Shiner

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler | Long Island City, NY

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About

Meet Shiner

Location: MD. HEY! HI! Thanks for looking at my bio! They call me ‘Shiner, and boy do I have a story to tell. I’m a roughly 2 year old, 42# red boy with a lot of grit and a whole lotta heart. I probably made some bad decisions, and ended up getting whomped by a car back in March, which broke my front leg real bad, back leg not so bad, and cracked a couple of ribs. I also have a whole lotta luck, because the surgeons said I beat the odds, healed up nice, and now I can run around on all four of my legs like a regular dog again!    It is time for ‘Shiners to move on to bigger adventures and find a Forever Family. I’m learning how to be an inside dog! So far I’m really good in a crate (there has been A LOT of crate since I got here, because of the bones). I can walk on a leash, load into any crate, eat any snack, learned to tug like a working dog, love learning new stuff, and looooove to snuggle. There is a cat here, and I’m really interested in him but I try to be cool about it. Foster Ma does a lot with her dogs so I’ve traveled to a few different states and Foster Ma says I travel like a sport dog- no worries in the car crate and I hop out at new places like no big deal- just ready to Go Do All The Things.    I’m not a wild and crazy guy, but love to toss a toy for myself and want to be involved in everything that is happening. I’m even going camping next to a river in a few weeks!   One thing that I’m not cool with is other dogs. They stress me out. There are videos of me hanging with other dogs, but that was when I was all busted up. Foster Ma thinks my feelings could change with the help of a trainer and lot of patience, but I prefer to charge in and show them I can be a tough guy if left to my own devices. You read the part about my bad decisions, right?    I have current vaccines, no heartworms, and heard something about being neutered soon. Because of all my busted bones, I will probably have a little limp forever, would do best if kept on supplements and my Forever Family doesn't let me do high-impact stuff. I'm good for hiking, swimming, and romping, but shouldn't be allowed to jump from high surfaces or act feral and parkour off the couch at high speeds (boo). Foster Ma can fill you in on the details, those are too boring for 'Shiner to worry about, because I FEEL FINE!    You can see more about me on instagram @acdra_shiner. Foster Ma can answer questions there or over email!    Please contact [email protected].   Complete an Application: https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application   Complete an Application: https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application Complete an Application: https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application

Adoption Process
ADOPTION FEES All puppies and adult dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations and monthly preventatives. All adult dogs are spayed / neutered. Puppies under 1 year: $350 Puppies too young to be spayed/neutered are adopted with a Spay/Neuter Contract which includes a $50 deposit which is refunded when you submit proof of spay/neuter. Age 1 - 6: $300 Age 7 - 9: $250 Age 10+: $100 Age 7+ adopted by a person 60+: FREE (Any donation is appreciated) Need our help transporting over 3 hours from foster home to adopter: $50 - $150 depending on distance (in addition to adoption fee). NOTE! All dogs are adopted with a 2-week trial period. If you decide the dog is not a fit for your household and the dog is returned to the rescue within 2 weeks of adoption, the adoption fee will be refunded.

Contact
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association
[email protected]
http://www.acdra.org