Galveston County Animal Shelter
(409) 948-2485
3412 Loop 197 N
Texas City, TX 77590
http://gcas.petfinder.com
FEATURED BREED
Despite his name, the Australian Shepherd originated in the western U.S., not Australia, around the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s. Originally bred to herd livestock, he remains a working dog at heart; the Aussie, as he's nicknamed, is happiest when he has a job to do. He can be a wonderful family companion if his intelligence and energy are channelled into dog sports or activities. (more)