Chip is a 9 year old, neutered male, purebred border collie with papers. He is a very loving and affectionate dog who enjoys spending time with his people.

Chip has been great with all people that we have come in contact with, all ages, sizes, wearing hats, or not, etc. He was even fine with a group of kindergartners all wanting to pet him in a group. He does enjoy attention, petting, and of course, playing!

e loves to play fetch, enjoys keep away, and also really likes tug! He is a fan of most toys, not too picky in that regard! He enjoys the water - wading in to cool off, and possibly a bit of swimming. He also enjoys car rides, sitting up to watch the scenery go by, or lying down quietly for the trip.

For the most part, he is an easy guy to live with. However, his one area of difficulty is his intense interest in chasing. He will chase cars, livestock, small furries, other dogs, etc. If it moves, he wants to chase it.

He gets along fine with other dogs for the most part, although he finds it very difficult to focus on his person when he is around them if they are moving or playing, because their motion sets him into intense chase mode. In fact, when out and about on leash, if he sees another dog he immediately does the border collie crouch and stare. Chip is actually great at meeting new and random dogs. As soon as he meets the other dog he's fine with it and wants to move on. Unless, that is, the other dogs are running and playing! Then he *must* obsessively chase them. He can be rather rude about this, and the other dogs do not tend to enjoy it.

On the other hand, he doesn't seem to chase bikes or kids!

Chip is great in the house; he is crate trained but really doesn't need to be crated once he knows the routine. He doesn't seem to have any separation anxiety, and handles his home alone time very well.

Chip's ideal home would be one where he was the only dog.

He has lived successfully with cats in his foster home, showing them little to no interest after the initial introductions. However, he very likely would chase a cat that ran, and therefore should only be considered for a home with very dog savvy cats (these are cats that understand the best way to deal with dogs is to never run from them.)

Chip will need a safe, fenced area in which to run and play on a regular basis. This doesn't have to be your yard, if you have an unfenced yard but have access to a secure fenced area to let him run and play, this would be appropriate. You would, of course, need to ensure he wasn't loose in an unfenced area where he could potentially get into a dangerous situation chasing livestock, deer, or vehicles.

Chip really just needs a loving home who will be able to work with him to meet his typical border collie needs of exercise and interaction. He'll repay that tenfold. He really is a goofy guy who will keep you smiling!

Chip's adopters will be required to bring him to an approved, positive reinforcement training class. He is being fostered in NY state, near the border of Southern VT.

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Cricket was born in February of 2009. Her mother is a purebred Border Collie. We are thinking she is mixed with terrier. Whatever her mix, she seems to have gotten the best of both breeds. She is agile, quick to learn, and is a people pleaser. She's also a wee bit of a thing at only 22 lbs. She likes to both fetch and tug.

She was turned into the shelter for chasing the farm animals. While at the shelter she was extremely nervous and shy. But once she got into a foster home she blossomed. She still shows some fear reactiveness to new situations. We feel that she was treated well but just didn't get all the experiences a young dog needs to develop normally. Her future family should keep in mind that she will need much positive exposure to many different situations to make up for the isolation of her early months.

In most situations, she shows medium drive. However, she can get overly aroused quite easily. Keeping her within her comfort zone will be important. She stays around her person and calls back easily. However, her prey drive is quite high and if something appeared for her to chase she would be off after it. Although a fence is not required, she must have access to a securely fenced area on a regular basis. Being always on a leash is not an option for this dog that wants and needs to run. An invisible fence is not an option for her.

She is living easily with two dogs in her foster home. However, her initial reaction to new dogs is to try to get them to move away by showing her teeth. The short video below shows her meeting her foster sister outside for the first time. They both showed fear of the one another while in the confines of the house. You can see them being tentative in their initial greeting but loosen up to play chase. At the end of the video Cricket shows a fear reaction to something she heard of saw.

You might want to turn the sound off on your computer if you watch the video. The barking at the end is quite loud. Watch the video here.

Cricket is a work in progress and will be well worth the effort for the lucky person or family that makes her their own. A positive training class will be a condition of her adoption.

Cricket is being fostered in
Rhode Island.

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This beautiful dog is named Halcyon. We call him 'Cy' for short. Halcyon is an awful fancy name that really just means things like serenity and peace and good times. Cy is looking for a forever home that will, first and foremost, give him a more fitting name. ;)

Although the name for this 4 y.o. border collie is lovely, it doesn't really fit his characteristics. This guy is exuberant! Excited! Animated! Loving life! Cy is the eternal puppy.

A lanky 4 year old with freckles and the softest coat ever, he is a sparkling presence with everyone.

He loves dogs.
He loves people.
He loves the indoors.
He loves the outdoors.
He loves eating.
He loves peeing.

As a matter of fact, when he first came into foster care, he liked to pee on everything. He was the Mighty Marker. But with the help of a belly band and good supervision, he stopped marking indoors under supervision almost instantly. He is ever so eager to please. He is very good about housetraining but will continue to need supervision, and a belly band will make this quite simple.

About eating...
Well, Cy came into foster care very thin and continues to need extra calories. He obviously knows this because he is quite eager to participate in the mission of helping him to gain weight. He will hop on to a countertop, stick his nose into the bottom of the trash barrel and about anything else that would lead him to food (or a crumb, as is sometimes the case). He thinks he is very savvy and does this when people aren't looking. Under supervision, he is the very picture of good behavior. So, hey, keep the counters clean and that solves that issue, right? Well, one time he did climb into the kitchen sink to get some bones that were thawing out so, really, don't underestimate his James Bond abilities for acquiring food.

Let's see, what else is important to know about sweet Cy? Outside, his favorite activity is to chase other dogs and pretend like he is a master sheep herder (and we're pretty sure he's never seen sheep). He really is rather silly and cute in this endeavor, although it could be annoying to other dogs. In foster care, his two companions could care less and even like to play with him and his exciting chasing behavior.

Likewise, we have mixed reviews about his behavior with cats. Any cats he lives with should be quite confidant and assertive, the type of cat to say 'knock it OFF' with a swat of the paw. A cat that runs from him will only be proving that cats are cute little toys to chase!

Cy is fine in a crate although he will tell you he doesn't like it if he is crated and you are there. But give him a bone to chew on or something fun to do and he won't even notice you're not there. At night, he can sleep in a crate or just loose in the room. He is well-behaved (remember, he's got that belly band on!) and only gets antsy when he thinks it's time to get up and the people want to sleep a bit longer. However, he is happy to stick his wet nose in your face and cuddle for a while if you like that sort of thing.

When Cy gets nervous or restless, he will circle or pace. He needs a home that is able to offer him some calming and supportive measures in this area. He is easily redirected with activities (there is definitely a theme with this!) and loves massage and just to snuggle with you if he's anxious.

Cy is in good health except for needing to gain some weight, although he has very worn teeth. This doesn't affect a lot of things, but can be startling to see. He needs to refrain from chewing on things that could cause further damage. His forever home will need to enforce this, as Cy is only 4 and needs to get a LOT more years out of those teeth!

Cy is fine with handling. OK, actually he is great with handling. He is an absolute love with any sort of touch - including bathing, brushing, and annoying things like picking burrs out of his fur or pulling a tick off his ear. He hasn't expressed any interest in things like chasing cars or any sort of aggression - at all!

He is a bit wild and loopy and needs work with training if you hope to have a dog that doesn't demonstrate his James Bond abilities at every opportunity. Although, that's not so important for some people. If you are looking for a dog that is the absolute definition of happiness and love, then this is your boy. Maybe his name should be Snugglebunny? Seriously, we need to find a forever home that can give him the name that suits him because clearly foster care has failed in this ambition. Luckily he doesn't care.

Doesn't care?
It's true. Cy absolutely has no preference for what you call him. Or when you call him. Or how loudly you call him. Cy is deaf! Well, maybe deaf or perhaps just very hard of hearing.

So, what does it mean to have a deaf dog?
Nothing too different than having a regular ol' hearing dog. With a deaf dog you need to make sure that he is always safely contained. If he was not safely contained it would be very impossible to call him to you. In foster care, he is kept on a leash at all times (except bedtime). He can play in a hard-fenced yard and is very good...but will start to dig if he gets bored and there's no one to play with. In the house, you use hand-signals for commands instead of verbal commands.

There are lovely things about a deaf border collie. For example, when he goes to sleep, he is out! You can get up and do whatever you like and he doesn't twitch or even consider the idea of getting up and following you around.

On the other hand, there are things that his forever home needs to be sensitive to. When you go out of his sight, he is left not having any idea what is going on. He needs some extra care to make sure he is not anxious or worried in his silent world. This is simple, like making sure he has a yummy chewy to occupy him or just ensuring that he has the ability to follow you around.

Cy deserves a loving home that will respect his abilities (James Bond and being adorable and adoring) as well as the fact that he is deaf. He needs a hard fence so there's no chance of him getting loose (no invisible/electric fences please). He would be fine with children as long as they are supervised enough so that they can't startle him when he is sleeping. Being deaf, it can be quite scary to be woken up in an abrupt manner. He should be fine with assertive cats.

Cy loves people and other animals, he would be fine with a home that is active or on the mellow side. He is very accommodating Although, of course, he is a border collie and he definitely needs a lot of exercise. Exercise helps him with not to pace or be anxious. Daily hikes on-leash, romps in a fenced in yard, or other forms of active, active play would be good for him. Training is always good for border collies and Cy is no exception here. He is currently living like a crazy happy puppy in a 4 year old body.

Cy has spent his young years tied outside in a situation where there was no time or love for him. Now it's time for the party to start and he's bringing the fun! If you have the safety and the savvy and the room in your heart, then it's a true match!

Cy is being fostered in western Mass.

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Eli is a big, bouncy, mischievous puppy born April '09. He is 46# now and could grow or fill out a bit more as he becomes an adult dog. He has soft, soft white fur and beautiful eyes. His coloring is called red merle. Even though he is uniquely colored, Eli is a purebred border collie.

Eli was relinquished because his family didn't have enough time for him and worked long hours. He got very little/the wrong kind of training and attention and therefore developed some bad habits in his short life. Now that he is being given proper attention and positive training, he is learning so quickly. But his new family will need to continue working with him so he'll keep making progress. He needs owners who understand positive training, as he has a soft temperament and doesn't respond well to being yelled at or any rough treatment.

Eli loves other dogs and is OK with cats. He currently lives with 3 other border collies in his foster home. With other dogs, he sometimes guards toys or space inside the house and will snap in their direction. But outside, and most of the time indoors, he allows other dogs to take the lead. He has met several new dogs and puppies very nicely, sometimes bouncy, but mostly appropriate. He loves to wrestle and play chase with other dogs. He also loves every new person he meets! Sometimes he gets so excited when he meets new people that he pees, but he will likely outgrow this as he gets more confident. He is OK with older kids he has met, but will not be placed in a household with children. He is afraid of toddlers because as a smaller pup some young children were allowed to tease him while he was crated. Now he may snap in their direction in order to back them away.

Eli looooovvveessss toys, tugging and romping around. He really is a big goof and doesn't have the idea of 'fetch' down quite yet. But he loves to chase any toy you throw for him. He is always busy and can entertain himself both indoors and out. Very occasionally he chews things he's not supposed to, but he is a puppy after all, and is learning fast what is appropriate. He also likes to come up on the couch for a cuddle or to chew a chewy.

Eli LOVES being outside and is always on-the-go! He likes to take walks and hike, but must be leashed because he usually wants to go where he wants (seldom is that toward his person!). He hardly barks at all, but sometimes will let you know he's bored by sounding a bark or two if he hasn't been exercised properly.

Eli is housetrained, but has had an occasional accident. He is also crate trained. He is still a puppy in a big dog's body and isn't great at maneuvering it yet. He may never be a world-class athlete, but he sure is a sweet boy. He has a hard time getting in and out of the car and needs help, especially in higher vehicles. EliÕs a bit of a scaredy-pup about certain flooring, certain staircases, ice or walking on slippery surfaces. He is OK if there are a few rugs around. He has tolerated trips to the vet and having a bath.

Elis just graduated basic obedience class with flying colors! He learned sit, down, hand-touch, stay, come and leave it. At first he barked a little at the other dogs because he wanted to meet them, but then he became super-focused and loves to work for yummy treats. He pulls hard on leash, but is helped by the use of an EZ walk harness. A fence is preferred for Eli because his recall is not reliable when he gets an idea of something else he'd like to go do. He will need practice with this. He also jumps up on people when he's excited. All of the above are fairly normal puppy issues and will improve as Eli learns the routines of his new home and builds a relationship with his people.

Now on to his little issue... Eli has a history of guarding his food bowl and items inside his crate from his humans. His foster family has worked hard to resolve this issue, and it's now almost non-existent. But he will likely need continued training and management in his new home as he builds a relationship with his new people. He feels a bit scared/threatened when hands reach into his crate or toward his food bowl. He is making steady progress toward feeling better about both of these issues with the help of positive training, a respectful relationship with his humans and trust-building games around his food/crate.

Eli's ideal family will have a fenced-in yard and the time and patience to supervise, train and exercise a young, energetic, occasionally naughty, border collie puppy. This family would have a sense of humor and a good understanding of positive training. He will not be placed in a household with children, or where children are planned in the future. He would love a patient canine pal, and would probably be OK with dog-savvy cats. If you think this family sounds like you, please fill out an application and inquire about Eli.

Eli is being fostered in northwestern CT.

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Let me introduce you to Floyd:
Floyd is 9-1/2 yrs old and weighs 72lbs. Here are some very important things you should know about Floyd:

Floyd gets 5 out of 5 paws for lovability. He just wants someone or lots of someones to love him. He loves his belly rubs and loves to be told how handsome he is. Floyd loves to go for walks and car rides. He is also very happy to curl up on a dog bed and watch some T.V. with you.

Floyd also gets 5 out of 5 paws for sweetness. He has not met a person he has not liked. He will bark when he sees new people but it is all because he gets so excited. He has met men, women and children. He is very gentle when he gives kisses and when he takes treats from you.

Floyd gets 2 out of 5 paws for house manners. He did not spend a lot of time in the house with his first family. He was either tied outside or in the basement. He is not destructive and he is housebroken. His two downfalls are he likes to counter surf and he likes to eat tissues and toilet paper. We are working on both of these things with him. He is learning the off command and leave it.

Floyd gets 5 out of 5 paws for grooming. When Floyd came into rescue he was a mess. He was covered in mats and was very dirty. The groomers said he was so sweet and let them wash and brush him. He was giving kisses and offering his paw to everyone. Floyd had to visit the groomer a second time when he met a skunk one night.

Floyd only gets 1 out of 5 paws for the vet. He was not use to going to the vet. He was very scared and did not like the vet touching him all over. You can't blame the guy after his examine the vet found that he had some bad teeth. Come to find out Floyd had to have 3 teeth removed. While having his teeth taken care of the vet noticed he was already missing 3 other teeth. Floyd is on a soft diet right now. He will stay on the soft diet for about a month while his mouth heals.

Floyd gets 1 out of 5 paws for his dog to dog skills. Floyd is not aggressive he just hasn't learned his doggie etiquette. Floyd never had a chance to meet other dogs and at 9 years old it appears best all around that Floyd be an only dog.

Floyd only gets only 1 paw out of 5 for crate training. Floyd does not like being in his crate. He does go into it, but he is not happy. He will bark and then settles after awhile. He is crated when no one is home. At night he has a small area that is sectioned off where he sleeps. He is quiet all night.

Floyd gets 3 out of 5 paws for trainability and smarts. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Floyd knows sit, down and paw. He is learning wait, stay, leave it, and down. Floyd wants to please his people so much.

Floyd is being fostered in CT. If you think your heart and your home are big enough for Floyd, and you have an approved application on file, please contact his foster mom.

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Jack is an adorable and sweet young boy! He will turn one year old on February 28th. Jack is an active young guy who loves his frisbee and just about anything he can drop at your feet if a frisbee is not readily available - ball, stuffed animal, empty water bottle, etc., etc., etc.! Jack is black and white with an adorable split face and drop ears.

His coat is medium length and silky - rather than long and "fluffy" and yet not quite a typical "smooth" coat. Very wash and wear - if you've ever played outdoors during a spring thaw, you know what that can mean:)

Jack is very tuned into his humans and is willing to learn just about anything. He has been introduced to clicker training and seems to enjoy it quite a bit. A positive reinforcement obedience or agility class is a requirement of his adoption. Training together will give Jack and his new family a great start in bonding at the start of their new life together.

Jack is hesitant to meet new people. The best thing to do when a new person appears is to have them totally ignore Jack until he feels comfortable enough with their presence to go to them. Then a treat can be offered or dropped near him or even a toy. He has been meeting lots of new people and dogs in his foster home and at the agility classes he frequents to get some "stranger" experience.

Each week Jack is making progress and he is beginning to realize that the "strangers" aren't much different than the people he knows. Once placed in a new home however, we will expect some "setback" in this progress as he will again have to form a bond with a new family in order to feel "safe" amongst "strangers." This will take time and I am going to look for a home who will not push him past his limits of comfort with strangers.

If you are looking for an active young border collie to be active with, Jack may be the boy for you. I have a feeling he would love being a disc dog or agility dog.

Jack is being fostered in upstate NY.

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Hey there! I'm Keely!

Let me tell you a bit about myself: I would do well in a moderately active home. I am good at chillin' in the house but outside I like to run, run, run! And boy, am I fast! I am very athletic and love to jump - there is just so much happiness inside me at times, I am almost bursting to let it all out!

I love people and would adore having my own special person to take for long walks and just generally hang out together. I am learning to walk well on a leash - right now my foster mom uses an Easy-Walk harness on me and I walk beautifully on it. My foster mom says I'm pretty easy to train and pick up new commands pretty quickly.

I am house-trained and crate-trained and I love, love, love going for car rides! In fact, car rides are my most favorite thing in the world... I am happy to ride in a crate or in the back seat.

Hmm... what else? I am not afraid of thunderstorms or loud noises. I get along with most other dogs but I only play with certain dogs that I deem worthy. I have only recently decided that my foster brothers are worthy of play but it took me a few months to come to that decision...

I have a pretty strong prey drive, especially when it comes t squirrels! I've been getting along well with the older, laid back, dog savvy kitties in my foster home, but young, active critters (like kittens) are really too much for me. Other than that, I'm a pretty easy dog to live with.

Okay, my foster mom said I have to be completely honest and point out that I do have some quirks that might make me a bit of a challenge to live with:

I used to like to bark, especially when I was on squirrel-duty. I barked a lot when I first came to my foster home, but now that I'm in a pretty quiet, laid back foster home, I don't feel the need to bark much at all. My foster mom thinks this is because I am feeling more comfortable in the yard now.

I will bark at someone using power tools in a neighboring yard. (I ignore them when they are being used in my yard - I'm silly like that). There are some noises on TV that make me howl... did I mention I was silly?

I like to jump. I can jump over 6 feet straight up in the air. My foster mom calls me her "little pogo stick". She has been teaching me to sit when I run up to someone instead of springing up in the air and bouncing off of them. The sitting doesn't seem anywhere as much fun as my old approach, but it gets me lots of treats so I am willing to run up to people and screeeeeech to a sit now.

Though I love people, I can be a little scared when I first meet someone new. I might bark a bit and act all tough (or I might love them at first sight - I like to keep the humans guessing. A girl needs to keep her air of mystery after all). If I am unsure of the new person, I just need some time to get used to them. It would be best if my people didn't force any introductions and had the new people toss me treats without getting in my face. That is usually all it takes for me to be comfortable.

The other thing that my new family needs to be aware of is that I can be a resource-guarder with other dogs. When I have a yummy treat (I don't guard my toys, just food) I growl something fierce if I think another dog is going to take it from me. I'm getting better with this too though, especially if the other dog ignores my shenanigans.

I am a car-chaser. In my first home, I was left outside in a kennel all day with nothing to do but run the fence-line after cars, so it is a fairly well ingrained behavior. This, along with my prey-drive, is why a secure hard fence is a requirement of my adoption.

My foster parents say I'm like a young, inexperienced pup in a 7 year old body. I'm curious about everything in the world and love to explore. I also have an unlimited supply of kisses for my people and my favorite thing in the world is to be near them, or to snuggle in their lap.

Because of my quirks (which I think just add character), any kids in my family will need to be older than 10.

Finally, I have been tested for a low-thyroid. The results indicated that I am not hypo-thyroid right now, but I have the potential to become hypo-thyroid as I age and should be tested at my regular check-ups. The good news is that if I do become hypo-thyroid, it only requires me to take an inexpensive little pill (I'm a good pill-taker).

So, that's me in a nutshell. I would love to have someone home with me a good chunk of the day, but I'll be happy to wait patiently for you to come home and shower you with kisses. If you are looking for a dog with lots of love to give, and you think you can meet my needs, I'm your girl!

Note: an approved positive-reinforcement training class is required with this adoption.

Keely is being fostered in NH.

For more info on Keely, check out her blog at http://viewfromthebackporch.blogspot.com/

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Oran is smooth coated Border Collie with black, shiny, little prickly ears that stand up readily when at attention. One cannot miss the pink tip of his tongue that sticks out when he sleeps. He is of average weight and height for a BC with typical white and black markings. Really cute!

He came to NEBCR when his former owners developed health problems and could no longer care for him. This is why at 12 year old of age, Oran finds himself in search of a new "forever" home.

Oran is quite a special guy. He has proven to be quite adaptable. The trip to his foster home in a crate went without any problems and he adjusted to his new environment quite well.

Since he arrived, he has made friends with the three resident BC's. He gets along very well with them. He is a little too interested in the resident cats and whom he never misses a chance for a chase around the house! Not too cool from a cat's point of view! He can be happy in a home with or without other dogs but would do better in a home without cats.

He loves to play Frisbee, ball, kick the kong, and roll the basketball. Because of his age he does all of these at a slower pace than a typical border collie but hasn't lost any of his enthusiasm. He is fond of playing a game of tug with the plush toy he stole from the Vet's office! He loves to go for walks or just loaf around the house with you. He loves his people and is quite affectionate.

He is well house trained and crate trained. He travels well in a car either just looking around or laying down for a nap. He walks well on a leash.

Oran is listed as special needs because he has arthritis. He is now on medication and feeling much better. He has some weakness and muscle atrophy (probably from inactivity due to arthritic pain). Because of his arthritis, he is slow getting up and moving in the morning and a little hesitant at walking on laminate and some linoleum floors because he is afraid of slipping. However, since he has developed more strength in his back legs with daily exercise, he is doing better. Because of his arthritis, we are looking for a home for Oran where any kids in the family are older and able to be gentle with him and sensitive to his condition.

Oran has a great attitude and gusto for life. Always ready to play, to love and be loved! His adoptive family should insure that he gets plenty of exercise so that he can continue to improve and reach the potential he is capable of. A fenced area would be preferred.

Oran also has a heart murmur caused by an enlarged right atrium. This presses on his trachea causing him to cough (more like clearing his throat). It seems to cause no other problems. This is a condition that may not get any worse but should be monitored. It can be treated with medications if it becomes necessary.

Oran would make a nice pet for someone looking for a loving companion. If you are looking for a true loving friend who loves to play at a slightly slower pace, Oran is it.

Oran is being fostered in central Maine

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Although at first glance he may resemble a Saint Bernard, Peat is a three year old purebred registered border collie. He is an absolutely delightful soul, and is going to make a wonderful addition to the right family.

Peat is a giant love sponge, just soaking up attention. Unfortunately, he has no idea how big he is, and this can sometimes result in some uncomfortable situations for the humans involved. For instance, if you sit down next to Peat for a snuggle, he may just put his giant head in your face . . . ouch! Or, he may to to jump up to greet you after you have been away . . . ouch! He could choose to throw himself down on your feet for a belly rub . . .ouch! Aww . . . that one doesn't usually hurt, unless you have no shoes on and he lands on your toes! ;)

As much as he enjoys attention, he is definitely no couch potato!! Peat loves to play with toys, and has been particularly enjoying all the rubber squeaky toys around here, like the CUZs and the Ruffians. Those he will entertain himself with, or happily fetch if you throw them. He also enjoys fetching the Jolly ball and the Clutch ball as well. He really enjoys running and playing!

Peat gets along with all the dogs in his foster home without a problem, and he has ignored the cats. He has shown that he may do better with more confident dogs than with insecure ones, at least at initial meetings, though this could just be a matter of making careful introductions.

Peat is a big boy, he weighs 60 pounds, and while he maybe could loose a couple pounds, he is not fat by any stretch of the imagination. He is just a big dog. On top of that, he has a very thick, fluffy coat, which makes him look even bigger! He is also a strong dog. We have been working on leash walking using the Easy Walk Harness and while he is slowly getting the hang of things, he will certainly need continued work in this area.

He is crate trained and we are working on basic obedience. His adopters will be required to take him through an approved, positive reinforcement based training class as a condition of his adoption. He is very clever and would likely enjoy trying out a dog sport like agility or rally.

Peat is being fostered in upstate NY.

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Scotlund is one of the Lucky 7, coming all the way from Tennessee.  When rescued, he was living in deplorable conditions wasting away in a puppy mill.

Scot can be fine with the right mix of other dogs. He does not interact with them, but he is over the top if he thinks he wants something that another dog has, to the point of being pretty obnoxious about it. He would need to live with other dogs that don't care about toys, and even still, careful management of picking up toys or goodies when he is around other dogs is a must.  He will be too much of a "toy hog" to live with other dogs that find toys as enticing as he does. Scot would be very happy to be an only dog, that way he could hog the loving from his people, as well as all the toys. ;)

Scot has not been tested on cats.

Given a choice of what to do during the day, he would choose to be glued to his human.

Scot loves everyone - young, old and in between.

He loves his morning and afternoon walks. He is a strong boy but walks fairly well with an easy-walk harness. Currently he weighs 60 lbs but another 5-10 lbs would suit him fine, so he is going to be a good sized boy!

Scot will always suffer the effects of his past life. His lungs have been compromised from years of breathing in the filth and stench of the puppy mill. This means that he has little endurance for strenous activity. He is fine with short periods of chasing balls and going for long easy walks but being a partner to a trail runner is not something in his future. Scot is fine with this. He only aspires to find a home where he can be with his person. He has tolerated his numerous medical treatments with grace and patience. He is a very gentle soul.

Scot has traveled many miles and his journey is still not quite complete. He is looking for that final stop where he can spend the rest of his many days being loved and cared for in the way that he deserves.

A positive reinforcement training class is a requirement of his adoption.

Scotlund is being fostered in NH.

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Scout is an athletic, friendly, lover-boy! A 7 month old male border collie (possibly mixed with terrier), Scout would make an AWESOME sports prospect, possibly for agility, flyball or obedience. He is keen and eager to work for food, very fast, compact and springy! Scout actually smiles!

Scout currently lives with 3 border collies. He wrestles and plays herding games with them inside and outside. When other dogs get too rambunctious or are barking, Scout tends to step in and try to cool things down. He reportedly was OK with the cat he lived with in his previous home. He hasn't shown much interest in playing with toys, but is learning to play tug and loves to chase the other dogs. He also loves chewies!

With his people, he is a total love! He wags himself in half when he sees you and gives kisses. He loves to be in your lap, give kisses and to be scratched and petted. With new people, Scout is shy at first. He also barks when someone comes to the door. But he quickly warms up to everyone he meets.

Scout is housetrained and crate trained. He is learning to love his crate, and sometimes barks a bit to let you know he'd rather be out with his people. He sleeps through the night in his crate but would rather be in bed with you. He is a pretty mellow pup; if there isn't a dog around to play with he will just lie on the couch or near wherever you're working. He rides well in the car, either crated or with a seatbelt. Scout is OK with being brushed and did well at the vet. Scout still needs socialization so he learns that it's really fun to visit new people and places.

Yes, he's just about perfect! Scout was relinquished for no fault of his own; someone in his home was allergic to him. Scout's ideal home would have a fenced yard, people to engage in training or a sport with him, and who would be home with him most of the time.

Scout needs daily exercise and would be happy playing an organized sport or just being an active hiking/jogging/walking pal. He would be OK with a mellow canine pal who didn't mind being herded, or as an only dog.

Since he's just a puppy Scout requires an approved positive reinforcement-based training class as a condition of his adoption.

Scout is being fostered in Northwest CT.

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