Didge is a larger Border Collie (50+ lbs) with a medium drive. He is on the heavy side and although he has been very active since he has come to us, he still needs to work on his weight loss. He has been vet-checked and is completely healthy.

Didge loves to play fetch and will bring it right back to you. He is very intelligent and learns things very quickly. He's eager to please. He knows down, sit, off, stay, drop, come and crate.

Didge does fine with other dogs and cats.

Didge prefers to be with his people (even over other dogs), and will bark/whine some when you leave him, but settles after a short while. He has a history of being destructive when left alone loose, so we've found that the safest, most comfortable place for him when his people can't be there is in his crate.

Didge has had practice chasing cars, and has a VERY strong car chasing drive. Didge will actually carry on and try to chase any car he can see OR hear. It's important that his new family has a safe place for Didge to play outside - out of the view/earshot of cars.

The good news is that he can be pretty easily distracted from cars or whatever else is going on and redirected to play. However a hard-fenced yard (not an invisible/electric fence) is required as a condition of Didge's adoption.

Didge's favorite activities are snuggling with his people, playing fetch and playing tug of war with his foster siblings. He loves to run after a ball or just run around in the back yard with his foster siblings. Didge would be fine as a solo dog or as a buddy for another playful dog.

Didge is completely house trained and loves to run out in the back yard and chase the squirrels. He will look up in the trees and bark at them. He enjoys being petted and will sit down and place his head against you to ask, but is never demanding.

He's a very snuggly guy who has excellent recall and just wants to be someone's loving companion. Didge will make an excellent, loyal friend.

A basic obedience class will be a requirement of his adoption.

Didge is being fostered in CT.

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We'd like to introduce the marvelous Mr. Echo. Like the Lost character, he's steady and loyal, and much deeper than an initial encounter might suggest.

Much more laid back and low key than most purebred Border Collies, Echo's not a flashy dog who'll instantly demand to be the center of attention. But his quiet, thoughtful ways and utter devotion to his person make him a solid companion.

This 3 year old male is a sweet, affable soul with excellent manners - a perfect gentleman. He's reliably housetrained, doesn't jump on people, knows "sit" well and "lie down" casually, and walks nicely on a leash. Echo's also crate trained. He doesn't counter surf, though he occasionally checks out the garbage can. He responds very well to a quiet "no" in this and all other situations. He likes raw potatoes and carrots that fall on the floor, and watermelon (which he'll steal from a plate on a low table - that doesn't qualify as counter surfing, does it?), but doesn't seem to like apples (at least not Galas).

His former owners have said that he's fine with older kids and likes to swim. He definitely enjoys riding in the car and going for walks. He usually barks at new people (and runs between your legs for security), but then instantly warms up and is quite friendly.

Although he came from a household with 7 other dogs, Echo isn't really a dogs' dog. After an initial adjustment period, he coexists peacefully with the other dogs in his foster home, though he doesn't really interact with them much other than to be "play police." While he could probably adapt to living with another submissive dog or two, he shouldn't be expected to be an interactive companion for another dog who needs a play buddy. He can be a little pushy with other dogs at first and will guard food. He's really much more of a people dog, almost constantly at his foster mom's feet or side, even lying outside the tub when she takes a shower!

What Echo really wants is to be with his person. He bonds very easily and loves nothing more than to snuggle up on the couch getting belly rubs while you're reading or watching TV, or to lie at your feet while you're working at the computer.

But don't let his quiet nature fool you - bring out a ball or Frisbee and Echo's ready to go! He loves all kinds of toys and will happily amuse himself in the house as well. Though generally not destructive, he manages to demolish the cheap tennis-type balls in a matter of seconds, and will swallow the pieces, so real tennis balls are preferred.

Echo is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his shots. He's being fostered in the Southern Tier of upstate New York.

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Hi, I'm George. I was born on 10/7/07 so I'm almost 8 months old now. I have had little formal training, but I know "sit" and I'm learning some other commands. I am housetrained and crate trained, neutered, microchipped and up to date on my shots.

I love kids. Big kids or little kids. I adjust my play level depending on the size of the kid involved. I love to play with balls of every kind, but there is this one ball I really, really love. My foster mom calls it a "cuz" ball. It squeaks really, really loud and my foster brother HATES it 'cause it is SO loud. I'm ok with loud noises although I startle easily. I'm pretty good with other dogs although I bark at them at first, just to show them I'm tough.

I love to swim and go for walks, but my all time favorite place to be is with my people. My foster mom says I am too big to be a lap dog, but I still try. I follow my foster mom all over the house. I'm very loving and just want a family who will play with me and just be there for me. Another dog in the house would be nice, but as long as I have someone to hang out with, I'll be happy.

I do tend to bark when I see something new or if I see another dog coming into MY yard. I also bark if another dog barks at me. Hey, fair's fair. And I love to chew everything. I'm a puppy after all.

Mom says I don't need a fence as she believes I can be trained to "come" and "stay" reliably, but she says I have to go to obedience school. Is that where they teach you to count? Oops, Mom wants the computer back now . . . .

Note from George's foster mom: George weighs 55.5 pounds and I think that is as big as he is going to get. He is a big, athletic dog and needs exercise, but he is very calm for such a young dog. He does not jump up on people and he will just sit with his head in your lap for as long as you will let him.

George has far too much interest in cats, and will not be placed with them.

George does have a ball obsession where he fixates on the ball, but he can be distracted. He is not highly food motivated so the ball is the high value item for him. He's a complete love.

George is being fostered in New Hamphire.

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Don't let her age fool you! Eight is far from "old" for a border collie (whose average life span is 15+), and this charming, adorable girl still have plenty of life and love to give!

Harley is a very lovey girl with people and requires her morning hugs and kisses before breakfast. She can be somewhat fearful of strange men, however once she warms up to you she is all about the attention!

That being said, Harley is both pretty and polite. She loves attention, but isn't pushy about asking for it. She doesn't generally jump on people (although loves to gently come up for hugs and kisses) and knows some basic commands - come, sit, down, stay.

Harley doesn't love being left alone (hey, who does?) and will sometimes bark for attention. This has gotten better as she's settled into her foster home and she's realized that barking doesn't get her anything, but her new home will need to be patient with her until she's adjusted to her new surroundings and provide her with enough attention, exercise and things "to do" to help her settle when they can't be around.

Now that Harley has settled in, the only barking she really does is very brief and just to alert her family to passing cars/peopleÉ and squirrels. :-)

Harley is very much a "Queen B" sort of border collie - preferring to the worshipped by her people than sharing the attention with other dogs. Harley doesn't dislike other dogs, she just prefers not to share her home with them. She has lived with other dogs in the past, but has clearly shown that she needs to be the boss, and is willing to back that up. For this reason we are placing her as an only dog.

Harley is very curious of cats, but has only briefly met one while in rescue. She does seem to have something of a prey drive, and to be on the safe side we would prefer a home for her without cats - or an adopter that is savvy enough to manage the introductions safely and be sure that all involved have their "safe zones." Also because of her interest in small critters (i.e., squirrelsÉ) we would prefer a fenced yard for Harley. If not a fence, at least a home where people will always supervise her when she is outside. Remember, even dogs with a previously rock solid "come" need some time to adjust in a new environment they will come reliably! And never underestimate the power of squirrels! :-)

Harley is very curious indoors, but appears to have good house manners and will let you know when she needs to go out. She has been known to guard her most favorite possessions (rawhide/bones) but doesn't seem to have any issues with her toys or food. For this reason we are looking for an adult only home for her with people that are experienced enough to handle her safely around the good stuff.

Harley was recently spayed and did very well during her recent vet visits. She charmed the staff who commented on what a good girl she was!

Harley walks very nicely on a leash. Being a more mature girl, she doesn't require as much exercise as the young whippersnappers do, but she does enjoy her daily "walkies."

Harley is being fostered in central New Hampshire.

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Henry is a big, happy-go-lucky boy at 8 months - already close to 48lbs! He's a traditional-looking black + white gentleman (ok, goofball!) with drop ears and medium rough coat. He is a lovely pup who simply needs some exposure and guidance.

Henry is LOADED with personality. He's ultra friendly and takes direction very well. Henry came into rescue with no obedience, but is quickly learning the basics and picking up cues from his foster siblings. He also has not been exposed to much outside of his previous home environment. However, though new sights/noises make him nervous, he will come to you when he IS nervous. He will need a family who is committed to introducing him to new things at his own pace. Remember, he is still a puppy and may still be subject to a fear period or two!

Henry likes to chase ball/frisbee/tug toy and is learning to fetch and tug. He mostly likes to watch his foster brother chase and jump for the frisbee, but will help to bring the frisbee closer (i.e. pounce on it) when he can. When you throw a ball/frisbee at close range, Henry actually tries to catch it with both his mouth AND his paws!

His previous owners note that Henry guards his food, so we have been feeding him away from his foster siblings. We are also seeing tendencies of crate guarding (perhaps because he is fed in his crate) towards his foster siblings - a quick bark-lunge - when a cat or dog walks by or in Ôhis' crate.

Henry loves to lean his head on you for skritches. He also settles very well in the house, either lying by your feet or finding a toy to toss to himself.

Henry is crate trained and housebroken, which for an 8 month old, is quite impressive! He has had very limited experience riding in cars, but has ridden fairly well in crate on his journeys across New England.

Henry lives with a few cats in his foster home, and will chase them if they run from him (a game to our cats!). He will stare obsessively if given the opportunity, but can usually be re-directed with a toy or chew.

We think once he is fully grown, Henry could be an excellent agility prospect. He is just now learning to be aware of where his feet are, and his goofy gait is starting to turn into a nice fluid stride.

Henry is reportedly good with kids under 10, but we haven't witnessed this first hand. We have no idea how he would be with children under 5.

Henry will be required to attend obedience class upon adoption, as he does need additional exposure/socialization.

Henry is being fostered in eastern Massachusetts.

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