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Orphan Annie

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler · Adult · Female · Medium · Farmersville, TX

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Notes from Hillcrest Animal Rescue

We call her Orphan Annie since we found her abandoned on a hiking trail. Sort of amazing now that we have gotten to know her and that she stayed in one place long enough to be rescued. Annie is probably a Stubby Tail Cattle Dog, very much an Australian Cattle Dog with an emphasis on being active and engaged. Annie is typical of the herding breed, meant to nip at others to direct where to go. For this reason, she would not be good in a home with young children and is the kind of girl who needs a job. Annie loves being active and into everything. She usually has two speeds, sleeping, and full blast; unless she is one-on-one with her human when she is totally engaged. She is smart and would be a terrific girl to train for just about any high activity - herding, agility, anything that keeps her thinking and able to get praise for doing the right thing. This beautiful, compact girl will give back 200 percent and is capable of complex tasks; high endurance and willingness to please. If you need a working companion to be part of your everyday life you could not find a better match. She is fully vetted, microchipped, spayed, and current with her flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

About Orphan Annie

Gets along with

Kids
No
Dogs
Yes
Cats
No

As listed by Hillcrest Animal Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Hillcrest Animal Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. 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 Hillcrest Animal Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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