Felix is a 1.5 year old red merle Australian Shepherd. He’s the result of a double merle breeding so he’s got some slight hearing and vision impairments, but he CAN see and he CAN hear and he gets around just like any normal dog!
Felix loves playing with other dogs and gets along with cats and children. He is housebroken and crate trained, though he can be left alone in the house loose and he doesnt get into anything. He’s a very reliable guy. So much so that even at his young age, he is a strong candidate to become a therapy dog should his adopters decide to persue it.
Felix is a very happy dog and he loves all people. He is a medium energy boy who needs daily exercise just like any other Aussie. He is a joy to have around and everybody who meets him instantly falls in love. Felix is fostering in Mankato, Minnesota. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0866.
Flye is a handsome 6 month old blue merle male with a full tail. He is shy but very sweet. He is craving human attention! He is also a leaner when you pet him! Flye is great with other dogs and he’d love to come home with you! Fostering in Mount Horab, Wisconsin.
Say hello to your new best friend! Xander is a 2 yr old, 55 lb blue merle Australian Shepherd with a mission. He wants you to know he is always nearby, ready to go. His big blue eyes shine with joy as he hops in the car to go to the park or PetSmart. The dog trainer at our local PetSmart remarked how quiet and attentive he was when she greeted him.
Xander defies the Aussie reputation by his friendly, laid-back attitude. When introduced to new people, he will wait respectfully for them to greet him. He is currently fostered with four children ages 10 to 6 and joins in their antics happily. This is one guy ready for any active family. Xander would blend nicely with dogs already in your home, as he currently lives with Aussies and Corgies. He also has played very well with the Rottweiler and the Pomeranians that live on either side of his foster home. Xander is colored like a double merle or “lethal white,” but has shown no hearing or sight problems. He is learning to come when called and is fully housebroken. He is reliable when left alone or overnight, but will crate up when you ask him. Xander is unusual that he is not food-motivated, but loves to play with tug toys. This makes a good reward for him when he sits or comes when called. This is also a plus as he will not counter-surf for food. When bathed and brushed, he sits quietly to endure the process. Not his favorite, but much better than most Aussies!
Xander is a moderate energy dog, with a walk in the morning and an hour of good play at the dog park enough to make him pass out in a corner.Considering that he’s afraid of chickens, he would probably do just fine in a cat household too! If you are looking for a dog well-socialized to active kids and many different types of animals, Xander is your guy! Xander is fostering in Apple Valley, MN. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0863
Baloo is an 8 year old purebred Australian Shepherd male. He came from a puppy mill where he was a breeder male most of his life! But he’s been neutered and is now living the good life indoors as a normal house dog. Baloo gets along excellently with kids! He’s even good with other dogs and cats.
Baloo is nearly housebroken and does well in a crate, though sometimes he will sing when he’s crated. His foster dad has been putting him behind a baby gate instead and he does very well that way! He’s a very calm, mellow dude who is medium energy. He loves going for car rides and hanging with his people. Baloo would make an excellent addition to just about any family situation! We initially thought he was completely deaf, but it appears that he does have some hearing. His vision is fine.
Meet Iroh (#0180), a 7 year old, neutered red merle Australian Shepherd. Iroh came to Protégé after his owner became ill and was no longer able to care for him. He is a very well-behaved dog and loves any form of affection. He is very dignified though, and isn’t in your face about it.
For Iroh, there are few things a dog treat and belly rub can’t fix. He is completely housebroken, and while he really does not enjoy being in a crate, will go into it and stay quiet after a few minutes. However, at his foster home he is allowed to wander around loose and there haven’t been any problems. Iroh knows how to sit, stay, and come on command and is great off-leash. He also conveniently answers to the name/word “dog.”
Iroh gets along great with other dogs and ignores cats completely. Iroh LOVES one-on-one time with people. He does need to have some dental work done but he doesn’t let it bother him. Iroh exhibits alarm barking but is easily quieted and is never aggressive.
When coming home, Iroh’s foster parents are greeted with great excitement and affection. His exhilaration and enthusiasm has quickly become something they look forward to. While his energy and excitement are fun, they are not over-the-top and he quickly settles down, resting his head on their laps or lying at their feet.
At night Iroh keeps an eye on the house by laying in different areas (i.e. by one door, then on his pillow in the bedroom, then the living room). He loves to cuddle on the couch or in bed if you’ll let him, but is too polite to assume you want him all over your furniture. Wow, what a smart dog!
Iroh has the most stunning eyes. Each eye is two different colors! His left eye is bright blue on bottom and brown on top, while his right eye is brown on bottom and bright blue on top.
If you might be interested in learning more about Iroh, please email Jayne at mcjayne@yahoo.com. While we welcome your questions about this dog, all adopters are required to complete a Protege Adoption Application before being considered to adopt a Protege dog; our adoption fee is $200.
Harlan is a very sweet 1-2 year old Australian Shepherd Male. He loves people, including small children-he is very comfortable and gentle around them! He will bond with you right away-he is very cuddly and will follow you wherever you go. He likes to sit on laps and nuzzle his head on whoever is giving him attention. Harlan has very nice personality-he is medium energy, so he has occasional bursts of puppy-like playfulness, but he is very calm most of the time. He also loves other dogs and does not show any aggression toward them. He is ready to play immediately upon meeting a new doggy friend! He is not possesive of food or bones-if another dog growls at him, he will back down and not challenge them. Harlan also loves kids!!!
Harlan is very smart, also. He is crate-trained and working on his manners in the house. After only a few corrections for going “potty” indoors he is doing remarkably well. He is very eager to please, so training will be a breeze, I think. He is very food motivated also. He likes to jump up, but not in a boisterous way-more like-”I like you and I want to get closer to you!” He is working on this also.
Harlan has a nice, soft coat and a fluffy white tail. He is medium-sized, about 40 pounds. He loves car rides and is very well-behaved when riding. Heis working at walking nicely on a leash. He would make the perfect family pet! Harlan is fostering in Cadott Wisconsin. To adopt Harlan complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0847
Meet Adah our little Texas girl, at 10 weeks old and a blue merle Australian Shepherd female, she was brought all the way after the major blizzard of 2011. She is growing into a great little girl, she is a little bossy, and she loves to lay in your lap. Adah is in a home with her other sister Cana and another puppy named Onyx. They all play perfect together.
There is also 2 other adult dogs in the home and she is great with them as well. She also plays with the cat and the household Guinea Pig. We have been working on her socialization skills and she is an ace! With a 12 year old girl in the home and all her friends, well Adah is great at all the girl sleep-overs and even we think has picked up on some girl talk and has learned how to text with her paws.
Barjona, a new born male Australian Shepherd puppy was supposed to arrive to our rescue this week. Sadly he had a very bad cold and passed away before he could make our journey. He instead is now with his mother, … Continue reading →
Meet our little Texas girl, at 10 weeks old and a black tri Australian Shepherd mix was brought all the way after the major blizzard of 2011. She is growing into a great little girl, she is on the sweet side, and she loves to lay in your lap and will get rather oval when she is told to share. Cana is in a home with her other sister Adah and another puppy named Onyx. They all play perfect together.
There is also 2 other adult dogs in the home and she is great with them as well. She also plays with the cat, well she actually did a belly flop onto the cat ;O and the household Guinea Pig. We have been working on her socialization skills and she is an ace! With a 12 year old girl in the home and all her friends, well Cana is great at all the girl sleep-overs and even we think has picked up on some girl talk and has learned how to text with her paws.
‘Tilly’ goes to the vet today just for a check up & so someone new can tell me how great she is. She is so smart. Within 5 days she was waiting at the back door when she needed to … Continue reading →
Meet Coral, a 4 year old beautiful blue merle female Australian Shepherd. She weighs around 45 pounds and is housebroken, and crate trained. She craves attention as most Aussies will do.
Coral loves to cuddle be be loved on. Coral is good around other dogs but will chase a cat if given the chance. She loves to play fetch and will chase and return a ball all day.
Coral is currently taking obedience classes and already walks well on a leash and has great recall to her name (Cinder). She really enjoys playing in the snow and hanging outside.
Coral will require a strong ALPHA presence in the way of an owner as she does display some resource guarding issues and potentially may be best as an only dog. That or a submissive dog would need to be her partner.
Meet Mr. Burns, no not the one that Homer doesn’t like but the good Mr. Burns. You see Burns is from Kentucky, and we think he was used to sire many puppies in a puppy mill, in other words a puppy mill stud, who was probably no longer needed to perform his duties. Well in the puppy mill world you are pretty much out the door, either dumped, put to sleep or worse kept in a crate until you die. Lucky for Burns he was able to find his way to a shelter, only to be set for the long walk, you see Mr. Burns had lots of strikes against him, he was old, he was blind in one eye, he has teeth worn down to the numb from chewing on the wires in his crate, he was arthritic, and he didn’t have a gleam of hope in his eyes. He was then transferred to another shelter to buy him 10 more days of life while rescues were pleaded with to take this old gentleman.
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Burns was able to get to us at New Spirit, and he touched every heart along the way, causing many to cry and many to give him well deserved hugs and attention. Who was this thrown away Australian Shepherd that touched so many on his journey to safety?
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So now meet the new and improved Mr. Burns, he is around 42 pounds, he is around 10 years old, we are working on his eye (we will probably have it removed, we aren’t sure on getting him a prosthetic eye, but if we can receive enough in donations, this guy can walk away with some additional pride!) as well as we will remove some of his teeth from the years of crate containment.
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Mr. Burns when he arrived was very timid and unsure, but since he has been in his foster mom and dad’s spread up in Wisconsin, he has been given a new lease on life, he gets to have 2 other Aussies in the home to interact with, though they tend to ignore him, he is fine with that, he is just happy to not be crated, and allowed to actually loosen up his legs and run like the wind!
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Mr. Burns rides well in a car, walks good on a leash, is learning to chase a ball, he is completely a gentleman and uses the great outdoors to do his business. He is getting used to what it’s like in a house and he is in heaven.
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So if you think that everyone deserves a second chance, and an old Aussie who was made to sire a many a pup, is worth giving 4-5 more years in your home, we would be delighted, and so would Mr. Burns. If you would like to help offset the MAJOR medical bills he has incurred, please help out there as well, we have a Chip In jar online for him. Chip in HERE!
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We would like to give an update on Mr. Burns, he had his eye surgery the other day and he is very uncomfortable, so any prayers and good vibes his way would really help him out. Mr. Burns will have one more surgery in a few months to remove some bad teeth. It really pains us to put him threw this as he doesn’t understand we are only trying to help him.
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Meet Roy Hinkley who came to New Spirit along with his sister Gianna. Roy is around 45 pounds and 8 months old. Both lived their lives in a kennel outside, in the bitter cold of Kansas. Even with living outdoors, Roy was almost instantly house broken. He and his sister are instant learners.
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Roy loves to cuddle and lay with you, he walks well on a leash, plays well with other dogs, and likes to play with toys and play catch. He is on the energetic side, but not overboard on his energy.
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Roy is being fostered in Sandwich Illinois. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0859
Meet Gianna who came all the way from Kansas with her brother Roy (Alex). Gianna is a 8 month old blue merle female Australian Shepherd with the most striking blue eyes. Gianna spent her life outside in a kennel with her brother. But this girl is so smart that she is almost instantly house broken.
Gianna gets along great with humans of all sizes, and she plays great with her foster brother and the foster cat. Gianna learns quick and loves to play with toys, as she always has one on her mouth. She plays wrestles great with Dash her foster brother (another New Spirit success story!)
Gianna is also amazed with mirrors, or she just knows a good looking Aussie when she sees one, as she is always looking in the mirror. To adopt this cute blue merle in Illinois, complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0858
Meet Eddie – an all-around awesome family Australian Shepherd! Eddie loves to play, yet is not aggressive or overly playful. He’s a medium size guy with an extra large personality! He is an extremely loyal family friend yet has no anxiety and is completely trusted while the family is out to freely roam the house. He has great puppy dog manners such as knowing and listening to basic commands, being gentle/fun with visitors, cats, and other dogs. It was originally thought that since Eddie is whats known as a double merle Aussie, he could be deaf. But his foster mom reports that he can hear her calling for him from a different floor of the house! So while he got the lethal coloring, his vision and hearing are just fine! As for his business, he’ll bark to let you know it is time to go outside, and does not have accidents in the house.
At bedtime he prefers to sleep as close to his family as he can – by the bed, in the bed, near the bedroom door – wherever you will let him – just as long as he knows he is part of the clan!
Eddie appears to have been very well loved and trained from wherever he has came from, and is very much loved in his foster home here! If all this were not enough, you should hear all the compliments he gets on his beautiful coat, cute expressive face, and his A + personality while out on walks or at the pet store. Who would not adore this guy? Eddie is fostering in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0903.
Meet Embry a dynamic 2 year old blue merle male Australian Shepherd who weighs around 40 pounds. Embry is a merle to merle or what is referred to as a Lethal White Aussie. He is deaf, but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying life and making his foster family smile at his antics.
He is house broken and does well on a leash. He gets along great with other dogs and he is always wiggling his butt. Embry is currently learning his sign language and we would hope he goes to a home with another dog, an Aussie would be great, that can act as his ears.
Meet Nero, a beautiful red merle Australian Shepherd, who weighs around 45 pounds, and is about 5 years old. Nero was one of our first adoptions in Illinois but was returned. He started to growl at children in the home under 12 years of age, because of this we are asking you only apply if you don’t have pre-teens or younger living in the home. He is not aggressive, just lets them know he is uncomfortable.
Nero with adults and teenagers is just like any other dog that loves people. He gets along fine with other dogs, tolerates cats and is completely housebroken.
Nero is good in a car, on a leash and will not chew on anything left out. He is the perfect indoor dog. Nero is not an overly active Aussie so an adopter looking for a companion will not find a better friend to have in their home.
Nero (actually his name is Cody) is ready for a great home, and is currently living quite cooly in the Chicago area. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0585
Nero suffered a bad cut on his back leg which then became infected horribly. We are trying to help offset those costs, if you would like to donate to his medical expenses, please click below.
Keep your eyes open for his eventual placement on our Aussies in Illinois page.
Black Beauty is a 3yo black bi Aussie female. She is very laid back and quite stunning! Beauty is an easy keeper. She is fostering in Farmington Minnesota.
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Harlo is a beautiful 2 year old red bi female Australian Shepherd. She is great with kids and does well with cats and most other dogs. She is very sweet and loves people, but shes still a bit shy and timid at meeting new people. Harlo is spayed and utd on her vaccinations.
Bounce is a 18 month old blue merle male Australian Shepherd. Bounce is around 40 pounds and has a personality that matches his name. Bounce is a little on the active side, and would do best in a home with a strong alpha figure as well as another Aussie or strong leadership type dog.
Bounce is good with other dogs, he is okay with cats, and he gets along well with children, though toddlers are probably not a good choice. Bounce walks well on a leash and knows basic commands, Bounce would benefit from a family that would like to keep Bounce active, as that will keep him worn down.
Meet Bandit Bod, and I know the next question, why Bandit Bob? Well he is known to quietly steal the hearts of all the ladies he has met. You see Bob is related to Jesse James (Or at least we were told Jesse James was a Dog!) and so Bob is now known as Bandit Bob. But he is otherwise the gentleman.
Bandit Bob is 6 years old and weighs around 45 pounds. Bandit Bob is great with everyone, he doesn’t bark when someone knocks on the door, he is fine with children, other dogs, cats and even the Guinea Pig in the house. He walks well on a leash and knows where the potty is. Bob also likes to ride in the car.
But with all the great things about Bob, he does have one issue, he is Thunderphobic, and will get very agitated during thunderstorms, and he is medicated for those. He also is not a big fan of the crate, and prefers to be on the floor.
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Bandit Bob is currently hiding out in Bloomington Illinois (shhhh don’t tell anyone.) To adopt this gentle man, complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0442
Ava is still missing, we had numerous sightings over the Thanksgiving holiday, but nothing as of late. As a rescue of course our funds and our hours to search are always limited. She has been spotted in the Simmons Park … Continue reading →
Neekoh is an adorable 1 year old red merle male Aussie. Though sometimes I think he’s part bear cub in how fuzzy he is! He’s got a lot of soft, thick fur that makes anybody who gets near him want to snuggle with him. He’s a bit shy at first but remains sweet. He’s great with other dogs, in fact he’s so comfortable with them, we are recommending that he be adopted by someone with at least one other dog in the home. He also gets along great with cats and children.
Neekoh is housebroken and crate trained. He’s got nice leash manners and he’s a pretty quiet dude most of the time. Neekoh loves to play and roll in fresh powder snow! He would make a great winter hiking buddy! He’s very playful but doesn’t bounce off the walls. When he wants something, he will bring his front paws up at you. Its too cute for most to resist! Neekoh is still a bit of a chewer and I dont recommend that he be left alone in a home until he can be trusted unsupervised. His favorite human ‘toy’ seems to be my area rug. He will pick it up by the corner and drag it around the house. But he’s quickly learning that that’s a no no! Neekoh is still unsure about hardwood or linolium flooring. He cant figure out why he always slips when he walks on it. But he’s working it out.
Tales of Aussie Rescue had a tough Christmas this year, we lost a few Aussies to unforeseen situations, but especially sad was to lose Remy, a little blue merle miniature Australian Shepherd. Remy came to me from one of our … Continue reading →
We are reintroducing Toby (Protege #0167)! Toby is a very handsome and sweet 6 year old neutered blue merle male mini Aussie (about 30 pounds) with adorable and unique prick ears. He was turned into the rescue last summer by his owner who was moving and unable to take him.
We have been so surprised that no one is expressing any interest in Toby, because his personality is about perfect. Check out that smile! Whether you are looking for your first dog, or just for a companion to keep you company and to keep you entertained, Toby would fit the bill perfectly! He is funny and playful, loves toys and can entertain himself carrying a stuffed toy around and tossing it in the air. He has not been destructive at all with his toys. He LOVES to play fetch, so is lots of fun for the kiddies (not to mention for the adults). He always brings the ball right back for another toss. He will also catch a ball or a toy when it’s tossed to him.
Toby knows various commands like sit, stay, come, wait, and roll over, as well as paw and other paw (shake). Toby walks well on leash and really enjoys going on walks, whether you want a nice brisk walk on a cold winter day, or have time for a leisurely walk so he can enjoy the smells of the world.
Toby enjoys being outside, and has a good thick coat for these chilly winter days. He wanders and explores in the fenced backyard at his foster home. He is not a nuisance barker; in fact, he is rarely heard. He is graceful and agile — he jumps up into the bay window at his foster home without a second thought so he can sit and watch the world pass by outside. (And, unlike his foster brother and sister, he doesn’t bark at the world as it passes by.)
Toby has been crated when left alone, but is dependable in the house and this would not be necessary. He has been with cats and they are of no consequence to him. (Yet another plus for this awesome little guy!)
While Toby gets along perfectly fine with other dogs, we really prefer that he be adopted as an only dog, because he is 100% a people dog. If there is another dog in the home, he will be happier not to have to interact with it, and he is not the right choice for you if you need a playmate for a current dog. He is submissive and lets other dogs take his beloved toys; he even has a bit of a hard time eating with other dogs around because he is worried they will take his food. Consequently, other dogs tend to pick on him.
He is wonderful with all people, though, and we are confident that his personality will really blossom in a home where he can get all the love and attention. Toby is a love bug and so enjoys being petted and rubbed. He takes treats very gently, another plus if you have little ones in your home.
Here are a couple of videos of Toby showing how much he likes his stuffed football (sorry the light on the inside one is so poor, but trust us, he’s adorable!):
Toby is up to date on his vaccinations and is currently on heartworm and flea/tick preventatives. He is being fostered in Marion, Iowa. If you might be interested in learning more about Toby, please email Jayne at mcjayne@yahoo.com. While we welcome your questions about this dog, all adopters are required to complete a Protege Adoption Application before being considered to adopt a Protege dog; our adoption fee is $200.
