About Nugget

Nugget is currently fostered in Jacksonville Beach, FL (Duval County). We are a foster-based rescue and always looking for foster families! Nugget is a gentle, loving red female Australian cattle dog who deserves a special home. She came from a puppy mill/abuse situation but has managed to regain her trust in humans and love of life. She's still on the reserved side but is coming out of her shell more each day. We believe her to be about 4 years old and she rides well in the car and has nice leash manners. Although she likes the security of her crate, she'll also explore the yard and is respectful of her canine buddies. She's on the lower energy side and loves to cuddle next to you on the couch. Nugget was not exposed to much of the outside world so is cautious of new situations but still curious about the world around her. She really is amazing considering what her life was like before she was rescued. Nugget was underfed, kept in a crate nearly all the time, forced to have many litters of pups and lived in filthy, flea-infested conditions. But somehow despite all that she's regained her trust in people and joy for living and is now ready to share that joy with a special, caring person or family. She is house-trained and crate-trained and learning normal dog behavior and boundaries. She's spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on shots, weighs about 30 lbs., has a red speckled coat and soulful brown eyes. Nugget would be a great match for a compassionate, mellow person or family looking for a sweet companion for quiet walks and just hanging out. She would do great with another calm packmate, benefit from more socialization and training, and will make a wonderful companion as she continues to gain confidence and learn that the world can be a kind place. She even gets along with cats! Nugget is a resilient, amazing soul who has so much more life to live and love to give! Her adoption donation is $300.

Manatee County
Bradenton, Florida