Welcome to the Midwest Aussie Rescue Page. We are a group of volunteers that help homeless Australian Shepherds. Please feel free to contact someone with any Australian Shepherd concerns. We are happy to point you in the right direction!
We try to determine what types of homes are suited for the many different types of rescued Aussies. Therefore, we do an extensive screening of potential adoptive homes to make sure that we place the right dog into an environment that matches its temperament and activity level. A dog whose picture you fall in love with may not be the ideal Aussie to live with you and your furry or non-furry family members. When you contact a rescue representative for your area you will be asked to fill out an application that will help us determine the best match between your family, lifestyle, and previous dog experience with the aussies we have in rescue.
We caution all prospective owners to do their homework, read, research, and think about what you want in a dog. If you want to come home to a
relaxing evening with your dog you don't have the right breed. Aussies are smart, active dogs and as such you need to realize that these dogs can
often out think us poor feeble humans and the activity they crave means YOU have to be active too! We have many people who see a well trained,
good looking aussie and think, that's exactly what they want, but they fail to realize the hours, months, and even years worth of training it takes to get
that way. Many of our rescued aussies are turned in for the very thing that makes them an aussie, they are a smart, active dog!
The Rescue Representatives, Foster Homes, and Other Volunteers are knowledgeable in placement
procedures and the care of rescue dogs. In addition to reps and foster homes who deal directly with the dogs, Their are other volunteers who perform many
necessary tasks. Things like checking local shelters, website maintenance, dog grooming, transport help, and fundraising are just the tip of the iceberg...if
you have a skill or interest you feel could help our rescue efforts feel free to contact one of the rescue groups in your area!