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Hank in OH


NESR Hank is currently in Springfield, Ohio. He has some miles on him at nine years old, but he’s kindly, and as you see here, is a bit of a social butterfly. (The plumbers came to replace the foster’s sewer line, and Hank welcomed them calmly.) He came back to us due to conflicts with the adopter’s Great Dane.

Hank enjoys running and playing in his yard, and rough housing with the youngsters. He’s friendly with all visitors, two-legged and four-legged. His black, wavy coat is perfect for petting, and he sits like a gentleman for brushing. He does his business outside, and rests in a crate while you’re gone. Prior to his current adopter, he lived outside for much of his prior life; all he wants is a soft bed, human attention, steady meals, and a chew toy or two. He’s a low maintenance companion in search of a good home.

Please apply at our online adoption form, or email Rob at rlm@scareduck.com with the word “Hank” in the subject line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Jack in KY


Jack is back! He was adopted, but is now looking for a forever home again.

Jack is 5 years old, 50 lbs and neutered. Jack is an absolute sweetheart. He was originally from an Amish farm before he came to NESR. His foster just adored him. He’s friendly with people and children, likes to play with dogs, ignored her chickens and was good with her cat.

Jack was a bit too active for his adoptive home and too attentive to those cats. They were unable to housebreak him. So he needs a home that is experienced with housebreaking an adult dog.

For information on Jack email Kim staroseranch@jps.net or fill out an adoption application here .

 

 


 

Daisey in TX


Meet Daisey in Texas. She is just over a year old and got in trouble for killing chickens in her first home. Daisey is ready for adoption! She is a very nice dog and appears to no longer be interested in chickens!

Her foster says she is coming out of her shell, very sweet and wants to be with her person. She is good with other dogs too. She is starting to trust more and not be so concerned with getting in trouble for her actions. She is doing great in the crate.  She's also lost some weight and looks great.   She's a fun dog.

More details to come but if you are interested in Daisey, please email Kathi Tesarz rescue@nesr.info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

NESR Dogs in Foster
These dogs are in foster care with NESR but are not yet ready for adoption.  We hope this allows you to follow the progress of these dogs as they prepare to move toward adoption.

 

Peety in CA


Five-year-old Peety needed a new home after his owner’s house burned down, and he could no longer afford a place where he could keep a dog. Though Peety has not been with his foster very long, we know he is housebroken, and alerts by barking to let you know he needs to go outside. He’s good with strange dogs, and our foster reports he also gets along with her dog-savvy cat. He likes pets from people he knows and is good with grooming, brushing especially, and quietly accepts work on his feet.  With a little bit of time, he also warmed up to our foster’s father. Our evaluator found that he loved learning to play Frisbee, and likes toys more generally.

Peety’s first owner lived in an isolated location, and we think he may have learned some bad defensive habits around strangers as a consequence. He will need management around strangers in the home at first. On neutral ground, he’s fine with other people and dogs. In the home, he’d do best with another female, or as an only dog.

Peety is still a ways away from being adoptable, but he has a lot of positives already, and looks like it won’t be long before he’s ready for a forever home. Peety is currently in the Bay Area. To inquire further about Peety, send an email to Rob at rlm@scareduck.com with “Peety” in the subject line.

 

 


 

Ollie in OK


Young, cheerful, and outgoing, Ollie is still figuring out his place in the world.  He is a smart boy and willing to learn new things.  He loves attention from his people and wants to play, play, play.  At almost one year old he can be a bit overwhelming with his zest for life.  He is working on curbing his enthusiasm.

Ollie has a good start on his manners.  At the vet, he was a complete gentleman, quietly allowing handling of all kinds, including feet. Knows to sit politely for treats, he is highly “people food” motivated, which helps with training.  Given his age, his recall is very good but will need some time to solidify it.  He loves hopping in the car for trips, though he seems to prefer to ride on the floor.

Very dog social and looking to play with every pup he meets, we think he may do well as only dog with some occasional playmates, or in an experienced multi-dog home.  He’s great with kids, however he can get overstimulated especially with very young ones.  A home with older children or visiting grandchildren would be more to his liking. He is still figuring out how to work that "Off" switch. 

We found out over the July 4th holiday that he is also unafraid of thunderstorms or fireworks.
Ollie needs to learn proper manners in conflicts with other dogs. He is getting these lessons from older, more experienced bitches in his current home. We are very optimistic that he will the boy we believed him to be when we first got him.

To inquire about Ollie, please email rlm@scareduck.com with “Ollie” in the subject line, or fill out our online adoption application and select Ollie from the “Interested In” dropdown.


 

Lucky in MO


Mr. Lucky has had his share of hardship in his young life, but his luck is changing!  He showed up as a stray, probably “dumped”, on a farm in rural southwest Missouri, was taken in by some neighbors who passed him along to a few other homes until someone contacted NESR.  He has recently come into our care and we are in the process of getting him a veterinary checkup and neutered.  We are also giving him some much needed time and space to decompress so we can fully evaluate him. 

So far he seems to be a nice dog, very smart and willing to learn.  He is curious about his new world.   We don’t know yet how he will be with livestock, children or people in general.  He seems to like his foster Mom and Dad, looking for attention and affection.  They have poultry and goats which he has shown some interest in, but has not been tested. 

If you would like to know more about Lucky, please contact Jody at jrichwagen@antrimweb.com Please put NESR Lucky in the subject line.

 

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.


 

 

Owner Referral

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

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)

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

Other Rescue Organizations

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!

PetFinder is a website devoted to listing dogs from shelters and rescue groups around the country. You can search PetFinder by breed or region to find the right dog for your family.

There are often English Shepherds listed on the PetFinder pages although sometimes the breed identification seems a little iffy. However, here are some dogs currently on the PetFinder website who are either ES or ESy. NESR has no connections with any of these organizations and makes no promises regarding the dogs listed here from PetFinders. We offer this list in the interest of one stop shopping...

If you have any questions about finding what you're looking for on PetFinders email Lynn for help.

Quincy in NJ - ADOPTED


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

NESR performs a temperament evaluation on all dogs it is considering bringing into rescue. NESR reserves the right to decline any dog based on the needs/temperament of the dog and the qualifications of foster homes available at the time.


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