An update... from Harley!
 Remember
me... Harley??
Well I'm still here and having a great time.
Last week my foster mom and dad were out in the yard
and they left the door open to the barn where I was
hanging out after breakfast. I think it was a test.
I didn't go anywhere, I didn't make a mess, I didn't
get into anything, and I didn't hurt the bunnies.
I LOVE bunnies.
Last week they also let me run loose around the yard,
but I went right up on the deck. My foster mom was
there and her lap was empty!
I LOVE laps.
I love the deck too. I have learned to sit on the
deck with mom and dad and hang out for a long time.
They say I'm a "good girl!"
I'm getting better with the thunder storms. They
happen every day so maybe that's the reason. I just
sit in the kiddie pool and feel better. Is that OK?
I have gotten real good with those chickens. I watch
them, but I don't run around the chicken yard as much
as I did in the past. They're pretty tempting though...
They said I had to report on my "social skills" What
are they? I'm not sure, but I know that now I only
bark when someone is walking by - and then only for
a couple of barks. They say that's alright.
I come to my name when I am loose in the yard - most
of the time. :-)
Show me the leash for a walk and I will do ANYthing!
Dad and I go for walks every day. I sit nicely waiting
for him to get ready. Then I jump up on the bench
so he can attach the leash before the walk. I jump
back on the bench after the walk so he can take the
leash off. Dad likes that!!
I guess that's all for now from me... Harley. Still
waiting for my "forever home" to find me.
Until then I'll just go hang out with the bunnies.
Love,
Harley
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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 will do fine with dog savvy
cats. Because of her prey drive and 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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