Buddy - Australian Kelpie Dog for Adoption in Glocester, Rhode Island

****Please Note*****
This pet is not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet-and-greets yet. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time.
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Adoption Application
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- Australian Kelpie Mix
- Est. DOB approx 9mo
- Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
- Up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention
- Dewormed
- Neutered

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Arrival Information:
11/7/26-Smithfield, RI (Transport Arrival Date/Location; Non-MA Residents only)
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11/9/26 -Westport, MA (Quarantine Facility Pick-Up Date/Location; MA Residents)

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Meet DOLLY, COCO, and BUDDY!

Their story began in mid-June of this year, when they were abandoned near the Tangipahoa River Bridge in Chatawa, Mississippi. After weeks of trying, their dedicated foster mom finally managed to catch all three puppies in early August and get them to safety. Since then, they have been thriving in foster care! A neighbor who happens to be a dog trainer generously helped with their training, and these smart pups have done an amazing job learning.

Now, these sweet pups are ready for the next chapter in their lives: finding loving families to call their own!

A Little About Each Pup:

Approximately 9 months old
Dolly and CoCo (females) and Buddy (male)
Australian Kelpie mixes
Approximately 32 pounds each (They haven't grown much over the past two months and may remain on the smaller side.)
Spayed/Neutered
Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
Dolly and CoCo are black with beautiful tan and white markings Buddy is a handsome solid black boy with minimal tan markings
All three have adorable, pointy ears!
Housetrained
Kennel trained
Leash trained
Ride in the car well
incredibly smart, energetic, playful, athletic, loyal
love to run, explore the woods, and play with one another
Best suited for active individuals or families who enjoy hiking, running, and spending time outdoors
Socialized well with children
Submissive around other dogs
Great candidates for families willing to provide the exercise, attention, and continued training that an active breed needs

Their Second Chance Starts With You!

These three precious pups are ready to leave their past behind and begin a beautiful new chapter with a family of their own in New England.

Could you be the one to give Dolly, CoCo, or Buddy their happily ever after?

Each is available to go on transport anytime, but just need YOU to commit to any of them.

Please share to help these deserving puppies find the loving homes they've been waiting for!

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Adoption fee of $600
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**Please Note**
The pet(s) in this post are not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet and greets. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time. Please wait to apply until the pet is listed as local (If they are still available by then)


** PLEASE READ... ADDITIONAL INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW**

- For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix.
- We do our best to describe and place based on personality, not breed label.
- If you have questions or concerns, please reach out, and one of our adoption volunteers will get back to you ASAP. Please be patient, we are all volunteers.

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MA QUARANTINE FEE (Applies to Certain Adoptions)
An additional $150 fee applies to:
• All Massachusetts residents, and
• Any adopter (regardless of state of residence) adopting a pet that has completed the Massachusetts quarantine process and is being released from a Massachusetts foster home or facility

This additional fee helps offset a portion of the increased costs associated with Massachusetts-based fosters, quarantine requirements, and out-of-state transport compliance.

This fee helps cover:
• 48-hour mandatory Massachusetts quarantine boarding
• Required veterinary exam and release from the MA quarantine facility
• Microchip with prepaid lifetime registration
• A bath on the day of release (courtesy of ARNE)
• A properly fitted Max and Neo martingale collar
For More information on MA Quarantine Regulations & MA Adoption, visit: https://arne-ri.org/ma-adoption-information/

The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog breed known for its remarkable agility and tireless work ethic. Originating in Australia, these medium sized dogs are prized for their exceptional ability to work livestock in various terrains. With a loyal and friendly demeanor, Australian Kelpies make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide them with plenty of mental and physical stimulation.

Animal Rescue of New England saves animals from high-kill shelters or abandonment situations and places them in loving forever homes.