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.
"Ginny is a purposefully-bred cattle dog/Decker rat terrier mix. We know both of her parents, and they are wonderful, active farm dogs. We brought her home when she was 2 months old, and she has been very well-socialized since birth. She is house-trained, and loves meeting new people and dogs. She does well with positive reinforcement training; currently, she is great at sit, stay/wait, loose-ish leash walking, drop it, and is slowly improving on her off-leash recall. She is also very cooperative with most kinds of handling, even from strangers. She has proven to be an awesome road trip companion (we`ve driven cross-country to the east coast and back with her) as well as a great coffee shop patio buddy.
We are heartbroken to have to rehome her after a series of very expensive vet visits for injuries, including a severe cat scratch to her left eye and an abscess from foxtails behind her right eye. She will require an annual ophthalmologist visit to monitor for glaucoma in the left eye, and has reduced vision in that eye. She is in excellent health otherwise, and behaviorally sound.
We know she will do great with an active owner/family who can be attentive to her training and moderate health needs, and who doesn`t have cats. She`s very easy to train and is a cuddle bug on the couch with us at the end of the day."
"Ginny is a purposefully-bred cattle dog/Decker rat terrier mix. We know both of her parents, and they are wonderful, active farm dogs. We brought her home when she was 2 months old, and she has been very well-socialized since birth. She is house-trained, and loves meeting new people and dogs. She does well with positive reinforcement training; currently, she is great at sit, stay/wait, loose-ish leash walking, drop it, and is slowly improving on her off-leash recall. She is also very cooperative with most kinds of handling, even from strangers. She has proven to be an awesome road trip companion (we`ve driven cross-country to the east coast and back with her) as well as a great coffee shop patio buddy.
We are heartbroken to have to rehome her after a series of very expensive vet visits for injuries, including a severe cat scratch to her left eye and an abscess from foxtails behind her right eye. She will require an annual ophthalmologist visit to monitor for glaucoma in the left eye, and has reduced vision in that eye. She is in excellent health otherwise, and behaviorally sound.
We know she will do great with an active owner/family who can be attentive to her training and moderate health needs, and who doesn`t have cats. She`s very easy to train and is a cuddle bug on the couch with us at the end of the day."
"Cedar was a part of a litter of 7 that had been abandoned with their mom (Violet) at just 2 weeks old in South Texas. Cedar is such a sweet, incredibly smart, active, and eager to learn pup who is well adjusted and thrives on routine! He loves to play with other dogs, toys and chew on his bully stick. He is fully potty trained (and has been since he was 14 weeks old!) and is very well crate trained. He is an active little guy and would be a great candidate for an adopter that wants to do some search and rescue training or agility/dog sports - Cedar`s incredible drive and nose actually helped his fosters find a rat`s nest that they`d been trying to locate without success. He also is very quick at picking up training and tricks (down, sit, place, crate, shake, rollover, middle, heel, touch, fix it, leave it) and has all of his basic obedience down pat including thresholds! He is great at walking on a leash and sleeps through the night - he knows when the nighttime routine is starting and starts to wind himself down along with the rest of the family! When Cedar gets out his puppy energy, he loves asking for belly rubs and pets from everyone in the family."
"Cedar was a part of a litter of 7 that had been abandoned with their mom (Violet) at just 2 weeks old in South Texas. Cedar is such a sweet, incredibly smart, active, and eager to learn pup who is well adjusted and thrives on routine! He loves to play with other dogs, toys and chew on his bully stick. He is fully potty trained (and has been since he was 14 weeks old!) and is very well crate trained. He is an active little guy and would be a great candidate for an adopter that wants to do some search and rescue training or agility/dog sports - Cedar`s incredible drive and nose actually helped his fosters find a rat`s nest that they`d been trying to locate without success. He also is very quick at picking up training and tricks (down, sit, place, crate, shake, rollover, middle, heel, touch, fix it, leave it) and has all of his basic obedience down pat including thresholds! He is great at walking on a leash and sleeps through the night - he knows when the nighttime routine is starting and starts to wind himself down along with the rest of the family! When Cedar gets out his puppy energy, he loves asking for belly rubs and pets from everyone in the family."
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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."
"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!"
"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."
