Kirby

APPLICATION REQUIRED from www.dashdog.org  Adoption Fee $450 - the fee is NON-NEGOTIABLE and is not specific for any dog or puppy; it goes to the expenses of the organization as a whole* OUR APPLICATION IS ON www.dashdog.org and must be completed in order to set up a meeting. Our listed dogs ARE READY IMMEDIATELY; we only meet with families WHO ARE READY TO ADOPT! IF YOU APPLY and if WE APPROVE YOU it means we are assuming when you meet any of our dogs and fall in love you're ready to ADOPT AND HIM OR HER HOME!   ❤️ Meet Kirby ❤️ Kirby is a bright, affectionate Australian Shepherd with a big heart and an even bigger love for life. He still has classic Aussie enthusiasm, but he’s reached a wonderful balance — energetic and playful on walks or adventures, then happy to relax and be calm in the house afterward. Kirby is exceptionally smart and highly food-motivated. He loves learning new things and truly enjoys training and mental challenges. Fetch is one of his favorite games, and he also loves hiking, long walks, water play, and splashing around in kiddie pools. At home, Kirby has the sweetest quirk: he adores blankets, especially thin, soft ones. He’ll gently carry them around and suck on them like a comfort item — it’s incredibly endearing and shows his sensitive, affectionate nature. Kirby is friendly with other dogs and strangers, enjoys social settings, and is wonderful out in public. He can walk into stores and remain relaxed and well-behaved. He loves car rides and even does well at the vet. Because he can slip out of a standard collar, he requires a head harness or martingale collar for safety. He may bark when people wear face coverings like masks or helmets, but this is limited to vocal anxiety — he does not show aggression. He has played well with older children but has not been around younger kids or babies, so a home with children 12+ would be best. Kirby has shown food guarding behaviors with other dogs, though never with humans. He would likely do well with other dogs given proper management and introductions. A cat-free home is recommended. Ideal Home Kirby would thrive with a mature, committed adopter who enjoys taking their dog out and providing regular mental stimulation and enrichment. He would love someone interested in training, adventure, and building a strong bond with a truly intelligent and loving companion. Kirby is being rehomed due to housing loss, through no fault of his own. He deserves a stable, loving home where his intelligence, sensitivity, and playful spirit can shine. If you’re interested in meeting Kirby for adoption, please complete the application on the website below then TEXT SARA:214-549-9905 www.dashdog.org General Info - PLEASE READ! *Our $450 adoption fee is based on the cost of rescuing, transporting and vetting each dog; we do not try to compete on prices with municipal shelters whose funds are paid by the city. Our philosophy is to rescue highly adoptable dogs, have them live kennel-free in private homes for temperament assessments and individual personalities. We work hard to match EACH dog with the right family - kids or no kids, other dogs male or female and/or cats. With very rare exceptions all dogs over 6 months will be spayed or neutered PRIOR to adoption - dogs under 6 months will include a spay/neuter date AND referral info for lower-cost surgery if the adopter does not choose to use her or his personal vet. OUR VETS WILL NOT PERFORM SPAY NEUTER SURGERIES UNTIL DOG IS 6 MONTHS OLD.