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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!

Courtesy Listing for a partner shelter. Contact Cecilia Aguiar-Head Animal Care & Transfer Coordinatorcaguiar-head@...

07/10/2025

Courtesy Listing for a partner shelter. Contact Cecilia Aguiar-Head Animal Care & Transfer Coordinator
[email protected]

*** Senior dog Roxie is looking for a soft landing to live out her life being loved and cared for. Roxie was pick up in Burbank, WA on 6/24 and brought in on a catch pole. She was fearful of staff and remains timid but be can be handled now. Roxie came in microchipped and after several attempts to contact the owner on file, no one came to reclaim her. She had a severe billateral ear infection and is sensitive to having her ears touched. We treated with BNT but she will likely need further treatment in a few weeks when it wears off. She is also on 750mg of Cephalexin twice a day for an abcess on her front right leg and Fluoxetine for kennel stress.
We are seeking a placement that understands Roxie's unique needs and can provide with the time and space to become the dog we all know she can be. Despite her health and behavioral challenges, she remains a shy and sweet senior dog who deserves a peaceful retirement outside of shelter life. We hope to find her a forever home that can provide the care she needs, something she is yet to find at BMHS. Our shelter vet has written out her medical records, and linked her adoption profile. Roxie is up to date on vaccines and preventative care and recently had a dental.

If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out. Cecilia Aguiar-Head
Animal Care & Transfer Coordinator [email protected]

07/10/2025

Foster Alert! Beautiful Border Collie seeks a loving home!
Sophie is a 2-yr old Border Collie or English Shepherd. Sophie is loving, cute, funny, smart, travels well, is great in the car, is crate trained, and loves her fellow family dogs and humans. Sophie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and weighs 42lbs. She wasn't socialized in her childhood, and is afraid of unknown humans and dogs, but if dogs are dog savvy, she warms up to them very fast. She warms up to dog savvy humans in a day or two, or much more quickly with treats! Sophie has had some leash training, and walking at a heel in urban environments with a training collar. She has gone camping in her foster's camper, and they've taken her to the beach to stay in a hotel; she was excellent. She is young and healthy, she is very fast, likes to play ball, and loves to hunt varmints in the pasture. She's just a really good dog, who we love, who needs to find a loving herding dog home, with no cats or chickens.
Sophie will need an experienced adopter who can accommodate her insecurities with new humans. Sophie is house trained, and crate trained. She is leash trained and travels very well in the car. She is extremely smart and loves to play catch with ball or stick. She has fear aggression toward unknown humans and dogs, and a very strong prey drive so a home without cats or chickens is a must. Sophie is located in the Eagle Creek area, about 25 minutes east of Portland. If you would like to adopt Sophie, please contact FLORA. [email protected] If you are not an approved adopter, you can find an application here https://www.herduneededahome.com/adopt-a-dog

07/10/2025

Foster Alert! Foster needed for Oreo. Oreo is a beautiful 2-year-old Blue Heeler who is full of love and energy. She thrives with plenty of exercise and attention, making her perfect for an active household. Oreo is great with kids; she is selective with dogs and cats. She’s crate and house trained and rides wonderfully in the car. Oreo knows several commands including sit, stay, lay down, crate and bed. While she is generally good with other dogs, she has become protective of her own home when other dogs are around. However, she gets along with other dogs away from home. She has decided the cat she lives with is only tolerable outside. Oreo is sweet and loves everybody she meets and does well indoors. She is spayed, vaccinated and currently in the Hermiston Oregon area. Oreo needs a home that can provide her with the activity level she needs. If you are looking for a loyal and loving companion, Oreo could be exactly what you’re looking for. If you are interested in foster Oreo, and are an approved Hunah foster or adopter, please contact FLORA [email protected] If you are not an approved adopter, you can find an application here https://www.herduneededahome.com/adopt-a-dog

07/10/2025

Foster Alert! Foster needed for Juice! Juice is a 3 year old Heeler/Kelpie mix who is neutered and vaccinated. He gets along with other dogs but focuses / stares at cats so a cat free home is recommended. He will chase/herd cows if asked but doesn’t know when to stop so no official herding skills, just instinct kicking in. Juice ignores horses so could potentially be a great riding buddy! He also ignores delivery trucks but will chase cars if allowed. Juice likes children but he hasn’t been tested with kids by Hunah. He is house trained and but has never been crate trained. He knows a few commands and has a lot of energy, but he also enjoys quiet time for a snuggle. Juice is currently in the Washougal, WA area. If you are interested in fostering or adopting Juice, please reach out to FLORA. [email protected] If you are not an approved foster or adopter, you can find applications here! https://www.herduneededahome.com/adopt-a-dog

07/09/2025

Meet Presley – The Retired Working Girl with a Heart of Gold

Presley spent her earlier years as a hardworking cattle dog, but now she’s ready for the sweet, peaceful life of being part of a loving family. She’s traded open pastures for cozy blankets and warm cuddles—and she's learning quickly what it means to be an indoor dog.

Presley is still figuring out some of the basics, like house manners and potty training, but she’s already come such a long way in her foster home. She tries so hard to do the right thing, and with patience and gentle guidance, she will continue to blossom. She’s got the wisdom of age and the heart of a pup—all she needs is someone willing to walk with her on this journey.

She adores other dogs and loves to play and race around with them. But when the zoomies are done, Presley is the ultimate cuddle buddy. She’ll melt into your side, resting her soft head in your lap, as if to say, “I’m here for you, too.” She bonds deeply and thrives on connection—more than treats or toys, she just wants to be your dog.

Presley is a bit jumpy with sudden sounds or changes, so a calmer home, preferably with a yard or some land to stretch her legs, would be ideal. She walks well on a leash, and has great off-leash recall—just don’t tie her up, as that’s something she doesn’t care for.

This sweet girl is quiet, gentle, and always watching and learning. She’d do wonderfully in a home with other dogs to show her the ropes and with people who are patient, loving, and willing to continue helping her adapt to home life.

Presley isn’t just looking for a home—she’s looking for her pack, her place, and most of all, her person.

Could that be you?

Presley is about 5 years old, current on vaccines, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $400. She is being fostered in Culver, OR.

Please apply for Presley at https://www.herduneededahome.com/adopt-a-dog or email [email protected] with questions.

07/09/2025

Flora was busy vetting and transporting 7 new pups today! Thanks to all of the wonderful fosters for opening their homes and helping us save these sweet pups! Coming soon!

07/09/2025

Busy day…Happy Tails Tuesday at 12:01 am Weds!

This week we saw some great dogs head to their forever homes.

Draco, Penny and Jax hit the jackpot with some wonderful new families to love them.

And Reba, the hero mama dog that fought off porcupines to protect her babies, has found a sweet loving new home to call her own.

07/08/2025

Brina is a lovely 7-month-old smooth-coated Border Collie mix who was born around 12/16/2024 and weighed 30 pounds at 6.5 months of age. This sweet pup loves every person and every dog she meets. She thinks cats are play toys, so a home with no cats or dog savvy cats would be advised. She appears to be a medium to high drive pup.

Brina’s crate training is progressing. She does spend nights in the crate with no accidents and quietly sleeps through the night. She will alert bark to strange noises. She is learning the basics of walking on a leash, sit/stay/down/come. She is also learning to sit and wait at doors before they are open. Brina was not fazed by the July 4 fireworks!

Brina is an active and smart dog and a really fun pup. So far, she is not super motivated by treats or toys, but rather gets super excited playing, running around with other dogs, and doing all of the activities at her foster home. Brina is not comfortable sharing her food or chew toys, so her foster mom feeds her in her crate and chew toys are not left out. Although her resource guarding seems to be limited to other dogs, for this reason, a family with small children would not be advised.

Brina is a darling and sweet adolescent dog who, with time, training, and consistency, should be a fantastic companion for the right adopter. She is presently being fostered in Milwaukie, Oregon. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Brina’s adoption fee is $400. If you are interested in adopting Brina and are pre-approved, please contact the adoption team at [email protected]. If you are not already approved, you can fill out an application here: http://herduneededahome.com/adopt-a-dog

07/08/2025

We have three new dogs coming in. Timber, male, age currently unknown. Meadow 7 month female. Harmony 2 yr old female. They are not currently available for adoption. We need to get them vet care and into foster homes.

If you are an approved foster and can help, email us at [email protected] . If you would like to foster one of these dogs, but haven’t before, please apply at

https://www.herduneededahome.com/foster-a-dog

07/06/2025

Agility prospect anyone? This is Walnut, from the Tasty Litter looking to land in his perfect forever home. As the saying goes, we've saved the best of this litter for last! As he as he has gotten a little older and his personality begins to mature, his foster parent reports that he is faster than all the other puppies, brave and fearless, and loves charging into new places. He loves to jump and climb. We think this little nugget would shine in the agility ring!

07/04/2025

A rescue partner has asked for our help with 8 border collie mix puppies. They are all females, and all are just over 4 months old.

All of these puppies yesterday received their shots. They are all very sweet dogs with nice temperaments that were unconcerned about being handled (as you can see in the photos). The vet checked each one over and weighed each one (they are all between 18 and 20 pounds). A couple of the pups have blemishes attributed to fleas (thus they all got nexguard flea treatments).

We can only bring them in if we have fosters for them. If you are an approved foster and can help please email [email protected]. If you’d like to become a foster apply here: https://www.herduneededahome.com/foster-a-dog

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