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Hi, I'm

Santa Rita

Australian Cattle Dog

currently located at

Love Connection Dog Rescue

Gilbert, AZ

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age

Puppy

gender

Female

color

Brindle - with White

size

Med. 26-60 Lbs (12-27 Kg)

pet code

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My story

🚨🌵 Santa Rita Urgently Needs a Foster, Foster-to-Adopt, or Forever Home 🌵🚨 This tiny spotted puppy has already fought harder than most dogs ever should have to. Now she just needs someone willing to give her a safe place to land. 🥺🐶💛 Meet Santa Rita — an Aussie mix born 2/4/26 as part of the Cacti Litter. She’s small, smart, full of personality, and officially a parvo survivor. 💪🐾 Santa Rita was the only puppy in her litter to contract parvo… and she BEAT IT. ✨ After everything she’s been through, she’s finally healthy, feeling good, and ready for the next chapter of her life. Right now, she urgently needs either: 🏡 A medical foster 💛 A foster-to-adopt home 🐶 Or a forever family ready to commit Because she’s still within the post-parvo shedding window until 5/29, any resident dogs in the home should be: ✔️ Fully vaccinated ✔️ Between 2–6 years old OR she’d also thrive as your one-and-only little sidekick. 🐾 And honestly? She’s already proving she’s worth every bit of effort. Her foster says Santa Rita is: 🎾 Smart, active, and full of puppy sass 🧠 Already learning “sit” 🐾 Working hard on potty training 🦴 Obsessed with chew toys and balls 💛 Crate trained and doing great with men She’s the kind of puppy who wants to be involved in everything — curious about the world, eager to learn, and always ready for the next adventure. With her Aussie mix brains and energy, she’ll thrive with a family committed to exercise, enrichment, and helping her grow into the amazing dog she’s meant to be. 🌞🐶 A home with a yard would be ideal for this busy little explorer. 🌿🐾 Santa Rita already survived the scary part. Now she deserves the happy part — the cozy bed, the toy basket, the person who looks at her and says, “you’re safe now.” 🥹💛 Fostering is completely free — the rescue provides food, supplies, and vet care. You provide the love and temporary safe space. And if you fall in love? Foster-to-adopt is absolutely an option. ✨ Please help us find this brave little survivor the home she’s been waiting for. Apply below to foster or adopt Santa Rita. 🌵🐶💛 👉 Adoption App: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LCDR/Dog Foster App: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/LCDR/Dog

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

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Love Connection Dog Rescue

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Gilbert, AZ 85298

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