The rescue world is greatly diversified; as it should be. There are rescues that are breed specific, accepting only a specific breed, such as the Beagle, the Border Collie, German Shepherds. There are those rescue that can generalize the breed of their intake to, Small Dogs, Lap Dogs, Breeder Release Dogs. Whatever the rescue deems their breed specific or their intake qualifications to be, we need diversity in rescue.
This past weekend, two dogs, outside the realm of our rescue’s base of knowledge, made their way to Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue of Ada MN. Both dogs were of the herding breed, a breed that this rescue specializes in and finds phenomenal working homes and families for.
Black Jack, a three year old Mini-Aussie, Corgi, Lab mix came to Almost Home Foster MN License #132328, when we were notified by a family that had adopted two AHFK dogs. They reached out and asked if we could help another’s dog. The family dynamics were upended and Black Jack was being confined to a crate for most of the day. Detrimental for an active, working breed. We immediately reached out to Brenda Kay DeVries Mikkelsen, and once again, she said yes.
Sadie, a one-year-old Red Heeler/Collie mix came to AHFK in November of 2024. She and 7 siblings were at risk of being shot by their owner for “messing” with the female goats who starting to kid. We had an adopter for Sadie, but after a few months she came back to rescue. Sadie, an active dog needed a “job”; more structure than what the family’s demanding jobs could provide. Brenda Kay DeVries Mikkelsen, agreed to allow us to transfer Sadie to Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue.
This past weekend, Almost Home Foster MN License #132328 had an adoption scheduled in the Bemidji area…another AHFK story forthcoming. Black Jack and Sadie accompanied me to Bemidji where we met up with Bobbi Brandt . The transfer was made and now Black Jack and Sadie have the best opportunity to find the best home possible with families that love and cherish these breeds.
Diversity is good! Diversity allows a group of people, with common goals to work together, to help each other, and to find the best solution. I love this village.
Thank you Brenda Kay DeVries Mikkelsen and Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue for taking these two beauties into your rescue.