The status of CHARLIE was

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Male Dog, Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd / Mixed (Medium Coat)

Description:

Meet Charlie, the 7 year old Austrailian Shepherd mix. Charlie came to the Shelter with his “friend” Cooper (who is also up for adoption) after his previous guardian was moving and unable to continue caring for him. He had lived in a home with Cooper as well as two toy poodles. Charlie is a great example of “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”. He sometimes barks in the Shelter kennels and doesn’t show his best self. Out of the kennel, he is a different dog – much more relaxed, leans in for pets and enjoys attention. Charlie has meet other dogs at the Shelter and has been interested but not necessarily interested in play. His previous guardian reports that he was a bit selective (liking some dogs and not others). This is common for dogs as they age. Charlie would thrive in an adoptive home free of felines as he found them fun to chase previously. He did well crated in his previous home when left alone and enjoyed lounging in the back yard. Charlie’s previous guardian reports that he LOVES attention. His favorite activity is sleeping and he really enjoys snuggling up on blankets. He knows “sit” and “shake” and finds mini-Milkbone treats rewarding. Charlie is available for preadoption - come meet him, fall in love and take him home after his neuter surgery!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.