Tux
Australian Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (long coat) · Adult (3 years 11 months) · Male · Medium · Yreka, CA
Notes from Rescue Ranch
Meet Tux
I'm a loyal boy who's made incredible progress in foster care, and now I'm looking for someone willing to keep helping me shine.
I'm house-trained, walk well on a leash, and enjoy outings to stores like Home Depot where I stay calm around people. At home, I take my job as protector seriously, so I need slow introductions to new visitors. Once I know you're safe, I'm a sweet, devoted companion.
I'd do best as the only dog in a patient home where I can continue building confidence. I'd likely do well with calm, respectful children who understand I need time to adjust.
Tux's Highlights:
House-trained
Walks great on a leash
Good on public outings
Loyal and protective
Loves treats
Not cat tested
Tux doesn't need a perfect home—he just needs the right one. If you're willing to earn his trust, you'll gain a best friend who's worth every bit of the journey.
Thank you for considering adopting a Rescue Ranch dog. While they are with us, each and every rescue dog receives the best of care in a loving and nurturing environment. Their routines include daily playgroups or partnering with dog buddies, quality time walking or being groomed, and two meals a day with dog biscuits for dessert.
About Tux
Gets along with
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Grooming needs
- Moderate
- With new people
- Cautious
- Training
- Has Basic Training
- Coat
- Long
Health
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateEven-temperedGentleGood in the carGoofyIntelligentLeash-trainedOlder kids only
As listed by Rescue Ranch. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Rescue Ranch using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Rescue Ranch, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.








