Sex: Male
Breed: Australian Shepherd x
Estimated Date of Birth : 01/27/2023
When beauty is combined with smarts you get Neptune! This sweet boy is stunning and has all the brains and fun you Aussie fans love about the breed. He’s high energy, enthusiastic and gorgeous! Definitely a winning combination for Pawsitive Change! This boy attended his 3 month training program at Tehachapi State Prison and is now looking for an active family willing to keep him challenged and enforce the boundaries he learned in prison.
Neptune may be a familiar face. He was adopted last summer as a younger pup but unfortunately that family wasn’t his perfect fit. There was too much going on in the home and neighborhood and it was a bad environment for this boy. He had a chance to decompress at our ranch before going into Pawsitive Change and has done great! We have learned during his time with us that he has specific needs in a home environment and are committed to finding him the perfect fit.
Neptune can be a very happy social boy, but he needs a strong leader that can set healthy boundaries with him. A home with a single person may be best. He seems to attach himself to the mother figure in the home and then guards that person. A strong handler will be able to navigate and redirect that behavior. Neptune is very affectionate and eager to please. He really just wants a job like all Aussies do. Do you like K9 sports? Looking for an agility partner? Want to learn a new hobby like dock diving? This boy would love all of those things and could be your new best friend! Have dogs? Neptune can be very social with other dogs but does sometimes take a minute to acclimate to a new dog. He enjoys other fun loving friends that he knows. If you’ve been looking for the perfect adventure buddy and have the leadership skills Neptune needs he just might be the perfect fit for you!
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Here’s what you need to know about adopting a cat or dog from Marley's Mutts:
Each adoptable pet will be introduced on Facebook
Each pet will have its own profile here on the website
All pets will be spayed or neutered
All pets will be micro-chipped and shots will be up-to-date
Each pet has their own application to complete—make sure you use the right one (linked from their bio)
It’s important to us that each pet goes not just to a great home but to the “right” home. Our foster parents work with each pet to get to know them and their needs.
We try hard to list all of the pertinent info about each pet on the site so you can choose the pet that will fit with your family/lifestyle. If you don’t see a specific pet on the site, he/she is not ready for adoption. Please be patient and wait until the bio is listed. We don’t decide on a “first come, first served” basis but rather on a “who’s the very best fit.” So, don’t panic.
It’s not a quick process. We receive dozens of applications for each pet so please be patient. If you’re shortlisted you’ll be contacted as soon as possible.
If selected to meet one of our pets and you currently have pets, you’ll be asked to do an in-person pet intro; we don’t do the long-distance adoption thing. If you live out of town, plan a fun road trip to meet the pet in person.
Don’t be discouraged if your application is not selected. Remember, we get a lot of them! Trust us, the best fit for you is coming.
If you’re lucky and you do adopt a super amazing pet from Marley’s Mutts, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for training, medication, or behavior questions. We’re here for you, and your pet.
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When is Neptune expected to complete his Pawsitive Change program?