Courtesy listings are for ACDs being rehomed by their owner, or who are available for adoption from another rescue or shelter. These dogs are not in the care of Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue. Please contact the owner directly. Click here to submit a courtesy listing.
"Roux is an adorable 1 year 5 month old Australian Cattle Dog/Basset hound mix along with some other breeds in there too. He looks like a low and long cattle dog. He is a rescue from San Antonia, Texas.
He loves to cuddle and at night enjoys sitting next to people on the couch. He is food motivated and learns new tricks and daily routines quickly. He is completely potty trained. He is a fast runner and can go on very long walks, hikes, and short runs. He does well with other dogs on and off leash. He has gone to day care and gets along with all dogs. He is interested and plays with other dogs at the park but easily separates from the play and follows his person. He is crate trained for when he is home alone but he is now able to stay home without being in the crate and is not chewy anything.
We are rehoming because his herding instinct is appearing with children. He does well with predictable, but has tried to herd them by using a nip. We don`t have children at home, but are around them enough that it is a concern. He would do well with physically active adults because he presents more like an athletic cattle dog than a Bassett hound. We have done training classes and he does very well with basic obedience. For example, if treats are available, he no longer excitedly jumps on visitors.
If you are looking for a hiking buddy and a cuddle buddy, Roux is for you."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 200 to Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue in Roux`s name.
For more information on Roux, please contact the owner directly at [email protected]
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"Roux is an adorable 1 year 5 month old Australian Cattle Dog/Basset hound mix along with some other breeds in there too. He looks like a low and long cattle dog. He is a rescue from San Antonia, Texas.
He loves to cuddle and at night enjoys sitting next to people on the couch. He is food motivated and learns new tricks and daily routines quickly. He is completely potty trained. He is a fast runner and can go on very long walks, hikes, and short runs. He does well with other dogs on and off leash. He has gone to day care and gets along with all dogs. He is interested and plays with other dogs at the park but easily separates from the play and follows his person. He is crate trained for when he is home alone but he is now able to stay home without being in the crate and is not chewy anything.
We are rehoming because his herding instinct is appearing with children. He does well with predictable, but has tried to herd them by using a nip. We don`t have children at home, but are around them enough that it is a concern. He would do well with physically active adults because he presents more like an athletic cattle dog than a Bassett hound. We have done training classes and he does very well with basic obedience. For example, if treats are available, he no longer excitedly jumps on visitors.
If you are looking for a hiking buddy and a cuddle buddy, Roux is for you."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 200 to Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue in Roux`s name.
For more information on Roux, please contact the owner directly at [email protected]
Feel free to share/tag!
Please refrain from criticism of owners who are rehoming their dog. [email protected] PNWCDR is not responsible for the accuracy of courtesy listing content or for the rehoming process.
"It is with a heavy heart that I need to find a new home for my dog, Ava. She is a beautiful blue heeler with a loyal and energetic personality. I took her in after her previous owner could no longer keep her, but unfortunately, they took advantage of my kindness and were not honest about her temperament. They told me she was good with other animals and people, but I quickly learned that she does best as the only pet in a home without children. While Ava has never bitten anyone while with me, she can be protective and will occasionally nip or growl slightly when she feels uncomfortable.
I absolutely hate having to let her go, but I know it will be best for her to be with well-trained professionals who understand her breed. She is such a good girl at heart but was put in a bad situation before coming to me. We believe her previous owner may have mistreated her, which has contributed to some of her behaviors. She deserves a home where she can feel safe, understood, and given the structure she needs to thrive."
"It is with a heavy heart that I need to find a new home for my dog, Ava. She is a beautiful blue heeler with a loyal and energetic personality. I took her in after her previous owner could no longer keep her, but unfortunately, they took advantage of my kindness and were not honest about her temperament. They told me she was good with other animals and people, but I quickly learned that she does best as the only pet in a home without children. While Ava has never bitten anyone while with me, she can be protective and will occasionally nip or growl slightly when she feels uncomfortable.
I absolutely hate having to let her go, but I know it will be best for her to be with well-trained professionals who understand her breed. She is such a good girl at heart but was put in a bad situation before coming to me. We believe her previous owner may have mistreated her, which has contributed to some of her behaviors. She deserves a home where she can feel safe, understood, and given the structure she needs to thrive."
"We are looking for a home that our blue healer would be able to have a job. He is an energetic dog that needs room to run. And a job of herding. We love him but he needs more to do. He does well with female dogs and cats. He is also good around children."
"We are looking for a home that our blue healer would be able to have a job. He is an energetic dog that needs room to run. And a job of herding. We love him but he needs more to do. He does well with female dogs and cats. He is also good around children."
"Name: Badger Age: 10 months Breed: Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Weight: 27 lbs Spayed or neutered: Yes Up to date on shots: Yes
Aggression towards dogs: He has no aggression towards my female dogs, but did require a slow proper introduction with my friends male dog. Once introduced properly, he was great though.
Aggression towards cats: No, hw loves my cats and even plays with them, but will respect them saying no.
Aggression towards children: No, but does need a home with dog savvy children as he is a typical overzealous Heeler.
Aggression towards chickens: unknown, no aggression through a fence towards goats, chickens, turkeys.
House Trained or crate trained: Yes to both
Badger is a lovely boy who just needs a toy and his people to be happy as a clam. He is a typical heeler, so he does get mouthy when excited and we recommend a heeler savvy home. He comes from a bad past, but has blossomed since we took him in. He is turning into quite the little gentleman!"
"Name: Badger Age: 10 months Breed: Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Weight: 27 lbs Spayed or neutered: Yes Up to date on shots: Yes
Aggression towards dogs: He has no aggression towards my female dogs, but did require a slow proper introduction with my friends male dog. Once introduced properly, he was great though.
Aggression towards cats: No, hw loves my cats and even plays with them, but will respect them saying no.
Aggression towards children: No, but does need a home with dog savvy children as he is a typical overzealous Heeler.
Aggression towards chickens: unknown, no aggression through a fence towards goats, chickens, turkeys.
House Trained or crate trained: Yes to both
Badger is a lovely boy who just needs a toy and his people to be happy as a clam. He is a typical heeler, so he does get mouthy when excited and we recommend a heeler savvy home. He comes from a bad past, but has blossomed since we took him in. He is turning into quite the little gentleman!"
"Bookie (aka Books) was previously owned for a year prior to me and severely neglected as a puppy during that first year. I am currently in the Navy and looking for a foster for the month of July and more permanently looking for a home for him by October as I am going on a deployment. He is a highly intelligent and receptive dog to training. He is loving and very adventurous. Does very well with other dogs but is nervous around new people. Do not recommend a home with small children as he may be reactive towards them. He is crate trained and house broken. Loves to play and has a high prey drive and work mentality."
"Bookie (aka Books) was previously owned for a year prior to me and severely neglected as a puppy during that first year. I am currently in the Navy and looking for a foster for the month of July and more permanently looking for a home for him by October as I am going on a deployment. He is a highly intelligent and receptive dog to training. He is loving and very adventurous. Does very well with other dogs but is nervous around new people. Do not recommend a home with small children as he may be reactive towards them. He is crate trained and house broken. Loves to play and has a high prey drive and work mentality."
"Porter is a 14 month old red heeler mix. He is smart, playful and very affectionate with his people.
We found him as a stray this winter but sadly cannot keep him because we both travel a lot for work.
Wrestling, chasing and being chased by other dogs is one of his favorite activities along with off-leash sniff-a-thons, mountain biking wingman-ing, chasing waves and curling up on the sofa for a nap with his people.
He learns very quickly (especially with treats) and has made excellent progress learning about civilization since he first came to us. His recall is great (unless there is a squirrel involved) and he is a champ in the car. He is house broken and sleeps through the night in his crate. He knows basic commands - sit, stay, shake, roll over, load up, come and is learning drop it, leave it, spin and lay down. He is good on a leash.
New people and new inside spaces still make him a little nervous, but he will warm up in short order. He would rather be adventuring with you 24/7 but can be left alone at home for several hours with no issues. He struggles to leave his scavenging ways behind when outside but does not counter surf and will just lay down during human meal times. Routines and clear boundaries help him feel at ease. Regular exercise and mental stimulation are important for him.
We love Porter and know he will be such a sweet, devoted pup for somebody."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattle Dog Rescue in Porter`s name.
"Porter is a 14 month old red heeler mix. He is smart, playful and very affectionate with his people.
We found him as a stray this winter but sadly cannot keep him because we both travel a lot for work.
Wrestling, chasing and being chased by other dogs is one of his favorite activities along with off-leash sniff-a-thons, mountain biking wingman-ing, chasing waves and curling up on the sofa for a nap with his people.
He learns very quickly (especially with treats) and has made excellent progress learning about civilization since he first came to us. His recall is great (unless there is a squirrel involved) and he is a champ in the car. He is house broken and sleeps through the night in his crate. He knows basic commands - sit, stay, shake, roll over, load up, come and is learning drop it, leave it, spin and lay down. He is good on a leash.
New people and new inside spaces still make him a little nervous, but he will warm up in short order. He would rather be adventuring with you 24/7 but can be left alone at home for several hours with no issues. He struggles to leave his scavenging ways behind when outside but does not counter surf and will just lay down during human meal times. Routines and clear boundaries help him feel at ease. Regular exercise and mental stimulation are important for him.
We love Porter and know he will be such a sweet, devoted pup for somebody."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattle Dog Rescue in Porter`s name.
"Lily is a high-energy, incredibly sweet Australian shepherd/border collie mix. She gets along well with older (10+) children and loves adults. While Lily is reactive towards strange dogs and cats on walks, she has lived her entire life with other dogs and cats without incident. She loves hiking, camping, and swimming. Lily is the ultimate cuddle dog (though she has little regard for personal space). She`s a barker, but she`s smart and incredibly quick to learn tricks."
Donation Request: Make a donation of $20 to Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon in Lily`s name.
"Lily is a high-energy, incredibly sweet Australian shepherd/border collie mix. She gets along well with older (10+) children and loves adults. While Lily is reactive towards strange dogs and cats on walks, she has lived her entire life with other dogs and cats without incident. She loves hiking, camping, and swimming. Lily is the ultimate cuddle dog (though she has little regard for personal space). She`s a barker, but she`s smart and incredibly quick to learn tricks."
Donation Request: Make a donation of $20 to Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon in Lily`s name.
"We think he`s about 1 1/2 years old. He is neutered. Don`t know his past history. We got him from joint animal services in Nov. 2024. He is loving and generally a good boy, but sometimes when he`s overstimulated, his herding instincts kick in and he gets nippy with my husband. Been working on this in training. He knows Sit, Down, Touch, Drop it, Wait. I think some of the overstimulation is happening because of neighbor issues so we don`t let him be outside for long and "be a dog". Also he likes to sit in the front window and thinks his "job" is to defend the house by barking at people and dogs walking by so he gets wound up because a lot of people/dogs walk by. I feel for his success and happiness, he needs someone that can give him more space and mental stimulation."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 50 to Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue in Kody`s name.
"We think he`s about 1 1/2 years old. He is neutered. Don`t know his past history. We got him from joint animal services in Nov. 2024. He is loving and generally a good boy, but sometimes when he`s overstimulated, his herding instincts kick in and he gets nippy with my husband. Been working on this in training. He knows Sit, Down, Touch, Drop it, Wait. I think some of the overstimulation is happening because of neighbor issues so we don`t let him be outside for long and "be a dog". Also he likes to sit in the front window and thinks his "job" is to defend the house by barking at people and dogs walking by so he gets wound up because a lot of people/dogs walk by. I feel for his success and happiness, he needs someone that can give him more space and mental stimulation."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 50 to Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue in Kody`s name.
