Every dog has his day!
No truer words were ever spoken. Each one also has his or her own story. Some of those are recounted here, for your enjoyment, amusement, or heartfelt sympathy.
New Spirit volunteers work hard to make sure that our dogs get that day in the sun!
Siggins' Story
Siggins was found in an outdoor shelter, dirty, matted and so debilitated that he could not wag his tail. The victim of what appeared to be years of neglect by his owner, he was picked up as a stray after being hit by a car. Due to his age, about 12 years, he was not a good candidate for adoption in the shelter.
Fortunately, he caught the eye of a rescue worker and was pulled from the shelter. After months of rehab, his injuries healed as well as could be expected for a senior dog and he was eventually adopted by a loving couple that wanted to give an old dog a good home. His story is the essence of rescue.
PLEASE NOTE:
The dogs listed on this page are in their homes with their owners and are not part of the New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue program. All information has been provided by the private individual or group responsible for the dog. NS4AR makes no guarantee to the accuracy of the information and NS4AR has no obligation, responsibility or liability with respect to the adoption, placement, or transportation of the dog. NS4AR has provided this space only as a courtesy to help place dogs in need.
Sven
Meet Sven: Australian Shepherd (Male) DOB-05/07/2019
Neutered, UTD vaccines, Loyal, high energy, quirky,
Likes:
Every ball ever made. All the dog toys. Bones to chew. Food and snacks (has been known to eat raw meat when you leave unattended on the counter during meal prepping). Sweaters/T-shirt/neck scarfs. Laying next to you for naps, or really big cuddles. Warm beds. People watching at the front door. Barking at delivery trucks/school buses that pass by. Protective of his humans but not tolerant of children. Chasing squirrels up trees and barking at birds.
Dislikes:
Putting on his walking gear (especially his muzzle & lead to prevent pulling). Other dogs & cats. Children make him anxious/nervous. Homes with other pets.
Leo
He is 6 years old and loves the outdoors and staying busy. He prefers to run and loves his Chuck-it ball more than life itself! He oozes personality and is as loyal as they come. The owner had to move to a place without much room and would like Leo to have an acre or two to run, and can drive the dog at least partway to the right person (he is in Traverse City, MI right now).
Leo is neutered, up to date on shots, and has been kept on heartworm prevention. He is great with men but only fair with women and would be best as an only dog in a home with no children. He's good with cats and rides well in a car. He's house broken and crate trained.
Please contact [email protected] with any further questions or to express interest in adopting Leo.
[August]
Mila
Mila, a spayed female, is looking, through no fault of her own, for a place to call home.
Her former owner passed and Mila has found herself alone and hoping for a new family to call her own. She is 7 years of age, approximately 55 pounds and brindle in color. Mila has good manners and would prefer to be your only dog as she stresses with other dogs around. She does love children, women and men.
Mila walks well on a loose leash and is very trustworthy in the house. She rides quietly in the car and does not mind when it storms. Her energy level is medium and she loves to cuddle and going to shop at Lowe's.
She is living in Tarentum, PA. If you are looking for a loving companion, you can obtain more information about Mila at [email protected]
[August]
Tillie
Tillie is a former Mill Momma mini Australian Shepherd who is looking for her forever home. She's a little gal at only 30 lbs, but doesn't even seem that big, and is 7 years old. She has some difficulties - she's diabetic and needs twice daily insulin shots and has cataracts that limit her vision, but uses her other senses to find her way around.
She is so loving and promises to snuggle with her new family and be attached at the hip. She loves her people, including kids, and always wants to be close by. Walks very well on leash and is crate and house trained. Spayed, microchipped and UTD on all shots.
Tillie is located in Fort Washington, PA
If she is pulling at your heartstrings, please contact Kristin at [email protected].
[November]
Ollie
Ollie is a black and white, medium-short haired Australian Shepherd 1 year, 10 months, 33lb, 22inch tall and is looking for new home, thru no fault of his own. His current owner has had a change in her job requirements and can no longer give Ollie the time and stimulation that he deserves.
Ollie is fully vetted and neutered and has had some professional training. He prefers women over men, good with other dogs and children, but is unknown with cats.
Ollie walks on a loose leash unless, excited or sees a squirrel. He is not a fan of his crate but will tolerate it up to 4 hours.
He loves to be where his person is and loves chasing balls. He has been learning how to play volleyball and frisbee as well. He can jump fairly high and loves to show off his agility skills.
If you have a yearning for a young male who wants an agility partner, please contact [email protected].
Ollie is presently living in Vancouver, WA.
[November]
Opal
Opal is a 5 year old, tri-colored Aussie who is 17" tall and weighs 40 pounds. Her Mom has had a change in her living accommodations which forced Opal to live with another dog. The 2 dogs are not the best of friends and keeping them separated has become difficult.
Opal is nervous around strangers until she gets to know them.
She loves playing fetch with frisbees and balls, rides well in car, has learned to ring a bell when she wants to go out.
An ideal home is one with children over 10 and a family who is active and can provide her with a yard for exercising. She is crate trained, but is not a problem when left loose in the house.
Opal lives in Meadville, PA. If you can provide Opal a loving home, please contact her owner at [email protected] .
Ollie
Ollie is looking for a new home. He is a black and white 4 year old neutered AussieDoodle in great condition and looking for a home familiar with the herding breed tendencies.
His current family has a toddler that makes Ollie nervous, with another baby on the way.
An ideal home for Ollie would be a family who has time to give him the exercise and herding dog job that he desires. Any children should be over 12 and able to understand dogs.
He is crate trained, house broken, loves riding in the car and playing tug, Ollie is trustworthy when left alone in the house. He is not good with cats and prefers women over men.
Ollie is described as hostile when around other dogs and wants to be the alpha dog.
He is currently living in the Pittsburgh, PA area. If you can give Ollie what he needs, contact Jessica
[January]
Positives:
His sweet face. He is very loving towards his humans. Loves to play, especially fetch. Loves attention (really, he likes all of the attention). Loves taking long walks. Loves getting sprayed with the water hose. Will do tricks for food/snacks (extremely food motivated). He is a resource guarder.
Extras:
Comes with dog clothing/scarfs. All of his dog toys. Training not included (food motivation will assist with this if you have patience and time to offer these things to him).
Let me know if you're interested in obtaining BFF Status and providing a wonderful home for Sven. He is sure to try your patience and keep you laughing at the same time.
Please contact [email protected]
He is located near Hamilton Ohio
[January]
Bennet
Brew
Bennet and Brew
These two dogs find themselves in a situation where the owner can no longer care for them. They are neutered good with kids and women, and warm up to men. They are 3 yrs old. Housebroken, good on lead and okay with fireworks.
Could you give them a good home? They are located east on Cincinnati Ohio.
Contact Ryanne for more information.
[January]
Ozzy
This is Ozzy he is a 3 yr old blue Merle with ASCA papers who has lost his home with large yard and owners want him to have more run time outside. Excellent with women and men and kids, needs intro to strangers but does well after a few minutes. He is housebroken, leash trained. He loves toys. Please contact Daniel for more information.
Ozzy is located in Mansfield OHIO
[January]
Tilly
Tilly is 8 yrs. old, her owner suddenly died, and the family cannot care for her. She is available for adoption.
She is housebroken, good with all humans, and has a great personality.
She is located just north of Dayton, OH. Please contact Ashley for more information.
[February]
Dodge
Dodge is 2, and recently neutered, loves people and plays with other dogs very well. He is an Australian cattle dog Australian shepherd mix. (Sometimes known as a Texas healer)
He needs more activity since the owner just changed jobs and has longer working hours.
Dodge is located southwest of Cleveland in Medina, OH. Please contact Jacqueline for more information.
[February]
Duke
Introducing Duke! A sweet and loving 3 year old Aussie in need of a new forever home. Duke is friendly, playful, and loves puzzles and playing fetch. He loves snuggles, Eskimo kisses, and hide and seek! Duke has a great foundation of commands, but like many Australian Shepherds, he struggles with issues such as excessive barking and leash pulling. Despite our best efforts with various trainers we are unable to continue seeking professional help due to financial constraints. Duke excels at day care, but moments like getting in the car can be a challenge due to his barking.
While Duke gets along with our 15-year-old cockapoo, he can be quite energetic and require constant attention. We are committed to giving him the care he needs. Though Duke was originally purchased by my brother, he quickly became my responsibility. I believe with the right amount of patience and training, Duke can thrive in a home where he can play and bond with his human and animal siblings. Duke is most comfortable around women and has not had much interaction with young children.
If you're looking for a loyal and silly companion, Duke may be the perfect match for you! I currently reside in Scotch Plains, NJ. [email protected]
[May]
Scout
A change of employment for her fur parents has, Scout looking for a new and active home. Scout is a 3 Year Old spayed Blue Merle female Australian Shepherd with full tail. She is 40-45 pounds, house and crate trained and is UTD on shots and vaccines.
Scout is living around large animals (horses) and does well with them. She is good with other dogs her size or larger. Because she is an active Aussie, she is better suited for children over 10 years.
She is located in West (Old) Toronto, Canada.
If you are interested in meeting Scout, contact [email protected]
[May]
Leo
Leo’s Dad and Mom have new life styles and can no longer provide Leo with the attention that an Aussie needs. The have decided that rehoming Leo is in his best interest.
He is 14 months old, weighs 43 pounds and is up to date on shots. Leo loves to play (rough), gets along with other dogs and has some interest in agility and would love a teacher. He is good with men, women and children but is better suited for children over 10 because of his love of rough play.
Leo is house trained and needs to be crated when left alone. He also asks that you keep the trash can secure so as not to tempt him.
Nyla bones and chew toys are a favorite.
Leo is living in Oxford, PA. For more info on Leo or to set up a meet and greet with Leo, please contact his Dad at [email protected]
[June]
Milo
Through no fault of his own, Milo is needing a new home. He is a 6 year old red merle, weighing 62 pounds.
Milo is housebroken and crate trained and reliable when left uncrated. Because of his size, Milo needs a home where children are over 10.
He is neutered and UTD on vaccines, preventive medications and is microchipped. Milo is also on medication to control seizures (very inexpensive), even tho he has been seizure free for over 6 months. He likes car rides and requires a seat restraint.
He is described as medium energy and laid back. Milo loves playing fetch with tennis balls.
Milo does require a secure fence, as he loves to explore the neighborhood.
Milo is located in Reading, PA For more information or to plan a meet and greet, please contact Elizabeth
[June]
Goku
Due to a change in living conditions, Goku is in urgent need of a new more spacious residence. He is a very outgoing 1 year old red bi Aussie, weighing 64 pounds that loves to play with his tennis balls, either catch or fetch.
Goku is UTD on shots, is neutered, and loves both men and women. Children should be over 10 because of his size and because he has lots of energy. A fenced yard is preferred for him to expel his energy.
Goku is housebroken and crate trained and is no problem when left alone. He is still learning manners for his leash training and greeting new people. Goku is good with strangers and excellent with other dogs.
Goku resides in Downingtown, PA and any inquiries can be made at [email protected]
[August]
Evers
Evers is looking for a home where he can be an only dog loved forever. He is a 4 year old neutered, black and white, 45 pound male Aussie mix, with lots of energy.
His Mom and Dad are splitting and no one has the room or ability to take Evers with them. He can have some issues with other dogs, so an environment where he can be an only dog is desirable or he can be introduced into a home where he is a second dog. In his present home (that is being split up), he is bonded with another non-Aussie dog.
Evers needs help with his alert barking, jumping on people, general socialization and leash manners. He loves toys and playing fetch. Evers has some separation anxiety, so it is advisable to crate him when left alone to avoid him getting himself into trouble. He is fine in the home when his people are present.
A large yard where he can run off his energy would be best. Evers is good with cats and children, men and women.
Evers is currently living in Reading, PA. For a meet and greet contact Jordan at [email protected]
[August]
Townes
2 ½ year old, red-bi, Townes is searching for a new home.
Townes is neutered and UTD on shots. He is house trained and crate trained and spends most of his time loose indoors. Townes would love his new home to help him with his leash manners, take him camping and have a yard for romping, preferably fenced. He is friendly and has high energy, but it seems he is not fond of babies but does love older children, is excellent with women, good with men and other dogs, as well as cats.
Townes is located in Roanoke, VA. For further information on Townes, contact [email protected]
[August]
Loki
Loki, is a one-year-old Aussie-Doodle, 18” tall and weighing 26 pounds. He loves other dogs, men, women and children, but needs a new home that has NO cats. He loves classes where he can expand his skills. He is neutered, house and crate trained, as well as UTD on shots and preventives.
Loki needs an active home as he has much energy to release. His trainer describes him as fearless. If a second dog is in the home, it should be of same size or larger and enjoy Loki’s rough playing. This rough playing should not be paired with toddlers. He loves toys (Kongs with food, squeaky toys, ropes and stuffed animals), running, agility, scent training and PEOPLE. He has some separation anxiety and can be destructive when left alone and uncrated.
Loki rides quietly in the car and walks on a loose leash. If you are looking for a smallish dog that trains well and loves to learn please contact his owner at [email protected]
He is presently residing Monkton, MD.
[August]
Reyna
Reyna is 4 year young Blue Merle Australian Shepherd and is looking to relocate herself to a home where she can be the center of attention.
She is 45 pounds of high energy and love. Reyna needs completion of her training that was cut short due to illness of her owner. She is protective of her people when around other dogs and is looking to please you and have a job to suit her Aussie needs.
Reyna is crate trained and housebroken. She asks that you keep the garbage covered and tempting food back from her reach and your socks either on your feet or hidden from her.
Reyna loves people, is a snuggler, enjoys walks and belly rubs. She does not want to share you with another dog. She loves being the only dog. Small children are an unknown to Reyna, but she has been known to try and herd her adult people.
To meet Reyna contact her owner at [email protected] She is residing in West Mifflin, PA.
[October]
Lilly
Lilly is a beautiful 1 year old Red Tri Australian Shepherd and is seeking a new home. Lilly is 27 pounds and has full sight and hearing. Her current owner is expecting a baby in the near future and feels it best for Lilly to find a home where someone will have the time to finish Lilly’s training.
Lilly shows some signs of resource guarding towards other dogs. She is good with men and women and nervous around children and strangers.
Lilly loves her Chuck-It ball and stuffed toys. She has that Aussie energy and does not do well with cats. Lilly is a sweet girl, crate trained, nervous around loud noises and can be destructive if left alone to make her own “job”.
Lilly currently resides in Williamsport, PA. You can get further information from her present Mom [email protected]
[October]
Diesel
A Border Collie/Aussie mix (age 4), Diesel is a happy guy who loves his people and has had a loving life since a pup. Due to a move to a more urban setting, he needs a new home. We are hoping to spread the word to help him. HE NEEDS A NEW HOME BEFORE YEAR END.
Diesel has lived as a solo dog for awhile now but used to frequently visit dog parks. He does well with smaller dogs but could be happy as a solo dog. Diesel is great off leash and loves hiking, meeting dogs easily on outdoor trips.
He is 80 pounds due to the Aussie breeding so needs someone used to large dogs and their exercise needs. He loves to play tug games interacting happily with his person. Great in the car and calm in the house, he’s very good natured. Diesel does bark at new people arriving at home so needs guidance on what’s expected of him.
Diesel has always lived with a fenced yard. He has not been crated or boarded in his life. He handles grooming fine. Diesel's vetting is up to date and he is healthy.
He now lives in Ontario Canada but can travel into the northeast to meet anyone interested
contact: Aesha,
[email protected] with questions or interest.
[October]
Dax
Dax is a 5-year old Aussie who needs to be rehomed through no fault of his own. His family has had to go back to work instead of working from home, and he has separation anxiety and can be destructive if left alone too long.
Dax lives with other dogs and kids and is fine with both - so he will be fine in either a solo home or with kids and other pets. He has a lot of Aussie energy and needs a family with time to channel his energy toward an active life. He is 47 pounds, rides well in the car, and is friendly with everyone he meets. He lives with a fenced yard and a fence is recommended in his new home. He is neutered and up-to-date on all meds.
Dax resides in Maryville, TN. You can get more information from his mom at
[November]
