Tennessee Australian Cattle Dog Rescue

MEET BONNIE:

Bonnie is a beautiful plain-faced female cattle dog. Bonnie is very smart and driven. When she came to rescue she was a mess. She stole food from the counter, she bounced off the walls, she chased the cat. Basically, she was an adolecent cattle dog with no formal training. In addition, it turns out that Bonnie is deaf, but since she came to live with her fabulous foster mom on Halloween she has learned some manners and hand signals! She, now, knows sit and down and that she must sit before going outside or in. Bonnie has come a long way since the first day out of the shelter. She is no longer stealing from the counters or bouncing off the walls. Bonnie gets along with the other dogs in the house but thinks the cats are toys made just for her enjoyment. She has never hurt them, but will give chase if the opportunity presents itself. She is a loving dog and is very treat motivated. Bonnie would be a great agility dog! She is very fast and has a high vertical jump. Bonnie is being fostered in Mt. Juliet, TN

Cattledog.com listing 12/17/2007

For more information contact: All Cattle Dogs Rescue Nashville, TN 615-598-1940 blueydogrescue@comcast.net

MEET FRECKLES:

This is Freckles; her birthday is Jan' 07; she will be 2 yrs old. She is current on all shots, heartworm negative, etc. She would make a good kids dog, likes cats, crates well and would suggest being a house dog. Loves to be with you. Freckles does OK in the dog pen, but will see if there is a way out when left all the time. I haven't checked her on sheep, but she is currently housed at the barn with the sheep & seems interested. Seems to do OK with the other dogs. Freckles has an ACD build, but may have some Aussie as she has some longer hair.

Cattledog.com listing 12/17/2007

For more information contact: All Cattle Dogs Rescue Nashville, TN 615-598-1940 blueydogrescue@comcast.net

MEET MERLIN:

Merlin, aka six, was rescued from a North Georgia animal control facility where he landed because he strayed from home. He is only about one-year old. Merlin is really a handsome rascal with a beautiful silver-blue coat and black eye patches. This boy absolutely loves people, gets on quite well with the other dogs here, and is doing well with his crate training.

Cattledog.com listing updated 11/20/2007

Contact: Tennessee Valley Cattle Dog Rescue Georgetown, TN 423-472-9751 acdresq@gmail.com

MEET READY:

Ready is a beautiful example of a red speckled, half-masked Australian Cattle Dog. Ready is a deaf boy who has thoroughly impressed his foster parents with his intelligence and eagerness to bond with a human. He is between 1 and 1 1/2 years old and weighs 39 pounds and his tail is docked. Ready's background and reason for deafness are unknown. Ready is all Cattle Dog. He is very energetic, curious, very intelligent, bold and very velcro and wants nothing more than to be with us ALL the time. Ready is very social and submissive, and extra cuddly for a Cattle Dog, but also very determined and assertive. He seems to be exceptionally smart and in only a few sessions has already started to learn the sign language signs for look, come and sit. He has only been in a foster home for a week, so he is not yet completely crate or potty trained, although he does spend time in his crate. Ready shows evidence that he may get along well with other dogs once he knows them, but he has also shown some guardedness by snapping at other dogs in his first few days in a foster home. This is not unusual for a Cattle Dog due to their assertive nature, and may disappear once he adjusts to his new environment. So far Ready has done no more than wag his tail at our cats, but because he is truly a Cattle Dog in all other respects, one will need to use caution when he is near cats. Ready's foster parents believe that he has great potential and would like to see someone adopt him who will help him be all he can be. He might make a great agility or obedience dog for that person who is willing to train him with sign language. He will certainly make a very velcro and loyal companion.

Cattledog.com listing 11/20/2007

Contact: Tennessee Valley Cattle Dog Rescue Georgetown, TN 423-472-9751 acdresq@gmail.com

MEET SHADOW:

Shadow is young, red, female, about 18 month old. She landed in an Ohio Animal Control facility. We thought she was a really nice example of the breed and arranged he rescue. Shadow is getting on well with her kennel mate and the other dogs here. She is very smart and very affectionate. This young ACD girl is a sponge that will tak to any activity you choose to train her for. Michael had her at a gate with cattle in the pasture beyond. Shadow's ears came up, her eyes lit up, and she started to go under the gate like she was going to bring in the cows. We'll definitely be instinct testing this red dynamo in the very near future. She''l need a yard with a tall fence because she can jump a 4 ft. chain link.

Cattledog.com listing updated 11/20/2007

Contact: Tennessee Valley Cattle Dog Rescue Georgetown, TN 423-472-9751 acdresq@gmail.com

MEET RANGER TOO:

This is Ranger, too. He is the second Ranger that we have had in the program and just like the first, he is sweet, smart and very athletic. Ranger, too, has a full tail and appears to be purebred. He is a stunning and wonderful young dog. Ranger is, approximately, one year old, so is still very full of life and energy. He was an “owner surrender” to a local animal control facility, as he was too energetic for his elderly owner. He would do best in a home with someone who is cattle dog savy and willing to provide the structure and discipline that a smart, young dog craves. He knows basic obediance, like "sit", "down" and "come", but he is learning other useful commands like "back" and "stay". Ranger is neutered; he is, also, heartworm negative and vaccinated against rabies and distemper/parvo.

Cattledog.com listing 8/15/2006

Contact: Anna Wilson All Cattle Dogs Rescue TN 615-598-1940 blueydogrescue@comcast.net

MEET LIL JOE:

Li'l Joe was rescued from animal control facility in North Carolina. He's a nice looking blue boy with a docked tail. Li'l Joe has an easy going demeanor. This boy passes all the temperment tests with flying colors. He will allow us to touch his feet, look at his teeth, and roll him over for a belly rub. Li'l Joe walks easily on a loose lead, rides great in the car, and crates up without protest when it's time for bed. He gets along fine with other dogs. Li'l Joe is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested for heartorm, wormed, and ready for a new home.