Online Dog Adoption Application

Online Cat Adoption Application

Fallon is sweet Aussie/Lab mix, making him kind of a fuzzy fellow. He has had a very hard life. He came to us almost starved to death ~ you can see all of his ribs ~ and yet he gives you the sweetest kisses. And of course he is heartworm positive (you can read up on heartworms on our webpage "Heartworms In Dogs"). We'll take care of that, so it isn't a big deal, but can't this fellow get a break? Yes he can, because I just know that someone wonderful is going to adopt him!

Foster update 1/30: Fallon is one of the most loving, smart and sweet dogs I've had the pleasure of meeting. He thinks he is a 20-lb. lap dog! He is starved for affection. Definitely needs more training, but responds well, seems great with children (just plays rough) and likes other dogs. Never barks. Not once. And my doorbell rings a lot. Very gentle and obedient when people entered the house. He would be perfect for an active person, young couple or family that will run, jog, bike ride with him. Fallon needs an outlet for his energy as much as he needs training.

03/24 Volunteer update: Fallon is a ray of sunshine! He greets everyone with a smile and those big, bright eyes. He is always gentle in taking a treat from your hand and loves his time in the yard.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, despite the misleading name, the Australian Shepherd is not Australian at all, but was developed entirely in the U.S. to work as a herding dog on ranches. It is possible that the name was derived from one of the dog's ancestors. The breed's principal forebears were most likely Spanish dogs that accompanied the Basque shepherds and herds of fine Merino sheep exported to both America and Australia in the early days of the colonies. At some point it probably crossed with Collie stock. It has only recently gained recognition as a distinct breed. Its many talents include, retrieving, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, narcotics detection, search & rescue, agility, competitive obedience and performing tricks. Australian Shepherds are easy going, perpetual puppies that love to play. Courageous, loyal and affectionate, they are excellent children's companions that are great with active children. A devoted friend and guardian, for they are naturally protective. Very lively, agile and attentive - they are eager to please, with a sixth sense about what the owner wants. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and easy to train. Though aggressive when at work with livestock, the Aussie is gentle with human friends. Australian Shepherds needs lots of exercise and a job to do, as the breed is very intelligent, active and easily bored. They can become nervous and destructive if left alone too much without exercise. They are naturally suspicious of strangers, so they should be well socialized as puppies. Working lines of Australian Shepherds may be too energetic to be suitable pets. Some like to nip people's heals in an attempt to herd them. They are quiet workers, unlike some breeds, which are bred to bark constantly at livestock. This breed is not usually dog aggressive.

HEARTWORM POSITIVE; both the treatment type and services provided will be by Pet Rescue By Judy and/or its associated veterinarian's office. The commitment required from the adoptive family is the animal's attendance at the treatment, quiet time and relaxation after the procedure, followed up by monthly heart guard tablets each and every month in the future for the remainder of the life of the animal. The latter, of course, is an on-going parental obligations with all pets in the household.