Melbourne has been adopted! 03-26-2011

Meet Melly, short for Melbourne. This Australian Cattle Dog also known as Queensland Heeler or blue heeler was rescued from a city shelter. The shelter didn't know Melly was pregnant so she was being housed in general population in a run with other dogs. The day Melly started delivering she was so nervous with the other dogs in the run with her, that her first 2 babies didn't survive. Luckily a shelter worker noticed and moved Melly to a run by herself, where she delivered her last and only living baby- Molly. The shelter doesn't have the resources to care for litters and while the Coastal Volunteer was there exiting other dogs, she couldn't bear the thought of these 2 lives being snuffed out for no reason other than space. So here she is...

Blue heelers are active dogs, and Melly is no different. She is a smart gal who is getting the hang of housebreaking. Melly will do fine with other dogs and is even friendly with cats. She is extremely loveable and loves to be loved!

The minimum adoption donation for adults is $375 and the adoption donation for puppies is $500. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible when permitted by law. The adoption donation provides that all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis ( i.e., puppies who will need to be altered by 6 mos old). Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems.