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Australian Shepherd

Phil

Adult·Male·Medium

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About Phil

Phil and Lil are two sweet pups who were found abandoned. We estimate they're around a year and a half old and appear to be Australian Shepherd mixes.

Phil is the more confident of the two. He's still shy and needs a little time to warm up, but with patience and plenty of treats, he begins to show his gentle, affectionate side. Once he realizes you're safe, you can see how much he wants to trust and connect. Phil is a very sweet boy at heart, just a little unsure of the world right now. Lil is having a harder time adjusting to shelter life. When people pass by her kennel, she often bolts to the outside area because she feels overwhelmed and uncomfortable. It's clear she hasn't had much human interaction in her short life, and everything still feels very new and scary to her. Lil is a very special girl who will need a very patient and understanding family, someone willing to move at her pace and give her the time she needs to feel safe.

Ideal Home

Both Phil and Lil will need a lot of catch-up when it comes to socialization. New experiences, new people, and everyday life are things they're still learning about.

Ongoing Health

There are no specific health concerns mentioned.

Training & Support

These pups need patient families, gentle encouragement, and positive experiences to help them grow in confidence and blossom into wonderful companions. They need someone willing to believe in them and help show them the world isn't such a scary place.

Application Details:

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Transporation

Phil and Lil are currently located at our rescue. Transport may be available to approved adopters.

Ready
MismatchGreat fit

Know the breed

Australian Shepherd

Exercise

60 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

12-15 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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