A Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler named Fred is available for adoption at Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah...

Fred

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (medium coat)
Age: Adult
Size: Large
Color: Red
Sex: Male

Special Criteria What does this mean?
Sanctuary visit required

Fred's a guy who likes to take it slow. It takes time for him to form relationships with people and to give his trust. He used to struggle with meeting and bonding with people, but has made remarkable progress since coming to the Sanctuary.

Once you've earned Fred's trust, the rewards are great. Deep down, he's a very gentle, loving, and affectionate dog. He's also extremely smart and responds well to training that requires him to use his brain.

Fred was born in 2011. Because he's still a bit insecure and anxious, he'll need to find a home with someone who can continue to help him build his confidence, keep up his training, and guide him through successful introductions with both people and other dogs. But Fred promises he's worth it.

Fred has a generous sponsor that has offered to pay for his adoption fee.

Sanctuary Visit Required

These animals require that the potential adopter come and meet them at our Sanctuary in Kanab, UT.

Available for Sleepover

This animal is available for an overnight outing. If you are staying in a hotel, check in advance to make sure they allow dogs or cats.

Adoption Pending

There is a pending adoption application for this animal. Sometimes adoptions often fall through so please keep checking.

No Dogs

Based on observations from volunteers, fosters, previous owners and staff, this animal may do best in a household without dogs.

No Cats

Based on observations from volunteers, fosters, previous owners and staff, this animal may do best in a household without cats and other small pets.

Special Needs

This animal has a special medical, physical, or behavioral need. Many times these are minor so please fill out the adoption survey and the adoption specialists will contact you with more information about any animals you are interested in.

FIV

This cat has tested positive for FIV. FIV-positive cats can live normal lives both in quality and duration. They are great pets! There is a misconception that cats with FIV cannot live with other cats. That’s simply not true. Learn the risks here.

FeLV

This cat has tested positive for feline leukemia, or FeLV. FeLV-positive cats can live perfectly happy lives, and they deserve to do so. People who have FeLV-positive cats just need to be aware that they may have a shorter life span and that they need to be taken to a veterinarian as soon as a problem is noted. Read more here.

Declawed

This cat has been declawed by previous owners.