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Herd U Needed A Home is a non-profit rescue for herding dogs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Herding dogs come in all shapes, sizes and color.

At Herd U Needed A Home Rescue we are passionate about finding the best homes for our rescue dogs! We mainly work with herding type breeds (border collie, heeler, Australian shepherd, McNab), but we often rescue other breeds in need. They may have short, medium or long hair. Some are more energetic and some are more socialized. If you are looking for a great forever friend we will try our best to match you with that dog. There is a huge need for loving homes. An we usually have a number of wonderful dogs awaiting placement. But it is very important that the dog and the new owner are matched correctly. And that's what we do best. Or, if you have a herding dog that you can no longer care for, contact us. We have a waiting list of approved adopters looking for a dog. Our organization will try to place your dog in a loving situation as soon as possible. All of our animals go to approved homes only. We also offer training assistance for any of our adopters. If you have any questions we are here to help! Our dogs come from all over the United States. When we receive an animal they are given a clean bill of health before being adopted out. They are spayed and neutered (if not already), vaccinated, receive all veterinary needs and are placed in a private foster home that treats each dog as a member of the family during their stay. That way we can inform you of each dog’s personality and idiosyncrasies before you take it home—something you cannot do in a shelter situation. Each of our foster dogs each has a unique story. At Herd U Needed A Home Rescue we do our very best to make sure that every story has a happy ending!

10/29/2026

Courtesy Listing for Pearl -

Meet Pearl — Your Smart, Loyal Adventure Partner!
Looking for a clever, devoted companion who will be right by your side for life’s adventures? Meet Pearl, a beautiful 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog weighing around 50 pounds!
Pearl has been a house dog her entire life, so she knows what it means to be part of a home. She’s happiest spending time with her person and would love someone who enjoys including their dog in everyday life, whether that means relaxing at home, going for a car ride, or hitting the hiking trails!
What makes Pearl special?
Loyal and devoted: Pearl loves being with her person and forms a special bond with her people.
Super smart: This girl is incredibly intelligent and eager to learn! She already knows several commands and tricks, including sit, down, and wait.
Food motivated: Treats are a great way to engage Pearl and continue building on her training.
Good recall: She has a pretty good recall, giving her a great foundation to keep building on.
House-trained: Pearl is accustomed to living indoors and is housebroken.
Adventure buddy: Car rides and hiking are right up her alley! She’d love a person who can give her both companionship and opportunities to put her smart, active mind to work.
Pearl can be protective of her people, but she isn’t mean. She’ll do best with someone who appreciates the loyal, watchful nature of her breed and is willing to continue guiding her with positive training, consistency, and confidence.
A few things to know: Pearl has not been around children or chickens, so her compatibility with them is unknown. We want to be honest about what we know so she can find the right match. A home prepared to introduce her thoughtfully to new experiences would be ideal.
Pearl is looking for a forever home!
Could you be the person Pearl has been waiting for? If you’re looking for a smart, loyal companion to share your days and adventures, Pearl may be your girl!
Pearl is currently in Eastern Washington. Please reach out if you’re interested in adopting Pearl, please call Pamela (509) 771-4178 Let’s help this wonderful girl find the person she can call her own!

10/28/2026

❄️ Meet Snow — A Loyal Girl Looking for Her Safe Place to Land! 🐾❤️

Snow is a beautiful 6-year-old spayed Australian Shepherd mix who is ready to find a patient, loving foster or forever home where she can feel safe and truly shine.

Once Snow gets comfortable and learns to trust you, she is a wonderful, loyal companion! She is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and has no known medical issues. She loves car rides, enjoys a little game of fetch, and would be happy with a daily walk and time spent with her favorite people. She knows sit, paw, and has an excellent recall! She’s not a high-energy girl, making her a lovely companion for someone who enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle. She also enjoys hikes and can keep going without tiring easily.

💕 WHAT MAKES SNOW SPECIAL?

Snow forms meaningful bonds with her people and has so much love to give once she feels secure. She currently does well with an 8-year-old child, but because she can sometimes become overwhelmed by too much attention and may try to move away to get space, we are recommending an adult-only home out of an abundance of caution. We want to set Snow up for success in an environment where she can feel comfortable and thrive.

🐶 A LITTLE ABOUT SNOW’S NEEDS

Snow can be shy and fearful when meeting new people or experiencing new situations. She needs someone who understands canine body language, respects her personal space, and lets her approach at her own pace. She may need time to settle in, but patience and consistency will go a long way in helping her build trust.

She currently spends time with both a medium-sized dog and a small Chihuahua and does well with them. However, she may be happiest as the only dog in the home, where she can enjoy a quieter environment and all the space she needs to feel at ease.

🏡 SNOW’S IDEAL HOME

• An adult-only household
• A patient, experienced adopter or foster who understands shy dogs
• Someone who respects her boundaries and allows her to warm up naturally
• A calm, predictable environment where she can feel safe
• A home that will appreciate her loyal, loving nature once she bonds with her people

📍 Snow is located in Redmond, WA.

Can you be the person who gives Snow the time, patience, and love she needs to feel at home? She deserves a chance to blossom with someone who sees the wonderful dog she is beneath her initial shyness. ❤️

📩 Interested in fostering Snow? Please contact Flora at [email protected].

If you’re not yet an approved foster, please consider completing an application through the rescue’s website.

Please share to help Snow find the safe, loving home she deserves! 🐾❄️

10/28/2026

Foster needed for Zelda. Zelda is an 8 ½ year old Border Collie / Aussie mix who is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is friendly toward cats! She will bark at other dogs out the window but on walks she is curious about them and wants to play. She is house broken and crate trained though has not been in a crate for some time. Zelda knows "Sit," "down," "outside," "potty," "bed." She loves playing fetch with a tennis ball. Her owners are moving out of state into student housing and have no family members who can take her. She has never struggled with chewing, even when she’s bored! She loves everyone — kids, adults, cats, dogs, and chickens! (Although she has saved our family from many squirrels running along the fence!) She loves going on walks, riding in cars, and jumping into the river. Zelda is overweight - in July she weighed 67lbs; she has been prone to a few ear infections the last few years. She’s not been around livestock, horses or farm animals. She is looking for an active family or an adventurous individual. She is incredibly cuddly and loyal, and loves being involved with the humans in her life! Zelda is currently in Twin Falls, ID – If you are interested in fostering Zelda, please reach out to Flora at [email protected] If you're not an approved foster, please consider filling out an application, found on our webpage https://www.herduneededahome.com/

10/24/2026

Foster needed for Nellie. Current photos and one of her as a puppy

Nellie is a 5-year-old Collie mix who is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, well-mannered, knows some commands, is good with people, dogs, and dog-aware cats. She's about 55lbs
Nellie has been with her elderly owners since a puppy, but she’s too much for them now. She likes to play with other dogs. She is curious about horses and livestock but has minimal exposure to them. She’s afraid of strangers and will bark at delivery trucks. Nellie is good with kids and is wary of the resident cat. She is housebroken and crate trained and hoping for an active home that will give her the attention, exercise, and training to thrive. She does not come when called outside, she should have a fenced yard until her recall is trained. Nellie is in Eagle Point, Oregon. If you are interested in fostering Nellie, please reach out to Flora at [email protected] If you're not an approved foster, please consider filling out an application, found on our webpage https://www.herduneededahome.com/

10/23/2026

Who rescued who??

10/22/2026

This pretty girl is still waiting for a great home - one preferably without other pets and no small children. Toddler and youngsters make her nervous. An adult only home with daily walks and a bit of fetch would suit her perfectly!!

10/22/2026

Update! Foster found for Bolt. Stay tuned for more in a few weeks :)

Bolts is a 4-year-old Border Collie who was taken in as a stray weeks ago by the Oakridge, Oregon Police Department. There has been no interest from the local community, so they reached out the Hunah. Bolt is friendly and did okay when introduced to another dog at the shelter. They stated that he has not bitten or acted aggressively with our staff. One officer reported he sat when she commanded that, but it was a one-time situation. They are unsure of his training. He’s currently getting walks 4 days a week. Bolt will need to be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped once he has a foster to help him find his forever home. Bolt is in Oakridge, OR. If you are interested in fostering Bolt, please reach out to Flora at [email protected] If you're not an approved foster, please consider filling out an application, found on our webpage https://www.herduneededahome.com/

Courtesy Listing for Rusty Boots (Boots) Please contact Rebecca for information about Boots - email beccweber@gmail.co...

10/21/2026

Courtesy Listing for Rusty Boots (Boots) Please contact Rebecca for information about Boots - email [email protected]

Boots is a 14-month old Kelpie mix who needs a new home; his owner is having health issues. His owner’s daughter is trying desperately to find him a home suitable for his breed. Boots is neutered and vaccinated. He has had a few lessons with a stock dog trainer. He knows sit, down, go potty, bedtime (go to his crate). He’s getting way better on recall/come. He LOVES to play fetch and will bring the ball or find the ball. Load Up. Off and Leave it are a work in progress. He has been boarded a few times and gets along with other dogs but needs a home without cats! Boots is in Pasco, Washington. If you can give Boots a good home or know someone who can, please contact Rebecca Courtesy Listing for Boots Please contact Rebecca [email protected]

10/21/2026

Courtesy Listed dog have not been evaluated by a Hunah representative.

Courtesy Listing for DAISY! Please contact the shelter that has Daisy 509-525-2452 or email [email protected]

Daisy is about 4-years-old and she is spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. She was taken in as a stray Sept 10th. She’s a red heeler who hasn't had much adoption interest. The shelter is hoping that a cross post might get the right eyes on her. She is a very sweet dog and is cuddly with people but presents poorly in the kennel due to being so stressed. She spends most of her day panting, barking, or pacing. They shelter has started her on anxiety meds and hope to find a foster or ideally an adopter soon. She has been assessed with another dog and did well!! She was appropriate in her interaction with the other dog but had no interest in playing or engaging. Daisy is in Walla Walla Washington. Please contact the shelter for more about Daisy 509-525-2452 or email [email protected].

10/20/2026

Foster needed for Dot – she is an 8-month-old Border Collie, Heeler, Rough Collie, Mini Aussie mix who is vaccinated for DHLPP and Rabies. She will need to be spayed and a microchip once she has a foster. Dot is a high energy pup, proving to be too much for her owner. She lives with friendly cats but tends to pay too rough with them. She's unsure of some dogs but likes the owner's neighbor dog. She likes to chew on things and without supervision, will chew on things she's not supposed to chew on as most puppies do. She jumps up and digs but all typical puppy behavior. Dot is in Blodgett, Oregon (west of Albany). First photo is of her as a young puppy - second is how she looks today! If you are interested in fostering Dot, please reach out to Flora at [email protected] If you're not an approved foster, please consider filling out an application, found on our webpage https://www.herduneededahome.com/

Address

Bend, OR
97701

Telephone

+15416474080

Website

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/or/bend/herd-u-needed-a-home-rescue-or312/?_gl=1%2A1u6rr9y%2A_gcl_au%2AMTYxNDkzMDIwO

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