The below listed families and dogs were happily united in 1999 via a Rescue Program.
Dog's name Adopter Location Story  
Apache Terri Morgan Santa Cruz, CA 14 month old blue boy, He’s Terri's best buddy, always curled up at her feet and ready for a romp when it’s break time.  
April/Sparkle Holly and Don Nemarik Whittier, CA Red girl lives with another ACD, some cats and a pig who thinks he’s a dog.  
Bandit Susan & Ralph Sliger Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada 18 mo blue boy, who had been rescued from the Dublin, CA shelter.  
Beau Normal Lampton Blue Springs, MO 1 year old blue male turned over to rescue when owner had to have surgery.  
Belle Ron Hoblick Columbus, OH 3yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Betsey Tammy Sue LaBelle Lake Linden, MI 1.5 yr. blue female, rescued after being shot and left to die  
Bingo Mary Cooper Oakland, CA 13 month old blue boy, is keeping another ACD, Mallory, company and enjoys going to work with Mary sometimes.  
Blue Deborah Ciofalo New Milford, CT 7 mo blue female, rescued from shelter  
Blue Mike and Heather Watson Grass Valley, CA 18 month old blue male, patrols the pastures daily to keep the mountain lions away from their horses  
Bonnie Sandra Domine China Township, MI 1yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Buddy Bill Geddes Raeford, NC 5 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cap Claire Hadlock Rootstown OH 3yr blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cappi Jan and Gene Ferguson Aurora, CO 1 year old red female, active in obedience and agility where she has finished her Novice titles and has legs in Open.  
Cayenne Jan Schroeder Chimacum, WA 14 mo red boy, who had been turned into rescue by his owner, when she had to go into the hospital.  
Charmin Marilyn and Carmen DiCello Pottsville, PA 1.5 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Cody Lisa Cranfill Seattle, WA 1 year old blue male. He enjoys hiking and runs at the dog park with his new owner.  
Cowboy Sandy and Paul Shearer Milan, MI 6 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cruz Don and Danielle Carder Gratis, OH 6mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cupake Cindy and Curt Burgett West Carrollton, OH 2 yr blue female, rescued from neglectful owner give up  
DD Charlene Lester Hamilton, OH 2yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Dinah Hope Yandell Vermont 2yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Dixie Jodi Crocker Coram, NY Red female rescued from the Waco TX animal shelter.  
Dotty Chuck and Leslie Moyer Bayside, CA 11 year old blue female. She accompanies her new owners to work every day and naps under the desk when not mooching goodies from customers.  
Dundee Ryan Gaylor Ann Arbor, MI 1 yr blue male, stray then owner give up  
Ebony/Kira Jim Galvez & Kathy Martin Madison, WI 3 month old blue female abandoned at vet clinic after dog fight.  
Elsa Cheryl Foster Washington 2 year old red girl whose former owner’s were going to put her down because she had a foxtail in her eye, now has a great new home.  
Encee Michael and Nancy Pearl Melrose, MA 10 mo blue female, rescued from shelter  
Ginger Edwin & Mary Sheldon Mountain View, CA 9 mo red girl, who had been rescued from the Alameda City, CA Pound.  
Gracie Eric Hanses Placerville, CA 2 year old blue female. She’s helping Eric build a home for his parents.  
Heather Annie Caldwell Lincoln, CA 9 month old blue female, who lives on a small ranch and is learning to protect and work stock when she’s not shadowing Annie around the house.  
Hobie Sue and Robert Duncan Centerline, MI 6 mo red male, rescued from shelter  
Hope Chuck Lea Stockton, CA 1.5 year old blue girl. She enjoys bike rides and hikes with her new buddy.  
Ivy Consuela Zumwalt & Mike Jefferis Eugene, OR 4 mo blue girl who had been rescued from the end of a chain by Ivy Villegas  
Jackson Mike Hill Amity, OR 1 year old male, is now the house security system as well as a travel buddy.  
Jake Lopez Family Sacramento, CA 1 year old blue boy who shares his home with another dog, 2 chinchillas and Cocheta, the potbelly pig…who actually runs the household!  
Katie Chris Kalahar Granger, IA 5yr blue female, unwanted, fostered and loved and finally placed  
Lady The Knight Family Paris, IL 1 year old blue female turned into the Champaign, IL shelter with her puppies.  
Lucas Heidi Foley-Bernard Merrimack, NH 18 mo red boy, who had flunked out of the APHIS fruit dog program "Lucas" had come out of the Auburn , CA shelter. Our own Mark Abbott gave him a lift to the east coast, when he returned from his Christmas holidays.  
Lucky David & Linda Lopez Minden, NV 1 year old red boy, who had been dumped in the woods, of El Dorado County, CA  
Lucy Justin Porter Pasadena, TX 2 year old blue girl (who is Treis mom) often accompanies Justin to school where he’s an elementary teacher.  
Luta Thaddeus and Erika Rogers Dublin, NH 8mo red male, rescued from shelter  
Meg John & Cindy Dawson Somerset, CA 1 year old hearing challenged red girl. They are working on hand signals and she’s doing very well.  
Mel Trina Solomon Chicago, IL 5 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Mickey Sara Baxter & Tony Francisco Alpharetta, GA 6 mo old red boy, who had been picked up as a stray on the streets of Davis, CA  
Miles Karen Zingale Columbus, OH 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Mooney Kim Freer Ridgecrest, CA 2 year old blue female. Mooney will begin agility training just as soon as her diet gets her into training weight.  
Nicki Howard and Theresa Price Sacramento, CA 1 year old red girl. She spends days at work with Theresa and runs with Howard who is a marathoner  
Oreo Josh Vigil Stockton, CA 1 year old blue male. Josh is a junior handler who is currently training in obedience and looking forward to competing in AKC agility with his new dog  
Paleo Dave Elliot Jackson, OH 1 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Peaches Josie Mata Santa Clara, CA 8 month old red girl, now happy being a full time buddy to her new person.  
Pepper Jan Schroeder Chimacum, WA 6 year old blue girl with an inoperable crutiate ligament injury. She’s happily retired with other ACDs and enjoys leisurely walks in the forest on sunny summer days.  
Pookey/Dottie Wendy Jacobs Long Beach, CA 1 year old blue. This summer Dottie foiled a break-in attempt at Wendy’s house and now is the hero of the neighborhood.  
Prinny Josh and Erica Vincent Ft. Brag, NC 8 month old, ACD/Kelpie cross. She and her best buddy, Ty the McNabb (also from rescue) keep an eye on the kids for mom and dad.  
Quigley Jayne & Mark Deconnick Algonack, MI 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Reba Freda Anderson Rocklin, CA 1 year old red female. Reba Is a ride along dog in the animal control truck. She’s taking herding lessons to help round up stray cattle, pigs, etc.  
Rags Joy Crane Marysville, MI 15 mo. blue male, rescued from shelter  
Riley Jessica Trant & Warren Hanson Rio Linda, CA 14 mo red boy, who was going to have been euthanized by Sacramento County AC due to an outbreak of KC & parvo.  
Rio Lynn and Ken Vardaman Indianapolis, IN 10 mo. blue male, rescued from vet clinic  
River Tom & Jennifer Turner Oakland, CA 7 mo red male, who had been rescued in Stockton, CA when his owner was going to "turn him loose on the freeway, cause someone will stop and pick him up."  
Roper Vida Vreca-Aastrom Grass Valley, CA 18 month old blue female. Roper is training in agility and will begin competing next spring.  
Scooch Tom Battles Bear, DE 8 month old blue male. Scooch is training in agility and will begin competition in the spring. He shares his home with an ACD girl named Teko and two yorkies.  
Shamus Tracy and Jim Ditsworth North Salem, IN 1 year old red male, rescued from shelter  
Smokey Pete & Lynne Dodson Kelseyville, CA 15 mo blue boy, who was an owner surrender from Roseville, CA  
Smokey Karen Gorman Howell, MI 2yr, male, blue, rescued from shelter  
Spanky Nancy & Mike Brancati Seattle, WA 1 year old blue girl, who was an owner surrender to the Fremont, CA shelter.  
Suzie Jessica and James Wachs Englewood, OH 2.5 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Sydney Tom & Sharon Armstrong Glen Carbon, IL 7 month old red female rescued by obedience competitor from unwanted home, turned over to rescue.  
Sydney Bruce Axtell Palmer, Alaska 6 year old blue female, is happily playing Frisbee in the snow.  
Tango Rosalie O'Grady Englewood, OH 3yr blue female, stray then owner give up  
Teddy Ann McQuillen California 18 month old double masked blue boy who came in March to Rescue and just refused to leave  
Timex/River Jennifer and Tom Turner   1 year old red boy. He just graduated from his obedience class and is looking forward to agility next spring.  
Treis Maggie and Bill Pate Townsend, NH Blue K-Mart puppy now known as Maddie and is doing agility and obedience classes.  
Truly Steven Thompson Cuyahoga Falls, OH 7 wk. blue male, owner give up  
Wally Chris English and Amy Gerrier Port Matilda, PA 1.5 yr blue male, rescued from shelter  
Wally Alex and Ilana Hamilton San Clemente, CA 4 month old blue boy. Ilana, 10, takes him everywhere and wants to becomes active in agility and 4H. He loves running on the beach!  
Wilbur Sue Pixlar Stockton, CA Our senior citizen boy (10+ years) is now happily retired and keeping her other older dog company.  
Woody The Raduha Family State Line, IL 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Dog's name Adopter Location Story  
Apache Terri Morgan Santa Cruz, CA 14 month old blue boy, He’s Terri's best buddy, always curled up at her feet and ready for a romp when it’s break time.  
April/Sparkle Holly and Don Nemarik Whittier, CA Red girl lives with another ACD, some cats and a pig who thinks he’s a dog.  
Bandit Susan & Ralph Sliger Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada 18 mo blue boy, who had been rescued from the Dublin, CA shelter.  
Beau Normal Lampton Blue Springs, MO 1 year old blue male turned over to rescue when owner had to have surgery.  
Belle Ron Hoblick Columbus, OH 3yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Betsey Tammy Sue LaBelle Lake Linden, MI 1.5 yr. blue female, rescued after being shot and left to die  
Bingo Mary Cooper Oakland, CA 13 month old blue boy, is keeping another ACD, Mallory, company and enjoys going to work with Mary sometimes.  
Blue Deborah Ciofalo New Milford, CT 7 mo blue female, rescued from shelter  
Blue Mike and Heather Watson Grass Valley, CA 18 month old blue male, patrols the pastures daily to keep the mountain lions away from their horses  
Bonnie Sandra Domine China Township, MI 1yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Buddy Bill Geddes Raeford, NC 5 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cap Claire Hadlock Rootstown OH 3yr blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cappi Jan and Gene Ferguson Aurora, CO 1 year old red female, active in obedience and agility where she has finished her Novice titles and has legs in Open.  
Cayenne Jan Schroeder Chimacum, WA 14 mo red boy, who had been turned into rescue by his owner, when she had to go into the hospital.  
Charmin Marilyn and Carmen DiCello Pottsville, PA 1.5 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Cody Lisa Cranfill Seattle, WA 1 year old blue male. He enjoys hiking and runs at the dog park with his new owner.  
Cowboy Sandy and Paul Shearer Milan, MI 6 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cruz Don and Danielle Carder Gratis, OH 6mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Cupake Cindy and Curt Burgett West Carrollton, OH 2 yr blue female, rescued from neglectful owner give up  
DD Charlene Lester Hamilton, OH 2yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Dinah Hope Yandell Vermont 2yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Dixie Jodi Crocker Coram, NY Red female rescued from the Waco TX animal shelter.  
Dotty Chuck and Leslie Moyer Bayside, CA 11 year old blue female. She accompanies her new owners to work every day and naps under the desk when not mooching goodies from customers.  
Dundee Ryan Gaylor Ann Arbor, MI 1 yr blue male, stray then owner give up  
Ebony/Kira Jim Galvez & Kathy Martin Madison, WI 3 month old blue female abandoned at vet clinic after dog fight.  
Elsa Cheryl Foster Washington 2 year old red girl whose former owner’s were going to put her down because she had a foxtail in her eye, now has a great new home.  
Encee Michael and Nancy Pearl Melrose, MA 10 mo blue female, rescued from shelter  
Ginger Edwin & Mary Sheldon Mountain View, CA 9 mo red girl, who had been rescued from the Alameda City, CA Pound.  
Gracie Eric Hanses Placerville, CA 2 year old blue female. She’s helping Eric build a home for his parents.  
Heather Annie Caldwell Lincoln, CA 9 month old blue female, who lives on a small ranch and is learning to protect and work stock when she’s not shadowing Annie around the house.  
Hobie Sue and Robert Duncan Centerline, MI 6 mo red male, rescued from shelter  
Hope Chuck Lea Stockton, CA 1.5 year old blue girl. She enjoys bike rides and hikes with her new buddy.  
Ivy Consuela Zumwalt & Mike Jefferis Eugene, OR 4 mo blue girl who had been rescued from the end of a chain by Ivy Villegas  
Jackson Mike Hill Amity, OR 1 year old male, is now the house security system as well as a travel buddy.  
Jake Lopez Family Sacramento, CA 1 year old blue boy who shares his home with another dog, 2 chinchillas and Cocheta, the potbelly pig…who actually runs the household!  
Katie Chris Kalahar Granger, IA 5yr blue female, unwanted, fostered and loved and finally placed  
Lady The Knight Family Paris, IL 1 year old blue female turned into the Champaign, IL shelter with her puppies.  
Lucas Heidi Foley-Bernard Merrimack, NH 18 mo red boy, who had flunked out of the APHIS fruit dog program "Lucas" had come out of the Auburn , CA shelter. Our own Mark Abbott gave him a lift to the east coast, when he returned from his Christmas holidays.  
Lucky David & Linda Lopez Minden, NV 1 year old red boy, who had been dumped in the woods, of El Dorado County, CA  
Lucy Justin Porter Pasadena, TX 2 year old blue girl (who is Treis mom) often accompanies Justin to school where he’s an elementary teacher.  
Luta Thaddeus and Erika Rogers Dublin, NH 8mo red male, rescued from shelter  
Meg John & Cindy Dawson Somerset, CA 1 year old hearing challenged red girl. They are working on hand signals and she’s doing very well.  
Mel Trina Solomon Chicago, IL 5 mo blue male, rescued from shelter  
Mickey Sara Baxter & Tony Francisco Alpharetta, GA 6 mo old red boy, who had been picked up as a stray on the streets of Davis, CA  
Miles Karen Zingale Columbus, OH 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Mooney Kim Freer Ridgecrest, CA 2 year old blue female. Mooney will begin agility training just as soon as her diet gets her into training weight.  
Nicki Howard and Theresa Price Sacramento, CA 1 year old red girl. She spends days at work with Theresa and runs with Howard who is a marathoner  
Oreo Josh Vigil Stockton, CA 1 year old blue male. Josh is a junior handler who is currently training in obedience and looking forward to competing in AKC agility with his new dog  
Paleo Dave Elliot Jackson, OH 1 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Peaches Josie Mata Santa Clara, CA 8 month old red girl, now happy being a full time buddy to her new person.  
Pepper Jan Schroeder Chimacum, WA 6 year old blue girl with an inoperable crutiate ligament injury. She’s happily retired with other ACDs and enjoys leisurely walks in the forest on sunny summer days.  
Pookey/Dottie Wendy Jacobs Long Beach, CA 1 year old blue. This summer Dottie foiled a break-in attempt at Wendy’s house and now is the hero of the neighborhood.  
Prinny Josh and Erica Vincent Ft. Brag, NC 8 month old, ACD/Kelpie cross. She and her best buddy, Ty the McNabb (also from rescue) keep an eye on the kids for mom and dad.  
Quigley Jayne & Mark Deconnick Algonack, MI 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Reba Freda Anderson Rocklin, CA 1 year old red female. Reba Is a ride along dog in the animal control truck. She’s taking herding lessons to help round up stray cattle, pigs, etc.  
Rags Joy Crane Marysville, MI 15 mo. blue male, rescued from shelter  
Riley Jessica Trant & Warren Hanson Rio Linda, CA 14 mo red boy, who was going to have been euthanized by Sacramento County AC due to an outbreak of KC & parvo.  
Rio Lynn and Ken Vardaman Indianapolis, IN 10 mo. blue male, rescued from vet clinic  
River Tom & Jennifer Turner Oakland, CA 7 mo red male, who had been rescued in Stockton, CA when his owner was going to "turn him loose on the freeway, cause someone will stop and pick him up."  
Roper Vida Vreca-Aastrom Grass Valley, CA 18 month old blue female. Roper is training in agility and will begin competing next spring.  
Scooch Tom Battles Bear, DE 8 month old blue male. Scooch is training in agility and will begin competition in the spring. He shares his home with an ACD girl named Teko and two yorkies.  
Shamus Tracy and Jim Ditsworth North Salem, IN 1 year old red male, rescued from shelter  
Smokey Pete & Lynne Dodson Kelseyville, CA 15 mo blue boy, who was an owner surrender from Roseville, CA  
Smokey Karen Gorman Howell, MI 2yr, male, blue, rescued from shelter  
Spanky Nancy & Mike Brancati Seattle, WA 1 year old blue girl, who was an owner surrender to the Fremont, CA shelter.  
Suzie Jessica and James Wachs Englewood, OH 2.5 yr blue female, rescued from shelter  
Sydney Tom & Sharon Armstrong Glen Carbon, IL 7 month old red female rescued by obedience competitor from unwanted home, turned over to rescue.  
Sydney Bruce Axtell Palmer, Alaska 6 year old blue female, is happily playing Frisbee in the snow.  
Tango Rosalie O'Grady Englewood, OH 3yr blue female, stray then owner give up  
Teddy Ann McQuillen California 18 month old double masked blue boy who came in March to Rescue and just refused to leave  
Timex/River Jennifer and Tom Turner   1 year old red boy. He just graduated from his obedience class and is looking forward to agility next spring.  
Treis Maggie and Bill Pate Townsend, NH Blue K-Mart puppy now known as Maddie and is doing agility and obedience classes.  
Truly Steven Thompson Cuyahoga Falls, OH 7 wk. blue male, owner give up  
Vinnie Ed and Dianne Steck Irwin, PA 2 year old male, lives with 2 cats and likes to go for rides with Dianne  
Wally Chris English and Amy Gerrier Port Matilda, PA 1.5 yr blue male, rescued from shelter  
Wally Alex and Ilana Hamilton San Clemente, CA 4 month old blue boy. Ilana, 10, takes him everywhere and wants to becomes active in agility and 4H. He loves running on the beach!  
Wilbur Sue Pixlar Stockton, CA Our senior citizen boy (10+ years) is now happily retired and keeping her other older dog company.  
Woody The Raduha Family State Line, IL 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  
Wrangler/Doak Charles Kuhn Chicago, IL 6 month old blue male found stray by Champaign County H.S.  
Wrig Lee & Stomp Pete and Marjie Falero Bourne, MA 15 mo blue female and 10 mo blue male rescued from vet clinic and owner give up  
Xero Jennifer & Howard Browning-Stone Urbana, IL 4 month old blue male turned into shelter when owner couldn't sell them  

If you know of a dog that needs to be added to this list, please email me at: katwala@cattledog.com

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