
Our Mission:
Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and ultimately re-home abandoned, stray and neglected Australian Cattle Dogs throughout the state of Arizona. Whenever possible, we also assist ACDs who because of extenuating circumstances are unable to remain in their homes with their owners.
The Australian Cattle Dog has become quite popular in recent years. They are also known by many other names: Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Cattle Dog or simply Heeler. ALL of these names refer to one breed: the Australian Cattle Dog. Their intelligence, versatility and durability all lend to their popularity in several different positions, whether as a family companion to canine sports to professional jobs such as search and rescue and service dogs. The Australian Cattle Dog has truly made a name for itself in the last decade.
Because of their reputation for being a very smart dog, people believe that translates to ease of training. To train a cattle dog correctly one must provide intentional and consistent direction as well as plenty of physical and mental stimulation. The average dog owner has no idea of what they are up against when they get a cute cattle dog pup! This is why the average age for ACDs in shelters and in need of new homes is 1-2 years old.
Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue is a Foster-Home-based rescue with foster homes throughout all of Arizona. Our volunteers are well versed with cattle dogs and their needs. We work closely with our dogs to ensure they learn proper boundaries and are given the correct direction in which to use their brains and their bodies. We strive to place each dog in its optimal home where its individual needs will be met. In doing so we hope to guarantee our dogs will never be part of the “system” again and both people and pup will be able to live a full and happy life together!
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- Marcy - 1.5-year-old female ACDxAussie - available Marcy - 1.5-year-old female ACD/Aussie mix
Sweet n silly Miss Marcy is as loveable as she is fluffy. Just look at that face, you just can’t help but want to kiss it all the time! Marcy currently lives with nine ... - Piper - 1.5-year-old female Kelpie mix - available Cool and collected Piper has really come into her own since being in her current foster home. She currently lives with 9 other dogs and does well with everyone! She plays hard yet fairly and also enjoys quiet time. Missing ...
- This Saturday! April 21, 10am - noon. Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue will host a Meet 'n' Greet in the Tucson Petco store:
5625 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85750
Please stop by and meet some wonderful dogs and people!
As ... - Olive and her Pups Olive came into ACDR during the holidays. She was very shy, not used to being in a home and very pregnant. We all thought she’d give birth before the end of the year but she had other plans….. on January ...
- Olive is adopted! (On left)
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