Tales of Aussie Rescue in Illinois

This group of puppies in in Indiana. This is Keno’s crew

Illinois is in need of more foster homes. If you are able to provide an extra bed, some extra time, and lots of love, we could use your skills. We are always taking new Aussies into our program, many will be euthanized if we can’t find homes to place them in, and many are so scared from being with a family from puppyhood to then find themselves 3 years later taken to a shelter, and listening to the cries of other dogs now abandoned and left to die.

So if you can help, we would welcome it, we can also offer food to off-set the costs when we have extra food on hand, all medical expenses are covered, we just need your home to save this wonderful breed from what is a certain death.

Complete an application today and see just how rewarding being a foster home can be, and teach the lesson of life to your family. Foster Home Application

Ozzy is a handsome black-tri Aussie who is estimated to be around 3 years old. He came to ARPH after being abandoned and taken in by a cat rescue.

Topping Ozzy’s list of favorite things to do is going for car rides, taking walks and playing fetch. You might even think he doesn’t like riding in a car because he gets so excited he just quivers all over. And when the leash comes out and his foster mom puts on her coat, he’s so happy he just spins around in circles and gives lots of butt wiggles. His favorite “toys” include a purple stuffed animal that he carries around with him and a red blanket that he likes to drag around behind him—he is very gentle with both of these items and does not chew them up.

Ozzy is quite food motivated and can catch a treat from across the room or steal one out of your pocket if you aren’t paying attention. He is also very much a velcro Aussie who follows his foster mom everywhere, occasionally nudging her arm for some petting. He is crate trained but prefers sleeping on the floor next to his foster mom’s bed or sometimes even under the bed.

Ozzy is continuing to learn how to trust his foster family when it comes to his toys and his food—and he has yet to figure out how to play with the other dogs in the home. He is usually the first to bark to let you know the mailman or another delivery person has arrived, but does not show any aggression toward them and is well behaved with visitors to his foster home.

He is fully vetted, neutered, up-to-date on all shots and micro-chipped, and is currently enjoying walks in the woods in Bloomington, IL.

Learn more about Ozzy and all the other great Aussies in Illinois

What a beautiful, unusual looking boy! Royal is only 10 months old and weighs 30 lbs.—a vibrant blue merle guy with a soft curly coat of fur, dazzling blue eyes and yes, A TAIL! His appearance is striking and his sweet puppy face and big ears bring compliments constantly from the people he meets.

Royal is a happy-go-lucky pup who loves to ‘hang with his people’ when he isn’t off playing with other dogs. Here is a guy who will play energetically all day long…so it would be great if he could join another dog family with a pet who has the same level of enthusiasm. He enjoys doggy daycare 3 days a week—and there hasn’t been another dog that he has met that he doesn’t like. At the end of a long day of playing Royal will cuddle up super close on the couch for a quick puppy style nap.

Royal is somewhat hesitant around strangers and barks at unfamiliar sounds. His ability to walk well on a leash is improving, and he is housebroken—only needing frequent visits outdoors to insure there are not any accidents on the carpet. He is great with cats who want to play with him. Royal is crate-trained and loves rides in the car. Consider Royal if you are interested in a dog for agility training—his energy level would be perfect for this.

Learn more about Royal and all our Aussies in Illinois

Have you been craving the perfect companion? If so, then meet Chew!

Here is a 1-2 year old red merle male who was found on a Good Samaritan’s doorstep—anxiously looking for a warm place to sleep. We don’t know much about this handsome boy’s background, but we can vouch for his desire to please and love his human companions. Chew is always sure to greet you with a smile, a kiss to say hello and is constantly at your side.

Chew has an abundance of young dog energy and likes to play all day if you are up to it! He loves to engage all of his male and female foster siblings, and interacts well with all of them. He can run lightning fast and jumps while playing. A ball, a Frisbee….any toy will do!

This beautiful redhead weighs 50 lbs, is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, is heartworm negative and is micro-chipped. Chew has multi-colored eyes and absolutely drop dead gorgeous merle markings and already has learned sit and stay. His foster family is working on his ‘enthusiastic greeting’ behavior—and he does pull a bit on a leash—but what can we say—he is a young boy who loves life and everyone he meets!

Chew is very sweet with a constant wiggle in his Aussie butt. He will make a wonderful family pet, but due to his high energy level we do currently recommend he be placed with a family experienced with young Aussies.

Learn more about all our Aussies in Illinois ready for a home.

Our little white puppy named Moose, who came to us the end of January is getting adopted! A big Hi Five, our Moose is graduating from Wossamotta U! He will be with a family that fell for him the day they met him, and I am told feel a true bond. We will be updating you as Moose grows up.

Way to Go Moose!

We’ll be at the International Kennel Club Dog Show, February 27th and 28th. Plan a trip to McCormick Place in Chicago that day and be sure to stop by. We’ll have the latest information about dogs that are up for adoption, volunteer opportunities and success stories about some of our latest adoptions! We’ll also be giving away prizes for donations in an effort to generate money for our continuing efforts. This show features over 10,000 dogs competing in various types of events. It is truly a dog-lovers paradise!

2010 International Kennel Club Cluster of Dog Shows

Friday, February 26th Blackhawk Kennel Club (Unbenched)
Tickets are just Adults $14 ● Seniors (age 62 and Older) $10 ● Children under twelve get in FREE.
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Are you looking to adopt? Want to know when we post the latest Aussies in Illinois? Maybe your just nosey? Or maybe you are addicted to text messages and want more text messages.

What ever your reason, or excuse, Tales of Aussie Rescue is ready to meet those demons head on, and of course be the enabler of your Aussie wants. Signup for our text alerts in the box on the right side of our website, enter your phone number and the carrier you use (US only) and when we have a new Aussie coming on board, we will push a text alert out to you, with the name, age, type, and a link to a picture.

What better way to know what is happening in Aussie Rescue. While you are at it, sign-up for our monthly newsletter, filled with tips on training your Aussie, where the next cool event is. Who is volunteering and why, what is it like being a foster mom, dad or family. What Aussie is our pick that month?

As you can see we are looking to keep you connected to what is Aussie.

Say hello to Keno, a black tri Aussie with some other dog in him just to make him super sweet. Keno is 2 months old, and will be posted for adoption very soon. He is in Indiana, so plan a road trip for this cute little guy.

Say hello to Chew, our new member of the Aussie Rescue team, he is a surrender from Plainfeild IL. He is a 1 year old red merle male with lots of love and lots of energy. He is just finishing his vetting and neutering and will be soon available for adoption. Keep you eyes peeled for this gentleman to appear on the Illinois Adoption page.