Archie is a two year old boy with a lot of love to give! He’s lived his entire life in a shelter and has been learning how to adapt to life outside, but has done a great job so far. He’s house trained and working on some other basic commands, but downs need someone who can give him the time and attention he deserves. Archie loves to follow you around for pets and to give kisses, and he is very food motivated! We would recommend he go to a house with no cats because that seems to be a trigger for him we have been unable to work through and unfortunately, it has caused our cat too much anxiety for us to continue to ignore. We know Archie has a lot of love to give and will make someone very happy!
Pet's Name:
Archie
Dog: Primary Breed:
Australian Cattle Dog
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
April 2023
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Local shelter
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
March 2025
Gender:
Male
Size (at full-grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
50
Primary Color:
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Any stuffed animal with a squeaker!
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, turn around.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He will cry when you leave and gets anxious, but we have a camera to watch him when we are gone and his crying usually doesn’t last longer than it takes us to pull away from the house. After that he’ll typically lie down and get to work on his toys.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Cats mostly.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
He resource guarded when first brought home but never bit, only growled. We have worked on this since and he is much much better.
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Archie loves to be near you and wants to be in the same room as you. He loves checking in with some doggy kisses in the middle of playing with his toys!
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Someone who is caring and able to be patient as Archie still is learning how to love outside a shelter for the first time.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Incompatible with Other Pets
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
We have a cat and he gets triggered every time they see each other. We have worked on this behavior for almost a month now but it has caused them both to br more stressed and anxious.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
One month
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Pedigree adult full diet, he eats in an area by himself but in the same room the other pets eat in. This has been the best for him to get over guarding his food. He eats very quickly every meal so we try to keep an eye on pacing and use slow feeder occasionally.
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Chandler, AZ
Zip Code:
85224
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)