MEET RALPHIE

YOUNG . MALE . MEDIUM . MERLE / RED / CHESTNUT / ORANGE

BREED: Australian Shepherd Mix

CHARACTERISTICS: Sweet, affectionate

COAT LENGTH: Short

HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes

HEALTH: Vaccinations up to date, neutered

GOOD IN A HOME WITH: Dogs

PREFERS A HOME: Lived with older children

BIO: Meet Ralphie — a sweet, goofy, and lovable 3-year-old Aussie mix ready for his forever home! Neutered, undocked, and full of charm, Ralphie has a fantastic temperament and gets along beautifully with dogs, cats, and kids alike. He would make a great companion dog for many dynamics.

He’s fully housebroken, has great leash manners, and has a solid recall. While he knows his basic commands (sit, shake, down, up), his playful, eager-to-learn personality makes him a wonderful candidate for continued training. Ralphie would thrive in an active home with someone familiar with the energetic Aussie breed.

Ralphie loves to play with toys, lounge on the couch, go for long walks, play fetch, run around a field, and snuggle - he is a big cuddle bug!

Despite a rough start, being rescued from Chicago Animal Care and Control’s e-list, Ralphie has waited patiently for a loving family for 1.5 years. His current foster family, experienced in working with herding breeds, describes him as one of the easiest and most delightful dogs they’ve ever cared for.

Ralphie’s ready to leave his past behind and share a life filled with joy, adventure, and unconditional love. Will you be the happy ending he deserves?

Applications accepted here:

https://www.caringanimalrescueinc.com/adoption-form

ADOPTION FEE: $450.00

**PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN ADOPTION APPLICATION**

Please note:
We are a very small rescue.

We are a 100% volunteer rescue.
We do not have any paid staff.

We do require an in-home visit, screening, and verifiable references.

Due to our in-home visit requirements we are unable to adopt out of state.