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!