Rugby (Protege #0159)

Rugby (Protege #0159) is a pint-sized velcro Aussie with a full-sized Aussie heart. A full 8.4 pounds at 1-1/2 years old, he holds his own as long as you’re willing to let him snuggle in your lap after a long day. Rugby is getting used to the new routines with his foster family, which includes a toddler, two much larger Aussies and many cats. Slowly he is getting use to the other animals, often trying to make up for his size by showing them who is boss – this is the only time he brings out his voice. He’s wonderful with the energetic toddler and with both men or women.

Rugby is also overcoming a bit of skittishness and just flat out jealousy, but is doing nicely. His foster home is working on crate training, basic commands, basic playing and learning that the other animals are no big deal – really! Rugby is comfortable and alert inside or outside the home, loving to playfully help his foster mom in the garden.

Rugby is up to date on shots, neutered, and recovering from a mild case of hookworms. He is beging fostered between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. Contact Jayne at mcjayne {at} yahoo(.)com with questions and for more information. 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.

Ace (Protege #0162)

Ace (Protege #0162) is a 5 month old red-tri Aussie puppy. He has a desire to please people and learns new things quickly. Ace has learned how to hit it (touching his nose to your hand) and how to spin left to right. Ace also knows how to sit, lie down, and fetch. He is still working on housebreaking. He is very good at going potty outside as long as you take him out often. Ace is kennel trained. If you get a treat out and ask him to go to his kennel he will go in right away.

Ace has been exposed to a lot of different dogs and has yet to meet a dog that he doesn’t get a long with. He is very respectful towards the other dogs and will give them space if they need it.

Ace really seems to enjoy the water. In the last week or so Ace has learned to fetch a toy from the water and give it to his foster mom to be thrown in again. He is a very well-rounded puppy, ready to please and to learn from his new owners.

Ace is current on vaccinations and will be neutered before he is adopted. He is being fostered in Coralville, Iowa.

If you think Ace might be a good match, please contact Jayne at mcjayne {at} mcquillen(.)org. 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.

Zarah NS 0659

Zarah is being fostered in the Bloomington IL area. Complete an application at New Spirit. Reference NS 0659

Berachah (Angel) NS 0660

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Berachah is being watched over in the Chicago area by her Guardian Angel Foster Mom and Family.

Haggi (Goldie) NS 0644

Haggi who’s name means festive is a 2 old red merle Australian Shepherd mix. Haggi is a typical enthusiastic, energetic velcro dog. She is reserved at first with people she doesn’t know but a little sweet talk and a treat quickly wins her over. She is very quiet and good in her crate. She loves other dogs but sometimes can play a little rough – she is OK with dog savvy cats, but likes to chase them. Haggi loves to run outside and keep busy but she also settles down nicely once inside and her favorite place to nap is laying next to her foster mom. She waits at the door before going outside and walks well on leash. Haggi is a little thin right now but her optimum weight would be around 40 lbs.

Haggi (Goldie) NS 0644

Haggi is being fostered in the Chicago area. To adopt Haggi complete an application at New Spirit. Reference NS 0644

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Hamul (Pepper) NS 0639

Meet Hamul (his name means spared), a 3 year old blue merle Australian Shepherd who is currently on the New Spirit Weight-Off program. He weighs around 72 pounds and we will get him ready for the next Aussie Triathlon, the bike thing might be a little tough but we are working that out.

Hamul enjoys humans as a friend (not food) and he is okay with cats. He is good with other dogs and loves to ride in a car. He will also eventually be one super walker after all his training.

Hamul was given a shave this year so his coat will come back, and here is proof of just how AussieAusome he will look.

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Hamul is in the Chicago Area and is looking for his forever home. Complete an application today at New Spirit. Reference NS 0639

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Holland (Holly) NS 0624

Meet Holland, she is a 1 and a half year old black bi female Australian Shepherd, she is full of energy and spunk, but sadly she got into a fight with another Aussie in her home, and she took the brunt of the fight. 2 girls that wanted to be boss, and the boss was a 60 pound red tri, and Holland only weighs around 25-30 pounds.

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We could sure use your help to help cover her medical treatments for her full recovery. She is looking for her forever home as well.

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Hannah Montana NS 0616

Meet Hannah Montana, this small, mellow, happy little black tri Australian Shepherd, Border Collie mix. Hannah is currently under going heartworm treatment and will be finished in another 6 weeks.

Please help Hannah Montana with her Heartworm treatments by making a donation today.

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EPOC (Shadow) NS 0626

Please make a donation today to help cover her surgery for an accident she incurred before she was rescued. She was hit by a car and shattered her hip joint, requiring surgery.

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