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Molly in TX
Meet NESR Molly, Molly is a pretty, five year old, spayed, black and white female English shepherd dog currently being fostered in Texas.
Molly is a clean and polite house guest. She loves car rides. And walks, Molly loves walks and she doesn’t pull on the leash.
Molly enjoys being outside and doesn’t dig or mess up the yard, but she’s spent her life as a country dog, so she’d need some time and help adjusting to the sounds and business of life in town.
Molly is easy to handle and takes well to grooming. She has been trained to wear a muzzle. Molly gets along with male dogs in her foster home but she hasn’t had experience there with other female dogs, so whether she’d get along with another female dog as a housemate is a question mark.
She likes to play fetch but she has had some resource guarding issues so manners during play are a must. Molly’s resource guarding issues have primarily centered around being crated. She will bark and lunge if approached by a stranger when she is in a crate. After some good work with her foster home she is now fine with her foster handler and other people she knows letting her in and out of the crate and giving her treats in the crate. Her new owner will need to continue to maintain these skills.
Because she had some resource guarding issues in the past, Molly is not an appropriate dog for a home with young children.
If you are interested in Molly, please fill out an adoption application and contact her coordinator, Ann Cassidy. anncassidy7@gmail.com
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Homer in KS
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Meet NESR Homer in Kansas. Homer is a lovely five year old, clear sable gentleman.
Are you a walker? Handsome Homer might be your ideal companion. Homer loves to walk on leash and he is an extremely polite companion. He doesn’t pull, he has minimal interest in other people, he’s just a polite pleasant walking companion. Homer is also a polite house guest. He doesn’t jump up on people (though when he is excited he will jump up around you to tell you just how happy he is to see you); he is very clean and fully house trained; and he doesn’t get into things around the house.
Like many English shepherds Homer is, however, quite opinionated. His verbal opinions are expressed frequently - if not eloquently, and some people might be taken aback off by his deep, gruff, growly voice. Homer gets along well with female dogs but has had occasional issues with other male dogs, so he would be best either as an only dog or joining existing female dogs in a home. He loves children.
As is common in English shepherds, Homer is not particularly interested in strangers, he tends to be aloof until he gets to know you. He will play fetch but only for a little bit. He has a lower energy level than most English shepherds. His foster describes him as “an older gentleman in a young dog’s body”. He has had an issue with becoming overly attached to one past owner who did not set proper boundaries on his behavior. He needs to know that loving you doesn’t mean he owns you.
When he initially came to NESR Homer had some lick granulomas, but they healed after a couple of months of medication. He has one odd quirk - he drinks “like a turkey”. He lifts his head to swallow after a few laps. Because he does this with every drink of water he underwent a full vet exam which indicated that he has a mildly malformed palate. It doesn’t affect his eating and he drinks well with the odd quirk. This should not require further treatment.
If you are interested in Homer, please contact Janeen Mc Murtrie at
smartk9s@msn.com
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Taz in MT
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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.
To foster to adopt Taz, please fill out this form: https://airtable.com/appTR3XzXXDehyEzY/shrvMh92ae5hUFxu9
To adopt, please use this form: https://airtable.com/appn5Y9z8m3FepMQe/shr5U35ZgpbJBDHbB
For questions or more info contact his foster Laura Cassidy Email laurawrapsit@gmail.com put NESR Taz in subject line.
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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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