Australian Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption

APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org

Adoption Fee $450

***OUR APPLICATION IS NOT THE PETFINDER APP; OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org. PLEASE complete OUR application if you are interested in meeting our dogs or puppies! Without OUR application being completed, you WILL NOT be considered or receive any communication from us.

***Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND TAKE HIM OR HER HOME!

Please READ ALL of our info below BEFORE SENDING APPLICATION.

Our goal is to help our puppies and dogs find FOREVER HOMES AND FAMILIES, NOT TO MAKE IT PROHIBITIVE FOR YOU TO ADOPT. However, once we review the application and contact you, we MEET TO ADOPT, so please let us know if you are ONLY APPLYING TO STAY ON FILE or THAT YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT, for the consideration of our puppies and dogs and families who know the time is right! Thank you!
APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org Adoption Fee $450 - the fee is NON-NEGOTIABLE and is not specific for any dog or puppy; it goes to the expenses of the organization as a whole*
OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org and must be completed in order to set up a meeting.
Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and if WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND HIM OR HER HOME!

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Sweet Rooster is in need of a new home through know fault of his own; his original family with a teenager has a “surprise” baby coming in a couple of weeks; they realize they’re not gonna be able to give Rooster the attention that he is used to so we are happy to help. Find the sweetheart a great home!

Even though Rooster is a purebred mini Auussie, he doesn’t have a lot of the characteristics - but in a good way! Rooster is not a hyper dog and not a jumper. He’s really a loyal companion dog who can be Velcro sometimes, wanting to be close to his people wherever they go inside the house or out.

Rooster has never had a passion or an interest in toys or fetch or other sporting activities; he’s extremely calm and that’s why he’ll make a wonderful companion dog been a variety of different situations.

Rooster likes to go for walks and will get the occasional “zoomies” when it’s cold outside.
He’s is very easy, has a sweet disposition and overall is very low maintenance.

Rooster will sit happily for a bath and loves to be brushed out! He doesn’t have a very thick coat, but initially when he’s a little nervous, he sheds. Otherwise brushing him out with a slicker brush once or twice a week should keep the shedding in check!

Like most Aussies, dogs in general, and even people, Rooster doesn’t like sudden loud bang if fireworks, storms or guns. Anytime he hears fireworks or storms he wants to be next to you. He will hide also.

Rooster likes other dogs. He is VERY tolerant of other animals. He had a frenchie brother that he was raised with until his fur-brother passed in 2023. We have an outdoor cat that Rooster thinks is HIS cat. They play together and Rooster takes his job as cat protector very seriously. If there’s another cat that comes into the garage or driveway and he hears them hiss or mess with his cat, he will bark and when let out of his kennel he will chase the trespasser away and come back to check on his cat. He’s been with this cat since it was 3 months old. He’s a Kitty-Mama!

Rooster was a year old when our son was born and has been very gentle and tolerant with our son from the beginning. He used to let him crawl all over him, pull his ears, feet, you name it. However, they were both babies then, and these aren’t things that we suggest with any rescue dogs.

The only behavior that should be monitored, is is when Rooster is around small kids small kids - he’s NEVER AGGRESSIVE but WILL get into Zoom-and-Herd mode!

Rooster thinks he needs to be first out the door at all times. Again, Rooster is not aggressive or mean at all, but he or knock over a little one there is a door open. We usually kept our son back from the door until Rooster cleared it and we didn’t have any issues.

Another great quality about this in the Aussie is Dog is not a “mouthy” dog that nips or pulls at clothes, hands, etc. He’s extremely gentle with his mouth and paws.

Rooster loves a car ride. He will alternate between the seat and the floor board. However, he’s not one to go bananas and try and run around the car or jump between front and back

Another part of Rooster‘s backstory as to why he’s while to be built . They chose to live in an RV for several months and be able to drive around - but that really isn’t something great for dogs unless they’re like tiny breeds

So it seems sad. At first that Rooster was kenneled at his vet for entire time he’s a V.I.P. (VID?) at our vets office; our vet loves him and would take him on hikes and when he was in the office, he spent his days in the manager’s office or greeting people in the lobby not in a kennel all day. He is rather famous at the Vet Clinic He is famous at his vet clinic.

At first Rooster might be slightly nervous but again, not very obviously and not in “ a typical Australian Shepherd manner.” he just needs a few minutes to warm up and when he’s ready, he’ll come out and about and hang out with everyone.

*R Rooster is now Fostering with my dogs and me/Sara in our home in North Dallas. He was nervous for about 10 minutes, but that’s also because my big dog is a big PITA it did not take long for Rooster to become comfortable in the living room and then my bedroom and now on the bed where he is snoozing peacefully! I can’t stress enough how sweet he is how gentle and how deserving of more attention and love.

We are looking for a home for Rooster Rooster with a person, couple or family that has a fence was a nice backyard . We also specifically want a home or someone is there often working from home retired whatever the situation may be; Rooster has spent the last six months in situations where he’s been left alone for a long time and not getting that level of affection, which is why his family very sadly is choosing to do what’s best for him. The weird DASH rarely place purebred mini Aussies with kids, Rooster is great with kids and other animals. All he wants is to be home with his people or with his people if they’re doing some sort of activity or travel that he would also enjoy!

If Rooster sounds like the great Companion, you’ve been looking for please complete the application on our website below, then

TEXT SARA: 214-549-9905

And let me know so I can check your application and get back to you!

WE REALIZE THAT THIS WEEKEND January 23-26, 2026, there’s not going to be much travel and we’re not likely to meet people for adoption unless they’re comfortable driving here. However, Rooster is going to be highly sought so if you have an application online already, please text me or if you’re interested in him, please fill out the application and text me because we can still discuss everything and I can still decide from applications, who I think is the best match!

Thank you!

www.dashdog.org
General Info - PLEASE READ! *Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities.
We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs under 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS WILL NOT PERFORM SPAY NEUTER SURGERIES UNTIL DOG IS 6 MONTHS OLD.General Info - PLEASE READ! Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities.

THERE WILL BE ZERO ACCEPTIONS MADE.

We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs over 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT PERFORM SURGERY PRIOR TO 6 MONTHS.

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.