Heeling Hearts ACD Rescue

Meet….Fae (WA State)

Brooke — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:12:07 +0000

Fae was adopted as a pup from our program 5-years ago. Because of illness in her family, she needs to find a new home. She is a sweet girl with lots of love to give a dedicated family. Fae loves to fetch and would be a terrific exercise buddy – she is a tad overweight right now but with consistent walks and play time, she’ll be in shape in no time. She currently lives with cats and a dog but can be very dominant with other dogs so a home with no other dogs would be best. She is very eager to please and is comfortable with anyone she meets. Fae is current on vaccinations and spayed. Please contact Brooke at cowdogs3@yahoo.com for more info and an application.

A Time For Giving….

Brooke — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:59:23 +0000

We are very grateful for a recent $50 donation to our organization to help with Copper’s (read his story below) medical expenses. This donation has been made in honor of the staff at the

Paradise Pet Lodge located in beautiful Woodinville, WA
paradisepetlodge.com

from Sara (a previous adoptee) and her family. Thank you!!

Meet…..Copper (WA State)

Brooke — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:16:16 +0000

Copper is a 1.5 year old with a hard-luck story already behind him. He has lived he life tethered with little human contact or love until recently. Unphased by this neglect, Copper is shy but does warm up and is connecting to the world and all the great things it has to offer. He will need a patient, dedicated home that will offer many great experiences and love to this deserving boy. Please contact Brooke for more info and an application for Copper. He is located near Pullman, WA.

Pilot – Adopted, September ‘09

Brooke — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:31:26 +0000

Hunter now “Pilot” will tame the wild in Juneau, Alaska with lots of hikes and cool weather – he’ll love it!

Hunter is now fully recovered from parvo and enjoying puppy life. He is crate trained, loves to fetch and would be a super addition to an active family.

Roxy – Adopted, September ‘09

Brooke — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:26:18 +0000

After surviving an overcrowded shelter & then parvo, Roxy is ready to live life to the fullest. She has a wonderful new life in Seattle where she will show her southern charm to all those she meets

(below) Roxy trying her best to grab the toy of the moment.

Tilly – Adopted, August ‘09

Brooke — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:05:02 +0000

Tilly was brought to an overcrowded shelter with 5 pups and and another female adult ACD. Tilly is in foster with two of her pups – Hunter (red male) and Roxy (blue female). The pups are approx. 12-weeks of age.

Tilly is HW positive so she will be starting treatment this week and is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for spay in the next month. She is confident, sweet and very willing to please. Tilly is small, weighing approx. 25 lbs. full grown. She will be evaluated more in foster care.

Tilly was adopted by a family in Austin who will provide Tilly with all the things she was missing her previous life – care, companionship and love. Tilly has an ACD bro “Shooter” to share he new fabulous life with too! He’s quickly showing her the in’s & out’s of the good life, including how to pass through the doggie door.

Skipper – Adopted, August ‘09

Brooke — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:13:31 +0000

Skipper is approx. 1-year and full of potential for someone who is looking for a dedicated exercise partner. Skipper loves to fetch and will run or hike with you all day. She is learning basic manners in foster care but will need continued work and dedication. Skipper is okay with most dogs but needs a strong leader who will continue to socialize her and give her direction.

Please contact Brooke at cowdogs3@yahoo.com for more info and an application on Skipper.

Dylan – Adopted, August ‘09

Brooke — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:04:48 +0000

Dylan is living the island life now on Vashon and keeping busy with lots of hikes and runs on the beach with his family (including another ACD & mix – both rescue dogs).

Dylan is approx. 1-year. He has an outstanding personality with a zest for life. He is a quick student – he knows sit and down and has a wonderful recall. He was given a herding instinct test and did very well showing great promise. Dylan loves to fetch and would be a super prospect for any dog activities that his family would like to get involved with. He does excellent with other dogs and has not met a person he doesn’t love. Like any young ACD, Dylan will need plenty of mental and physical activity to keep him happy.

Please contact Brooke at cowdogs3@yahoo.com for an application and more info on Dylan.

Benny – Adopted, May ‘09

Brooke — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:46:28 +0000

Benny Blu is 10 mos old and in need of a forever home where he can be put to work. He is a very busy and energetic boy who could use some structured activities to channel all that energy. He is very friendly and mild mannered and quick to be comfortable in new situations. He loves children and is great with other dogs. He will fetch the tennis ball till the cows come home or your arm falls off! He is currently living with a few cats as well as other dogs.

Reggie – Adopted, April ‘09

Brooke — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:02:55 +0000

Reggie has become a member of Boomer’s wonderful family in Canada. Boomer was adopted from our program back in May of 2007. Her story can be seen at –

http://heelingheartsacdrescue.org/?p=413

Meet Sir Reginald Wigglebottom III! Or Reggie for short! His greetings are SO exuberant, his ENTIRE hiney threatens to wiggle right off his cute little body. He is one happy little boy who just about loves everyone. Even children are not immune to his wiggles and kisses. He is a bit shy around big loud men and will tend to piddle if he encounters raised voices, but with a soft, quiet approach men are acceptable. Already his is used to my husband and will greet him enthusiastically.

Quite small and petite for an ACD, (weighs in at MAYBE 28lbs) Reggie is a VERY smart young man who already knows the basics: sit, down, come, wait and is crate trained. Even his heeling is spectacular at this young age with only a few practice sessions at the dog club! He WILL need gentle positive training however! He is a very sensitive and soft dog. Gentle voices and LOTS of treats are a must.
He gets along SUPERB with my pack of 3 and is one of our only fosters so far who has shown enough manners to freely hang out with the pack. He IS playful but will stop when corrected by a pack mate if he gets too rambunctious. He gets along great with cats and scored all Ones and Twos on his Safer evaluation. He even Scored “Appropriate for All Ages’. A feat most ACDs do not achieve on this test.
He has stellar house manners and limits himself to the toys in the doggie box and leaves stray children items alone. While alone, he is gated off in our foster dog room and does wonderfully. Sometimes he protests with small whines but will stop when hushed. (Normally when it’s bedtime and he is not ready to settle in for the night..) He rides in the car very nicely and even can be trusted to wait quietly if you have to run a quick errand. I have even had him off leash at a park like area where he stays close and will come back when called.

Reggie is being fostered in Spokane, WA.