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Penny in NV
Meet Penny! A pup that is sure to steal your heart. This sweet girl was rescued from the Oregon woods at 8 months old. Penny and her sister were very fearful when ‘rescued’ because, well – interacting with humans can be scary! Penny has been in foster care for 3 months now and is proving to be a curious girl who learns quickly. She is small and cute! Weighs about 23 lbs and will most likely top out at 25 lbs. Because of her rocky
start in life,
Penny needs an adopter with lots of time and patience, and willingness to train a shy/fearful dog. Penny’s ideal situation is a home without kids under 13, no cats (dog-savvy cats will be considered) but the presence of other well-behaved dogs (youthful & energetic) is a critical component of her continued growth. A fully fenced yard is important since she is still not completely sure about living in a home. Penny loves to be outside and fully potty trained. Penny has so much to offer at such a young age. Here is a short list of her positive attributes:
- loves to go on hikes and has good recall for her age;
- enjoys regular visits to the local dog park;
- walks on a lead in the neighborhood;
- gets along with every dog she meets, submissive to her canine friends;
- tolerant of the vet and new situations;
- very good in the car, does not get sick or need a crate;
- tolerant and good with the groomer;
- healthy (MDR1 clear/normal);
- trusts and plays tug/fetch with some humans;
- biddable and has strong herding instincts;
- she has never been destructive, aggressive, or displayed separation anxiety behavior; and
- soft verbal corrections change behavior, and she is learning “come,” “sit,” and “touch” with clicker training.
There are a few attributes that will require patience, training, and attention:
- Responded well to being around dog-savvy cats;
- Will not tolerate being in a crate;
- She is slow to warm to strangers, but also inquisitive; and
- Wary about being approached when off lead.
Penny is being fostered in Carson City, Nevada so we hope to find a forever home in
driving distance. Are you ready for a rewarding investment that will pay off in so many
immeasurable ways? Then Penny is the pup who will fill your cup! If interested, please go to the NESR website and fill out an adoption application - make sure to list Penny in
NV in the application. If you want to ask questions or need more information, please
email Brook and put “Penny” in the subject line: bvinnedge@gmail.com
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Molly in TX
Molly is a pretty, five year old, spayed, black and white female English shepherd dog currently being fostered in Texas. Molly exhibits absolutely all of the traits we are used to seeing in an English Shepherd.
If you like a good road trip or just spend a lot of time in a vehicle, she's your girl! When the foster took her and another dog on a trip Molly was a great and quiet traveler. Molly is a clean and polite house guest, a wonderful companion dog. Described by her foster as having good alert barking, tail up, when anything new is seen on the property. Easy to handle and does well on a leash, she also gets reinforced obedience training. Molly is friendly and does well when meeting someone new - always excited to get pets, she will nudge your hand back to her if you start petting another dog, politely, as in "please, pet me".
She enjoys walks and time spent outside just relaxing, her foster has seen no digging or destructive behavior in the yard. Molly loves to play fetch and has been learning how to leave the ball so someone can throw it again. Continued work on manners will be important.
Molly is easy to handle and does well during grooming. Molly has some challenges around being crated. After some good work with her foster she is now doing well with her foster handler and other people she knows letting her in and out of the crate, feeding, and giving her treats in the crate.
Molly would love to be someone's only dog, though a male dog is something she has been okay with. Long or multiple walks and a backyard to patrol, nice back porch from where she can keep an on the place and relax. Helping with chores on a homestead. Molly is smart and at a perfect age for learning new skills. If she is doing it with you, she would be a happy girl. A house with small children is not recommended, but older children and teenagers that are dog savvy would probably be okay. Cats are unknown, so it may depend on the cat. She would be a wonderful addition to a home that's just too quiet without someone like her in it!
If you have questions and think Molly might be the companion you are looking for, please click on the link below to fill out an adoption application or contact her coordinator, Laura Cassidy. laurawrapsit@gmail.com
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Homer in KS - ADOPTED
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Taz in MT - Adoption Pending
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**Taz is in need of a foster home**
Taz is a handsome tri-color ES with a joyful personality as big as he is… 83 lbs! A big boy! He turns 2 Nov. 23rd and his activity level is very appropriate for his age.This special buddy has an adorable, fluffy ¼-⅓ of a tail! He’s neutered, in good health, all vaccinations current.
He is used to seeing various livestock on walks, goes in to hang out with the chickens on leash and is fine. Introductions to foster's dogs went well and he was fine when introduced to other dogs of friends and family. He loves playing with the male dog and knows to defer to the older mixed breed female. Heads up though, he gets way too excited about cats. It is hilarious to watch him because he is SO clever.
Taz is super intelligent with a good memory and pays very close attention to everything going on around him. There is a strong herding instinct coming out in his play. Taz absolutely loves meeting new people, young and old. He would do well with children if there was appropriate supervision and guidance. He has experienced being in a large variety of businesses and situations and is very attentive and happy to cooperate when approached by anyone who wants to meet him. He grew up with lots of car rides and travels, making him calm and a sleepy head when on the road. Taz came to us with a working knowledge of basic commands. He was quick to pick up heel and loose lead, but needs work when excited by deer, etc. He comes well when called, if you can whistle. Still needs proofing on that when off lead. Taz was well cared for and much loved in his only other home and his fosters love this big hearted boy, but can’t keep him any longer.
Taz loves people! He will love you, and do what you like doing with you. Long walks, vigorous hikes, chores around the property, caring for other animals, city strolls, tug of war, fetch, herding you and your loved ones, or other animals, scent work, agility… Taz is a special dog who needs a loving human. He will become an irreplaceable part of your life forever.
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Ozzy in NY
Ozzy is a young (almost 11 months), energetic English Shepherd with all the classic ES traits—brains, heart, and just the right amount of mischief! He’s lanky now but growing into a strong, athletic adult—ideal for someone who appreciates the drive, intelligence, and spirit this breed brings.
Temperament & Special Skills
• Loyal, affectionate, curious, and playful
• Adores fetch and belly rubs; once he bonds, he’ll be your loyal shadow
• Smart: already picking up cues like “leave it” and “off”
• Excellent nose: shows great potential for scent work or tracking
• Brave and curious—little hesitation around new experiences or large animals like horses
• Basic obedience training – Sit, Down, Stay, Paw
With Other Animals
• Social and playful with most dogs, especially females (spayed or intact)
• Best without intact male dogs in the home
• Medium-to-high prey drive: not suited for small, fast-moving animals (e.g., chickens) without focused training/supervision
• Does well with dog-savvy cats
Behavior Notes
• Will vocalize when he spots something new—people, dogs, or unusual sights
• Has some leash reactivity—improving steadily with consistent training
• May get mouthy when over-excited but responds well to calm correction
• Confident, gritty, endlessly curious—he meets the world head-on
Best Fit Home
Ozzy will thrive with someone who truly understands the English Shepherd mindset—an owner who values training, structure, and plenty of outdoor adventure. He’ll shine with trail walks, hikes, agility, or scent work to challenge his mind and body.
Ozzy is not a good fit for homes with young children. His energy level, play style, and intensity make him best suited for a home with older teens or adults who are experienced with, or eager to learn about, managing a bright, high-drive English Shepherd.
He’s not a dog for a first-time owner, but for the right person, Ozzy will be a once-in-a-lifetime partner: loyal, intelligent, and full of heart. (And also VERY cute)
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Annie in VT
NESR Annie is a 6 year old Border Collie who is much more ESy than her intensely focused, high speed relatives. She’s a very sweet natured dog who was rescued from a rough situation and it will be a couple months before she’ll be ready for adoption. Right now she is super shy with humans, a little chubby (53 pounds, should be 45 or so), and very curious (but still hesitant) about toys and treats. She gets along well with her new “brothers” and watches them closely trying to figure out how dogs & humans can get along. She isn’t convinced yet, but she has started carefully taking bits of roast beef from patient people. She walks very well on leash, has been very good about getting all the mats and other stuff brushed out of her coat, hasn’t had an accident after the first two nights, and has never barked at all in the time she’s been here.
She’s getting spayed in a couple weeks. Our goals after that are for her to continue to learn to trust humans.
If you would like to know more about Annie, please contact jan@caledoniamission.org Please put NESR Annie in the subject line.
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Part of our mission is to assist owners of English Shepherds in finding new homes for their dogs when they can no longer take care of them. The following dogs are listed as a service to those who must give up their dogs and prefer not to surrender them to a shelter.
Since we have not seen or evaluated these dogs, we cannot make any representation or take responsibility for any dog's temperament or health. Prospective adopters should contact the owner of a dog directly.
Criteria for listings on NESR website
Listings submitted by an accredited rescue are complimentary. We ask for a supporting donation from owners listing their dogs.
All listings should include:
- Name of the dog
- Picture(s), preferably side and front view
- Age and sex
- Health/medical information, Including whether spayed/neutered
- Training
- Current situation the dog is living in
- The type of environment best suited for the dog to be successful
- Purebred ES or ESy dog
- Current location (City, State)
- Contact information for the current owner
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Listings cannot include:
- ‘Adoption fee’ if the dog is currently owned by a private party
- Breeder’s name (we ask that the breeder, if known, be contacted for assistance in rehoming the dog)
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Abbey in WV
Abbey is a purebred registered ES, 4 years old, born on the 4th of July. She has been to the vet and is healthy. She was recently spayed.
Abbey is recovering nicely from a home where she was being overbred. Her coat is growing back and is short but shiny.
She has had basic obedience and trick training. Her foster home is with a retiree with large acreage.
She would do best with someone who would appreciate a constant companion. She had been isolated/neglected for the last 3 years of her life and has loved learning what love and kindness feels like. She is very social and a quiet, calm dog. She is wonderfully gentle with adults & children and would love a playful dog companion. She has had some obedience training, is great on a leash, housebroke, crate trained and is a gentle, serene loving sweet dog.
Her location is Arbovale WV.
Contact Lia Langston Email: liaolangston@gmail.com Tele: 681-206-7199 (land line so no texts)
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Frankie in CA
With a heavy heart we are looking for a new home for our incredibly loving and snuggly dog,Frankie. He is a gorgeous three-year-old purebred English Shepherd. He gets along great with our other male English Shepherd and does well on leash around other dogs, but he can be reactive with some dogs he does not know off leash.
He is extremely responsive to training and jobs and would make an excellent agility dog or working farm dog with the proper training. He loves nothing more than to snuggle up to his humans.
-Frankie is fully house trained
-Crate Trained
- Takes food and Treats gently
In addition to his many shining qualities he can be reactive with some dogs and does not like to be groomed. He is not suited for a home with kids or teens.
If you would like more information about Frankie, please email moirajack@gmail.com and put Frankie in the subject line.
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Other Rescue Organizations
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The following dogs are with other Rescue Organizations and are possibly not English Shepherds but they are English Shepherdish enough to be listed here. All adoptions are handled by the fostering Rescue Group. Please contact them or visit their web sites for more info about these dogs and other fine dogs they have in rescue!
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