Aussie Rescue of Minnesota

If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs on this page, please fill out an application.

Macy

Macy is a calm two year old aussie. She gets along well with other dogs and is very affectionate. Despite her size, she loves sitting in your lap.

Mattie

Mattie is a one year old aussie, on the smaller size. She loves men! Mattie has some trust issues and will need a calm home with patient people. She gets along well with other dogs.

Chelsea

Chelsie is a senior aussie, age 10. She is friendly and enjoys attention. She is good with cats.

Brisco

Brisco has a great temperament. We haven't seen any issues with other dogs and he is fine with people, both men and women. We have been able to handle him while eating and there have been no issues. He was picked up as a stray. We guess his age to be 2-4 years old and he does have a full tail. He looks to be part collie but is the size of an Aussie.

Doogie

Doogie was found abandoned in the country. He is very friendly with people and dogs, and loves to get lots of attention from both.

Bailey S.

Bailey is an 8 year old male who has been in our family since he was a puppy. The main thing people say about Bailey is that he's everybody's friend...he loves being around people and is always looking for someone to play with him or give him a scratch on the head. Bailey is good with other dogs (once he's been introduced), and happy both inside or outside the house. When he was younger, he was in a large fenced in yard and would run along for long mountain bike rides in the Arizona desert. He loves to get out for exercise or to play and we think he misses being able to get outside as often as he used to. He has been trained on a wireless fence, but would probably do better with a fenced yard since a squirrel or cat will have him testing the boundaries. He is good walking on a leash, and does well in a crate even though most of the time he roams around the house. Even at 8 Bailey is full of energy, he loves taking walks, going jogging, and occasionally follows along on long bike rides.
We have 3 kids (ages 11, 7, and 11mos) and he is familiar and comfortable being around children. He is a very bright dog and knows a number of commands and tricks (sit, shake, roll-over, heel, play catch etc.). He is neutered and current on all shots.
Unfortunately, due to a recent move and job change, we aren't able to give him the attention that he needs. We're looking for a house that will treat Bailey as one of the family and offer an environment where he can run or get exercise daily.

Leo

Leo (9 months old) is an aussie/border collie mix who was found abandoned at a farm in August. He has been good with the kids he has met and is house-trained.

Bailey

Bailey is a 5 year-old australian shepherd/rottweiler mix. She has the short, soft smooth coat of a rottweiler and the colors of an aussie, she has one blue eye and one brown. She is potty trained and knows sit, come, lay down and stay. She loves attention. She is a wonderful, loving, playful dog. She loves cats and other dogs and is more submissive then dominant. She has never been sick or gotten hurt. She does not chew on anything and can be left alone in a house. Bailey is not suited for a home with small children.

Dakota

Dakota is a sweet little guy, 40 lbs or so and sandy blond, white chest with brown spots above his eye. He has been running for the last 2-1/2 years until Animal Control was finally able to catch up with him, along with the help of a kind family who spent 3 months getting him to trust them. He has been beaten, shot, and anything else you can imagine. He is good on a leash and they were able to vaccinate him without any trouble at all. He is very scared and would bolt in an instant, but he is very affectionate. He likes to petted as long as you don't tower over him. He would be a project, but we really think he shows some amazing potential. He's had it so rough, but he can still find forgiveness for those who have caused him so much pain.

UPDATE 3/4/10: Dakota has made huge progress, is following people around and seeking attention. He is going to make a loyal friend.

Jet

Jet is a one year old male mini aussie who weighs about 18 pounds. He is the victim of a puppy mill and therefore is very shy. Jet will need to go to a home with a fenced yard and would do best in a home with another dog.

Mocha

Mocha is a six year old female mini aussie who is a bit overweight at 25 pounds. Mocha is the victim of a puppy mill but regardless of that fact she still has an outgoing personality. Mocha would do best in a home with another dog.

Gibson

Gibson is a barely 1 year old Blue Merle Aussie who is a sweet, snuggly, giant puppy(ish) boy. He is in a foster home with another dog and they are fine together so long as there are no toys and everyone stays more low key. Gibson loves to play, but doesn't like to play the other dog in the house. They are great in the yard and will wrestle together while outside. Gibson loves to play tug and fetch with his foster family, and will chase anything that is thrown, for this reason a home without cats is highly recommended. He is young and active, yet will snuggle on the couch and relax in the evening. He is crate trained and although probably not 100% housetrained he does awesome on a regular schedule and hasn't had a single accident.. He loves to be pet, brushing was new so he was a little mouthy, but he seemed to enjoy it. For more info and pictures, please visit his foster Mom's blog.

Trigger

Trigger is approximately 2-1/2 years old, very energetic and good dog. He loves to go on walks and be outdoors. He loves to play.

Shelby

Shelby is a two year old, spayed, red merle female. She is super sweet and friendly and very easy to live with. She is very well mannered and quiet in the house, but loves to run around the yard like a crazy happy dog keeping all squirrels out. She is dog safe, but is too focused to live with cats. Being a timid dog, she will need an understanding home to bring out the best of her personality. She is currently recovering well from surgery for hip dysplasia; the good news is that she will never have to worry about her hips again.