Archie was found with his five siblings in a foxtail field, all of them infested with worms. We quickly placed him in a foster-to-adopt situation on a farm, surrounded by goats, sheep, other dogs, and cats. Archie thrived as a country boy, but when his foster family could no longer adopt him, they agreed to continue fostering until we could find a permanent home.

Tragically, the foster was involved in a serious accident, leaving them hospitalized, and Archie’s need for a new home became urgent. With few willing to take in a large Pit/German Shepherd mix, Vivianna, the founder of Tippy Taps, stepped up. Already caring for 6 dogs and 2 cats, she took Archie in at six months old while tirelessly searching for another rescue.

After reaching out to dozens of rescues across California, Oregon, Washington, and even Canada, one finally responded: Agave Dogs Rescue. They welcomed Archie with open arms. Vivianna drove from Fresno, CA to Beaver Creek, OR, where Archie was taken in and quickly adopted into a loving home.

Now thriving in Oregon with fur siblings and a happy family, Archie is shy but sweet, loves water, livestock, and is great in the car. He’s found his forever home, thanks to the incredible teamwork of many.

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