Meet our Available Adult Dogs

Discover the wonderful adult dogs at Blue Nest Rescue. Adult dogs often get overlooked, but they have so much love to give. Find easy access to each dog's bio, photos, and personality to see if they're the right fit for your family.

Name: Luna
Age: 3 years
Breed (best guess): Australian Shepherd
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Spay/Neuter Status: not spayed yet 
Vaccines: will be soon 
Microchip: will be soon

Good with Dogs: Still adjusting — needs continued slow socialization
Good with Kids: Yes, very loving with people
Good with Cats: Unknown
House Trained: Yes
Kennel Trained: Unknown
Leash Trained: Yes — walks beautifully
Energy Level: Moderate

Luna is a very loving and attentive girl who bonds closely with her people. She appears to be potty trained, is eating and drinking well, and has healthy, regular bowel movements. She is currently shedding heavily and would benefit from grooming. Luna walks wonderfully on a leash and is very observant, picking up on things quickly. She does experience separation anxiety and prefers to stay close to her person. Luna is completely deaf, so she can startle if touched unexpectedly, but remains very sweet-natured. She is still learning to be around other animals and will need continued socialization and guidance, especially with some food guarding behaviors.

Name: Linda
Age: 6–7 years
Breed (best guess): Australian Shepherd / Flat-Coated Retriever mix
Size: Medium (~35 lbs)
Sex: Female
Spay/Neuter Status: To be scheduled (covered by adoption fee)
Vaccines: Will be up to date
Microchip: Will be microchipped

Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Kennel Trained: Yes
Energy Level: Low to moderate
Temperament/Behavior: Very smart, sweet, and friendly with a calm, laid-back personality. Linda is more on the relaxed side and would make a wonderful “couch potato” companion while still enjoying time with her people.

Additional Notes: Linda has a naturally stubbed tail and is currently finishing weaning her puppies. She will be available for foster or foster-to-adopt soon.

 

Name: Baby

Age: 2-3 years old

Breed (best guess): Rhodesian Ridgeback/lab mix

Size: 35-40 ibs

Sex: Female

Spay/Neuter Status: about to be spayed

Vaccines: up to date on all vaccines

Microchip: will be 

Good with Dogs: yes

Good with Kids: Not sure

Good with Cats: Not sure

House Trained: yes

Kennel Trained: yes

Energy Level: very calm when indoors

Temperament/Behavior: she is relaxed and sweet. She loves to be with other dogs and people. A backyard would be perfect for Baby so she can run and play outside. She loves to sleep on the floor or in her bed while her foster family works during the day and she loves to be at the park or outside in the backyard to run in her time outdoors. Baby is still working on walking next to you on a leash during walks. She gets very excited on walks and with treats.

Seeking foster to adopt 

Name: Cookie

Age: Adult 2years 

Breed (best guess): Border collie lab mix 

Size: Medium

Sex: Female

Spay Status: Not yet spayed — will be scheduled

Vaccines: Will be up to date

Microchip: Will be microchipped

 

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: Seems to do okay

House Trained: Not fully — currently working on it

Kennel Trained: Yes

Energy Level: Low to moderate

Cookie is a very sweet, calm girl with a laid-back personality. She loves kids and enjoys being around people, making her a great family companion. She does well with other dogs and has a more relaxed, easygoing nature. While she is still working on house training, she is making progress and just needs consistency and patience to succeed.

seeking a foster to adopt home

Name: Maggie

Age: 3 years

Breed (best guess): Red Heeler / Australian Shepherd mix

Size: Medium

Sex: Female

Spay Status:spayed 

Vaccines: fully vaccinated

Microchip: yes 

Good with Dogs: Yes — does well with most dogs

Good with Kids: yes

Good with Cats: 

House trained: yes 

Kennel Trained:unknown 

Energy Level: Moderate 

Maggie is a smart, active girl who thrives in a farm-style She does great with most animals and would make an excellent companion dog for someoneShe is eager to please and quick to learn!
Apply today for Maggie! 

Name: Sally

Age: 5 years

Breed (best guess): Bully / Pitbull mix

Size: Medium 44lbs

Sex: Female

Spay Status: spayed 

Vaccines: Up to date

Microchip: will be

Good with Dogs: Yes — does better with low-energy dogs

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: No

House Trained: fully house trained

Kennel Trained: Does okay in a crate (not her favorite, but manageable)

Energy Level: Low to moderate — laid-back

Calm, gentle, well-mannered, and very laid-back. Sally is more of a couch potato than a playful pup. She listens well off leash and has wonderful manners.

Temperament / Behavior:

Sally recently finished raising her puppies and is now ready for a home of her own. She does well with other dogs but prefers calmer companions and is not overly playful. She is great with kids and would thrive in a relaxed home environment.

apply now for sally! 

Meet Fluffy 🐾

Fluffy is a sweet, affectionate girl who is looking for a home that truly fits her needs. She is loving, loyal, and forms strong bonds with her people. Once she feels comfortable, she’s a total cuddle bug and will happily be a lap dog soaking up all the affection you’ll give her.

Fluffy has a good amount of energy and loves spending time outside where she can run, explore, and enjoy her surroundings. She thrives when she has space to play and people who can give her attention and structure.

Name: Fluffy
Age: Adult 1 year
Breed (best guess): Aussie / shepherd mix
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Spay Status: spayed
Vaccines: up to date
Microchip: Yes
Good with Dogs: dog selective ( she prefers an older dog or a submissive one )
Good with Cats: unknown

📩 Apply now for Fluffy and give this sweet girl the chance to find the forever home she deserves.

Athena

Meet Athena 🐾

Athena is a quiet, gentle soul who is learning to trust after spending years as a stray. When she first entered foster care, she was frozen in fear — but in just one week, she began walking on a leash, going in and out on her own, and even doing happy zoomies in the yard. Her progress has been truly heartwarming.

Name: Athena

Age: 7 years

Breed (best guess): blue healer mix

Size: Medium, ~35 lbs

Sex: Female

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Vaccines: Up to date

Microchip: Yes

Dewormed: Yes

Good with Dogs: Yes (does well with small dogs)

Good with Kids: Unknown

Good with Cats: Best without cats, or only dog-savvy cats

House Training: In progress

Athena enjoys relaxing on the couch and gains confidence more each day. She will need a patient, understanding adopter who can give her the time and space she needs to feel safe. A securely fenced yard or leash walks will be important while she continues building confidence.

Athena is ready for a loving home and a true second chance — one where she can continue to grow and feel secure at her own pace. 🐾

Meet Logan 🐾

Logan is a 2–3-year-old Mountain Cur / Lab mix who has been patiently waiting for the loving home he truly deserves.

Name: Logan

Age: ~2–3 years

Breed (best guess): Mountain Cur / Lab mix

Size: Large

Sex: Male

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Vaccines: Up to date

Microchip: Yes

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: No

House Training: Almost fully house trained

Crate/Kennel Training: Almost fully kennel trained

Logan is a smart, fun-loving boy who gets along well with kids and other dogs. He knows several basic commands and has a playful personality, with just a little room to continue learning good manners. He enjoys going on hikes and truly thrives on being around his people.

Despite his wonderful temperament, Logan has not received a single adoption application since July 2025 — something we truly can’t understand. He would make an excellent family companion and is more than ready to be someone’s best friend.

🐾 Apply to meet Logan today and give this amazing boy the forever home he’s been waiting for.

Meet Abby 🐾

Abby is a friendly, energetic Beagle / Lab mix who has been patiently waiting for her forever home.

Name: Abby

Age: ~1 year

Breed (best guess): Beagle / Lab mix

Size: Medium

Sex: Female

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Vaccines: Fully vaccinated

Microchip: Yes

Good with Dogs: She prefers to be the only inside dog ( does great with dogs outside ) 

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: No

House Training: House trained

Crate/Kennel Training: Crate trained and does well in a kennel

Abby is a well-mannered girl with a great balance of energy and affection. She does well off leash, transitions nicely inside the home, and truly enjoys being around her people. She loves to play but prefers being indoors with her family, making her a wonderful companion for everyday life.

Abby has been waiting far too long for her forever home and would make an excellent match for an active, loving family ready to include her in their adventures.

🐾 Apply to meet Abby today and give this sweet girl the home she’s been waiting for.

✨ SEEKING A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME ✨

Meet Princess 🐾

Princess is a 3-year-old Yellow Lab mix with a sweet, gentle nature and a calm, easygoing personality.

Name: Princess

Age: ~3 years

Breed (best guess): Yellow Lab mix

Size: Medium–large

Sex: Female

Spay/Neuter Status: Will be spayed as soon as her appointment is scheduled

Vaccines: Will be fully vaccinated soon

Microchip: Will be microchipped

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Leash Skills: Walks well on a leash

Crate/Kennel Training: Does great in a crate

Princess is not much of a barker and settles nicely, making her an easy companion in the home. She is very dog-friendly, loves children, and does well with cats — truly a wonderful family dog.

We are currently seeking a foster-to-adopt home where Princess can continue to thrive while she completes her vetting.

🐾 Apply for Princess today and give this gentle girl the loving home she deserves.

✨ SEEKING A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME ✨

Meet Lady 
Lady is a sweet shepherd mix who is ready to find a loving foster-to-adopt home.

Name: Lady

Age: ~1 year

Breed (best guess): shepherd mix

Size: Medium, ~45 lbs

Sex: Female

Spay/Neuter Status: Will be spayed soon

Vaccines: Will be fully vaccinated

Microchip: Will be microchipped

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Good with Cats: Unknown

House Training: In progress

Crate/Kennel Training: Nearly fully crate trained

Lady has a mostly calm temperament and behaves well in a crate. She is making great progress with house training and continues to improve each day. She does well with other dogs and is friendly with children, making her a wonderful option for a family environment.

We are currently seeking a foster-to-adopt home for Lady so she can finish her vetting while settling into a home.

🐾 Apply to foster-to-adopt Lady today and help this sweet girl find the home she deserves.