Hi! My name is Neela, and I’m a (approx.) 10 month old Mini Australian Shepherd. I’m new to the rescue, so my foster mom is still learning about me, but so far I have been a very sweet, cuddly, polite little houseguest! I’m just shy of 25lbs right now, an while my foster mom thinks I may fill out a little more, she doesn’t really expect me to get much bigger. But don’t let me size fool you, true to my breed I am a VERY active girl. I will require daily off-leash time in a secure area so that I can run around. Please understand that walks and a little backyard time will NOT be sufficient to meet my energy needs. (Remember, a tired dog is a good dog). That said, I once I get to know someone I LOVE to cuddle, and am content to settle in for an episode of Dancing With The Stars. 

I’m a pretty nervous little girl, so I’ll need an owner who will be patient with me and help me to gain confidence. Although my foster mom and I are working on it, I’m pretty reactive and nervous around new people. Also, true to my herding dog nature and young age, I can be a little mouthy. Again, it’s something that we’re working on, but for these reasons I will not be an ideal first dog, and would do best in a home with no children. Obedience class can be very helpful with not only building confidence and manners, but for bonding with my new family. I’m hoping to find a family that would give me this opportunity! Anyone interested in adopting me should also plan on doing 2-3 meetings before adoption, so that I have a better chance to get to know you. 

So far, I have done well with other dogs! I can be a little nippy when I get excited (again, it comes with my herding ancestry) but my foster brother is helping to teach me that that’s not how we interact with other dogs. I play fetch like a pro, and have a strong drive instinct. I am VERY athletic, and I would love a forever home that would be interested in doing something like agility! (My foster mom even thinks that with a little training, I would surpass her agility dog in no time!) 

Other than that, I’m almost housebroken (SO CLOSE!) and my foster mom thinks that with a regular routine, I’ll be a pro in no time. I’m very polite inside, and have been very good about not chewing things that I’m not sure are mine (and sometimes I need convincing that things are mine). My foster mom is not sure if I was crate trained before, but I am crated during the day when she is at work, as well as at night. I’m a little nervous about the crate, but I’m slowly learning that this is a place I can go when I’m nervous (like when my crazy foster mom lets strangers in the house), and to get fun treats! (Like peanut butter filled Kongs, and dinner!). 

If you think we might get along, then please fill out an application! I can’t wait to find my forever family! 

** Strong preference will be given to applicants willing to enroll in obedience calss, and to those with prior working dog experience**

Last Day Dog Rescue now microchips all dogs before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the dog's shoulder blades and are a permanent form of identification. The microchips are registered to Last Day Dog Rescue with the adopter's info added once adopted. If the dog is ever lost and slips his/her collar/tags the microchip allows the finder to know who to contact if scanned for a microchip. Dogs MUST still have a collar with tags on at all times. Per our contract, we take all our dogs back if for any reason you can't keep your adopted dog.

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