Adopt Sierra – A Shy but Loving Aussie-Doodle Rescued from Breeding Situation

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 02/14/2025
• Pet's Location: pacolet SC, 29372
• Pet's Age: 1 Year 2 Months
• Pet's Size: large
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: red
• Pet's Breed: Australian Shepherd / Poodle (unknown type) / Mixed (long coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Moderately Active
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

Date into Rescue:1/7/25
Reason for being in rescue: Breeder release
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Sierra is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Sierra is an Aussie-Doodle. We will never guarantee that a doodle is hypoallergenic or that they will not shed.
Weight: 47 lbs
Height: 24 in
Spayed/Neutered: Spayed

Adoption Fee: $599

Fence needed? Yes, Sierra requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller.

What kind of home would be best for me? Sierra is a young dog who spent her formative first year in a breeding facility. She’s never known what life means as a pet. Everything is new. Sierra is looking for a home with an experienced dog owner who has another large, confident dog that she can learn from and grow together with. She would thrive in a home where someone is home most or all of the day, offering the steady love, affection, and training she needs to feel secure.

While Sierra could do well in a home with a single person or couple, we recommend a family with older children (12 and up), as she is still fearful of sudden movements and loud noises. A patient, consistent, steady home is key for this girl.

Spend just a few minutes with Sierra, and you’ll see the beautiful, loving heart she’s waiting to share. She’s blossoming every day, and with the right person to guide her, she will bloom into the incredible companion we know she can be.

What is my personality like? Sierra came to us as a breeder release, and like many dogs in this situation, she’s understandably fearful and unsure of new experiences. Nearly everything she encounters is a first for her—from walking on grass to climbing stairs, to receiving the loving touch of a human hand.

Before coming to CPR, Sierra had never known the warmth of a human touch or interacted with other dogs. But here, she is learning that these new experiences can bring joy. Every day, she’s making progress, becoming more comfortable in her surroundings. She now wags her tail when she sees her caregivers and is beginning to seek out gentle pets and attention. Sierra has even become playful, excitedly pawing her front feet when her caregivers approach her.

While her journey to becoming a wonderful pet is well underway, Sierra will need time, patience, and love to continue growing. Her future adopter should be calm, empathetic, and understanding as she continues to develop trust. The bond they form will have a profound impact on her life.

Sierra is a sweet, shy dog who is slowly learning to trust. Though she’s still fearful, she’s making great strides and showing more confidence each day. She happily accepts treats and enjoys gentle pets. With the right adopter, who can offer patience and consistency, we believe Sierra’s loving personality will shine through in time.

How do I act when I first meet new people? At first, Sierra is extremely shy and fearful. However, she’s beginning to trust humans more and more. She now wags her tail when she sees her caregivers and has even accepted treats from strangers. With continued positive experiences, Sierra is learning that people can be a source of safety and love.

Other tips and tidbits: Sierra was born on or about 10/29/2023.

House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn’t keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Lorna Paxton Ladd