Occasionally a dog kept by a breeder as a show prospect will develop a disqualifying fault (ex. overbite, underbite, monorchism, incorrect coat color) and that breeder will decide to place the dog. None of these faults would keep any dog or bitch from being a perfectly lovely obedience prospect, working dog or family pet but a reputable breeder will not want these faults in their breeding program.

Some times a dog just doesn't fit into a certain household for one reason or another. A personality conflict with either another dog in the home or even with one of the human members of the household can often lead to the decision that said dog would be better off in another place. Some other reasons that a person might choose to place their ACD are: allergies, divorce, new baby, moving, new job, etc.

Often these dogs are simply placed into loving homes. Most times there will be a small fee involved for acquiring these dogs, as many people feel strongly "that there is no such thing as a free dog."

Individuals wanting dogs listed on this page should see instructions on our rescue submission page. Please note that dogs listed for more than 1 year without update from submitter will be removed!

MEET BAILEY:

I was looking online for a rescue/breeder for my cattle dog. Her name is Bailey, she is almost five years old and approximately 40 lbs. I have recently gone through a divorce and my job requires me to travel 2-4 nights during the week, I just don't have anyone to look after her when I'm out of town and I feel awful about having to give her up. She would be a great fit for someone who has some land, time on their hand and a bit of patience. She's a quick learner, has been to obedience school, loves to go on walks and catch frisbees/tennis balls as well. She gets along well with other animals especially small dogs, my ex has a maltese they got along well together, but she tends to nip at larger dogs on occasions. She can be a bit territorial while in my yard but she is docile while on walks and in public/unfamiliar territory. She is very loyal to me and is an excellent watch dog. I am willing to drop her off anywhere in the midwest and provide a donation for any one who would be able to adopt her and give her the good home that I unfortunately cannot.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/30/09

If you are interested in this lovely girl, please contact Chris Young chrisyoung31@hotmail.com Indianapolis, IN 317.409.8412

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MEET ELI:

We are looking for a home for our ACD Eli. Unfortunately, he's not a good fit for our family. We've been looking for about a year. He's a good dog, but is somewhat aggressive when he's scared or intimidated by strangers. He's very active and needs a family that has lots of time to devote to him and lots of room for him to run. I think he would do well on a farm and with a job. I wouldn't recommend a family that has children, as we do. He's done ok with our kids, but has nipped and scratched them. Most recently, he nipped our 3 yr. old daughter in the face...just a nip, but enough to leave her bleeding and I can't have that. He didn't mean to hurt her, but he did and has. We are willing to bring him to his new family's home several times before they take him, so that he can get more comfortable and not be fearful. We've also worked with a wonderful trainer from Bark Busters that is willing to work with the new family as much as needed. Eli is a smart dog and learns fast, but doesn't get the exercise and the amount of attention that he needs because my husband travels a lot and I'm always busy with the children, and this leaves us all (Eli included), unhappy. He's 18 months old, up to date on all shots and has been neutered. Please let me know if you'd be interested in adopting him. We live in Fairview Park, OH.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/15/09

If you are interested in this lovely boy, please contact Rachel Haseman rhaseman@aol.com or 440-827-6024.

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MEET VIRGIL:

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First I am really having a hard time doing this. I do Vizsla rescue and also own two heelers. I rescued Virgil from a shelter in Pullman Wa. We have had Virgil for about 9 months and I really love this guy but I just can not trust him around my horses. He has a very high herding drive but gets so involved you can not call him off. He has put 2 of my horses through the fence the latest a yearling and he did a complete flip head first.Thankfully he was not injured. Virgil is 31/2 yrs old neutered male UTD on vacc and microchipped. He is house trained, crate trained, kennel trained, does well with other dogs, loves to ride in the car. Not so good with cats. He is obedient most of the time and has a wonderful personality. If he is busy sniffing something interesting and you call him he will wag his tail to let you know he heard you but keep sniffing. If you say his name like you mean it he will then come. He knows sit and down. He would be an excellent agility dog because once he learns something he loves to show you that he knows what you want. I am located in Harvard Idaho. 40 miles north of Moscow on the Id/Wa border.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/15/09

If you are interested in this lovely boy, please contact Teresa Asman shoersgirl@hughes.net 208-875-0812

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MEET RECON:

Recon was two years old last November. He likes to chase outdoor cats, and he is a little too intense for young children. However, he is very easy to handle for older children or adults. He is fearful of strangers, but not aggressive. He likes other dogs, but needs to warm up. The reason he needs a home is because he continually urinates in his crate. I think he would make an excellent outdoor dog in a multi-dog family.
Cattledog.com Listing 4/17/09

For more information contact Linda Lavender Monroe, GA 30656 770-337-0957 dog_trainer_@hotmail.com

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MEET CASEY:

Casey is an 8 year old male, purebred cattle dog in Denver, CO. He has had obedience training before, is crate and house trained, and walks good on leash (won't pull). In fact, he is good off-leash and will not stray more than five feet from your side. I have taken him mountain biking off-leash, and he will stay next to your bike. Casey likes dog parks and will socialize with other dogs, but would rather play fetch with frisbees and tennis balls. I had once thought about entering him in Frisbee competitions given this ability. He has lived with two cats before and gets along with other dogs as well; such as golden retriever, German short hair pointer. Casey loves to watch TV with you and will recognize other dogs/animals on TV by barking to say hello, so he is very intelligent. He is neutered, healthy at a weight of 45 lbs., and up to date on vaccinations.
Cattledog.com Listing 3/23/09

For more information contact Jay Nakhavanit 303-993-3916 Nark1us@yahoo.com

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MEET FINN McCOOL:

Finn McCool needs a good home. I've been his foster mother for a year now. He is a neutered 1yr 5mos old, mixed with Alaskan Husky. He has an overbite but eats just fine and one back foot was broken soon afer birth before coming to our home. It was never treated. He runs and jumps just fine now. He has too much energy for our home. His breed characteristics come out when playing with our other dogs. He circles and heard the other dogs and nips at their heels. It would be great if he could be rehomed to a small farm. He needs a job. He has some separation anxiety issues, but he's smart and very trainable. Knows his sit and stay commands, knows which toys we call out; so he just needs someone that has the time to train him. He is a very loving dog that would do best in a cat free environment. Small animals will be chased. Approved homes only, will travel within reason for the perfect adoptive family.
Cattledog.com Listing 3/21/09

For mroe information contact Julie Pollock North Port, FL 941-376-0150 or juliesota@yahoo.com

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MEET REX:

Rex is a 7mth old Australian cattle dog currently located in Bremerton Washington. He is up to date on all his shots and has just recently been neutered. Rex is kennel trained and house trained. Needs to be given plenty of excersize. He currently has dog aggression (we just came from Hawaii, where we bought him from and we were told not to take him around other dogs until he had all his 6mth shots). We are currently working with a trainer to try and work this out of him. He needs a family that can give him the love that he deserves.
Cattledog.com Listing 3/10/09

If have any other questions please contact Jessi Carson at hotmom43@gmail.com or 360-271-4867.

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MEET SCHOONER:

Schooner is housebroken and has never had an accident in our house. He is very well trained and will sit when told, and will come when called. We leave our front door open and he will not run off. He is also great off leash and loves to run in open spaces. He is well socialized with other dogs and greets them very nicely. Inside he is very mellow and likes to sleep a lot. He easily bonds to humans. He would be a perfect dog for a couple, single male or female or with older kids. He also lives happily with cats.
Cattledog.com Listing 2/16/09

For more information, contact Shannon Wolford shannon_wolford@yahoo.com or 415-265-2897.

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MEET BELLE:

Belle is a 2-year-old spayed blue heeler. She is a sweet dog, and our 3 young kids love her, but she has not been able to get along with our other 3 dogs. We got her as a puppy, and have become very attached to her, but the stress of trying to keep peace between her and the others is just too much for our family. If she were our only dog, we wouldn’t have a problem. She is trained to an underground fence, and does well in a kennel, but we feel that the necessity of keeping her and the other dogs separate means too much time taking turns in the kennel for all of them. She has never shown any aggression towards people or children, in fact she is very loving and loves being with us. She is high energy, and loves to play, and chase balls, horses, and the kids. She is a little bigger now than in the picture, but still a small sized dog. She would make a one dog family a great pet. She is located near Sanford, NC.

Cattledog.com Listing 2/12/09

For more information, contact Susan or Greg Manning, sgmanning@alltel.net, 919-258-3674. Thank you.

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MEET SADIE:

She is an 8 year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix with a very loving face and true heart. We’ve had her since she was 8 weeks old and as I am now pregnant with multiples we must (painfully) find another home for her. In St Petersburg, FL Sadie maintains the alpha dog position with a mini longhaired dachshund and a dachshund/terrier mix. She interacts more peacefully with the low-key dachshund than the high-energy terrier and could not live with cats or other smaller animals. At 45 lbs Sadie lives as an inside dog. She is extremely well housetrained. As all heelers do she requires a lot of activity and stimulation…loves to run free and herd anything in her line of site. She has always been crate trained and will “kennel up” from any room in the house. Sadie learns commands quite easily and will by very eager to please you. Currently her known commands include: sit, stay, down, rollover, leave it, find, here, speak, no speak, go to your blanket and lay down, and heel. She is leash trained and does very well on car rides. She actually has been rewarded with car rides in the past. She is spayed and as of last year was current with all shots. We chose to limit vaccinations when we brought someone in the home to watch them if we were away rather than boarding all three. She is microchiped and her tail was docked as a puppy. In the picture her coat is shaved due to the summer heat in FL but it grows quickly and is quite full.

Cattledog.com Listing 2/12/09

Sadie develops very strong attachments to people and will be loyal to a fault. She follows the instinctual patterns you would expect of an Australian Cattle Dog. If you have additional questions or are interested in meeting Sadie please email or call Julie Zambos at juliez@tampabay.rr.com or 813-600-9011.

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MEET LOOTER:

We are currently looking for a home for our blue heeler cattle dog. He was rescued from hurricane katrina which gave him his name, 'Looter'. He has all of his shots up to date and he has been neutured. He is currently located in pine mountain, ga. We want to give him up, free to a good home for we are trying to down-size the amount of anilmals we have.

Cattledog.com Listing 1/27/2009
If interested, contact Lisa Schubert at adrian_schubert@yahoo.com or (678) 878-8234.

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MEET ROWDY:

Rowdy is a 5 year old neutered male Austalian Cattle Dog that currently resides in Perham, Minnesota. He is not registered but is a purebred dog. He is about 50 lbs and is in good health and current on all vacinations. Rowdy is a very dominant dog and is usually testing the limits to see if he can become the alpha dog. We have been able to keep this in check with lots of command giving, lots of excercise and playing to get his energy out. Recently when being asked to "kennel up" (to go into his crate in the house) Rowdy went in but then when closing the door tried to come out once after my husband once and once after me. He came out growling and snarling but did not bite - but was not given the opportunity and the behavior was corrected when he came out after me and he has not done this since. Most of the time Rowdy is a really good dog. He listens to commands and enjoys attention. He is not dog aggressive and loves to play with all the neighborhood dogs but is leary around strangers and some men. If someone is afraid of dogs he senses this and threatens them. I am concerned that he is not using his mind and energy enough and is becoming more aggresive because of this. He has not been taught to herd but would catch on quickly. He has been around horses alot but I do not know how to train him to herd. He is very good in the house - housebroken, does not chew on anything except what he is supposed to - but is not a house dog at heart - unless its -30 - even then I think he would prefer to be out. Rowdy has traveled extensively - taken him on many vacations - camping and to relatives houses. He has always done well - however now I feel that he will need contant supervision. He becomes agressive (barking snarling) when crated and someone other than my husband or I walk by. Anything he thinks is his - his pen in the yard - the car we drive to the barn he tries to defend. On long distance trips he does well - settles down in the back seat of the truck and sleeps or watched the scenery. He eats and drinks well on trips and does not appear to get overly stressed out - has been doing this since he was a pup. I love this dog but do not feel that the environment he is in is the best for him. He needs a home where someone is willing to train him to be a working dog and understands heeler behavior. He walks on a leash or off. He has an identification chip. He knows sit, stay, down, rollover, will heel on leash but not very well off.

Cattledog.com Listing 1/1/2009
Please call Colleeen Beck 218-346-2578 or email crbeck@eot.com if you have questions or are interested giving Rowdy a chance.

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MEET KONA:

Kona is a very loving mellow dog with adults and kids. After her previous owners dropped her at the pound (since she kept getting out of their yard), she escaped the pound by jumping the fence and jumped into our car. She immediately licked my 2 kids and our other dog Kismet. We adopted her since we thought she'd do well with us in an apartment. She seems very happy here but our landlord has asked us to find another home since she escapes through our windows by pushing the screens out. I asked my landlord if we could put her in a kennel when we left during the day but Kona has already chased and scared a few dogs and neighbors, so they would like her removed.

Kona probably would do well on a large piece of property where she can run and roam and not get into trouble with neighbors. She is very affectionate and we will miss her terribly. All her vaccines are up to date and she has been fixed. She is about 2 years old. Please consider providing her a nice environment to live. Thanks very much.

Cattledog.com Listing 12/3/2008
For more information please contact Stephanie Simon-Lortie, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. You can reach me at stephanie.simon.music@gmail.com or (805) 787-0380 or (805) 704-8467.

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MEET BOJANGLES:

Bojangles, and he is 3 year old neutered Male pure bred Australian Cattle Dog. He is fully vaccinated, current on heartworm prevention. He resides in Western Massachusetts, in Belchertown specifically. I am willing to drive to place him in the right situation. He has an EXTREMELY high prey drive. In fact, that is why he needs to be rehomed. He has attacked my small ancient Pomeranian, and my barn cat, AND my horse, several times. He gets along fine with larger dogs and is GREAT with children and people, although he does pull when you walk him on a leash. He chases cars, even when he is travelling in one, and needs to be crated when inside a car travelling. He likes to roam, but always comes back, but since he is a car chaser, I don't let him off leash. On the plus side, he is great with my 4 1/2 year old daughter, almost 100% housebroken, and only barks appropriately when inside the house. He is not destructive, but will "table surf" for food if it is easily accessible. He barks outside when he sees someone or something he is interested in, and the bark collar doesn't deter him. Can someone with no cats, no small animals, and plenty of leash time love this dog? I certainly hope so.

Cattledog.com Listing 11/6/2008
For more information please contact Leah Greenberger, contact me via email at drleahg@yahoo.com or 413-297-1188

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MEET REO:

Reo is a neutered 50 lb. micro chipped Red Heeler with a docked tail. He is about six years old, although his exact age in unknown. He is an alpha male and his previous owner brought him to the pound because of 'dog aggression' issues. He isn't threatened by all dogs though, he gets along fine with my roommate's Chihuahua. Reo is a very bright and energetic dog. Reo knows how to sit, shake with both paws, lay down, roll over, crawl, speak and sing! He loves people and gets very excited whenever there are visitors. He is by far the silliest dog I've ever met. Reo has a loud bark, loves to talk, and makes really funny noises! He is very well house trained. He will stay for hours just looking out a window and enjoying the sunlight. He loves to run and really loves to chase (herd) me around and is usually a terrible partner to play fetch with! Reo loves to play tug-of-war with his rope. He loves riding in the car with his head out the window. He is scared to death of rivers, streams, waterfalls etc. Will attempt to herd anything, including snow. However, Reo needs to have an owner with land so he can run around. He deserves a better life than I can provide. Reo shouldn't be cooped up most of the day in a small apartment. I love Reo so much and because I want him to have the best I am asking for your help. He is such a good boy, you won't be disappointed.

Cattledog.com Listing 11/4/2008
For more information please contact Marta Lehman Greenville, SC (269) 491-1636 marta.lehman@att.net

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MEET HOOCH:

Hooch is a 9 month old male and a typical Australian Cattle Dog. He's a good-natured boy who is easy to train -- he loves to work on commands such as sit, stay, down and "here," and his favorite game is to play catch with a tennis ball. He can be very sweet and cuddly. He has a puppy's need to chew so it's a good idea to keep him busy with squeaky chew toys and rawhide sticks. Depending on the chemistry, he can play well with other dogs but in a multi-dog household, it would be best to do a "chemistry check" first. He loves to run and exercise, and after a few rounds of catch or a nice long walk he's ready to settle down. He's also rarely barks, which is a pleasure. Hooch can be "nippy" around small children when he's petted by a child more than he would like. He'd be fine with teens. An ideal situation would be a home with room to run outside, strong chew toys and "work" to keep him occupied. He just likes being near people and does not demand huge amounts of attention -- unless you have a ball in your hand. He needs regular walks, about 3-4 a day, or a place to "go" outside such as a yard with a dog door. He is neutered, up to date on his shots, he has a microchip and a full medical record. He has been in a loving home since he was adopted at 11 weeks from a local puppy rescue organization.

Cattledog.com Listing 9/8/2008
For more information please contact Joe LeMonnier 973-761-0703 Maplewood, New Jersey joe.lemonnier@gmail.com

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MEET LONNIE:

Lonnie is a spayed 5 year old female Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix, with up-to-date vaccinations. The first two years of her life she had no training and no socialization. But she’s come a long way in the three years we’ve had her. She is good with cats and other dogs once she meets them. She has a strong need to control her environment and so barks and gets excited when there are loud noises, running, throwing balls, etc. She is not very good with small children because of this. But once she gets to know them she is fine. She needs a home with someone very experienced with herding type dogs, someone that can continue her training beyond what we are able to do. She would do best in a home with a bit of land, where she can run and get her exercise independent of outside walks. We live next to a school yard and this is too over stimulating for her. She’s had accidents in the house so she might be better living outside, or again with someone that can work with her behavior. She develops strong attachments and if she feels left behind, she can be destructive in her attempt to get out and find her owner. She is very sweet & loving, loves attention but is fine just sitting at your feet. Please contact me if you’re interested in meeting Lonnie.

Cattledog.com Listing 8/6/2008
For more information please contact Ruth Hartley 303-653-3636 Louisville, CO 80027 hartley5545@juno.com

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MEET MIA & JAKE:

This is Mia and Jake. I would love if they could find a home together. Mia is a 4 year old female blue heeler and the mother of Jake. Mia is a very sweet and shy girl. She loves going for hikes and is very obedient. Mia is not extremely energetic. She would love to just lay by your feet and follow you around, but is not a pest. We got her when she was 10 months old, before that my brother-in-law used her to herd cattle (although not very well I suspect, or she wouldn't have been given to us). She is a bit protective of the house and will nip at people, usually as they get out of their car, after that she is friendly and welcoming. Containing her in a pen or fenced yard would be needed. She is not a very social dog (could not get her to go into Petsmart) but is friendly with our other dog (small Min Pin) and our neighbors dog (Lab), and is tolerant of our cats. She loves to play with and heel Jake. She does not like to ride in a car. Mia is a quiet, loving dog. Jake is a 3 year old male blue heeler mix (German Shepard). He is an escape artist and a bit of a free spirit. A high fenced area would be necessary. He is energetic and fun. Jake loves to get into water or mud or just about anything laying around. He is obedient and loyal. Also protective of his territory, Jake has been known to nip at people and has had a few run ins with other male dogs. He does get along with cats (actually is scared to death of them) and more social than Mia. Jake is a very handsome boy.

Cattledog.com Listing 6/26/2008

If interested please contact Kathryn Hadcock. 970-407-1033. kat4sunshine@yahoo.com Livermore, Colorado

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MEET SASHA:

Sasha is a 5 year old female currently in Reno, Nevada. She is healthy, 50 lbs, microchipped, and spayed. Still has her dew claws. Loves to run, knows a few simple commands “sit” and “shake”. House broken (although if she is upset or mad at you she will leave you a present in the morning to let you know…this does not happen often. Sweet and gentle, doesn’t bark much. The reason I am looking for a new home for her is because she is constantly escaping from our backyard (fenced ½ acre) while the area we live in is becoming more developed. I am fearful she is going to get hurt or hurt someone else. Although the later is unlikely to occur because she is very gentle and not aggressive, but you never know. I believe she runs away because she is bored. She is very intelligent and likely needs more attention than we can give her. Unfortunately, she is by herself during the day (outside weather permitting) and in the evenings we are busy with our 2 small children and don’t give her as much attention she wants and needs. She is however very good with our 2 children (ages 2 & 3) however they can get a little excited and sometimes rough and eventually Sasha will just get up and move away. She is also good with other animals. In the past we had a cat and had no issues. The cat was the boss. We have also had visiting dogs, male and female, and have not had any issues either. She however is protective of the family from other animals when we are on walks and can be difficult to walk if other animals are present. We only notice this behavior on the leash during family walks. She prefers people. If she has her way she would love to be under your feet 24/7. I believe she either needs to be a house dog with companionship or allowed to run more in open spaces. I do not want to see her go somewhere she would be unhappy. She would be a great dog for someone with time to give. Unfortunately we just don’t seem to be able to give her what she needs so she keeps running off and putting herself in danger.

Cattledog.com Listing 6/2/2008

For more information please contact Kim Walsh 775-843-5637 Reno, NV 89511 Email: klynnminn@yahoo.com

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