The status of BUNSON* was

last posted on 12/19/25 by

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Male Dog, Queensland Heeler

Queensland Heeler / Mixed (Medium Coat)

Description:

Meet Bunson, the Queensland Heeler! Bunson came to the Shelter with some other dogs after their previous guardian was unable to continue caring for them. Bunson was a working dog in a ranch with a couple of other dogs. He had been around a variety of farm animals and may thrive as a working dog in his next home. He has been outdoors with other dogs (another herding breed and a Pyrenees) and does not have experience indoors. A companion animal home may be in his future but adopters may need to be patient in Bunson’s transition to indoor living with things like potty training and other “house rules”. Staff have observed that Bunson has been tied in his kennel and calm when all is quiet. He has been loyal and attentive. Bunson will join in on barking at other dogs who are barking at him but otherwise has been quiet. Bunson has played well with some but has been described as “bossy” with others. Every dog is an individual and has preferences in socialization. Bunson may make friends with some dogs and not others. Any resident dogs in the home are recommended to meet prior to adoption. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw!Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.