Holly and Reese are friendly, housebroken, crate trained,
know their basic commands, good with other dogs and need
homes. One more thing they are deaf, but it doesn't stop
them from doing everything other dogs do. Please visit them
on the New England page.
The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH) is a
not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers
who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. These
volunteers receive no payment except the sense of
accomplishment and personal satisfaction found in placing
an orphaned Aussie into a loving, caring, and permanent
home.
Our Rescue Representatives, Foster Homes,and Other
Volunteers are accepted after a thorough background check.
Each receives instruction in proper placement procedures
and the care of rescue dogs. In addition to reps and foster
homes who deal directly with the dogs, ARPH has other
volunteers who perform many varied and necessary tasks. The
ARPH Team is comprised of people with all sorts of
experiences"from breeders to pet owners"and each volunteer
brings his or her own individual expertise to the rescue
effort.
Those interested in adopting through ARPH are asked to
complete an
online adoption
application.
Once the application is received it is forwarded to the
representative in the adopter's area.
ARPH's
standard adoption fee for a fully vetted dog is $200 U.S.
Any donations above the standard fee will help to offset
any necessary expenses, and are tax deductible (for U.S.
residents only). Occasionally, the fee may be lowered for
special needs dogs and some senior dogs. Unaltered puppies
require an additional spay/neuter deposit which is refunded
upon proof of spay/neuter, per ARPH's adoption
contract.
Although ARPH charges an adoption fee for Aussies we place
in new homes, this is never enough to cover our expenses.
Ordinary vet costs (vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm
test and preventative, etc.) often exceed adoption fees,
and we never recoup the day-to-day, miscellaneous expenses
of housing foster dogs. When we commit to a dog that
requires special care or surgery, these costs can become
exorbitant. Sometimes foster space isn't available, and we
may need to board a dog temporarily. All of these costs
quickly add up. We need your help to be able to provide the
best care possible for homeless Australian Shepherds.
Giving a donation to our organization not only helps pay
for ordinary expenses, but also helps us with our many
extraordinary expenses. This donation is tax deductible
too!!