Welcome to Aussie Rescue of Ontario, Canada!
These Australian Shepherds are in the ARPH program and are available in Ontario.
Please note: If you are interested in adopting an ARPH dog you must first complete an adoption application which can be found here, or by calling 1-877-ARPH-779.
Approval requires a check of the references you submit, a vet check and usually entails a home visit. This process can take a few weeks. Please remember that all positions in ARPH are held by volunteers who donate their available time for the benefit of these dogs.
All ARPH dogs are altered before adoption and all shots are up to date. They have also been tested for heartworm and either dewormed or fecal tested.
ARPH's standard adoption fee for a fully vetted dog is $300 CDN or US. Any donations above the standard fee will help to offset any necessary expenses, and are tax deductible (for U.S. residents only). Occasionally, the fee may be lowered for special needs dogs and some senior dogs. Unaltered puppies require an additional spay/neuter deposit which is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter, per ARPH's adoption contract.
Arctic Blue ARPH #12260
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Arctic Blue ARPH #12260
is a happy, 2 year old, neutered male Australian shepherd. Arctic is a larger Australian Shepherd and has a lovely full fluffy white coat with light, blue merle markings.
Arctic is one smart guy and has learned the things we have taught him quickly. He watches very carefully. Why, might you ask, is he such an observant guy? He relies more
heavily on his other senses because he is deaf. He is deaf because someone permitted or encouraged the breeding of two dogs which each carried the merle gene. He
inherited this gene from each of his parents, resulting in deafness for him. Dogs that are bred this way and inherit the merle gene from both parents may also have
issues with their sight. Arctic's sight works just fine thank you very much. Arctic walks nicely on a leash, knows signals for down, sit, drop what is in your mouth
and a couple of other tricks.
Arctic is an excitable dog. When he initially came into rescue he could not be calm and quiet by himself. He has worked hard and can now be left and will remain quiet and calm in his crate and in other familiar scenarios. He continues to work hard on calmness and his ability to calm himself in other situations. Arctic learns very quickly, so when he learns that a particular action gets him what he wants he has no qualms about repeating that action, whether the action is desired by the people around him or not (be aware of what your dog finds rewarding).
Arctic currently lives with two other Australian Shepherds and has had other visiting dogs stay in his foster home while he has been there. He gentles himself very nicely when playing and interacting with small dogs. He has shown an interest in chasing cats and other smaller critters out of doors so life with a cat may not be for him. There are no cats in his foster home. He has behaved very nicely around the young children he has met so far, but he has not lived with children. He loves to go for trips in the car. In controlled situations where he has been off leash he checks in with his handler nicely and returns on request at a very quick pace. All in all this handsome boy is a delightful dog who loves to learn. Arctic's favourite scenario is a home life with just his humans and dog friends and companions to play with in a safe area.
Arctic lives in the Ottawa area.
If you are up to the challenge, have ALREADY been approved to adopt from ARPH and would like to HEAR more about Arctic, then please contact Kim at ottawa.aussies@gmail.com.
Arctic is an excitable dog. When he initially came into rescue he could not be calm and quiet by himself. He has worked hard and can now be left and will remain quiet and calm in his crate and in other familiar scenarios. He continues to work hard on calmness and his ability to calm himself in other situations. Arctic learns very quickly, so when he learns that a particular action gets him what he wants he has no qualms about repeating that action, whether the action is desired by the people around him or not (be aware of what your dog finds rewarding).
Arctic currently lives with two other Australian Shepherds and has had other visiting dogs stay in his foster home while he has been there. He gentles himself very nicely when playing and interacting with small dogs. He has shown an interest in chasing cats and other smaller critters out of doors so life with a cat may not be for him. There are no cats in his foster home. He has behaved very nicely around the young children he has met so far, but he has not lived with children. He loves to go for trips in the car. In controlled situations where he has been off leash he checks in with his handler nicely and returns on request at a very quick pace. All in all this handsome boy is a delightful dog who loves to learn. Arctic's favourite scenario is a home life with just his humans and dog friends and companions to play with in a safe area.
Arctic lives in the Ottawa area.
If you are up to the challenge, have ALREADY been approved to adopt from ARPH and would like to HEAR more about Arctic, then please contact Kim at ottawa.aussies@gmail.com.
Adopted!
Bo ARPH #12171
Bo ARPH #12171
Hello, my name is Bo ARPH #12171 I'm a happy, enthusiastic, playful, exuberant, and loving 2-3 years old boy.
I was an owner turn-in at the local shelter; an unfortunate victim in a divorce case. I am a bit overweight and currently on a diet but it won't take long for me to reach my ideal weight because I love my walks, which I am good at.
While I am fully house-trained, I am still learning basic obedience commands like sit, wait, and down. With proper incentives (READ: food) you can make me do anything you want. I enjoy car rides and behave well around
other dogs. In fact I would probably do best in a house with another dog for a companion. Also someone gave me a really bad hair cut so my coat is still growing in!
I love my people and would like to follow them around. I am the first one at my foster parent's side when everyone is called, and am the best wiggler in the house! I would do great in a household with older children; no young ones please as I tend to get a little carried away with my excitability once in a while and might knock a small child down.
I am a diamond in the rough, and with some calm and gentle guidance, teaching me what's expected of me, I could be someone's very best friend in the world. I need a household where I would get a lot of exercise. My dream is to have a loving home with people that I can call my very own. So how about it? Pick me and give me a chance to change your world.
If you would like more information about Bo, have filled out an ARPH application and have been approved, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
I love my people and would like to follow them around. I am the first one at my foster parent's side when everyone is called, and am the best wiggler in the house! I would do great in a household with older children; no young ones please as I tend to get a little carried away with my excitability once in a while and might knock a small child down.
I am a diamond in the rough, and with some calm and gentle guidance, teaching me what's expected of me, I could be someone's very best friend in the world. I need a household where I would get a lot of exercise. My dream is to have a loving home with people that I can call my very own. So how about it? Pick me and give me a chance to change your world.
If you would like more information about Bo, have filled out an ARPH application and have been approved, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
Adoption Pending!!
Camden ARPH #12945
Camden ARPH #12945
Here is sweet, young Camden ARPH #12945 at 9 months old
he is mostly deaf and has limited vision. That does not stop Camden, he is the sweetest pup with a gentle nature, that goes along with his love to snuggle. There is not a single person
who has met Camden who has not wanted to keep this little fellow. He gets along well with everyone, cats dogs and all ages of people, and is fully vetted.
Camden's gentle sweet personality, soft fur and snuggly character will capture your heart.
If you have filled out an ARPH application, been approved, and would like to learn more about Camden, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
Camden's gentle sweet personality, soft fur and snuggly character will capture your heart.
If you have filled out an ARPH application, been approved, and would like to learn more about Camden, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
NEW!
Charlie ARPH #12643
Cagney ARPH #12586
Cagney ARPH #12586. Have you ever seen a more BEAUTIFUL coloured dog? Cagney is a gorgeous 3-4 year old female Australian Shepherd that is currently available for adoption. Cagney is looking for that someone special to spend the rest of her life with. She is a wonderful girl that when comfortable in her environment or with her people, functions like any other fun loving dog. She plays with foster siblings, runs zoomies in the yard, steals toys from the toy box, and comes for treats. Her favourite things in the world are car rides and long walks in the forest. She loves to be in the car and behaves very well from a short trip to a long journey in the car, travelling with her foster home and foster siblings to agility trials and all over the city.
Her issues? She is very afraid of many things, she really tries to be brave but new situations or new environments are very tough for her and she has to work hard to get through them. Cagney has A LOT of heart and strength so even though she is afraid she doesn't give up, with some gentle coaxing, time and patience and of course her favourite treats (hotdogs, tuna snacks and cheese) she has overcome almost all new challenges she has faced.
She would be best suited to a home that has the patience to help her work through her issues, that can love her for being the sweet and gentle soul that she is, that can love little aussie cuddles and nudges to get your attention. Cagney is great with other dogs and may be best in a home with another dog that she can mimic and take confidence from. She currently is being fostered with a cat that she has shown no interest in. A house that does not have small children would be best as sudden and unpredictable movements worry her. Cagney is fully vetted, spayed and ready for adoption.
Cagney lives in the Ottawa area.
If you have filled out an ARPH application, been approved, and would like to learn more about Cagney,then please contact Kim at ottawa.aussies@gmail.com.
Rusty ARPH #12809
Charlie ARPH #12643
My name is Charlie ARPH #12643. Well, I used to be called Bailey, but my foster parents thought I was
too much of a handsome Big Boy to have a feminine name like Bailey so they named me Charlie . Regardless, I always come when called and I'm told I'm very smart. I'm fully house-trained and crate-trained, but because of my size, I need
a jumbo-sized crate to accommodate me. Although I weigh 60 pounds, the vet says I'm still too slender. I love car rides, long walks, belly rubs, playing ball and fetching anything since I'm just a big exuberant pup, even though I'm 15
months old. I'm still learning my manners but I don't jump up much anymore. I walk nicely on a leash but occasionally need gentle reminders. I can run beside you if you go cycling. I love other dogs and I was initially raised with
school-aged children so there are no problems there. Cats however, I'm still pretty curious about. They run so fast and I don't know what to do about them yet. I am learning basic obedience and I think I would do well at agility or fly-ball,
because I'm so agile and fast!
I am looking for my forever home, where I can spend most of my time with my people. I'm a Velcro cuddle-bug, and just want to be with you. When you leave, I fear you won't come back and that makes me anxious; I've been told sometimes I bark too much because of my separation issues. I am learning self-confidence and trust though, and my barking has decreased in the short time I've been in foster care. Sometimes I'm nervous meeting new people and I think I have to protect my people. I need to continue working on greeting others without trying to scare them. Just remember if you look at my beautiful fluffy tail, you'll know what I'm feeling and will be able to reassure me. My only other issue is that I have some food allergies, so it's best to feed me grain-free food (or pure protein like wild rabbits or turkeys or squirrels -J- Just joking, and yes, I'm pretty comical) I will also do anything you ask for treats, because I just want to please you.
Will you give me a chance to be your faithful best friend? If you have completed the adoption form and have been approved as a potential adopter, please consider me. I'm currently being fostered in the London area.
To learn more about Charlie, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
I am looking for my forever home, where I can spend most of my time with my people. I'm a Velcro cuddle-bug, and just want to be with you. When you leave, I fear you won't come back and that makes me anxious; I've been told sometimes I bark too much because of my separation issues. I am learning self-confidence and trust though, and my barking has decreased in the short time I've been in foster care. Sometimes I'm nervous meeting new people and I think I have to protect my people. I need to continue working on greeting others without trying to scare them. Just remember if you look at my beautiful fluffy tail, you'll know what I'm feeling and will be able to reassure me. My only other issue is that I have some food allergies, so it's best to feed me grain-free food (or pure protein like wild rabbits or turkeys or squirrels -J- Just joking, and yes, I'm pretty comical) I will also do anything you ask for treats, because I just want to please you.
Will you give me a chance to be your faithful best friend? If you have completed the adoption form and have been approved as a potential adopter, please consider me. I'm currently being fostered in the London area.
To learn more about Charlie, please contact Jane at 3aussiedogs@gmail.com.
Cagney ARPH #12586
Cagney ARPH #12586. Have you ever seen a more BEAUTIFUL coloured dog? Cagney is a gorgeous 3-4 year old female Australian Shepherd that is currently available for adoption. Cagney is looking for that someone special to spend the rest of her life with. She is a wonderful girl that when comfortable in her environment or with her people, functions like any other fun loving dog. She plays with foster siblings, runs zoomies in the yard, steals toys from the toy box, and comes for treats. Her favourite things in the world are car rides and long walks in the forest. She loves to be in the car and behaves very well from a short trip to a long journey in the car, travelling with her foster home and foster siblings to agility trials and all over the city.
Her issues? She is very afraid of many things, she really tries to be brave but new situations or new environments are very tough for her and she has to work hard to get through them. Cagney has A LOT of heart and strength so even though she is afraid she doesn't give up, with some gentle coaxing, time and patience and of course her favourite treats (hotdogs, tuna snacks and cheese) she has overcome almost all new challenges she has faced.
She would be best suited to a home that has the patience to help her work through her issues, that can love her for being the sweet and gentle soul that she is, that can love little aussie cuddles and nudges to get your attention. Cagney is great with other dogs and may be best in a home with another dog that she can mimic and take confidence from. She currently is being fostered with a cat that she has shown no interest in. A house that does not have small children would be best as sudden and unpredictable movements worry her. Cagney is fully vetted, spayed and ready for adoption.
Cagney lives in the Ottawa area.
If you have filled out an ARPH application, been approved, and would like to learn more about Cagney,then please contact Kim at ottawa.aussies@gmail.com.
Rusty ARPH #12809
Rusty ARPH #12809 is a 1 year old Red Tri Colour Aussie that came into rescue as a stray. His foster home noticed that Rusty was limping a lot and their
family vet donated the xrays, so that we could discover what was wrong with Rusty's leg. Rusty seems to have a damaged right hip and his femur does not fit into the hip joint properly. Rusty needs an expensive operation to help him
walk without pain. After his surgery Rusty will need extensive thearpy to help him use his leg again, as he has lost a lot of muscle in the leg.
Rusty has an amazing personality, he is a happy boy who loves his people and and his canine friends. Even though Rusty was in pain he loved to play with his foster brother. Rusty would make anyone a good friend, and when he is pain free, he will read to go to his new home.
UPDATE: Rusty has had his surgery and is recovering very well! He's getting around fine and is eager to run and play with his foster siblings! He still requires some more recovery time to make sure he is fully healed.
Please help us help Rusty. Click here to find out how you can help.
Rusty has an amazing personality, he is a happy boy who loves his people and and his canine friends. Even though Rusty was in pain he loved to play with his foster brother. Rusty would make anyone a good friend, and when he is pain free, he will read to go to his new home.
UPDATE: Rusty has had his surgery and is recovering very well! He's getting around fine and is eager to run and play with his foster siblings! He still requires some more recovery time to make sure he is fully healed.
Please help us help Rusty. Click here to find out how you can help.
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Aussies
and Aussie mixes available in Ontario shelters.
See our Ontario ARPH Aussies Success Stories!
We would like to extend a big thank you to Northumberland Vet Clinic in Colborne for
their extraordinary care for many of the ARPH Ontario aussies, and to Critter Jungle
in Ottawa for supplying us with dog food, leashes and other pet supplies. Thanks to Virginia Hills of Canine Designs in Niagara Falls for always giving special hair dos to many of the fosters in that area.
Thanks also to Sandy Small Proudfoot who is always baking up dog biscuits and donates all proceeds to ARPH
and thank you to Cheryl Smith for giving a discount on any ARPH dog who enrolls in classes at Forever Friends.
THANK YOU to all our past supporters, too! Every little bit helps another dog in need. We truly appreciate it, as do the aussies. "Wiggles" to you all!
An extra special thank you to all the foster homes (the backbone of rescue) and the volunteers who help in any way they can. We could not
do this without your help and support.