ARPH #14621 - Theodore Australian Shepherd North Richland Hills, TX

IF THIS LISTING IS STILL UP, the pet is still available for adoption!

Inquiries asking about availability will not be answered.

E-mails or contact forms that are submitted prior to completing an adoption application will not be answered.

***Please read this first, as it answers the majority of questions we receive***
Please do not contact us about specific dogs until you have completed our Adoption Application FIRST --- located at www.aussierescue.org

Once we receive your application, we will contact you. This chapter receives only applications from applicants living in Texas and Oklahoma. If you live outside of TX or OK, you will need to contact our organizations Management Team first: managementteam2@yahoo.com. Out-of-state adoptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Our organization requires prospective adopters to complete an approval process prior to meeting with dogs in our program. This includes:
*Completion of Adoption Application
*Veterinarian Check
*Reference Checks (non-relatives)
*Home Visit

Our ultimate goal is to screen and counsel potential homes to the best of our ability in an effort to find the most perfect match and fit for their lifestyle.

Please keep in mind that color and appearance of the available dog is last on our priority list, and will have no bearing on adoption placement decisions.

Please refrain from contacting members of our organization or asking about specific dogs/potential matches until after your screening process has been completed and approved.

***$300 Adoption Fee***
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ABOUT THEODORE:
Rep: Kim Griswold / kimgriswold@att.net

Theodore is located in Burleson, TX and it is required that you travel there to meet him in person within 10 days of application approval if you want to adopt (exceptions can be made for out-of-state applicants). We do need the entire party to be involved when meeting available dogs, including every family member and dog(s) that currently live in your home.

Sweet, kind-hearted, gentle Theo took a monumental effort by some dedicated volunteers to rescue. He was dumped with 5-6 other dogs in a rural area in the summer of 2023. It took 6 months, but Theo was finally the last one to be captured. He was already neutered and microchipped, but the chip was never registered. Unfortunately, due to being on his own for so long, he tested heartworm positive but he finished complete treatment in July 2024.

Despite his hardships, Theo doesn't take too long to warm up to his new home/family - he has really blossomed in his foster home. He will always be a shy guy, but he wants to be involved, loves to stick close, and even wags his bushy tail. He has learned the ropes of being an indoor family companion and is ready to find his happily-ever-after.