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.
"Sage would do well in a home with active adults and or older kids. She is obedient, fully house trained, loves to fetch, swim and is a great running/hiking/camping companion. She is focused on her person and would make a wonderful partner to someone wanting to skip the puppy phase. Sage bonds strongly and is shy at first with other people but warms up as she gets comfortable. Before her adventure with us she was an only dog, she plays well with our two dogs but ultimately she`d rather be with her person. She is intelligent, treat motivated and would pick up new skills quickly."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattledog Rescue in Sage`s name.
"Sage would do well in a home with active adults and or older kids. She is obedient, fully house trained, loves to fetch, swim and is a great running/hiking/camping companion. She is focused on her person and would make a wonderful partner to someone wanting to skip the puppy phase. Sage bonds strongly and is shy at first with other people but warms up as she gets comfortable. Before her adventure with us she was an only dog, she plays well with our two dogs but ultimately she`d rather be with her person. She is intelligent, treat motivated and would pick up new skills quickly."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattledog Rescue in Sage`s name.
"APPLICATION LINK: https://shaynesrescue.com/adoption-application-pet-central-satx/ We must have an application to move forward.
In foster in Tumwater, WA
CHIEF is a 32# Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler) male maybe 2/3 yrs of age? He is a lively and happy dog. He loves to play with other dogs and the introduction time is almost not needed for him. He is housetrained. He is in foster with a cat. As much as his teeth tell us he is about 2/3yrs old, his happiness and activity level says he`s younger. On a scale of 1-10, I would put him at about a 7. He is happy and asks for love and attention. He is okay on the leash...not yet "good" but we`re working on it. He doesn`t mind the leash but he does want to go and have fun. With one day in our house, he was running outside with our pack of house dogs and coming in when called. He is very smart and willing to please. Most Heelers love water and would be great for water adventures."
"APPLICATION LINK: https://shaynesrescue.com/adoption-application-pet-central-satx/ We must have an application to move forward.
In foster in Tumwater, WA
CHIEF is a 32# Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler) male maybe 2/3 yrs of age? He is a lively and happy dog. He loves to play with other dogs and the introduction time is almost not needed for him. He is housetrained. He is in foster with a cat. As much as his teeth tell us he is about 2/3yrs old, his happiness and activity level says he`s younger. On a scale of 1-10, I would put him at about a 7. He is happy and asks for love and attention. He is okay on the leash...not yet "good" but we`re working on it. He doesn`t mind the leash but he does want to go and have fun. With one day in our house, he was running outside with our pack of house dogs and coming in when called. He is very smart and willing to please. Most Heelers love water and would be great for water adventures."
"Clover has been at the Pasco, WA shelter since Feb 01, 2025. She spent weeks running loose across several miles in Kennewick. Eventually, a persistent good Samaritan managed to catch her and bring her to safety. After all that time fending for herself, it was clear Clover had been through a lot. She was underweight and suffering from painful skin infections, but with several weeks of care and medication, she finally got the help she needed. Once she was healthy, she was spayed and is ready to find the loving home she has always deserved. Clover is eager to connect with people. Despite everything she`s been through, she`s incredibly loving and sweet. Life in the shelter has been stressful for her. She just wants to be with her people and feel secure. Clover will need a patient adopter who can help her settle into a new environment at her own pace. Clover is a very high energy dog and will need a family—or a doggie companion—that can match her zest for life. If you`re looking for a dog that`s go, go, go, Clover is your girl! She`s now healthy, spayed, and ready to start her next adventure with a forever family. Clover adores everyone she meets and would thrive in an active home that can keep up with her energy and give her the love she`s been waiting for."
"Clover has been at the Pasco, WA shelter since Feb 01, 2025. She spent weeks running loose across several miles in Kennewick. Eventually, a persistent good Samaritan managed to catch her and bring her to safety. After all that time fending for herself, it was clear Clover had been through a lot. She was underweight and suffering from painful skin infections, but with several weeks of care and medication, she finally got the help she needed. Once she was healthy, she was spayed and is ready to find the loving home she has always deserved. Clover is eager to connect with people. Despite everything she`s been through, she`s incredibly loving and sweet. Life in the shelter has been stressful for her. She just wants to be with her people and feel secure. Clover will need a patient adopter who can help her settle into a new environment at her own pace. Clover is a very high energy dog and will need a family—or a doggie companion—that can match her zest for life. If you`re looking for a dog that`s go, go, go, Clover is your girl! She`s now healthy, spayed, and ready to start her next adventure with a forever family. Clover adores everyone she meets and would thrive in an active home that can keep up with her energy and give her the love she`s been waiting for."
"Callie is a sweet 5 year old blue heeler. She likes sun bathing out in the yard and can`t get enough scratches. She is definitely goes hard on her toys, her favorite being rope knots. She is a energetic and affectionate loving girl in need of a new home.
Callie is missing her last vertebrae leaving her both bowel and urine incontinence. She wears diapers indoors at all times and once a month gets a hygiene clip.
She has never shown aggressive behavior towards humans but is very particular about what dogs she is willing to tolerate and will do best as a only dog."
"Callie is a sweet 5 year old blue heeler. She likes sun bathing out in the yard and can`t get enough scratches. She is definitely goes hard on her toys, her favorite being rope knots. She is a energetic and affectionate loving girl in need of a new home.
Callie is missing her last vertebrae leaving her both bowel and urine incontinence. She wears diapers indoors at all times and once a month gets a hygiene clip.
She has never shown aggressive behavior towards humans but is very particular about what dogs she is willing to tolerate and will do best as a only dog."
Breed(s): Australian Cattle Dog Other Herding Breed Other Mix
UTD Vaccines: Unknown
"Cosmo is a wonderful 1 year old Australian Cattle Dog Mix that my mother got from Craigslist from a backyard breeder. Unfortunately, she is not capable of meeting his needs as a high energy dog as she is elderly. I would take him if my own dog wasn`t dog reactive.
He is very sweet and cuddly. As much as he loves to run and play, he also loves to cuddle up his person as they read a book or watch television. He`d make a great hiking companion and gets on well with other dogs (though can be a little much for them). He would not do well with cats and smaller animals as he definitely has a prey drive.
He has shown some resource guarding (growling) when people/dogs get near his food or toys. I am slowly working on this with him, but as I don`t live with my mom it`s definitely a work in progress.
He does still chew things he shouldn`t when left to his own devices. He doesn`t do this unless left alone. He`d likely do well with crate training.
I love Cosmo and my mom does, too. But a young Australian Cattle Dog needs more than what she can give him. He`s smart, sweet, and fun. He`d make a great dog for the right family."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 50 to PNWCDR in Cosmo`s name.
Breed(s): Australian Cattle Dog Other Herding Breed Other Mix
UTD Vaccines: Unknown
"Cosmo is a wonderful 1 year old Australian Cattle Dog Mix that my mother got from Craigslist from a backyard breeder. Unfortunately, she is not capable of meeting his needs as a high energy dog as she is elderly. I would take him if my own dog wasn`t dog reactive.
He is very sweet and cuddly. As much as he loves to run and play, he also loves to cuddle up his person as they read a book or watch television. He`d make a great hiking companion and gets on well with other dogs (though can be a little much for them). He would not do well with cats and smaller animals as he definitely has a prey drive.
He has shown some resource guarding (growling) when people/dogs get near his food or toys. I am slowly working on this with him, but as I don`t live with my mom it`s definitely a work in progress.
He does still chew things he shouldn`t when left to his own devices. He doesn`t do this unless left alone. He`d likely do well with crate training.
I love Cosmo and my mom does, too. But a young Australian Cattle Dog needs more than what she can give him. He`s smart, sweet, and fun. He`d make a great dog for the right family."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 50 to PNWCDR in Cosmo`s name.
"💜This is Violette, a Heeler/Beagle mix with the gentlest soul. She had the same family on Long Island, New York since she was a puppy, but when they moved to Hawaii, she couldn`t go with them. I couldn`t bear the thought of her in a shelter, so I offered to foster her here in Bellingham.
She`s only been here a week, after flying in the cargo hold, and she is still traumatized. Most of the day she hides under my bed, but outside she`s slowly learning how to socialize and have fun. Violette has not been exposed to other dogs or people much and taking her everywhere with me has been transformative for her. She isn`t super food-motivated, but she loves her Bully Sticks and liver treats. She is truly the sweetest little lady once she feels safe to be herself.
Unfortunately, we are in a small studio in downtown Bellingham and the noise level overwhelms her. Violette needs a stable dog-centric home where she is able to be free yet structured. Please do not apply if you plan to crate her for hours on end. She thrives on human love and connection.
Please share her story or reach out if you think you`re her forever. She`s a good loyal dog, and she deserves a soft world 💜"
"💜This is Violette, a Heeler/Beagle mix with the gentlest soul. She had the same family on Long Island, New York since she was a puppy, but when they moved to Hawaii, she couldn`t go with them. I couldn`t bear the thought of her in a shelter, so I offered to foster her here in Bellingham.
She`s only been here a week, after flying in the cargo hold, and she is still traumatized. Most of the day she hides under my bed, but outside she`s slowly learning how to socialize and have fun. Violette has not been exposed to other dogs or people much and taking her everywhere with me has been transformative for her. She isn`t super food-motivated, but she loves her Bully Sticks and liver treats. She is truly the sweetest little lady once she feels safe to be herself.
Unfortunately, we are in a small studio in downtown Bellingham and the noise level overwhelms her. Violette needs a stable dog-centric home where she is able to be free yet structured. Please do not apply if you plan to crate her for hours on end. She thrives on human love and connection.
Please share her story or reach out if you think you`re her forever. She`s a good loyal dog, and she deserves a soft world 💜"
"Hi, my name is Scooter. I am a Lab/Blue Heeler mix. I am looking for a new home. I am approx 18-24 months old. My current owner rescued me from a shelter and they were really sure how old I was. She loves me very much and this is a hard decision for her, but she realizes that she cannot give me the attention I deserve. She wants what is best for me. I am all bark and no bite and love to be loved. I love being around people and have been neutered, vaccinated and chipped. I am pretty smart and am a fast learner. I am food motivated. I do need some obedience training, but nothing drastic. I am really good off leash and rarely (if ever) stray from my owner.
Please reach out if find these pics adorable, want to learn more about me, and want to help me find a new home."
Donation Request: Make a donation of Any to Your favorite in Scooter`s name.
"Hi, my name is Scooter. I am a Lab/Blue Heeler mix. I am looking for a new home. I am approx 18-24 months old. My current owner rescued me from a shelter and they were really sure how old I was. She loves me very much and this is a hard decision for her, but she realizes that she cannot give me the attention I deserve. She wants what is best for me. I am all bark and no bite and love to be loved. I love being around people and have been neutered, vaccinated and chipped. I am pretty smart and am a fast learner. I am food motivated. I do need some obedience training, but nothing drastic. I am really good off leash and rarely (if ever) stray from my owner.
Please reach out if find these pics adorable, want to learn more about me, and want to help me find a new home."
Donation Request: Make a donation of Any to Your favorite in Scooter`s name.
"This is Bingo, our 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog. We adopted him from the Humane Society when he was just a puppy, and as our human family has grown, sadly we have come to find that he would do best in a home without small children.
He is a loving and dedicated dog whose favorite things are to play fetch, play hide-and-seek, learn new tricks, and have an evening chewy! We`re sure he`d love more outdoor adventures as well. He`s completely house trained, crate trained, and stays out of trouble (no destructive behavior). While he loves to be active, he`s also very good at being a lazy couch potato too.
As a busy family, we`ve been fortunate to have an amazing dog trainer work with him for an extended amount of time. It`s been a great outlet for this smart and goofy cookie, and he`s learned so many great skills (and fun tricks!) to help him be successful.
He has mixed experience with other dogs, and no experience with cats, so we suspect he would do best in a one-pet household. He`s all up to date on his vaccines as he recently had his 2 year vet appointment.
We`d love to talk, answer any questions, and find a great new home for Bingo."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattle Dog Rescue in Bingo`s name.
"This is Bingo, our 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog. We adopted him from the Humane Society when he was just a puppy, and as our human family has grown, sadly we have come to find that he would do best in a home without small children.
He is a loving and dedicated dog whose favorite things are to play fetch, play hide-and-seek, learn new tricks, and have an evening chewy! We`re sure he`d love more outdoor adventures as well. He`s completely house trained, crate trained, and stays out of trouble (no destructive behavior). While he loves to be active, he`s also very good at being a lazy couch potato too.
As a busy family, we`ve been fortunate to have an amazing dog trainer work with him for an extended amount of time. It`s been a great outlet for this smart and goofy cookie, and he`s learned so many great skills (and fun tricks!) to help him be successful.
He has mixed experience with other dogs, and no experience with cats, so we suspect he would do best in a one-pet household. He`s all up to date on his vaccines as he recently had his 2 year vet appointment.
We`d love to talk, answer any questions, and find a great new home for Bingo."
Donation Request: Make a donation of 100 to PNW Cattle Dog Rescue in Bingo`s name.
