Welcome to Mini Aussie Rescue & Support, Inc. (MARS)

MARS is the first rescue group devoted exclusively to Miniature Australian Shepherds.  Our goal is caring for, evaluating, and finding new homes for Mini Aussies in need and educating people about these wonderful dogs.  MARS assists Mini Aussies of all ages, large and small.  We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization that relies exclusively on donations and fundraising to support our efforts.

We invite you to learn more about our services and activities, please go to our website, www.miniaussierescue.org.

About MARS

Mini Australian/American Shepherds have increased in popularity resulting in Mini Aussies turning up in shelters, on Craigslist, and with rescue groups across the United States. In response to the increasing number of dogs in need, MARS was created to develop a nationwide organization that supports Mini Aussies, their human families, and the many volunteers that want to help. In 2004, MARS was incorporated as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In January of 2005, MARS took in its first rescue Mini Aussie.  As a national group, we encourage cooperation between people in different areas who are helping Mini Aussies.  In the years that we've been rehoming Mini Aussies, we have placed over 1,000 dogs into forever homes.

MARS Mission Statement

Mini Aussie Rescue & Support, Inc. (MARS) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless, unwanted, abused or neglected Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs. MARS will rehabilitate and place lost, unwanted or needy Miniature Australian Shepherds into new homes; assist those individuals who have a need to surrender a Miniature Australian Shepherd; educate the public about Miniature Australian Shepherds; and promote responsible dog ownership and breeding.