pm (directions are on our website). We require an approved application before we consider anyone for an adoption - so filling out the application is your first step. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email invitation to attend an adoption event. Different dogs and puppies go up for adoption EVERY WEEK so please feel free to visit the site and click on the Petfinder link for updates as we are adopting dogs out in between adoption events. Puppies and dogs up to 2 years old are $395. Dogs over 2 years old are $295. 100% of the adoption fees go to help us save more dogs.

How To Adopt

Minerva was listed as Adoptable by Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY

How can I adopt Minerva?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Minerva is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY for details on the pet.

When can I meet Minerva?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Minerva, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY, and they'll be happy to help!

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY's Adoption Policy

Adoption Requirements Process: 1) Fill out an On-Line Adoption application. This should be completed with little or no omissions or incorrect data. Please understand that we cannot process your application if you do not take the time to fill one out properly. Please note that until we review your application and tell you that you are approved to adopt, you cannot adopt one of our dogs - the process does take a little while so it is good start early. For various reasons, we are no longer accepting "hand-apps." Pay particular attention to your references and Veterinarian, including phone numbers. You will need to let your vet know that they can release information to us. We will be calling them. Filling out an on-line application before you come to the Saturday clinic will speed up the process, and will go directly to the HB volunteers who manage applications. Please remember to click the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button when completed. If you are not within 40 miles of the Albany Airport, please do not apply. This a distance we decided upon and if you disagree with our definition for out-of-the-area, please feel free to look for a dog in your community. 2) Interview: Qualified volunteer (we are all volunteers) interviews you, for numerous reasons. First, we want to find our dogs the best possible homes. Second, we want to match personalities as much as possible. (We really don't want to see adoptions fail). Third, we get a kick out of helping to complete families, and who knows, you might get convinced to become a volunteer as well. We require everyone in the household to be present for the interview process, especially young children. We need to see the interaction between the dog and everyone in the family, and for that reason we NEVER do surprise or gift adoptions. 3) Reference Check: See the first reason for the interview. 4) Home Visit: We will do a home visit if you have animals at home that we feel our dog needs to meet before adoption takes place. Sometimes personalities clash, and somebody does not like someone else. This is especially true if you have cats and we do not know how the dog you wish to adopt will react to cats. We will also do a home visit for any potential adopter who requests it or if we feel there is a situation at home that warrants one. We have replaced the home visit for many of our adopters, by our interview, as we feel it is thorough and tells us what we need to know. 5) Contract: Once you are approved we will meet to handle the paperwork at our Saturday clinic. Once the contract is completed and your adoption fee is paid (cash or check ONLY) your new family member is turned over. We then hand over or mail you copies of everything we have about your new dog (medical records particularly). 6) Follow Ups: You may hear from us!! We will try to send follow up emails to check out how things are going. 7) Also, please send us pictures of your new family member whenever possible. We love to see success stories, so please keep in touch. You are very welcome to come to a later clinic with your new family member and show them off. We also love to get Alumni pictures and stories from the new family to post.

Our Mission

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is a no-kill, not for profit, dog rescue organization founded in 2004 and staffed entirely by volunteers. We rescue dogs that have been turned over to shelters, surrendered to us, and rescued from puppy mills. All dogs and puppies are placed in foster care to best prepare them for a permanent hom...