Ozzie

My story

Courtesy Post: Owner Surrender/Rehoming- Charlotte, NC *This dog doesn’t belong to ASF and hasn’t been evaluated by ASF.* Meet Ozzie! She is a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd and weighs 35 lbs. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on shots, and on heartworm prevention. Ozzie is nervous around strangers! No kids, cats, or dogs, due to her reactivity! Once she trusts you, Ozzie is sweet and loving! She loves to play and has a lot of energy! In 2023, she bit someone after they tried to take something out of her mouth, that she stole from the trash. She also bit someone on the ankle after they tried to prevent her from eating food that had fallen onto the floor. In May 2024, she bit a family member who was dog sitting her. He walked into the home; she growled and gave him a warning. He continued to enter the home, so she lunged and clamped onto his pant leg. He tried to remove her, and she bit his hand. In April 2025, she bit the ankle of a dog sitter who got too close to her while she was eating. On 5/12/25, she bit the owner after they tried taking away a toy that she destroyed, so she wouldn’t choke on it. Ozzie also has a history of nipping and biting upon being startled, without giving any sign on a warning, other than a whale eye. She is on 20mg of fluoxetine daily for her fear and anxiety. The owner is surrendering her because of her reactivity issues, especially towards people and other dogs. They are also expecting a baby and don’t want her to hurt their baby. She needs to go by 8/1! If you think you can provide a great home for Ozzie, please contact the owner listed below. There is a $150 rehoming fee to assure good folks with good intentions. This fee will be donated to Australian Shepherds Furever for their assistance in placing Ozzie. Owner’s Contact Information: Chloe chloe.brengman@gmail.com

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ozzie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.