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Smokey

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

About Smokey

Paramus, NJ

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue HeelerMix

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Merle (Blue)

Behavior

Personality
Athletic, Playful, Friendly, Loves
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Smokey’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Smokey's Story

This handsome boy is Smokey. He has a brindle merle coat and is a Heller/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He's estimated to be 5 months old, and weighs 26 pounds (as of 4/17).<br/><br/>Smokey was found as a stray in TX. His foster describes him as a super-sweet boy with typical puppy energy. As you can see from his video, he's very playful and dog-friendly. He's also pretty smart, as he's already learned how to use pee pads in the house and is doing well in a crate.<br/><br/>- Personality: friendly, playful, energetic<br/>- Good with: people of all ages (including kids), and dogs. Has not been cat tested yet.<br/>- Training: uses pee pads in the house for now, crate trained<br/>- Estimated date of birth: November 2025<br/>- Weight: 26.6 pounds (as of 4/17/26)<br/>- Medical: vetted, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped<br/>- Location: Currently in a foster home in PA, and is available for a meet and greet (once you are approved to adopt)<br/><br/>If you have any questions, please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org<br/><br/>To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167<br/><br/>We always need fosters. Please join us! https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155<br/><br/>Many other dogs need our help. Please consider donating or sponsoring a dog, if possible.<br/><br/>100% of all money received from adoption fees and donations goes directly back to support saving other dogs and cats in need. FFLAR is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Please consider donating. We appreciate your support!<br/><br/>Venmo: @friendsforlife-animalrescue OR Zelle: fflpetrescue@gmail.com<br/><br/>To donate monthly, please use this Zeffy link. Note: Please be aware that the “give tip” on the second step is checked by default. The tip goes to Zeffy (not to FFLAR), and you can uncheck it if you prefer.<br/><br/>https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/763f3cec-69ef-4806-96f6-831021b48466?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL4hbtjbGNrAviFoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEegHYYwrs5iSMcVVCL-43MA3M6nyqs867FuBqqghj5UXZQjQUoL0h2beNQOdI_aem_rFEk_Kbb7rp9XSLUut_hyw

This handsome boy is Smokey. He has a brindle merle coat and is a Heller/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He's estimated to be 5 months old, and weighs 26 pounds (as of 4/17).

Smokey was found as a stray in TX. His foster describes him as a super-sweet boy with typical puppy energy. As you can see from his video, he's very playful and dog-friendly. He's also pretty smart, as he's already learned how to use pee pads in the house and is doing well in a crate.

- Personality: friendly, playful, energetic
- Good with: people of all ages (including kids), and dogs. Has not been cat tested yet.
- Training: uses pee pads in the house for now, crate trained
- Estimated date of birth: November 2025
- Weight: 26.6 pounds (as of 4/17/26)
- Medical: vetted, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped
- Location: Currently in a foster home in PA, and is available for a meet and greet (once you are approved to adopt)

If you have any questions, please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.o

This handsome boy is Smokey. He has a brindle merle coat and is a Heller/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He's estimated to be 5 months old, and weighs 26 pounds (as of 4/17).

Smokey was found as a stray in TX. His foster describes him as a super-sweet boy with typical puppy energy. As you can see from his video, he's very playful and dog-friendly. He's also pretty smart, as he's already learned how to use pee pads in the house and is doing well in a crate.

- Personality: friendly, playful, energetic
- Good with: people of all ages (including kids), and dogs. Has not been cat tested yet.
- Training: uses pee pads in the house for now, crate trained
- Estimated date of birth: November 2025
- Weight: 26.6 pounds (as of 4/17/26)
- Medical: vetted, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped
- Location: Currently in a foster home in PA, and is available for a meet and greet (once you are approved to adopt)

If you have any questions, please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org

To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167

We always need fosters. Please join us! https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155

Many other dogs need our help. Please consider donating or sponsoring a dog, if possible.

100% of all money received from adoption fees and donations goes directly back to support saving other dogs and cats in need. FFL

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How To Adopt

Smokey was listed as ADOPTABLE by Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State
How can I adopt Smokey?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State. 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 Smokey 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 Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State for details on the pet.
When can I meet Smokey?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Smokey, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State, and they'll be happy to help!
Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State's Adoption Policy
1. Applicant fills out an adoption application. 2. FFLAR contacts applicant's references and vet. 3. FFLAR conducts a Virtual Home Visit (video call) with the potential adopter. We strive to find the best fit for both the adopter family and the dog. 4. If approved, the adopter is walked through the next steps (adoption agreement, deposit, given transport or Meet and Greet details). Please note that some of our dogs are in foster homes within the PA, NJ, area and others arrive on transport from our fosters/rescue partners in Texas. 5. Adopter gets a new "Friend for Life" and a pup is saved.

Smokey is from Friends for Life Animal Rescue Tri-State

[Paramus, NJ]

Our Mission
Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)3, foster based, volunteer run rescue with foster homes in the Tri-state (PA, NJ, NY) area. Our mission is to rescue abused/tortured, neglected, and unwanted dogs from rural areas of Texas by providing veterinary care and finding them loving forever homes up north. Ext...
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