AVAILABLE
DOGS IN THE MID-ATLANTIC
IMPORTANT: Potential
adopters must first complete an adoption application
and be approved
before contacting any rep about available dogs.
Sidney ARPH
#10325 (Eastern New York)
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Hi, my name is Sid. Let me tell you a
little about myself. I'm a neutered 1 year old red merle
male Aussie. Before coming into rescue I had a tough life.
First I was owned by a young guy who didn't realize how
much energy a young Aussie has. He had to work long hours
and so often kept me crated for 14 hours a day. Not good
when you got energy to burn. He also didn't realize that we
young guys need some training too. Finally he realized I
wasn't a good match for him so he took me to the shelter.
Lucky for me some people saw me there and contacted rescue.
My foster mom came and thought I looked like a good
candidate for ARPH. So home I went, I got all vetted and am
now just hanging around on Long Island looking for a home.
My foster mom says I need someone who will spend lots of
time training me. That's fine by me as I'm a quick learner
and I love the treats that go along with all that training.
I like other dogs, but I need to live with ones that like
to roughhouse and don't mind wrestling abit as well. I also
live with some cats and do just fine with them. My foster
mom says no kids under 12 though as I can be mouthy and
jumpy and we don't want any little ones getting hurt. I
sure wouldn't mind a fenced yard either so that I can run
around and burn all off all that energy. I sure hope you'll
drop my rep a line because I'd love my own home very soon
where I'd have my own people to call my
own.
If you are ready for
a boy like Sidney, committed to continuing his training,
and you are an approved adopter contact Pat and ask your rep to send
along your application and home visit. Sidney is being
fostered on Long Island. He can also be visited in
Connecticut.
SIDNEY'S NEWEST
VIDEO
SIDNEY'S VIDEO
Sidney thanks his
sponsor Ryan Letcher
DUSTY – ARPH #
8948 (Virginia)
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Hello there everyone…
Mon Dieux! My dance card is still "empty" so I thought I
would present you with my “calling card” so that some lucky
family can have the pleasure of moi in their home!
My name is Dusty and I am a very spry, 8 yrs young
redheaded girl… I would like to I am your quintessential
lady with impeccable manners and a charming personality… I
am the best walking companion you will ever have… My foster
mom takes me for 2-3 mile walks every day, twice a day…
Sometimes I even get to do a slow jog beside her as she
rides her bicycle…
I also get to play at the doggie park with all sorts of
puppers big and small… I love to play with other dogs, male
or female when I visit the dog park, but then I like to
come back to my house with just my human…Kitties make me
nervous so I don’t “do” kitties….
My foster mom says I am smart as a whip and that I learn
new tricks with ease…I have “sit”, “stay” and “wait” down
pat! I am working on “down” but I know I will have that
mastered in very short order… I walk very well on a leash..
I am housebroken and I don’t chew on anything that isn’t
mine… I don’t get on the furniture… I love my squeaky toys
and my chew bones…
I am a medium energy girl and I am as “Velcro” as they
come.. I love attention and will gladly roll over to any
human who will give me a belly rub… I would be a DYN-O-MITE
therapy pup because I am gentle and kind and oh so sweet..
I can even charm the littlest humans when I’m in my
“entertaining mode”!
My ideal forever home would be as an “only” child with a
couple or a single person who wants a good looking gal for
companionship. I would even enjoy an older child or two in
the household (10 or older) because that would mean more
hands to pet me!
I am currently living with my foster mom in Norfolk, VA. I
will entertain any and all comers, just so long as you are
willing to come to Norfolk, VA to meet me. If you are an
approved adopter and meet my criteria, please send a note
to my rep, . I will then have a chat with her and get back
to you! Contact Gayle if interested.
Dusty thanks his
sponsor Cathy Genova
Jake
ARPH #9763 (Eastern Pennsylvania)
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Jake ARPH #9763 is a wonderful, neutered
7-8 year old red merle male that loves life and everyone
with whom he comes into contact. He is very affectionate
and loves being with his person. Jake is housebroken,
crate-trained, rides well in the car, loves belly rubs, and
is fine with other dogs. No cats, please. He would love a
couch and treats and a life of leisure plus long walks with
a friend to guide him. According to the doctors at Cornell,
Jake is completely blind due to cataracts and does have
drops that are recommended for his left eye, but they are
not required. Although he may be blind, it hasn't affected
him adversely. He has a joyful spirit and inquisitive
nature and is just waiting for the right person to enjoy
life with him. He is fostered in Bath, PA. If you can offer
a safe and loving home for Jake and are already approved,
please contact Kay.
Jake thanks his
sponsor Michele Daley
Max ARPH #7449 (Maryland)
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Max came to us from a local shelter with
another dog where they were because their owners were
evicted. Max is a relatively active boy who has a good and
loyal heart and is about 7 years young. Max loves to go for
walks, loves to play ball, and gets along great with his
Aussie sister at home. He also gets along great with other
dogs at the dog park and doggie day care. He likes to be
rubbed all over and definitely enjoys cuddle time. He can
be that velcro dog and often waits on the bath mat for Mom
to be done with her shower.
Max probably has allergies. He came from the shelter with a
large bare spot on his back that has completely healed now.
He had one minor flare up that was quickly taken care of
with some medication. He also gets some build up in his
ears so needs them washed out every other day but it's very
easy to do and he doesn't mind it a bit when it's done. Max
is also very good on the rare occasion that needs to be
given medication.
Max has shown some resource guarding with toys or other
objects. With the right management, this is very rarely
seen now but because of this, he will not be placed in a
home with children. He also doesn't respond well to
physical force but does listen well to verbal commands and
to having rules set up for him. Max will require a dog
savvy home with humans who will provide active leadership.
He is an active guy, so daily walks are a must. He is
currently in obedience classes and knows sit, down, come,
heel (sort of), stay, and drop-it. It's recommended that he
stay in obedience classes to continue to work on his
issues.
Max has come a long way, but needs positive and active
leadership to continue progressing. He has lots of love and
devotion to give to the right home and would love to find a
safe place to call home for the rest of his life. If
already approved contact Amy.
Rocky ARPH #10388 (Eastern
Pennsylvania)
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Rocky is a beautiful 7 year old neutered
red merle male with blue eyes. He came into rescue as a
full-figured Aussie, weighing a whopping 102 pounds. He had
a dry, brittle coat, a massive skin infection, and no love
for life. Blood work showed that he is hyperthyoid, which
explained the symptoms, including his weight. With taking
thyroid medication daily, the skin infection is gone, and
Rocky is loving life again. He's doing well at weight loss
and currently weighs in at 85 pounds, although he still
needs to lose more to get to a healthy weight. He loves
veggies with his food. Rocky loves playing with squeaky
tennis balls, frisbee, chasing his Aussie foster siblings
around and most of all, being a snuggle bug on the couch.
He rides great in the car, is house-trained and good with
other dogs. Cats are an unknown. Rocky can plow through
when he wants attention, so older children would be best.
There is no need to crate him; he is very trustworthy. He
will tell you when he wants to go out, or anything else for
that matter! Thyroid maintenance will require yearly blood
work and a inexpensive daily medication. Medicated shampoos
will help keep his skin in shape. A wonderful dog that
doesn't act his age, Rocky would be a great companion. He
is fostered in Boyertown, PA. Please contact
Kay if you are already approved.
Rocky thanks his sponsors
The Blue Dawg Pack
Panda ARPH # 9468 (Central,
NY)
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Panda is a 3 year old blue merle who is
on the smaller side for an Aussie. She actually needs to
lose just a couple of pounds, (Oh that winter weight we all
seem to put on)! she weighs 35. This bright & energetic
gal is looking for a home as an only dog, see she doesn't
like to share her toys with the other resident dogs in her
foster home and cats are just too much fun to chase, even
though she knows the word "Leave It" she'll sometimes give
chase when Foster Mom isn't looking. She's not over the top
energy but she needs exercise (hey maybe some agility!) and
settles quite nicely in the house, so much so that she
LOVES to cuddle right up on the couch with you. She wasn't
sure of her Foster Dad when she first came and would run to
mom for guidance, but Dad is a very understanding guy.
Perhaps a home with a single female would be best. Panda
loves, loves, loves to go for rides and is the best rider.
She curls right up on the seat, you don't even know she's
there, but don't let a stranger walk up to the car! She
aims to protect it and her person. She walks ok on a leash,
knows sit, lay down, up and come, is crate trained and
knows when she's told to go to the crate (but really won't
need that in her new home). Panda is up to date on shots
and will require a fenced in yard and no other pets in the
home. Panda is located in Syracuse, NY.
If you are interested in Panda and have an approved ARPH
application please contact Michelle
Buster ARPH # 10389 (Eastern
Pennsylvania)
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ARPH #10389 Buster Buckles is an
incredibly friendly, happy dog, full of puppy enthusiasm
with a silly streak a mile wide. Buster is 9 month old
black tri male, soon to be neutered. and current on
vaccinations, heartworm, flea and tick preventatives. He is
on the small side weighing in at about 35 pounds, but he
was very thin when he came to rescue.
He is crate and house trained and is very well behaved when
left loose at night. Buster LOVES toys and can entertain
himself for long periods of time without getting into
mischief. He is good for bathing, nail clips and getting
his teeth brushed.
Buster is learning fast, he knows sit, down, leave it and
is doing well with the come command. He does need work with
stay and leash walking, an obedience class would be great.
He is good with other dogs, but a home without an older dog
and young children would be best. His abundance of energy
can just be too much for them.
Buster's favorite things are toys, toys and more toys. He
also enjoys wrestling with his foster brothers and sisters,
playing chase and chewing bones.
Buster had a bad start in life (see dogs in
need.)
If you are an approved adopter and can give him the love,
attention and structure he needs to show him how wonderful
life can be, contact Kay.
Buster Buckles is being fostered in northeast PA.
Buster thanks his sponsors Susan Weber, Sean Sylva, Mary
Cleaves and Sebastian, Desiree Werkeiser, Kelly Ocain,
Janet Ward, Anne Bell, Jennie M, William Young, Sharon
& Robert Astary, Mindy Breyer, Keena Hansel, Robert
Berrigan, Elizabeth Garrett, Wanda Burchie,
Ashes ARPH # 10390 (Eastern
Pennsylvania)
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Ashes, to Ashes, we all fall in love!!
That's what my foster mom says! about me. My name is Ashes,
and I'm a 10 month old blue merle. I LOVE to play! If it's
a ball, I'm fetching it. If it's a stuffed animal, I'm
tugging it. I am full of energy!
In my foster home, I live with another Aussie girl and a
Miniature Dachshund boy. They are both a "bit older",
though, and they don't
like to play as much as I do. When the Aussie girl tells me
it is time to stop playing, believe me, I listen. My foster
mom also has 5 cats.
I like to chase the cats, but I don't ever intend to hurt
them. Actually, I have been put in my place by the 22 lb
cat. I think I am
still seeing double!!
I am house-broken, crate-trained, and my foster mom has an
outdoor kennel that I LOVE to spend time in. I am young, so
I do still like to chew, so it's best for me to be in my
crate when my foster mom isn't home.
I would be great in a home with older kids and definitely
other dogs that love to play. I know sit, down, shake,
heel, fetch, and if I am
told to drop it I do. I will dance for food, but what dog
wouldn't! My foster mom thinks that I would do great with
agility, obedience or
herding. I hear her talk to Aunt Kay, and she said that I
definitely have a drive to do something. I guess that is a
good thing!!
If you've fallen in love and are already approved, please
contact Kay.
Zoey ARPH # 10532 (Eastern
New York)
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Zoey is a 1 year old, spayed black tri
female weighing approximately 55 pounds. She has a
beautiful shiny coat, mostly black, with tan markings. She
is up to date on all of her vaccinations and is heartworm
negative..
Play, play, play is what Zoey likes to do. She likes
playing with toys, and likes chasing and running with other
dogs. She would love a family that would throw balls for
her and play with her. She is active, but will settle down
in the house. She needs a fenced in yard, so she has an
opportunity to run.
Zoey would love to be someone’s lap dog and have someone to
cuddle with. She likes to climb into your lap and will
smother your face with kisses. She’ll then lie there
contently for half an hour while you pet her. She will also
put her head in your lap to be petted. She is a very
affectionate, sweet girl with a nice stable temperament.
Zoey is crate trained. She doesn’t mind being in her crate
if her humans are nearby, but she doesn’t like being crated
with her humans outside or in another part of the house -
she’ll bark. Peanut butter kongs do a great job of settling
her down in there. She sleeps in the crate overnight, and
will stay there quietly until let out. Zoey is housebroken
and has not had any accidents while in foster care.
Zoey is also learning some basic commands – sit, down,
come, and shake. She is food motivated, and loves her
training sessions. She has good focus and is picking up
these commands quickly. She is also being introduced to
some agility equipment which she is also enjoying. She does
need further work on her leash manners as well as counter
surfing.
One problem Zoey has is motion sickness. She may grow out
of this, but if not ginger or “ginger snaps” cookies can be
a great help for dogs with this problem.
Zoey is being fostered in Yorktown Heights. If you are
approved for adoption please ask your rep to send along
your application and home visit to Pat.
ZOEY'S VIDEO
Zoey thanks her sponsor Linda Konitski
Indi ARPH #10265 (Virginia)
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Beauty meets brains in Indigo, AKA
“Indi”. Indi is a striking blue merle girl with ice blue
eyes, and one tipped ear. She is 11mo old, recently spayed,
Heartworm negative, currently on HW and flea/tick
preventative, and up to date on all vaccinations. Indi
didn't get as much exercise as she needed in her previous
home, and so she is a little overweight right now at about
46lbs. Through diet and exercise, her foster home is
working on getting her down to her ideal weight of about
40lbs.
This little girl loves to play, play, play! She loves
playing with her toys and wrestling with her Aussie mix
foster brother. She also loves the foster kitties, and will
engage in a friendly game of chase or good cleaning
session. Indi also loves all people, big and small. But
because of her youthful enthusiasm, we would recommend a
home with older children (over 6), who won't get knocked
down when Indi is playing. And because she likes to be the
boss, Indi would do best in a home with a submissive doggie
sibling.
Indi looooves toys. In her foster home, she pulls all the
toys out of the toy bucket, and spreads them around the
room. Apparently she thinks that's where they're supposed
to be, because within a half hour of picking up all the
toys, Indi has them spread all over the floor again. She
will even take toys and amuse herself by throwing them in
the air. But her favorite past-time? De-stuffing stuffed
animals! Since she's still very much a puppy, Indi does
chew, and since she's a smart little girl, if she runs out
of stuffies to de- stuff, she'll move on to inappropriate
chew toys, like books! We just think she's trying to
"absorb" all that knowledge!
Indi thinks she should be a lap dog. She doesn't get on the
furniture unless there is a person or cat already there,
but then she just jumps up and curls up next to her foster
mom as if she belongs there. Hey, there's nothing wrong
with a good cuddle, right?
Like most Aussies, Indi is very, very smart. She learned
the foster home's routine of sitting when she comes in the
door until released in just three days. Sometimes her
foster mom has to tell Indi several times that it is ok to
get up before she does. She is going to have a great
sit-stay with a little bit of work. Indi would love to
continue learning new things, and because of her
athleticism and "can-do" attitude, she is ideally suited
for a performance type home!
Indi is a wonderful house dog, however, she requires a
little more work than your average pet. Indi is a true
working dog, and so she needs a real job to do. One that
will keep her mind stimulated and her body exercised for
years to come. She can be a bit pushy to get what she
wants, especially with other dogs. Indi is a bit full of
herself, and thinks she is the "Queen of all she
surveys!..." She just needs someone to remind her that
while she’s worthy of a crown, she is a princess, and not
the ruler of the realm.
Indi is currently fostered in Virginia Beach, VA. Any
interested parties must be willing to travel to Va Beach to
meet Indi. If you are
an APPROVED ADOPTER, and are interested in learning more
about Indi, please contact Chevy
Madeline - ARPH #9268
(Virginia)
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Hi Everyone! Maddie here! First - I want
to thank all my sponsors who donated to ARPH to cover my
medical bills. I am happy to report that because of your
love and generosity, my bills have been covered. I really
appreciate it. Second - I'd like to announce that I'm now
ready to find my forever home!
Even though my life was a little rough in the beginning,
with each new day, I am gaining strength in my body and the
confidence to step out into the world. I have come a long
way, thanks to the dedicated efforts of my foster mom.
A little history about myself. I was not very well
socialized as a puppy. A nice couple with a child adopted
me but they realized they couldn't help me overcome my fear
of adult humans so they contacted ARPH. I was brought into
the ARPH program but escaped and was missing for several
weeks. During that time, my front leg was severely injured.
My front leg eventually had to be amputated because I never
regained feeling in my leg, despite several months of
therapy.
After eleven months of intensive, socialization therapy and
exercises, my fear of humans is abating. In a familiar
environment, I willingly approach humans for affection. I
am still a fairly timid girl however, and new or busy
situations overwhelm me. When overwhelmed, I retreat to a
quiet spot and I just watch events unfold. I will do best
in a home with a fairly,predictable routine and one or two
other dogs from whom I can learn. I am a 'one person' dog
and I have formed a tight bond with my foster mom. I will
probably retain this 'one person' focus with my new family.
Since I was raised outdoors prior to coming to ARPH, I
adore any opportunity to be outside but I have adjusted
well to indoor life. Frequent long walks or just 'quality'
time spent in a securely fenced yard would be ideal for me.
I'm still learning how to play with humans (I prefer to
just "BE" (think ZEN) with them) but I adore a good game of
chase with another dog.
I am now ready for the next chapter of my journey through
life. Even though I have some very special needs, I am a
very special girl with a very special purpose in life. And
that is to show the world that with a little grit and
determination and a little help from my friends, any person
or dog-person can succeed in life.
My foster mom says that watching my personality unfold as I
gained confidence in my world has been a very rewarding
journey. Are you that special person who can provide the
environment for me to thrive? Who can love me without
smothering me?
If so, please contact my rep, Gayle
Yogi ARPH # 10536 (Western
Pennsylvania)
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If you're looking for a big Aussie in a
smaller package, who has a lot of love to give, then you're
probably looking for Yogi. Yogi is 6 months old and looking
for just the right home.
He's a very handsome black bi (black & white) male
Aussie with a beautiful shiny coat. He's neutered, up to
date on his vaccines, microchipped and mostly housebroken,
As long as you're aware of what's going on and have him on
a good routine, let him outside after meals, after playing
and before bedtime you should have no accidents.
Yogi was born in a barn on a farm in rural PA and had
minimal contact with people. As a result he is very shy
with people. This is improving ... when he first came into
ARPH, he shut down at the sight of people. His foster
family has worked wonders with him. He is still very shy at
first and will need time to warm up to his adopters. Once
comfortable he is very loving and a lot of fun. He likes
other dogs and would be happy having a playmate to show him
the ropes and build his confidence.
There is not an aggressive bone in this boy's body. He has
a soft and gentle personality. He is very sweet and loves
to snuggle. At this point in his life, he does not enjoy
having visitors and prefers to rest in his crate until
visitors leave. To force him to greet people would cause
him a great setback - instead he should be left to approach
as he feels comfortable.
Yogi is looking for a low key family who is home much of
the time and who isn't looking for a social dog who likes
to go a lot of different places or to greet the company
with welcoming arms. Yogi does ride well in the car, so
accompanying his special person on errands would be a great
way to continue his socialization. Once he learned to trust
his foster family, he began to really enjoy his daily walks
around the neighborhood. A fenced yard is a must for this
boy.
If you think
you can give this boy what he needs and you're looking for
a calm, loving boy to share your life with, please
contact Doreen
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