The Best Australian Shepherd Rescues & Shelters in 2026

North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue

SAVING AUSSIES IN THE DFW & SURROUNDING AREAS Two young women were helping out with two separate rescues when they crossed paths trying to help a dog for one another. They quickly became close friends. After they agreed that they each had a conflict of interest with the rescue they were helping they decided to work together to start their very own rescue and that was the day NTASR was born. While the president has amazing experience in the breed, the vice president has great experience in animal welfare administration so together they made the perfect pair. NTASR helps Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and mixes of the two. They are open to working with other working or herding dogs as well depending on the circumstances. Don't think for a second these two women won't jump to help a dog in emergent need. Thus far, several other breeds have made their way through the rescue because of their kind and caring hearts including a doodle, a dachshund, a frenchie, and a shar pei. NTASR takes behavioral and medical dogs and gets them the appropriate rehab to be able to find them the perfect forever home. Aussies are such special breeds and deserve very particular and experienced homes.

Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic

Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic (ARMA) is a foster-based rescue for Australian Shepherds. Our mission is to provide permanent loving homes for Aussies in need. We work collaboratively with shelters and individuals who are no longer able to care for their Aussies.

Australian Shepherds Furever

At Australian Shepherds Furever, we work daily to save aussies in need. It can be tough work, but incredibly rewarding to see this beautiful and intelligent breed flourish when given a second chance. We are a 501 (c) 3 non profit corporation. As a nonprofit, raising funds for rescue, fostering, training, boarding and health care is vital. Please consider showing your support today

Aussie Rescue San Diego

We believe that when you adopt a dog, a family is created. Here at Aussie Rescue San Diego, we have made it our mission to save Australian Shepherds, Border Collies and other breeds as needed. Our experienced, compassionate volunteers provide our dogs with medical care, training, and proper enrichment until the day that they find their forever home. We advocate for greater public awareness about responsible dog ownership and celebrate the connection and lifetime of love of people and their pets. We look forward to you being a part of our family! When you support ARSD, you will be forever changing the future of a dog who is desperate for help. 100% of your donation goes towards providing life saving care to dogs who otherwise would not have any good options. We need your help! With so many dogs currently being displaced and neglected, shelters / rescues are over capacity and struggling to make ends meet. Your support will help a dog have a better tomorrow. You will be saving lives and giving a future filled with hope, love and happiness.

NorCal Aussie Rescue, Inc.

Welcome to NorCal Aussie Rescue, a California State nonprofit public benefit corporation. Our Federal Tax ID number: # 26-0076953. We rescue, evaluate and then place wonderful Australian Shepherds in just the right new home. This takes time! We do not adopt out of state. Aussies can be moderately active to extremely active, needy or independent, child-friendly or child-intolerant. Aussies are not always good with children. Most of our Aussies are strays and we cannot be assured they are good with children. Read more about Aussies: Is An Aussie the Right Dog For You. Please make sure you view our Shelter Listings as well as the Related Links because there are many nice dogs in shelters that have very limited time. Choosing the best possible home for each individual dog is a very time consuming task - please be patient! If you are interested in adopting one of our Aussies, please fill out an Adoption Application. If you've submitted an application, please be patient...we receive 20-30 applications per day.