Australian Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption in Ringwood, Illinois

Bitzie is fostered in Pleasonton, Kansas.

This sweet little girl is a breeder release from the Amish. She is 5 years old and currently weighs just under 20 lbs. She is a female black tri mini Australian Shepherd female. Bitzis is ready to find her forever home.

Because of her former life, she is a little bit under socialized, but she is SUPER sweet and loves attention. She is potty trained and crate trained. Since coming into her foster home, Bitzie has slowly been exposed to all kinds of new sounds, new smells, new environments, etc. The KEY WORD for this girl is slow. She needs a very patient adopter who will allow her time to decompress and begin to understand a new routine, yet slowly expose her to new situations so she can learn.

Bitzie thrives on attention and follows her foster mom all over the house. She does get scared with loud noises and will most definitely require a very secure physical fence. She would also do best with an adopter who has another social dog that she can take some cues from. Bitzie has done well with other dogs of all sizes. She has not been exposed to cats or kids. We recommend a home with children over 12 years of age, as they may scare her. Her ideal home would be one that is less busy and home more often than not.

Bitzies must haves are:


patient adopter who will continue the socialization of new sounds, new environments, new smells, etc
anther outgoing pup in the home to take some cues from
secure physically fenced yard


Bitzie is spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations and receiving monthly prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworms. She does require a committed adopter who is willing to devote 1 - 2 hours of mental and physical stimulation per day.

NOTE: All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers so we need an approved application on file to set up a meet with a dog you might have an interest in. Please visit our website for more information on our adoption process, our adoption fees and a link to our adoption application. We pride ourselves on matches that work for both the dog and your family. MASR is here for your support, advice and safety net for our dogs for the remainder of their lives. www.MidwestAustralianShepherdRescue.org

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.

Our mission is to rescue Australian Shepherds and other working breeds from abuse, neglect, strays, and owners in dire need...