Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association (ACDRA)

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association (ACDRA) We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, rescuing Cattle Dogs from Maine to Georgia! We are 501(c)3 non profit.
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Our foster home volunteers welcome the dogs into their homes where they live as members of the family. During the time in foster care, our volunteers determine what kind of forever home will be the right one for each dog. And then we find that home – regardless of how long it takes!

AVAILABLE SkyeLakeville, Ma🐾 Meet Skye! 💙🎂 6 month old 🐶 Cattle Dog ⚖️ 24 lbs💗 Female, Spayed⚡ Moderate–High EnergySkye ...
09/03/2026

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Skye
Lakeville, Ma

🐾 Meet Skye! 💙
🎂 6 month old
🐶 Cattle Dog
⚖️ 24 lbs
💗 Female, Spayed
⚡ Moderate–High Energy

Skye is a sweet, playful girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart! 💕 She loves to have fun and would make a wonderful companion for an active family looking for a dog who is ready for adventures, playtime, and plenty of cuddles.

Skye is very playful and loves other dogs. She has a submissive personality and enjoys having canine friends to romp around with. When playtime is over, she is more than happy to settle in for some pets, cuddles, and affection from her people. 🥰

She is potty trained, does wonderfully in her crate, and is a great passenger in the car. 🚗 She’s also a water lover! 💦 Whether it’s splashing around or simply having fun, Skye absolutely loves playing in the water.

With her moderate-to-high energy level, Skye would thrive with a family who will keep her active and give her plenty of opportunities for exercise, play, training, and enrichment. She’s the kind of girl who would happily join you for an adventure and then curl up next to you afterward.

✨ Skye is:

🩷 Sweet and affectionate
🎾 Very playful
🐕 Great with other dogs
🐾 Submissive
🏡 Potty trained
🏠 Excellent in her crate
🚗 Great in the car
💦 Loves playing in water
⚡ Moderate-to-high energy
🤗 Loves pets and cuddles
Skye is looking for a family who will love her, keep her active, and let her be the fun-loving, affectionate girl she is. She’s ready to find her forever home! 🏡💙

For any questions please reach out to her foster at [email protected]
Fill out an adoption application at www.acdra.org/adoption-application

AVAILABLE StormLakeville, Ma🐾 Meet Storm! 💙🎂 7 months old🐶 Cattle Dog ⚖️ 28 lbs💗 Female, Spayed⚡ Moderate EnergyStorm is...
09/03/2026

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Storm
Lakeville, Ma

🐾 Meet Storm! 💙
🎂 7 months old
🐶 Cattle Dog
⚖️ 28 lbs
💗 Female, Spayed
⚡ Moderate Energy

Storm is a sweet, playful girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart! 💕 She loves to have fun, but what she loves most is being with her person. Storm is a true little shadow and wants to be right by your side, whether you’re out on an adventure or relaxing at home.

Storm is very playful and loves other dogs. She has a sweet, submissive personality and enjoys having canine friends to romp around with. When playtime is over, she is more than happy to settle in for some pets, cuddles, and affection from her people. 🥰

She is potty trained, loves her crate, and is a great passenger in the car. 🚗 She’s also a water lover! 💦 Whether it’s splashing around or simply having fun, Storm absolutely loves playing in the water.

With her moderate energy level, Storm would thrive with a family who will keep her active and give her plenty of opportunities for exercise, play, training, and enrichment. She’s the kind of girl who would happily join you for an adventure and then curl up next to you afterward.

✨ Storm is:

🩷 Sweet and affectionate
👤 Loves being with her person
🎾 Very playful
🐕 Great with other dogs
🐾 Submissive
🏡 Potty trained
🏠 Loves her crate
🚗 Great in the car
💦 Loves playing in water
⚡ Moderate energy
🤗 Loves pets and cuddles
Storm is looking for a family who will love her, keep her active, and let her be the fun-loving, affectionate girl she is. She’s ready to find her forever home! 🏡

For any questions please reach out to her foster at [email protected]
Fill out an adoption application at www.acdra.org/adoption-application

09/03/2026

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Cooper - M
Littlestown, PA

Meet Cooper—Super Duper Cooper, to be exact. This boy is a big, friendly goofball. He is under a year old, weighs 45 lbs, and is current on all vaccines, preventatives, and is neutered.

If you are looking for a new family member who loves people, other playful dogs, and life in general, he is your guy. So far, he has been the perfect house guest. Cooper is potty trained with a dog door and crates well.

He is currently living as a farm hand and knows his job well. He does not eat the chickens or chase the cats, cows, or horses.

Cooper is on the larger side and still has room to fill out his big feet. He is still very puppy-like and will occasionally chew or eat inappropriate items, but he is easily corrected with a reminder.

If you are interested in Cooper, please fill out out an application at www.acdra.org/adoption-application

**COURTESY POST**Location: Aldan, PADaphne, spayed female, 6yrs old, 61lbsDaphne is a playful, opinionated, 6 year old B...
09/03/2026

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Location: Aldan, PA

Daphne, spayed female, 6yrs old, 61lbs

Daphne is a playful, opinionated, 6 year old Blue Heeler. She's all smiles and play, spry, clever, and is excited to be with her most loved persons. She gets into mischief and is high energy - she needs a home with a lot of stimulation, and a carer with a sense of adventure happy to wear her out. She currently lives in a fenced yard, is crate trained and is housebroken. We are not aware of any health issues, she was examined and vaccinated in June of this year.

We are looking to surrender Daphne because Daphne's prey drive is incompatible with living with our cat. We have attempted a slow introduction, and chase and capture became the natural outcome. We understand this is a trait related to her breed, and regrettably it's not sustainable for us to keep her.

Daphne was also my mother and father's dog, and both passed in a three-year period, which is understandably a lot for Daphne's short life. She is beloved, and we want to honor the wishes of our parents in ensuring her happiness, health, and care.

We are in no rush to turn her into a shelter or risk her wellbeing with a poor match for her care. She is playful, loves other dogs, and is an absolute cuddle bug. She's a very good dog for a home with a dog likely of similar size or larger. Most of all we want her to be loved and we want her to have a safe, healthy, and happy life.

Daphne is not an ACDRA Foster Dog. If you are interested in Daphne or have questions, please email [email protected]

**COURTESY POST**Location: Clover, SCBenny, neutered male, 1yr old, 55lbsBenny is a loyal, intelligent, and affectionate...
09/03/2026

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Location: Clover, SC

Benny, neutered male, 1yr old, 55lbs

Benny is a loyal, intelligent, and affectionate Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix who loves being with his people. He is energetic, highly intelligent, and would thrive with an active owner who understands working breeds and can provide plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He enjoys being outdoors and does best when he has a job to do.

Benny has been a beloved member of our family, and this has been an incredibly difficult decision. Due to our current living situation and the presence of livestock, we know our home is no longer the right environment for him. We are committed to finding him a home where he can be successful and continue to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced adopter who understands the needs of Australian Cattle Dogs. A securely fenced yard and an active lifestyle would be ideal. We will carefully consider potential adopters to ensure Benny is placed in the best possible home, and we are willing to assist with transportation if needed.

Benny is not an ACDRA Foster Dog. If you are interested in Benny or have questions, please email [email protected]

09/02/2026

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Sandy
Lowville, NY

Looking for the cutest spicy teddy bear you’ve ever seen? Sandy is it! Sandy has been through some things in the short life she’s lived so far. Not to worry though, she doesn’t let that stop her from being the life of the party! Sandy is just 21lbs and about 5 months old.

Things Sandy wants in a home:

🥏🎾Active family! She would be an excellent hiking, fast cat or barn hunt partner, she’s also been over a few small jumps and loved it!!
🏃‍♀️💨A place where she can get her b***y scootin zoomies out! Whether it’s inside or outside she will need to zoom! She is a parkour MASTER!
🦴🫠Belly rubs and bone chews - a must have!
🐶🏠A family to make laugh! With or without a doggy sibling. She is an absolute GOOF, and truly such a good girl!

Things she doesn’t want:

👶Small kids that may get offended by some jumping and biting. She tries to be polite, but sometimes gets too excited!
🐈Loves to chase anything, cats, birds, bugs. If it moves she’s going!
🥔A couch potato lifestyle is not for her. She’s an energetic girly, but does love a good snuggle session once her needs have been met.
🌊Water is awful. Baths, pools, hose, rain etc. she hates it. It is only acceptable to drink from a dish.

If you are looking for a pocket sized ball of energy, Sandy is your girl! She may not have heeler spots, but she has full heeler personality with all the best qualities! Sandy is up to date on vaccines and will be adopted on a spay contract.

If you have questions about Sandy send her foster mom and email at [email protected].
Think Sandy would be a good fit for your home? Fill out an application! https://www.acdra.org/adoption-application

09/02/2026

I wanted to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who sent supplies, gifts and essentials to me for Mama Sasha and her babies! It has been non-stop package arrivals according to Ben who was here to receive them all. I spent this morning opening all the boxes and just feeling so grateful and humbled. I can never get over how generous our members are and how everyone is so willing to help! She will be arriving soon so get ready for puppy photos and updates. This is my first litter since Rich's passing, he used to love the puppies even though he hated to admit it so getting ready for a new litter is bringing back lots of feels! Again, thank you so much, we have plenty for this litter and I am able to replace some of the worn out p*e pads and toys and even have some extras for the next mom and pups (I know there will be more)!

**COURTESY POST**Location: Lake Mills, WICassie, spayed female, 4yrs old, 24lbsCassie is a 24-pound Australian Cattle Do...
09/01/2026

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Location: Lake Mills, WI

Cassie, spayed female, 4yrs old, 24lbs

Cassie is a 24-pound Australian Cattle Dog mix with a huge personality packed into a little body. She’s affectionate, playful, smart, and full of energy. One of her absolute favorite things is chasing Frisbees — she’ll run after them and leap into the air to make the catch.

Cassie loves attention and is always excited to see her people. She’ll greet you at the door with her favorite toy and a wagging tail. She also enjoys playing with larger dogs and would thrive with an active person or family who can give her regular opportunities to run, play, and be outside.

She is crate trained, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations.

Cassie does have a history of seizures, which are currently well controlled with daily medication. She takes her medicine easily and without any fuss. We want her new family to be comfortable continuing her medication and veterinary care.

We are looking for a genuinely great long-term home for Cassie — ideally someone who appreciates an active, energetic dog and will make her part of the family.

Cassie is not an ACDRA Foster Dog. If you are interested in Cassie or have questions, please email [email protected]

AVAILABLE JiffyErlanger, KYJiffy was found in a landfill as a small pup, with a peanut butter jar stuck on her head. Luc...
09/01/2026

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Jiffy
Erlanger, KY

Jiffy was found in a landfill as a small pup, with a peanut butter jar stuck on her head. Luckily she was trapped and rescued by a nice human and is now living the good life! Since Jiffy didn’t have any human interaction for the first few months of her life, it took a while for her to come out of her shell. She’s now approximately 5mo old and doing well!

She has done AMAZING with potty training and crate training. LOVES all people and other dogs. Lives with children in her foster home and is great with them (but is still in her jumpy, bitey phase of puppyhood). She also lives with a cat and although she shows some interest in him, generally ignores him. Jiffy is so snuggly and loves to follow you around, requesting belly rubs.

Jiffy has made lots of progress with her training lately, she’s being so brave and learning to explore! She’s relaxed on car rides and still working on leash walking. Having a confident resident dog at home helps Jiffy feel confident, and she loves having a playmate. She loves to chew on a bone, which also helps occupy her puppy teeth and keep her out of mischief. Her foster mom works with her a lot on nail trims, visiting unfamiliar environments and walking on a leash. Jiffy has a good “sit”, “down” and is working on “leave it” and “off/ stop jumping on people”.

Long story short- Jiffy is still a puppy and will need continued training and patience. A fenced in yard is required for Jiffy’s forever home, due to her lack of confidence on a leash. And a confident resident dog is highly recommended, as she is a better dog when she has a buddy to lean on and help her build her confidence.

She is up to date on vaccines and preventatives and will be adopted out with a spay contract. Jiffy’s foster mom is more than happy to answer any questions about her, contact her at [email protected].

Apply to adopt Jiffy at www.acdra.org/adoption-application

09/01/2026

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Chandler
Marengo, OH

🐾🌹 Meet Chandler: Eligible Bachelor Seeks His Perfect Match 🌹🐾

📍 Marengo, OH
🎂 ~3 years old | ⚖️ ~50 lbs
🐾 Australian Cattle Dog Mix
♂️ Neutered Male
💉 Up-to-Date on Vaccines & Microchipped

Ladies… and gentlemen… step aside. This handsome guy isn’t here for just anyone- he’s looking for his person. 💙

Chandler is the kind of bachelor who knows exactly what he wants in life: a loyal best friend, a cozy home, and someone to share his days (and probably your couch) with. He’s independent, confident, and a little selective when it comes to his inner circle- but once you’re in? You’re in for life.

Think of Chandler as your ride-or-die companion. The kind of dog who will be right there with you after a long day, whether that means relaxing at home, heading out for an adventure, or just enjoying some quiet time together. He doesn’t need a big crowd.. he thrives in a one-on-one connection where he can truly bond with his person.

🐶 Chandler’s Ideal Match:
• A single guy (or low-key household) looking for a loyal best friend
• Someone who values companionship over chaos
• A home where he can be your main sidekick
• Dog-savvy human who understands he’s selective with other dogs

Chandler isn’t about the party life.. he’s about your life. He’s the ultimate wingman, the best listener, and the kind of companion who will always have your back.

💬 If you’ve been looking for a best friend who’s equal parts chill, devoted, and full of personality… Chandler might just be your perfect match.

🎉 LOCAL ADOPTION BONUS 🎉
Adopt Chandler and receive:
A FREE one-on-one training session with Wolfman’s Canines in Galena, Ohio PLUS $600 OFF any training package over $1,200. This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your bond and fine-tune skills right from the start!

📧 Questions? Email his foster mom at [email protected]
📝 Apply to adopt Chandler here: www.acdra.org/adoption-application

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Chesterfield Road
Garden City, NY
11530

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