IF you would like to contribute toward heartworm treatment, testing, radiographs, ultrasound, surgery and other medical expenses, please send a check to "South Texas Aussie Rescue" and in general. Any amount will be much appreciated! Please make your check out to: South Texas Aussie Rescue (STAR). STAR is a 501(c)3 approved charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible. You may send your donations to: Any donations that exceed expenses for a specific dog will be applied toward medical costs for other Aussies in Central Texas. Puppy Tales: The Adventures of Adam the Australian Shepherd is a heartwarming children's book from first-time author Kelly Carper Polden. Adam is an abused and abandoned puppy that winds up on a Texas Hill Country ranch, where he shares a series of fun-loving, spirited adventures with "Momma" and "Poppa," Tinker Bell the cat, and his horse friends Ace, Durango and Cody. The author uses this entertaining cast of characters to weave a story around the timeless values of love, discipline and friendship.

Adamwas adopted in May 2006 through Austin Aussie Rescue! Our Memory Page One (2004) Our Memory Page Two (2005) Our Memory Page Three We were saddened to learn the terrible news that David G. (Dave) Burbee, Ph.D., suffered a severe brain hemorrhage on October 16, 2005 and passed away on the morning of October 18, 2005. Dave left his position as a oncology research scientist to dedicate his time to canine rescue as the founder and president of Texas Aussie Rescue Association (TARA), Inc. (NOTE: TARA closed its doors as of January 2008.) Dave was a good friend -- a great friend to animals in need -- and he is fondly remembered and sadly missed. Austin Aussie Rescue joins with numerous other rescue groups and hundreds of local citizens and their dogs in mourning the untimely passing of trainer/behaviorist Lee Mannix on May 2, 2010. We first worked with Lee in 1998 after a young, frightened Aussie showed up at DogBoy's Positive Power kennels. Sadly, Kip had to be euthanized due to unpredictable aggressive outbursts.

For many years, Lee (and later his staff and trainees who went out on their own) helped us work with a number of foster families and foster Aussies. His impact in this community will still be felt as he leaves a legacy of well-trained people AND dogs. Lee, we will miss you, and you will not be forgotten. Effective January 2008, Austin Aussie Rescue joined forces with South Texas Aussie Rescue (STAR), a Houston-based 501(c)3 charitable organization. Austin Aussie Rescue focuses on finding homes for Australian Shepherd dogs in the Austin and Central Texas area. We post "Referrals" for Aussies and some mixes in need of new homes, but who are able to stay in their current home or with caring rescuers until a home is found. Referral dogs must be spayed or neutered. ==> If you have a dog who needs a home, we can post the dog as a referral, if spayed or neutered, and with no bite history: Contact Us. When space and resources allow, we take in dogs to foster from people who must rehome them, from local shelters, and when stray Aussies are found whose homes cannot be located.

NOTE: Dogs with a bite history cannot be taken into rescue, for liability reasons. Aussies taken in to foster are temperament-tested and health concerns are addressed and treated. All dogs have current vaccinations, are taking heartworm and flea/tick prevention and are spayed or neutered. Many are also microchipped.Digital Picture Frame Smugmug ==> If you might be interested in adopting, please go to: Adoption - Fill out online, or ask for an adoption application to be emailed to you. 255 85r16 Tires CooperThis does not commit you in any way, but helps us make the best match between people and available dogs.Sushi Train Franchise For Sale We do ask a for a donation when one of our Aussies is adopted, to help maintain quality care for all our rescued Aussies.

In January 2008 we became affiliated with South Texas Aussie Rescue (STAR). Both STAR and Austin Aussie Rescue are operated 100 percent by volunteers. Donations and fund-raising activities are the sole means of support for these organizations. We work closely with other Austin area rescuers and with Aussie rescuers in Texas and beyond. Austin Aussie Rescue will take and find homes for "lethal white" Aussies from merle-to-merle breedings, usually with hearing and/or vision impairments, when space is available. We also help as many Aussie mixes as our very limited resources will allow. Other Web pages to look for adoptable Aussies include: (take out spaces either side of the "at" sign). Austin Aussie RescuePO BOX 49994Austin, TX 78765Miniature Australian Shepherd Breeders with Puppies for Sale Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppies Commonly referred to as the Mini Aussie, this breed is sturdy, hardy, and medium sized. They are well balanced, extremely agile, and possess strength and stamina.

Exceedingly versatile, this breed is highly intelligent, an exceptional companion, and a talented farm worker and guardian.Does your Miniature Australian Shepherd bark, howl, and cry whenever you leave the house? This breed is relatively easy to groom. Occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush will suffice. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is prone to blindness, deafness, eye disorders, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella. Early socialization and obedience are necessary and beneficial for the Miniature Australian Shepherd. They are quick to learn and easy to train. This breed does best with firmness, fairness, reward, consistency, and positive reinforcement. They excel in agility, conformation, fly-ball, Frisbee, herding, and as a therapy dog. There are several accepted methods of house training your new Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy. Miniature Australian Shepherds require a lot of exercise and stimulation. They thrive on being given a job to do. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is easily bored and will become high-strung and destructive if left alone for an extended period of time without proper exercise.

They enjoy family play sessions, long walks, and a securely fenced yard to romp and run in freely. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised and entertained. Get Matched with Miniature Australian Shepherd Breeders using PuppyMatch Considering a Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy? Choose the RIGHT Miniature Australian Shepherd Breeder and the RIGHT breed Miniature Australian Shepherd may not be the right breed for you! Ask a QuestionAbout Miniature Australian Shepherds AnonymousI was recently diagnosed with PTSD, it was suggested that I get a service dog. Would a Mini Australian Shepherd be a good choice? 1 CommentAnonymousService Dogs and Emotional Support Animals are two very different things. E.S.A's are pets that a person already has that helps a person mentally by giving the person something to care for and have unconditional love for and from. However, a Service Dog is a dog that is specially trained to preform at least 3 specific tasks that make a person's life easier because of their disability.

If you need an actual Service Dog, it is best to figure out the tasks that you need help with and go from there for breeds. The Mini Australian Shepherd is a very intelligent breed of dog that can be trained as a Service Dog. However, they are not very big and can not do a lot of physical things that some people with PTSD need help with. I have a client whom has PTSD and when she is having an attack, her dog will physically push her to a wall or anything that is sturdy and press against her until she gives the right signal word. A Mini Aussie would not be able to do that because of its size. My client has a Golden Retriever/German Shepherd cross.AnonymousHow much is a Mini Australian Shepherd puppy? 1 CommentAnonymousThe average price of a Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy will be between $500.00 - $1,500.00 depending on the breeder, the area that the breeder lives, the pedigree of the puppy and if the puppy is registered or not. AKC is allowing the Mini Australian Shepherd into their first Dog Show this year.

They are now considered a real and true breed.AnonymousWhat is an appropriate price for an Australian Cattle dog that is AKC registered vs non-registered puppies? 1 CommentAnonymousAn AKC registered Australian Cattle Dog pup will range between $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 while non-registered puppies should range from $400.00 - $800.00 per puppy.AnonymousI have a 15-month-old Sheltie and would like to get a companion. Would an Australian Shepherd male or female be ok? 1 CommentAnonymousDepending on whether your dog is a male or female will depend on the companion best suited for your dog. Whenever considering a companion for your dog, it is best to go to the breeder alone first. Pick out a couple puppies that you like with their temperament and then bring your dog. See which puppy out of the one's you've chosen will get along with your dog. It will be ultimately up to your dog and the puppy to get along so that a good companion can be chosen.AnonymousWe have a 5-year-old Queensland Heeler. She catches the frisbee and plays well with our 4-year-old daughter.