Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dogs Available for Adoption

This dog is a courtesy listing and not one of our dogs. Please contact the email listed in this post.

To apply to adopt Debbie, please click here!

For more information, please contact Destination Rescue Dogs at

info@destinationrescue.org or amber.schroeder@gmail.com

or call 602-743-0006

Debbie's Story

Meet Debbie: Shelter Survivor, Heart Melter
She’s deaf, but she hears love loud and clear.

Debbie is a 3-year-old female cattle dog with the kind of eyes that stop you in your tracks, soft, soulful, and silently asking, “Pick me?” She spent 712 days in the shelter. Day after day, she watched families pass her by, not understanding why she wasn’t the one. Just staring at the walls, dreaming of a soft bed, her own toy, and someone to finally choose her.

Debbie is deaf, but don’t let that fool you she listens with her heart. She also knows sign language, sit, shake, down, she's got it covered. She’s the perfect balance of cattle dog: not too high-strung, but still full of life. She loves doing zoomies in the yard and playing with her jolly ball, then curling up for some well-deserved couch time.

She’s currently living with an Aussie and two Yorkies and does great in a respectful pack. Debbie knows her boundaries and thrives when given space. she isn’t pushy, just happy to be included. True to her breed, she does have a small prey drive and enjoys chasing squirrels and cats, so a cat-free home would be ideal.

Debbie is fully potty trained and does great in a kennel. One of her favorite parts of the day is watching her foster mom get ready in the morning she’s a loyal shadow who loves to be close. Skin care routine? She’s got your back (and your serum steps memorized).

After everything she’s been through, Debbie deserves her own forever family and her own forever bed. If you think Deb is your next best friend apply here today!

Deb is being fostered in Houston, Texas, but is available for adoption many places around the country. The cost of transport is included in the adoption fee.

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.

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