Cattle Dog Dogs Available for Adoption in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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OUT-OF-TOWN Dogs with NDR refer to dogs we have saved that have yet to make their journey to Ontario. These dogs are currently in our care with the help of our partners in the area. These dogs will all travel to the Niagara Region once an appropriate adopter or local foster is found.

This dog is currently located in: Texas

Ash (20260425-03)
Weight: 48 pounds
Age: 6 years (Est. DOB: 10/30/19)
Gender: Male
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Medical Notes: Treated for heartworm
Breed: Cattle dog mix
Color: Brown brindle & white

Neck size (for collar): 16”
Chest circumference: 28”
Height (from top of head): 23”
Length (from nose to base of tail): 32”
Crate size recommended: 36”-42”

Good with Women: Yes
Good with Men: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: He avoided the cat when tested
House trained: Yes
Crate trained:
Can be touched/handled: Yes
Energy level: Low-medium
Barker: No
Flight risk: No; however, all dogs should be considered flight risks in new environments
Food aggressive: All dogs are separated when feeding. He isn’t food aggressive with humans.
Current food: Nature’s Select Chicken & Rice formula
Walks on a leash: Yes
Leash reactive to people or dogs: No
Rides well in car: Yes
Destructive: No
Needs home with yard: Yes
Needs home with other dog: No
Can live in apartment: No

Foster notes/Back story:
Ash is a 6-year-old cattle dog mix with a heart as big as his story.
He was rescued from a neighborhood known for its stray dog population, where he had been surviving alongside his best friend for at least two years. When we arrived to rescue the other dog, Ash made one thing very clear - he wasn’t about to be left behind. Every time we tried to load his buddy into the car, Ash would step right in front of us like he was saying, “If he goes, I go.”
So of course… he came too. And honestly, we can’t imagine leaving him behind.

Since coming into our care, Ash has proven to be something truly special. After his best friend was adopted, Ash moved into a home environment where he could begin heartworm treatment and that’s when we really got to know him.

In a house full of dogs (and after hundreds of fosters), Ash stands out as one of the easiest, most naturally well-behaved dogs we’ve ever had.
He is:
• incredibly sweet and affectionate (hence the nickname “Lover Boy,” given by one of our rescue partners)
• gentle and a little sensitive
• great with other dogs
• friendly with everyone he meets
• calm, smart, and eager to please

Ash settles into home life beautifully. He doesn’t ask for much: just a soft place to land, kind people, and someone to love.
He recently finished undergoing treatment for heartworms and he is already on the path to being a healthy, happy dog with a long future ahead of him.

After everything he’s been through - years on the streets, losing his best friend, and going through treatment, Ash is more than ready for his own forever home.
If you’re looking for a loyal, low-maintenance, genuinely good to the bone dog… Ash might just be your perfect match.

The Cattle Dog is a diligent and robust herding breed known for its agility, intelligence, and hardworking nature. Originating in Australia, Cattle Dogs are highly energetic and require ample exercise and mental stimulation. With their remarkable problem solving skills and unwavering loyalty, they excel in various canine activities and make excellent companions for active owners. Their distinctive blue or red coat, sturdy build, and alert expression reflect their heritage as versatile working dogs.

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