05/31/2026
Get ready Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic - ARMA is excited to welcome Athena and Loki to our program!
Athena and Loki are beautiful 6-year-old red merle Aussie siblings searching for a loving forever home together. These bonded littermates have recently experienced a lot of change in their lives and are now looking for a fresh start with a family who will give them the stability, patience, and love they deserve. Loki is the larger male, he's 60 pounds and Athena is the smaller female at 45ish pounds. They are currently in Virginia.
Athena and Loki are very bonded and complement each other beautifully, which is why they are looking for a home together. They are both potty trained, know basic commands such as sit, stay, and leave it, and are classic Velcro Aussies who love being close to their people.
Loki is neutered. Athena will need to be spayed, so ARMA is offering this stunning pair as foster-to-adopt. ARMA will work with their new family to coordinate and pay for Athenaâs spay.
Here is a little bit about each wonderful Aussie --
Athena
Athena is the quieter, more sensitive, and lower-energy of the pair. She can be shy and cautious when meeting new people, but once she feels safe, her sweet personality begins to shine. During her evaluation, she steadily grew more comfortable and even sought affection by sitting on someoneâs feet and gazing up with adoring eyes.
Athena will thrive with patient adopters who understand that trust takes time. Since she previously lived a country lifestyle with the freedom to roam outdoors, she has had little to no leash training and is still learning confidence with leash walking. Despite that, she showed encouraging progress during her evaluation. With consistency, gentle encouragement, enrichment, and continued education, Athena has all the potential to blossom into an incredibly devoted companion.
Loki
Loki is the more outgoing, higher-energy, classic âhappy Aussieâ of the duo. He is friendly, treat motivated, and enjoys interacting with people once introductions are made. While sudden surprises or unfamiliar visitors may startle him initially, he warms up quickly and responds very well to reassurance and positive interaction.
Loki is playful, athletic, and loves a good game of frisbee â he can even do a backflip to catch one. Like Athena, he previously enjoyed a rural lifestyle with freedom to roam and has had little to no leash training. He has shown good potential around other dogs when introductions are handled appropriately. Loki brings confidence and energy to the pair and helps Athena feel more secure.
Their Ideal Home
Athena and Loki are looking for a home that understands the needs of herding breeds and is committed to giving them both the physical activity, structure, and mental enrichment Aussies thrive on. Their ideal home would be in a quieter setting, as they are accustomed to country life and a more peaceful environment.
They would especially love a family who enjoys spending time outdoors, tossing a frisbee or ball, and including them in daily life. These are smart Aussies who would thrive with continued education, confidence-building, and positive reinforcement training. Like many Aussies, they enjoy engagement and interaction with their people and will do best with adopters who can provide routine, patience, and gentle guidance as they adjust to a new home.
These two have been through tremendous change, but despite it all, they remain loving, resilient dogs who are ready to bond deeply with the right family.
If you are looking for a pair of loyal, loving companions and are willing to give them the time and understanding they deserve, Athena and Loki may be the perfect addition to your home.
If you are already an approved ARMA adopter and are interested in Athena and Loki, please contact the volunteer you have been working with.
If you would like to be approved to adopt this stunning pair, please visit our website and submit an application: www.aussierescueofthemidatlantic.org
