Deacon
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler | Parkchester, NY
YoungMaleMediumRed
About
Characteristics
affectionate
Coat Length
ShortActivity Level
Highly ActiveHouse Trained
YesGood in Home With
Others Dogs
Adoption Fees
$350Meet Deacon
Location: MD. Meet Deacon! Like his namesake (Queen bassist John Deacon), this rough-and-tumble pup is ready to rock and roll! About Deacon: • 2-year-old male purebred Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) • 45 pounds of solid muscle and in excellent health • Sweet, outgoing, and affectionate • Neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccinations and preventatives Personality & Skills: • Medium to high energy with good recall • Fearless and eager for adventures • House trained, crate trained, and doggie door trained • Walks well on leash and loves car rides • Highly food motivated and knows several basic obedience skills and tricks Favorite Activities: • Daily hikes with the foster pack • Swimming in the pond • Retrieving balls • Chewing on Nylabones • Riding on small boats with his foster dad • Snuggling on the sofa after a day of play Important Considerations: • Requires daily physical exercise and training • Not suitable for cat households (high prey drive) • May be too energetic for smaller dogs and young children • Can get into cabinets and chew items if left unsupervised • Would also thrive as an only dog with an active, attentive owner If you're looking for a devoted adventure buddy, look no further than Deacon! Location: Currently fostered in Adamstown, MD Contact: Kirk Druey at [email protected] 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
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