Australian Shepherd Rescue Midwest would like to welcome you to Protege Canine Rescue of Iowa! Protege specializes in rescuing and re-homing Australian Shepherds and other select dogs from around Iowa. We rescue Aussies with a wide range of ages, colors, temperaments, and energy levels. If you’re looking for an Aussie in the Iowa area, be sure to explore our Available Dogs.

Our dogs have happy-ending stories. We work hard to make the right placement and to make sure your new companion is the best dog for you. Check out this video of one of our former foster dogs, Bleu (from the NBC Nightly News in September 2009) — she’s the blue merle Aussie, a rescue dog who’s become a star! As her mom Bonnie says, “She always steals the show! She is a VERY photogenic dog … and VERY smart! She is now being cross-trained for the basketball part of the show with her signature move being a spin before dunking the ball! She loves learning anything new. Like I have said many times before…..she is the absolute perfect dog for us!”