Mia - Australian Shepherd 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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- Aussie Mix - best guess
- Est. DOB 9wks
-Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
- Up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention
- Dewormed

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Arrival Information:
7/18/26 - Smithfield, RI (Transport Arrival Date/Location; Non-MA Residents only)
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7/20/26-Westport, MA (Quarantine Facility Pick-Up Date/Location; MA Residents)

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Meet the FIFA World Cup Crew! These cute little soccer babies were born to a stray mama dog in Laurel, MS, and they had no where to go. A local ARNE rescuer in Meadville was able to contact the lady who had them and put them into fostercare quickly to be vetted and seek their furever home north. These babies are named after famous soccer players and are loved by all who meet them.

More info about the FIFA World Cup Crew:

Currently 9 weeks old
Currently 9-11 lbs
Aussie mix babies
UTD on all age appropriate vaccines/preventions
Predicted to be a medium size dog (35-40 lbs) once full grown
3 girls (Reyna, Mia, Megan)and 2 boys (Ronaldo and Messi)
Four pups have beautiful chocolate and white markings, but Messi has black and white markings
Smart, loving, playful, sweet, & very trainable
KENNEL-TRAINED
All SPAYED & NEUTERED before transport
Love kids
Would do fine with cats

If youre looking for a sweet and smart companion to add to the family, give the FIFA World Cup crew a look! They love to play and snuggle with their person!

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** 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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ADOPTION FEE $600
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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 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.

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