Meet Hank.

Queen Creek, AZ · 3 years 1 month · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat)

Listed since Oct 12, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 12, 2026

In the shelter’s words

❤️ MEET HANK — A GOOD BOY WHO DESERVES A FRESH START! ❤️ Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn, and the people we love most have to make heartbreaking decisions. Meet Hank, a handsome 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, also known as a Heeler, whose owner unfortunately had to enter rehab. With an uncertain future ahead, his owner wanted to make sure Hank had a better life and wouldn't be passed around from home to home while he figured things out. That decision came from love. ❤️ Hank deserves stability, and his owner wanted to give him the chance to find it. Now, we're looking for a special family who understands what makes this incredible breed so unique! Here's what makes Hank such a catch: ✅ Good with other dogs ✅ Good with cats ✅ Didn't bother his foster's chickens! ✅ House-trained ✅ Knows basic commands ✅ Does well in the car Hank has a lot going for him! But as an Australian Cattle Dog, he's more than just a handsome face. Heelers are intelligent, energetic working dogs who thrive when they have structure, exercise, mental stimulation, and a job to do. Hank needs an ACTIVE household that understands the breed. He's looking for someone who will take him on adventures, keep his clever mind busy, provide consistent training, and make him part of the family. He isn't looking for a temporary stop. He's looking for his person — someone who will commit to him for the rest of his life, through the good days and the hard ones. We can't change the circumstances that brought Hank into rescue, but we can help make sure his next chapter is everything he deserves. Could Hank be your next adventure buddy? Submit an adoption application at https://backthebluepetrescue.org/ Approved applicants can arrange a meet-and-greet, followed by a home check. Please SHARE to help Hank find the active, loving forever home he's been waiting for! ❤️ #AdoptDontShop #AustralianCattleDog #Heeler #CattleDogRescue #RescueDog #ForeverHome #BackTheBluePetRescue

RescueGroups record ID: 22845090

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.