LINK - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). APPLICATION REQUIRED from .dashdog Adoption Fee $450 ***OUR APPLICATION IS NOT THE PETFINDER APP; OUR APPLICATION IS ON .dashdog. PLEASE complete OUR application if you are interested in meeting our dogs or puppies! Without OUR application being completed, you WILL NOT be considered or receive any communication from us. ***Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND TAKE HIM OR HER HOME! Please READ ALL of our info below BEFORE SENDING APPLICATION. Our goal is to help our puppies and dogs find FOREVER HOMES AND FAMILIES, NOT TO MAKE IT PROHIBITIVE FOR YOU TO ADOPT. However, once we review the application and contact you, we MEET TO ADOPT, so please let us know if you are ONLY APPLYING TO STAY ON FILE or THAT YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT, for the consideration of our puppies and dogs and families who know the time is right! Thank you! APPLICATION REQUIRED from .dashdog Adoption Fee $450 - the fee is NON-NEGOTIABLE and is not specific for any dog or puppy; it goes to the expenses of the organization as a whole* OUR APPLICATION IS ON .dashdog and must be completed in order to set up a meeting. Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and if WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND HIM OR HER HOME! Meet Link Australian Shepherd | Male | 48 lbs | Born 08/22/2022 Link is a bright, affectionate Australian Shepherd who is being rehomed due to housing loss — through no fault of his own. He is a loving, loyal dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Link is a moderate to high energy boy when he’s excited and ready to play, but once he settles in, he’s perfectly happy relaxing at home and lounging near his people (4–5 energy indoors). He loves toys, playing outside, and staying active. Stuffed toys don’t stand a chance — he has a funny habit of going straight for the eyes! He is very intelligent and enjoys learning, making him a great candidate for continued training or enrichment activities. Link loves treats (though he can be a little picky) and is eager to please. He’s friendly at heart and tends to bark when meeting new people — but once introduced, he warms up quickly and becomes affectionate and social. Link does experience anxiety around strangers and unfamiliar dogs, his current owner has not had time to work a lot with him on leash, walking the loss of her home and moving around has been so hard on the dogs, but he’s quick a quick study and she knows when he’s settled with the right Aussie owner, he will learn quickly. With proper introductions, he plays well with other dogs and would enjoy having a canine companion/s. He has never shown aggression — barking is his way of expressing uncertainty, and he settles easily once he feels safe. He has mostly been around older children (13+) and would do best in a home with mature kids or adults only. Link is fearful of fireworks and thunderstorms, during which he typically seeks comfort by hiding in a quiet, dark place. He is okay with car rides though he hasn’t gone on a lot the past two years. Ideal Home Link would thrive with patient, understanding adopters who can provide consistency in an indoor-home environment. He would love someone who enjoys walks, playtime, and mental stimulation — but also appreciates other dogs who want to relax and stay close to their people at home. • Children: 13+ • Dogs: especially females though he’s always lived with a male dog that he loves who is like a brother • Cats: Not recommended Link is a loving, smart, and loyal companion who needs a stable home where he can feel safe and supported. With the right family, he will be an incredibly devoted and rewarding dog. If you’re interested in meeting Link for adoption, please complete the application on the website below then TEXT SARA: 214-549-9905 .dashdog Meet Link Australian Shepherd | Male | 48 lbs | Born 08/22/2022 Link is a bright, affectionate Australian Shepherd who is being rehomed due to housing loss — through no fault of his own. He is a loving, loyal dog with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Link is a moderate to high energy boy when he’s excited and ready to play, but once he settles in, he’s perfectly happy relaxing at home and lounging near his people (4–5 energy indoors). He loves toys, playing outside, and staying active. Stuffed toys don’t stand a chance — he has a funny habit of going straight for the eyes! He is very intelligent and enjoys learning, making him a great candidate for continued training or enrichment activities. Link loves treats (though he can be a little picky) and is eager to please. He’s friendly at heart and tends to bark when meeting new people — but once introduced, he warms up quickly and becomes affectionate and social. Link does experience anxiety around strangers and unfamiliar dogs, his current owner has not had time to work a lot with him on leash, walking the loss of her home and moving around has been so hard on the dogs, but he’s quick a quick study and she knows when he’s settled with the right Aussie owner, he will learn quickly. With proper introductions, he plays well with other dogs and would enjoy having a canine companion/s. He has never shown aggression — barking is his way of expressing uncertainty, and he settles easily once he feels safe. He has mostly been around older children (13+) and would do best in a home with mature kids or adults only. Link is fearful of fireworks and thunderstorms, during which he typically seeks comfort by hiding in a quiet, dark place. He is okay with car rides though he hasn’t gone on a lot the past two years. Ideal Home Link would thrive with patient, understanding adopters who can provide consistency in an indoor-home environment. He would love someone who enjoys walks, playtime, and mental stimulation — but also appreciates other dogs who want to relax and stay close to their people at home. • Children: 13+ • Dogs: especially females though he’s always lived with a male dog that he loves who is like a brother • Cats: Not recommended Link is a loving, smart, and loyal companion who needs a stable home where he can feel safe and supported. With the right family, he will be an incredibly devoted and rewarding dog. If you’re interested in meeting Link for adoption, please complete the application on the website below then TEXT SARA: 214-549-9905 .dashdog General Info - PLEASE READ! *Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities. We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs under 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS WILL NOT PERFORM SPAY NEUTER SURGERIES UNTIL DOG IS 6 MONTHS OLD. General Info - PLEASE READ! Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities. THERE WILL BE ZERO ACCEPTIONS MADE. We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs over 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT PERFORM SURGERY PRIOR TO 6 MONTHS.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Medium

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations