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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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Ingrid in TN - ADOPTED
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These dogs are in foster care with NESR but are not yet ready for
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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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Dipa in VA
Meet Dipa in Virginia! She's a 6ish year old ESy girl, about 50 pounds, up to date on all vaccines, heartworm negative, spayed, chipped, and overall healthy with a low-medium energy level that's very easy to entertain. Some of her favorite activities include: sun bathing, cuddling with her people, having "awoo" conversations & telling you about her day, napping up against the wall, playing keep away with toys, hiking, and in general just being around her cherished humans!
She is crate trained, potty trained, does well left out in the home unattended with no destructive tendencies, loves car rides, knows basic obedience plus a few tricks, has awesome off leash recall (so farm life would be great!), very intelligent and eager to please, lives peacefully with a cat, and get along well with most dogs (so long as they aren't rude!) of all shapes and sizes. She has also always done well at the Vet as well as the Groomer!
Dipa is the picture of loyalty and only has eyes for those in her immediate circle, so nobody else matters when her favorite humans are around. This also means she is slower to warm up to strangers and can be wary of new people in her home environment, so it normally takes a visit or two paired with a little training to help her acclimate to new friends. However, once you're in her circle YOU'RE IN and she loves you to pieces! She has done a lot of training over the years to build confidence and work through her insecurities regarding new people, so she really has been a diamond in the ruff who's seeking a family willing to continue to work with her and maintain all the skills she's learned.
Dipa's ideal owner would be someone experienced with timid, less social dogs in a quiet home without many visitors, a fenced yard or large property for romping (no apartments/condos), no young children since they can be a little scary sometimes, and maybe a polite doggie companion to play with occasionally, although she would be perfectly fine as an only dog as well!
Contact: Brittany 209-217-6572 or brittanyjas13@gmail.com
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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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