Robin Prouty, President
Leon Goetz, Vice President
Dianne Barrett, Treasurer
Karen Godwin, Secretary
Vicki Lembcke, Director
Karen Thurlow-Kimball, Director

United States Australian Shepherd Foundation

Formed in 2005, and receiving IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a Charitable Organization in early 2006. The United States Australian Shepherd Foundationis affiliated directly with the United States Australian Shepherd Association, and was a process started by the visionary Board Members of that organization.

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Our Mission:

The purpose of the United States Australian Shepherd Foundation is to fund projects that further the welfare of the Australian Shepherd breed.

• Support canine medical research.
• Promote education on the proper care, breeding and training of Australian Shepherds.
• Foster and promote the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of displaced Australian Shepherds.
• Provide college scholarships for approved Junior Handlers who exhibit Australian Shepherds.
• Promote public knowledge of dogs in general.

Our Vision:

To establish the funding of genetic research that will lead to DNA markers for genetic defects, and hereditary disease that effect the Australian Shepherd. Allowing breeders to make informed breeding decisions to the benefit of our breed.

To have a Crisis Fund, available for Australian Shepherds during a time of need; specifically regarding the housing, rehabilitation and fostering of displaced Australian Shepherds, as well as those affected by natural disasters.

To have a college scholarship program available to approved Junior Handlers who have exhibited Australian Shepherds at AKC sanctioned Junior handling events, and demonstrate the highest qualities of good citizenship and academics.

To have informative educational material available for all owners and prospective owners of registered Australian Shepherds; specifically relating to the breed in general, temperament, competitive events and the ramifications of breeding.

The establishment of this website is for the purpose of assisting this Foundation in its endeavors to provide for a better quality of life for every Australian Shepherd. Check back with us frequently for updates, and progress reports from USASF.