Max (Aussie) - Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption in Lucedale, Mississippi

Max, 4 1/2 years old, Australian Shepherd. About 50 pounds.
Max needs a home that is experienced with the quirky personalities of this breed.
Max is a playful, loyal boy that loves his person. He has good recall. He is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. He is leery of strangers, will nip children, will chase a cat, rabbit, Squirrel. He loves going for walks and hikes. When he is introduced to strangers, everything will go smoothly as long as they do not address him. They should ignore him until he comes to them to be petted. It usually happens pretty quickly. He just needs a minute to be sure that they are not a threat.

No children under 12.
No cats, rabbits or any small animal that is not a dog.

Roscoe, male, 2 years old, flat coated collie/ Australian shepherd. He is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. Great with dogs, unsure of cats, will nip at children.

He is shy with strangers and can be shy around raised voices. He is confident, happy and playful as long as he feels safe. Loud noises may startle him, but speaking calmly helps him stay calm. He enjoys being loved on. He needs a secure fenced area or someone dedicated to keeping him on a leash.

This is a courtesy listing for one of our partners. All applications will be processed by his caregiver and we will help facilitate the transport.

***This is an Out Of Town listing, we transport near the city on this listing.***

Adoption Fee is $325
Transport Fee is $185
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Considering adoption?

Start by filling out our online application (copy and paste the following link)
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DIX/dog

Once submitted, well review it and reach out to approved applicants by phone or email.

A Petfinder Inquiry is not the same as an application -

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER INQUIRIES. If you are interested in adopting, the FIRST step is to complete an application.

If your application was successfully submitted you will get a generated confirmation email.

DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY READY TO ADOPT.

Our animals are currently residing in a foster home in South Mississippi where major animal overpopulation means less homes. We only transport them once adopted, in most instances, we can be available for a video call once an application has been approved. We list them on Petfinder in the locations where we travel.

WE PERSONALLY TRANSPORT OUR OWN adopted animals to meet their new families. We transport every 2-3 weeks.
We facilitate adoptions through our own internal transport to ensure the quality of care. We travel to VA, MD, PA, NJ, CT, VT, and NY. Our dogs travel in comfort with 24/7 care. We have been facilitating long distance adoptions since 2019.

***Breed input is required for each platform but is not guaranteed to be accurate. We do not DNA test. We rescue animals from different situations. We discuss breed assignments with our vets to label them as accurately as possible. ***

We are currently unable to adopt pets to RI residents

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.