Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline

Tatum (Tanner’s sister)

Tatum was euthanized at a rural GA shelter early on Friday 2/26 moments before our rescue found out about her and her brother Tanner.  The call for rescue came in the nick of time to save Tanner’s life - however, it came too late for Tatum.

We wanted to post her here so that somewhere there will be a record of her life and the loss of it - we gave her a name to remember her by.  This little girl was so close to rescue - and passed from this earth for no other reason than because no one wanted her.

Please consider a shelter dog…they are so many out there needing you. 

Rest peacefully sweet girl. You are remembered.

Maggie

Maggie was a young girl who was gone too soon, after surviving being hit by a car as a puppy Maggie passed away from cancer at only 18 months old She will be dearly missed by her family

River

River was an amazing dog that had a can do attitude, lots of excitement was packed into his little body. He did it all herding, dancing and becoming a READ Dog. His family and all of us who knew him will miss him.

Ariel 202 In Loving Memory

Sweet Ariel was an Angel Aussie who was picked up as a stray in Cleveland, TN.  Her future looked bright as the stars when she entered rescue, but soon after became very ill with Parvo virus.  Her former owners could have saved her life if they’d just provided a few rounds of vaccinations when she was younger.  It’s a small price to pay to give your puppy the future they deserve.

Little Ariel lost her battle with Parvo on 6/5.  We extend our deepest sympathies to her foster parents who loved and cherished Ariel in her final days.

Dontae

Dontae was and will always be my best buddy. We adopted Dontae from ARPH in January 2004. Although he would play tug of war and chase every now and then he was the “old man” and the “fun police” at our house. If the other dogs got playing too much he would start barking and try to stop them. Not long ago we found two baby kittens, their mother had died. Dontae became their mother. He would clean them and let them sleep with him. We can tell the babies are searching and wanting Dontae’s love and companionship; so are we!

Thanks, Keith & Linda Fry

Taz (our favorite Frenchie)

Taz was a wonderful and spirited little French Bulldog who saw many rescue Aussies off to their forever homes.  Taz will be greatly missed by her family which includes two rescue Aussies Adama and Basil (formerly Firelight). 

Taz is pictured here with her good friend Scout who made his trip to the Rainbow Bridge a few years ago.   Taz was loved and cherished by Bill and Nicole Parks and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Darby ARPH

Darby was the pretty black tri in the picture here with her brother, she was adopted in 2004 and enjoying being the Queen of her home, sadly she passed away from cancer and will be missed by her family.

Jackson

Jack found his way into the Eley household in August, 1998 via the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.  He protected our family, helped raise our son, and rehabilitate many foster Aussies who came through our doors.  He was always dependable, he was always strong and stoic even at the end of his life.  Jack was our first dog, our first rescue and our first Aussie - he was the inspiration for our involvement in rescue. 

Jack also played a “victim” along with his owner Rachael Eley for Alpha Team Search and Rescue members in training (http://www.atsar.org/services.htm).  We have donated to ATSAR in his honor so that other wonderful dogs can achieve their potential in helping to save lives. Jack is a testament to the wonderful things a rescue dog can accomplish.  

Jack, you will be missed every day.  You were the best dog in the world.  

Daisy

Daisy and her daughter Dixie were rescued from a puppy mill auction, Daisy spent the first eight years of her life making money for a puppy mill and producing litter after litter, she came to rescue obese and worn out, never knowing a life out side of her breeding pen till they were rescued. Daisy and her daughter were adopted together and lived a very happy life with a wonderful mom who gave her a ton of attention and spoiled her. Sadly Daisy had cancer and she passed away in her favorite spot at home with her favorite kitty next to her……..

Trevor

Despite our best efforts, Trevor could not be saved from the terrible experience he’d endured prior to rescue.  We are grateful that we were able to give him the diginity in death that his former owner did not give him in life.  He is now free of pain and we are also grateful that for the few short weeks he was in foster care, Trevor knew what being safe, loved and well fed was like.

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Hannah was a lovely blue merle rescued from a shelter, Hannah had a tough life in the past and sadly could not overcome her past mistreatment. Hannah enjoyed her time in foster care and loved to play outside. She was euthanized due to food aggression, she is running free now.

Cody

 Cody was a special boy from the moment we brought him home. He was always a loving snuggle bug who found his “voice” after three days and never stopped “talking” after that. He was one of our first “children” before we had non-furry ones and showed us what a true friend can be. He always greeted us with a roo-roo song when we got home and was always by our side (and we by his). We took him camping, on many hikes and swims together and he loved his walks.He was not an ARPH dog but he helped our adopted ARPH dog Jack learn trust and manners as well as quite a few temporary fosters that came through our home.

Unfortunately Cody developed an inoperable tumor that grew in his abdomen and cancer spread to multiple organs. He fought admirably with no complaints and made it much further than expected but finally lost the battle with cancer. We had 13.5 wonderful years with this special guy and it broke our hearts to lose him. We gave him the best life we possibly could and know that he is now pain free romping with his friends over the rainbow bridge.

Thank you for touching our lives Cody.

Trixie

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I was lucky to have the best little Aussie girl live with me for three years,thanks to Aussie Rescue and Tim and Diana who fostered her and broughther to me.  Trixie passed out of her old body today and lives in spirit now freefrom the bonds of pain and limitation.  I held her beloved head in my lap and told her that it was okay.  It’s not okay for me today but she needed release and that is the obligation that we have to our good pals. I will miss her “Blue Dog” stare when she was trying to mentally bend me to her will and her frustrated bark that said, “Get over there and get me a biscuit! Are you deaf?”  She loved to protect me from the evil vacuum cleaner and even defeated one entirely–it broke down with the scars of Trixie’s attacks on its plastic hide.  At the end of her defense of the carpet, she was rewarded with a relaxing massage–she loved to be vacuumed with the hose attachment. I am grateful for the time that I had with Trixie.  She rounded out our lives.

Duke

Although Duke was not an Aussie he served as a foster brother for many that passed through his home. A true Southern Gentleman, Duke welcomed everyone to his home with a big bark and then lots of love. He is pictured here with Jem an ARPH adopted sister who loved and enjoyed her big brother. Run free big boy.

Charlie

Charlie bounded into our lives in November of 2004.  He drifted out it in February of 2008.

Charlie was the most wonderful and beautiful dog I have ever known.  My constant companion and confidante…there will never be another like him.  He was truly unique in every way.  He taught me so many lessons about what it means to be a true friend.

His brother Clarance the cat travelled to the rainbow bridge four days after Charlie’s passing.  We hope that he carried with him our message of love and let Charlie know how much he was missed.

Caylie

Caylie will be remembered by all of those who knew and loved her.

Buddy

Buddy was a stunning red merle that was adopted by his foster family. He loved life as you can see in this picture and the best way to remember him was running and playing at full throttle. Sadly Buddy left us too soon but made the very best of his time here.

Mr Bean ARPH

Mr. Bean enjoyed his time with  ARPH sisters Caliope and Gertie in South Atlanta, GA he was much loved by his adopted family. Sadly Mr Bean passed away from kidney failure.

Zazoo

Zazoo was a special girl who was rescued from a shelter a few years ago, she was our three legged girl who overcame a lot to find a loving home. She was adopted by a wonderful woman in Florida who treated Zazoo like a Princess, Zazoo touched a lot of lives in her time with ARPH and will be missed. Sadly she passed away due to kidney failure.

Her spirit lives in with all of those who knew her…

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Sadly Baloo was hit by a car and killed, she was a loved member of her foster family and will be dearly missed by all of the ARPH volunteers

Tybee

Tybee was a beloved boy who was a called a most loyal and loveable Aussie, sadly he had cancer and left his family with an empty spot, they will miss their special boy and his walks in the woods, he will always be remember by those who knew and loved this special boy.

Jayne ARPH 10458

Jayne was one of our sweetest girls in our program, sadly she went into liver failure, she enjoyed her walks and her favorite girl Bonnie.

Panda

Panda was a great girl who is gone too soon due to illness.

Sarell ARPH 10358

Sarell had a wonderful life with her family but sadly passed away at a young age due to health issues. She will be missed by her family and cats.

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Duke was lovingly spoiled by the James family for 12 months.  He found his way into rescue filthy and matted, and left this world clean, beautiful and loved beyond imagining.  Duke had such a beautiful spirit and touched many lives in the short time we knew him.  He was a wonderful ambassador to the Aussie breed.  We’ll remember Duke always with a smile on his face.

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Sadly Natasha has crossed the rainbow bridge due to her health. She will be missed and remembered by all of us who knew her. She was a joy of a dog and we are proud that ARPH could help her.

Henna

Henna came so far in her short life, she will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Blazer

Blazer was a good boy who deserved a better start to life than he was afforded.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Ned (Merlin)

Merlin was a handsome and wonderful Aussie adopted in 2006. Despite his natural athleticism and bright future, Merlin fell victim to an advanced cancer and his loving family sent him onto the rainbow bridge with the weight of their sorrow and his loss in their hearts.

Merlin will always be remembered for his joy of life and living every moment to the fullest. He was so many things to his foster family and his adoptive family. But most of all…he was just a darn good Aussie!

Merlin, we will never forget you…the time spent was too short, and your memories will last forever.

Fly high Merlin!

Blueberry

Blueberry came to us thin and almost bald when we got her, her foster home did an amazing job with her and she lived for several years in a happy home. Her charm and personality live on.

Marble

Marble was a handsome blue merle, he was my introduction to merle to merle dogs and he was an amazing dog, sadly Marble had a severe neurological problem. His foster family did a wonderful job and showed him a lot of love and attention in his time with them.

Calhoun

Calhoun was a high drive boy who came all the way from Tennessee to live in Canda,  he was a well travled Aussie by the time he got to his home.

Sullivan

Sullivan was a handsome boy who enjoyed his time with his adopted family, Sullivan’s family now has another ARPH adopted dog.

Marcus

Marcus was adopted out as a pup in our program, sadly he was euthanized due to dog aggression.

Inca

Inca was rescued with his brother from a neglectful home where he had been abandoned for months, sadly Inca did not recover from his abuse and could not trust people to handle him.

Chance

Chance was a sweet adult male, who died from Parvo, he is fondly remembered by his foster home.

Walter

Walter was the product of Merle to Merle breeding and was euthanized due neurological issues.

Zorro

Zorro was a handsome blue boy who came to us from a shelter, he enjoyed his time with us.

Gabe

Gabe was an older boy rescued from Athens Clarke Cty AC, his foster home loved and cared for him until he passed away from kidney failure. We were happy to provide him a warm and loving place before he passed away. He was one sweet boy.

Shelbie

Shelbie has a wonderful time in her adopted home, she overcame so much to become a great girl. Sadly kidney disease claimed her at�a young age, she will be forever in our hearts.

Brody

Brody was one the nicest boys we have had in our program, sadly due to his neglect in his past he died from distemper, his life could have been saved by routine immunization. Run free sweet boy…….

Jodi

Jodi was rescued from the Augusta animal services, sadly he had an advanced case of heartworms, he enjoyed his time with his foster family and loved to play with his toys.

Possum

Possum was a sweet girl who started out her life in an overcrowded breeding kennel.  We had high hopes for this girl; however, sadly she escaped from her foster home and was hit by a car.  We wish we could have made more of a difference in her life.

Charlie

Charlie was a beloved family member who will be missed forever………

Henna’s Pups

Henna’s pups only survived a short time after birth due to her neglect during her pregnancy.

Rowdy

Rowdy was a boy full of personality and energy. He will be missed by all.

Ike

Ike was a beautiful boy both inside and out.  Sadly, he succombed to complications involved with erlichiosis - a very serious disease spread by ticks.  We hope that Ike’s passing renews every owner’s vigilance in maintaining their dogs on tick prevention regularly.  It really can save your dog’s life. 

Sampson

Sampson was a beloved family member who will be missed by his family. He enjoyed life to the fullest.