We are deeply troubled because Belle and Spanky, who were available until recently, were surrendered to the humane society by their owner, who was going on a trip and would no longer care for them.  She thought they would be safe at the shelter and that some lovely family would surely adopt them, but they were, in fact, euthanized.  This all-too-common optimism is troubling as well.  Shelters are not safe places for animals because of the overwhelming number of animals abandoned to them each day.  Giving up your "best friends" to a shelter, pound, humane society or animal control facility is not an alternative, it's a potential death sentence.  The harsh reality is that there are more animals needing homes than there are homes able to accommodate them, so many die every day, all year long, year after year.

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Hi, I'm Jaspar a young and sweet Blue Heeler. I can be shy at first, but I warm up quickly. I've got a little bit of a vehicle fetish and I tend to chase anything that moves, so perhaps the city would not be the best environment for me. But for all of you ranchers out there I'd be a great asset. I'm friendly, loyal, affectionate and smart. I'll go to work with you and stick by your side all day long and help you with the chores. Please take me and put me to work. I lost most of my foot to a coyote, but I made a full recovery. 

Willy is approximately 3 years old, neutered, male Australian Cattle Dog.

My name is Willy. I'm shy and I don't trust people. I'm only 3, but something must have happened to me because new people scare me and I don't like to be touched by strangers.

It takes me a very long time to become comfortable with someone; once I do, I can be very affectionate.  I love to run and play and I bark when I get excited.  I’m definitely a handful, but an experienced owner would help me come out of my shell.

Apache is approximately 11  years old, spayed, female Australian Cattle Dog.

Hi, I am Apache, great with people, with other dogs and with cats.  I am very independent, love car rides, swimming and following my person around.

I can be a little ornery when I am sleeping in my favorite corner, but I am smart and I aim to please.

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Orson is approximately 8 (est) years old, neutered, male Australian Cattle Dog.

Hello, Orson Well here.  A full size Aussie/Cattle dog Mix, I am very people oriented and enjoy  a food immensely.  I am excellent off leash as any respectable heeler should be and I prefer female dogs.  Male dogs need not apply.

I really like hanging out in people’s home  and I am well behaved.  Once in a while I forget that I am inside and mark a few spots, but I’m working hard on improving my indoor manners.

If you have a nice back yard, I would love to move in!

Sarge is approximately 5 (est) years old, neutered, male Australian Cattle Dog.

Hi, my name is Sarge.  I’m an Aussie Mix, very, very smart and people oriented, even though I prefer men.  I do well with other dogs as long as my person is there.  I’m really well behaved whether on or off lead.  I love food and I’ll do anything for a cookie.  I have great recall and I aim to please.

Amazon is a 4 year old, large 76lb, spayed female Australian Cattle Dog/German Shorthaired mix. She was misplaced 5 times through a local Sonoma County Rescue and is looking for her forever home.

She is a very sweet dog, but gets a bit worried when she thinks she is being left again. She loves to play tug of war, play ball and loves to swim. She sits well and loves men-she is very drawn to them, especially since one took her swimming all the time. He then got work where he had to leave her in a garage and she didn't so well with that.

Amazon is fine as long as she is with her human, so it is preferred that she be with someone who has their own business, or can take her to work with them.

She is a tall dog so there must be high fencing. She does well with cats after she gets to know them. 'Bark Collars' are not recommended, as she is being trained not to bark. She needs some leash training, but has a lot of manners that make her shine. She tries so hard to please, and always listens to what is asked of her.

Amazon is not good with all dogs, so it is very important that she gets to know them first.

She has been vaccinated, is Heartworm negative, is Lyme disease negative, microchipped and wormed.

She will make a great, great companion for life.

Home visits, vet references, prior dog ownership a must, and adoption fees apply.

Peter Parker is a 1 1/2 year old, 55-60 lb. neutered, male Chocolate Lab/Border Collie mix. He originally came from Fort Bragg and was transferred to the Ukiah shelter, where he was then rescued from.

He has blossomed into a wonderful and amazing dog. He is so happy to be alive, but because of his herding breed, tends to nip when excited. He has many scars around his head, which is believed to be caused from being attacked.

Once he gets to know new dogs, he loves them, but while they are unknown, Peter has a hard time with them, and is afraid of being hurt by them.

Peter loves women more than anything, although it takes him a while to get to know men. He loves to play hide and seek, play chase, and he listens well. He is really good on leash, and is completely house-trained. He enjoys going for long walks in the morning, and shorter walks in the evening.

Because Peter has been attacked in the past, he is deaf in one ear, and would prefer a quieter household with adults. He is also not good with cats.

Peter is vaccinated, Heartworm negative, micro-chipped and wormed, and adoption fees apply.

He loads up in the car, sits on command, door open, steps up and steps down for the curbs when we go walkng.

He is a great dog; walks on a leash, connected to his to his pitbull, Tootsie.  He sits and is house trained. He is being given basic needs, food shelter... but his owner feels like she is neglecting his basic herding/working needs.

He plays well with her female pitbull but has a little food aggression.  He has potential of being a great buddy dog.  He is quite a normal dog in most aspects; he was born blind so he doesn't know the difference.

Bartemaeus is good with current owners 11 year old child and their cat.

Bartemaeus is currently residing in Concord, CA