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Australian Shepherd Dogs For Adoption in Rustburg, VA, USA

Finn: Not At the shelter - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Australian Shepherd Dogs For Adoption in Rustburg, VA, USA

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Nickname
Finn: Not At the shelter
Breed
Australian Shepherd
Gender
Male
Age
Senior
Location
Rustburg, VA, 24588, USA

Description

Australian Shepherd Dogs For Adoption in Rustburg, VA, USA

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). FINN loves foster care, as he can come and go from his crate when he is ready, and hang in the back yard with the resident dogs if he so chooses. What a gre

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at transition for this senior boy! Perfectly housetrained, too! Finn is making such good progress since he arrived at the shelter as an unkempt, neglected owned dog who had been purchased for breeding, but was no longer useful to his owner. He is one of the most appreciative dogs we know, But he is still a work in progress, because he is so timid and distrustful of new things. This is a dog who has not been well-socialized, but wants desperately to be a dog friend to somebody. He has been relying on his companion, also surrendered, a female who is pushy and very dominating, for confidence and leadership. we wonder if they were supposed to be a breeding pair, but were not productive which is why perhaps they were both given up at the same time. After a few days in a home while he recovered from his neuter, Finn appears to not have a clue about house training, so that will be a work in progress for his new family. Finn also did not have a name when he came to us so it’s still learning that his name is a sign of affection rather than disdain. He was so badly mad he could barely move when he came in, so he is really enjoying the opportunity now to stretch his legs, and move around freely with no mats holding him back. he seems receptive to other dogs, and has not been introduced to cats yet. He has been tested for heartworm, and is neutered, and is ready to be placed in just the right home. PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfogmail. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the "Animals" tab on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Long
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Fence Required
Any Type
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Owner Experience Required
Breed
Other
Yard RequiredLeash Trained

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

Organization name
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control
Location
Rustburg, Virginia, 24588
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1514001
Date Listed
07/30/2025
Date Expires
10/28/2025

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