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OK with Kids
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OK with Dogs
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OK with Cats
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Fenced Yard
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Special Needs
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NEBCR, Inc. has dogs in foster care for at least
a two week evaluation period, before they are made
available for adoption.
Dogs are listed in alphabetical order.
You must have an approved
application on file to be considered for any NEBCR
rescue dog. CLICK
HERE for information on adopting a dog.
We welcome you to request an application. To
email us your request, click
here, or email applications@nebcr.org
and put "application request" in the subject
line.
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Annie
is a 4 year old purebred black and white split
faced border collie. She enjoys people and everyone
she meets gets leaned on for pets, and she often
falls to the floor for a belly rub, too.
Annie came into rescue extremely overweight.
She has been on a diet and was also diagnosed
with a thyroid deficiency, and has begun medication
for that. These steps, and lots of exercise,
have really helped slim her down - she's lost
about 10 pounds with about 5 more to go, putting
her at about 35-40 pounds at her ideal weight.
She seems to have a big frame and has a thick
coat so looks bigger than she is.
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Annie
is an active, intense, quirky border collie.
She's extremely movement sensitive, intensely
herding other dogs that run, a spraying hose,
broom, shovel, etc., letting nothing get in
her way. She is also noise sensitive and things
like power tools and vacuums are likely to get
her going.
Annie is definitely far too interested and
enthusiastic about cats and will need to live
in a kitty-free home. Annie has issues regarding
food, and will guard from other dogs and people.
She needs a knowledgeable, experienced adopter
willing to manage or rehabilitate this. She
will not be placed in a home with children.
Due to her intensity, a fenced yard is preferred,
but we will not rule out an adopter without
a fence if it is a good situation for Annie
with the ability to meet her needs.
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Annie
gets along with the other dogs in her foster
home, with the exception of harassing them with
her constant herding outside, and will get into
a scuffle on occasion if the other dog tries
to get her to stop. The dogs that don't do a
lot of running around and active play do not
bring out her intensity and she co-exists peacefully
with them.
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Annie
walks well when wearing an Easy Walk harness.
She doesn't seem to have too much training but
does learn quickly and her adopter will be required
to attend a training class or to take private
training sessions with with a qualified trainer.
We hope to test Annie on sheep to see if she
might have the possibility to be a working dog.
We are looking for adult home for Annie. She
is being fostered in NY state, on the border
of Southern VT.
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must have an approved application on file to
be considered for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
application BEFORE inquiring about a particular
dog.
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Anya
is 5 years old; a sweet and sensitive soul.
She's doesn't jump on people and is house-trained
and crate-trained. Although she's very well-behaved
in the house and doesn't need a crate, she likes
the security of one and will often hang out
or nap in her crate with the door open. She
is not a counter-surfer and will even leave
a steak dinner unmolested on the coffee table
when her foster mom leaves the room. She will
politely wait to be offered a treat instead.
She loves to hang out with her people and can
often be found curled up under the computer
desk or behind the couch or anywhere else her
people decide to hang out. She's been exposed
to kid's over 7 and she did fine with them.
Anyone who can throw a toy is A-okay in her
mind!
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She
gives the resident cats in her foster home all
the respect they demand and more! (No problem
with me, Mr. Cat, Sir. I'll be more than happy
to get out of your way.)
She's a big-time dog herder. She loves to play
fetch, not to actually get the toy, but to herd
the other dogs as they run after the toy - though
in keeping with her personality, she is very
polite about it.
She gets along well with other dogs and appears
to enjoy their company, though she hasn't engaged
in one-on-one play with the two dogs in her
foster home. Her previous owners stated that
she likes to play tug with other dogs but we
haven't seen that yet. It might be that she
isn't fully comfortable engaging in that type
of play with her foster brothers at this point.
She rides beautifully in the car and hops right
in and curls up in the seat, always ready and
willing to go for a ride.
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She
is not a fan of loud noises in general (although
the lawn mower doesn't bother her) and, like
many border collies, is thunder-phobic. If outside
during thunderstorms, she will run around barking
at the sky. If inside during a storm she will
find a tight, dark space (ie under the bed,
her crate, behind the couch) to wait out the
storm.
She doesn't have much formal obedience training
and needs some help learning not to pull on
leash. A positive-reinforcement training class
is a requirement of her adoption.
A fenced-in yard is preferred but not required.
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Anya
is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her
shots. She is being fostered in upstate New
York.
You must have an approved
application on file to be considered for any
adoptable dog.
Please submit your
application BEFORE inquiring about a particular
dog.
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Didge
~ ADOPTION PENDING
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Didge
is being fostered in CT.
You must have an
approved application on file to be considered
for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
application BEFORE inquiring about a particular
dog.
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Echo ~
ADOPTION PENDING
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Yes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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must have an approved application on file
to be considered for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
application BEFORE inquiring about a particular
dog.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
You must have an
approved application on file to be considered
for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
application BEFORE inquiring about a particular
dog.
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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.
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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. :-)
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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!
:-)
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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!
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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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for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
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Henry
~ ADOPTION PENDING
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Henry
is being fostered in eastern Massachusetts.
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approved application on file to be considered
for any adoptable dog.
Please submit your
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Jewel ~ Special
Needs
No longer
available for adoption -
see below
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