Ariel - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dog for Adoption in Wolcott, Connecticut

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Meet Ariel

At just 6 months old, Ariel is still a baby with so much love left to give—and somehow, she already has one of the gentlest little souls you could ever hope to meet.

Ariel is a Heeler mix who currently weighs about 22 lbs. We expect her to be a medium-sized adult, likely around 50 lbs or less. She's spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and ready to find the family she can finally call her own.

What makes Ariel so special isn't just how adorable she is. It's her incredibly sweet, soft, and gentle personality. She has a moderate-to-low energy level, so while she's still a puppy who enjoys playing and exploring, she's also perfectly happy settling in and soaking up affection from the people she loves.

And Ariel has plenty of love to go around. She gets along well with kids, other dogs, and cats, making her a wonderful possibility for many different kinds of families.

She's already crate trained and is doing really well with leash training, too. For only six months old, she's off to such a wonderful start.

Ariel isn't looking for anything complicated. She just needs someone who will look at her sweet face and decide that she belongs with them. Someone who will give her the safety, love, belly rubs, adventures, and quiet evenings she deserves for the rest of her life.

She has her whole life ahead of her. All that's missing is her family.

Could Ariel be the little piece your family has been missing?

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ADOPTION FEE: $663

ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES: Alteration, Microchip, Vaccines

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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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