Australian Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption

Hi future family! My name is Ridge. I'm a 1 year old mini Aussie, weighing in at a whopping 20 pounds. I currently live in a foster home with two small kids and other dogs. I love this whole "living inside" thing! In my ideal home, I'd have a fenced in yard, another dog who loves to play and some kiddos to cuddle. I'm still kind of a puppy, so I need some work on manners. I'm a very happy little guy and love snuggling my people.

My foster mom usually takes pit bulls, so she said I've been a whole new world! I love to bite my canine foster sister's legs while we play to herd her, and think tug, chase and bitey face are the best. I hope I have a dog friend in my forever home with similar interests. I'd love someone who enjoys walks! I'm crate trained and potty trained, plus my foster mom says I'm great for nail trims! As an added bonus, I'm totally comfortable in the car and jump right in. I've been around cats outside before and did fine, but who knows how id do inside!

Before coming to needy paws, I had a rough life. My sister and I were dumped in a very rural area and thankfully someone picked us up and brought us to safety. Unfortunately, my front leg was previously broken and healed incorrectly so it's a bit crooked. It doesn't slow me down at all though! I also have something called discospondylitis, which is an infection in my spine. My foster mom has me feeling WAY better but I'll still need to take my meds every 12 hours and go to check ups with our vet until I'm cleared. I'm 2 months into treatment, which can last up to 1 year! Luckily, Needy Paws will pay for that treatment until I'm all better. I just need someone to give me my medicine 2 times a day and take me to my appointments every few months. No biggie!

My foster mom would be happy to talk to you about my silly personality and medical needs. I hope to hear from you soon!

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Ridge’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

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.

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