ACDRA does not propose to know the parentage of mixes and, by this statement, informs potential adopters that we cannot and do not assure that the parentage of ACD-mixes include cattledog. Potential adopters are advised that the most appropriate approach to selecting a companion is to objectively evaluate their own situation and needs and to match that with the personality and behavior of the adoptee, regardless of parentage.

The dogs listed here have not been evaluated by ACDRA, therefore we cannot vouch personally for them. We are offering these listings as a courtesy to help these dogs find homes and inquiries should be directed to those listed with each dog.

ACDRA gives shelter dogs priority for open foster homes.  If you would like to find out about any of these dogs to see if you can help them out, please look at the Shelter Dogs Needing Help page.

If you have a dog that you would like to have listed here for placement, please contact our placement contact for details.  You can also visit our FAQ page for information on what is required to list a dog for placement on our site. If you are considering listing your dog because of a behavior problem - please check our HelpfulTraining Tips on our FAQs page... you may just find a solution to keeping your loving pet in your home with you.  If you don't see your problem listed let us know and we can try to get a tip up for that problem as well.

The following is a listing of individual/owner give-ups; these dogs also need a loving home:

Max is a 2 year-old Australian Cattle dog, pure bred (no papers) fixed. Max is very active and very obedient. I did basic obedience training on lead and off lead training. Max will sit, down, stay, wait, with voice and hand commands and he will wait until released. He is very smart. The obedience class trainer and vet both told me Max is not the typical cattle dog, he is not aggressive like most of them are. I have had him around other dogs since he was 9 weeks old and he gets along well with other dogs at the dog park. If there is a dog fight at the dog park I will call Max and he comes right to me. Max gets along with other people and children when he sees them at the dog park. Max does not live with children, so I do not know how he would respond living with them. I take him for hikes and mountain biking in the fall and spring when it’s not hot. I take him swimming too When Max is on lead and sees another dog (especially when the other dog is off lead) when we are walking he starts barking and acts aggressive — he wants to let the other person and dog know that he is protecting me. Therefore, I do not let him get near the other dog and I require that person to put their dog on lead. Max is crate trained and house broken. I realize Max is bred to be a working dog — he does much better off lead. I will be getting married to a man who is in the Air Force, I will be moving to Ohio and traveling with him as his job requires extensive travel (the type of work he is in prevents us from taking a dog along), therefore I am unable to keep Max and I do not want to shove him in a kennel all the time. I’ve been putting a lot of thought into what’s best for Max. He needs to be in a home where he gets a lot of attention and can be kept busy and active. I have spent a lot of time and money training Max and working with him. I want to see the home he is going to be placed in because he has been a big part of my life and I want the best for Max. Max needs a home that meets his needs that he is bred for. I don’t want to be selfish and I know he will adapt well to his forever home. For more information please contact Michelle Rudy at 717-697-4475 or via email at m3030matrix@yahoo.com.

Praline is a Southern nut! Happy and playful, this beautiful girl was thrown away in our neighborhood about 2 months ago. After many days alone on the road, she found us and she’s been in our home with our beagles ever since. Praline is 8 months old, weighs about 40 pounds, is spayed and is up-to-date on all vaccinations and heartworm preventative. She enjoys outdoor time as much as couch-potato indoor time. She is easy to care for, strong and gentle; we truly enjoy her very much. Our beagles, on the other hand, merely tolerate her: this is the only reason we are listing her here.

We live in Rock Hill, SC, about 25 miles south of Charlotte, NC. Please direct all inquiries to: Gary and Fulvia Luciano, at (803) 329-4707 or via email at fulvialuciano@yahoo.com

Mac is an eleven month-old male Australian Cattle Dog. He is very sweet and playful. He has lots of energy and is very vocal and smart: he figured out how to move sofa to get a toy he dropped! He knows basic commands like sit and down, walks well on leash, and likes playing fetch and tug. He gets along with other dogs and cats, but is having a problem with our resident older female Lab. She is not doing well with such an active dog. Mac is very good with people, and will go to greet new people right away. He is current on all vaccinations. Mac is located on Long Island, NY. If interested, please contact Neil at castor@verizon.net or call (516) 731-3220.

Braxton is a 4 year-old Australian Cattle dog that we adopted from a local rescue organization at around 7 months old. He is neutered, crate-trained, and knows basic commands. He is a typical cattle dog in that he is very high energy and very intelligent, so he needs a lot of physical and mental stimulation. He does well with cats, but will occasionally chase them. He is great with kids and our newborn baby, but will jump up if not corrected. He does, however, have male aggression and stranger anxiety. He is very protective of his home and his owners. He also has separation anxiety which has been managed with medication in the past, and with crating while we are away. He is a very lovable, goofy dog, and will be a great companion to someone with the time to give him the structure and stimulation that he needs, which unfortunately, we cannot give him right now. If you are interested in Braxton, please contact Jessica Beamesderfer in Lemoyne, PA at 717-514-2107.

My husband and I acquired Holly 2 years ago from my in-laws because my mother-in-law was allergic to her. Holly is a sweet dog, and has lived well with my husband, me and our other 2 dogs (a lab and a lab-mix). We are concerned about keeping her though, because my husband and I are expecting our 1st baby in August, and we don’t trust Holly with a baby or young child. Holly is a very friendly dog, but it is clear when she needs her own space. In an adult-only household, it is easy to honor her space. We would feel better placing her in a good, loving home where we would not have to worry about a small child with her, rather than keeping her in a home where she would have to be separated or live with the risk of a potential incident occurring.

Holly is 8 years old, and would do great in an adult-only household. She has lived well with other dogs (she likes to herd them and keep them in line). She gets along with some cats, but does find them intriguing and likes to “check them out”. Holly has a white marking on her forehead and brown around the ears. She has a grey torso with a few large black spots. Please see the attached pictures of her.

For more information, please contact Matt and Jessica Murphy in Uxbridge, MA. Our phone # is 508-453-9136, and our e-mail address is jessicagmurphy@gmail.com.

Ruby is a beautiful girl who needs a new home because her owner is being relocated for his job. She is housebroken and crate-trained and knows how to sit, lay down, give paw, speak and dance. Ruby is approximately 5 years old and was adopted from a humane society in Arizona after they found her wandering a parking lot. She has turned out to be a wonderful dog and is full of energy. She weighs about 45 lbs and she is up-to-date on her rabies and distemper shots and is in good health. She tends to want to be dominate when she first meets other dogs but after a brief introduction she’s ready to play. She has some food guarding issues with my other dog but not towards any people she’s been around. She is in a multiple dog (and cat) home now and does just fine. She also gets along with any cats she’s been around so far. She has not had any exposure to young children so I’m not sure how she would do around them. Ruby is currently at a home near the Pittsburgh, PA area and needs a new home soon: can you help her? She’s ready to share her love with a new family. All I ask is that she is in a home that can give her sufficient exercise as cattle dogs are a super-energetic breed. Please contact me below now if you are able to give her a loving home!

Contact Luke Brown at luke175@zoominternet.net or 724-991-4264 (please leave a voicemail if I’m unavailable).

The current owners would LOVE to see these 2 sisters be able to stay together but are willing to adopt them out separately. They are very much loved and are being re-homed because of the owners’ current health issues. They are located in the Lancaster, PA area. Interested parties should contact Michelle Proctor at shellpro@aol.com for more information.

Maggie (black ring around her belly) was born 5/9/06 and is 8 months old. She is up-to-date with all her shots, was spayed on 10/31/06 and is crate trained and mostly house trained (has had a couple of accidents). She has had some obedience training and is good with obeying commands and walking on a leash. Being a young dog, additional obedience training would be beneficial. She is a very sweet and playful pup, is good with small children and other dogs (not sure about cats). She also likes to cuddle and loves to run and play with her sister Callie.

Callie was also born on 5/9/06 and is 8 months old. She is up-to-date on all her shots, was spayed on 10/31/06 and is crate trained and mostly house trained (has had a couple of accidents). She is a bit more stubborn than her sister — she has also had some obedience training but with a mind of her own, Callie would benefit from additional training. She is also good with small children and other dogs, but again, has not been tried around cats. She loves to play with toys and is not as much of a cuddler as Maggie but she is still a sweet and affectionate girl. She also loves to run and play with her sister Maggie.

Zeena is a sweet, very friendly 10-month old blue ACD. She was relinquished to us because the previous owners didn’t understand the cattle dog drive and herding instinct. We are not having any problems with Zeena. She needs a lot of obedience work (e.g., sit, down, stay, long downs, leash work, esp. recalls) but her house manners are good. She gets along well with other house dogs, after an initial introduction (she is fearful). She is good with cats that don’t run away from her.

We walked her on a long line with sheep today and she is very keen. We will try her later this week or next week in a pen and see if she has potential. At her previous home she harrassed horses and killed a chicken. She is not really interested in the horses when the sheep are around. With appropriate containment and activities that channel her drives this should not be a problem. We are working on crate training and she is doing well.

Zeena is eager to please and is submissive to humans. To date, she has not had much exposure to children. She has submissive urination that we are currently ignoring. Zeena is spayed and up-to-date on all her shots. She about 30 muscular pounds. When she was a puppy she broke her leg and the growth plate in the opposite leg was damaged due to the weight it had to bear and, therefore, she has a problem with her stifle. We don’t know what the future will hold for this leg, however, she gets around well on 3 legs and does not appear to be in any discomfort.

Zeena is located in Vernon, NY. If you are seriously interested in Zeena contact Lori at morningstarfarmny@yahoo.com.

Raji is a 4 year-old, 40-pound neutered male Australian cattle dog/Lab mix in need of a home due to owner's health. He is okay with cats and kids over the age of 10. He is housetrained, crate-trained and has had basic obedience training. He walks well on a leash, likes car rides, loves the outdoors and people. Raji does have a few minor issues though. He does not get along with other dogs and would therefor need to be placed in a single dog household, he has some mild separation anxiety and wants to be with his people and he needs a job to do or he gets bored and chews his legs resulting in hot spots. If you are interested in Raji or would like additional information, please contact Ellen at 585-414-8039.

Sweet Pea is a Cattle Dog - Pointer mix. She is approx. 13 months old. She is a sweet and gentle dog. I rescued her in June 2005 from a kill shelter where I feel she was badly abused. She is a real skittish dog. Any loud noise, movement, etc scares her. She is house trained. If you offer her a treat she knows to "sit" and to "give you high five". Other than that she does not respond to any command. She needs to be the only pet only because she is easily dominated by other animals (no matter their size). She loves people and she loves kids. She would be great in a home with children. In the house she is a very quiet dog. Once out in the yard (which is all fenced in) she loves to bark (a lot of times at nothing). She is spayed and has had her shots. I can be reached at 860-698-6242 after 5:30pm (EST) or via email at ctracy0014@aol.com.

Lady is approx 16 mths old. I rescued her in June 2005 from a dog kennel which we feel her previous owners had abused her. Lady is house trained and will listen (80%of the time) in the house. Once I let her run in the yard (which is all fenced in) she totally ignores me and any command. Even getting her to come in the house she will not obey but will come in only when she is ready. She has escaped out of the fence a few times. The first time I tried to catch her which did not work, it only made her run further. So, if she gets out I open the gate and go in the house. When she is ready she will wander back in the yard on her own. Lady needs a good home as the only pet in which her new owners would have the time to spend with her and train her. When bored she will get into things. She is a very dominant dog with other animals. She loves kids but does play rough and nip (as Cattle Dogs do) if they run in the yard. I love her dearly but I do not have the time it would take to train her outside. I have worked with her a lot and she is doing very well compared to when I first got her. She will bark at strangers but will not approach them. It really is hard for me to offer her to another home but she does need more attention than I can give her. She is spayed (was when I got her) and has had her shots. She is a reddish color with black markings (brindle colored). I need an excellent, loving home for her. I can be reached at 860-698-6242 after 5:30pm (EST) Monday through Friday and any time on weekends or by email at ctracy0014@aol.com.

“Tilly” is a female "blue heeler" Australian Cattle Dog, is approximately 4 years old, weighs 38 lbs, and has a docked tail. Turned in as a pregnant stray to a rural kill shelter in Ohio, Tilly is now living as a house dog in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Tilly has been wormed, spayed, UTD on all innocs, and is now heartworm free. She is now also house-trained, crate-trained, walks well on lead, good in a fence outside, honors puppy gates inside, loves all people large and small, is good with cats, but is intolerant of many dogs (I am still working on this). Tilly has gone through several group dog training classes, including clicker training, is highly food motivated, and absolutely loves the one on one attention. Tilly shows little interest in balls, but loves rawhides, bones and stuffed Kongs. Her only interest in soft toys is to eat them, and as such, she is best in a kitchen area or crated when unsupervised where she cannot get access to sofa throws and throw rugs. Tilly is a very low energy dog and does not require a lot of exercise to keep her happy. Although, she does enjoy playing with my nonconfrontational female Irish terrier, and ignores my very tolerant male cattle dog, she would probably do best as an only dog, with few exceptions. Tilly is presently in a private home. For more information please email: cascade42@hotmail.com

Hello...my name is Molly. The vet thinks I am a mix of Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog and about 8 months old. I am spayed, up to date on all my shots, micro chipped , and in overall good health. My personality is such that I want and need to work. About one month ago, a very nice lady rescued me from a backyard where I was abandoned chained to a short leash. I get along well with other cats, dogs, children and adults. My foster family has lots of cats on their property and I enjoy playing with them. When its time to stop playing, I begin herding all the cats into the big barn where they stay. I don't hurt them...I just help them get to where they need to go. I really enjoy being outdoors and whenever I'm brought indoors, I howl and bark until I am let out. I live in a big pen complete with a dog house, a play area, plenty of toys and lots of fresh water and food. The reason I am kept in a pen is because there is too much traffic and my foster mom is afraid I will be struck by a car. I need to live in a place with a lot of space for me to be able to run. I am not a dog who likes to just sleep, eat and get petted. If you want a worker...I'm the girl for you. My foster mom says that I am "a very low maintenance dog". If you would like to learn more about me or meet me, please contact Shari on 845.364.0797.

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