Apollo - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dog for Adoption in Manassas, Virginia

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Apollo
6 months old/ Neutered Male/ 37 lbs
Louisville, KY
Location: Louisville, KY

Apollo is a playful, sweet red heeler puppy. Apollo was dropped off at his local animal shelter.

Being a young pup, the shelter environment was very overwhelming for him. This caused Apollo
to be shut down & not feeling safe enough to meet potential adopters so he was put on the list
to be euthanized. Luckily ACDRA was able to rescue him & place him into a foster home!

Since being in our foster home, Apollo has flourished & gained his confidence in himself! Apollo
has quickly learned to sit, down & to patiently wait for his food to be served (this is a true test of
patience as he loves to eat!)
Apollo loves other dogs! He fell quickly into line, following along & accepting his role with our
resident cattle dog. He has done very well at our local dog park bar; will run & chase for hours
with a playmate. Apollo feels most secure with another dog in the home & would love to have a
playful & patient dog sibling.
Apollo is still learning he can trust new people.

He gets very timid when meeting strangers, but
once he knows you are safe, he becomes the classic velcro dog. His time at the shelter means
he doesnt enjoy being left alone in a crate & being away from his people still feels scary for him.
As a puppy, Apollo still has a lot of energy, but with a few walks throughout the day & outlet for
his puppy chewing/teething, he is able to be patient while his foster parents work from home
(with the occasional mid-meeting bark).

Apollo enjoys car rides & going places with his foster
parents. He has even been able to spend time at dog friendly breweries & restaurants, patiently
laying by his foster parents feet.


Looking For:
Someone who appreciates a loyal
sidekick
A playful dog sibling
Active, outdoorsy humans
Plenty of walks, adventures, &
opportunities to learn
People who understand confidence
takes time to build

Casting Call: My Ideal Forever Family
Bonus Points For:
Water adventures
Car rides
Hiking trails
Snacks
A comfy spot near my people

Apollo's Stats
Age: 6 months (est. birth Jan. 2026)
Neutered Male
Up to date on vaccinations
Microchipped
Heartworm negative

Questions: melissamader08@me.com
Apply to adopt Apollo: https://www.acdra.org/adoption

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.