Australian Shepherd and Flat Coated Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Mettawa, Illinois

Hi, I’m Osito — which means “little bear” in Spanish, and honestly… have you seen my face? Accurate.

I’m about 1 year old, currently living in a foster home in Blairstown, NJ, and I came here from Puerto Rico but ended up in the Newark Shelter. I’m currently living in a foster home in Blairstown, New Jersey.

I’m super smart, hilarious, athletic, and FULL of personality. I love structure, learning new things, and staying busy. I’m house trained, know basic commands, and I’m even trained to exercise on a treadmill. Yes, really.

My favorite things?
-Frisbee
-Tug toys
-Running
-Learning
-Making people laugh daily

I’d thrive with an experienced owner who understands working-dog brains and wants to continue my training and mental enrichment. I’m not looking to sit around all day — I want a teammate.

I love playing with other dogs and can play pretty intensely, so I’d do best with confident, balanced dogs who enjoy rough-and-rowdy play and can match my energy appropriately.

I’d do best in a single-family home because I do have some strong opinions about being left alone, and I prefer not to share walls with neighbors.

If you’re looking for a smart, active, ridiculously entertaining best friend, I might just be your guy.

Apply to meet me:
https://upshotdogrescue.org/adoption-questionnaire

The Australian Shepherd is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog known for its loyalty and work ethic. Originating in the United States, despite its name, this breed is prized for its agility, trainability, and versatility in various dog sports and activities. Australian Shepherds have a distinctive medium length coat that comes in different colors, often with unique merle patterns. With proper training, socialization, and exercise, these dogs make excellent companions for active families and individuals seeking a devoted and playful four legged friend.

The Flat Coated Retriever is a versatile and friendly dog breed known for its glossy black or liver-colored coat and elegant appearance. Intelligent and easy to train, this breed excels in various activities like hunting, agility, and obedience competitions. With a playful and affectionate nature, Flat Coated Retrievers make excellent family pets, getting along well with children and other animals. Despite their outgoing personality, they can be prone to health issues such as cancer, so regular health check-ups are important to ensure a long and happy life.

To create an standard of how dogs are cared for and vetted when rescued to include proper quarantine , socialization...