Chip was adopted 8/10/10!
Chip, an Aussie/Sheltie mix, is just turning 2 years old. He currently weighs right at 30 pounds, but could use a few more on him as he is very thin. For the 9 months before he came into rescue, there was no one living at the same place where he was kenneled. His owner had to go to a nursing home and her son wasn’t able to take the dogs with him, so the only human contact he had was someone coming and going a couple times a week to put out food and water and leave. As a result, Chip is timid and nervous around humans – never aggressive, just unsure. We are working on building his trust in humans and he’s making great progress. He now sleeps out of his crate at night and will jump up on the bed in the morning when he needs to go out. He loves belly rubs and plays with toys all evening. He very quickly learned the routine of going to his crate and is completely comfortable with it. He also loves car rides. Chip is now housebroken and walks well on a leash. He has finished a 6-week Pet Manners class. Once he gets over the nervousness of being in a new place, he is a very quick learner. Chip is a pretty active, typical young dog and wants something to do. He’s learning to love human attention and needs a family with some patience to let him warm up to you at his pace. It is strongly recommended that Chip be adopted by a family with at least one other dog to help Chip continue to learn how to be a dog and that humans are OK – he comes over to me quicker once he sees my dogs snuggling with me. Chip loves others dogs and plays well with both of mine. Chip will be fine with children over 10, but may be frightened by the quick movements of younger ones.
Is Chip still available?
Yes he is!
Chip is beautiful! Is he taken yet? Also, I am interested in Minnie. What a cutie! I have an American Eskimo male (neutered), Mikko, who is about 10 months. I just lost my beloved Teagan, a Sheltie, in February and am looking for a friend for Mikko to join the family. He is an ‘alpha’ dog, so I would like a female or a quieter male. Thanks for your help.
Is Chip still available for adoption? He is handsome boy and my wife and I would love him!
Yes, Chip is still available. Have you filled out an application?
my grandson got a aussie from you .ifell in love with it and knew ihad to have one .they so beauiful/i fill out a applicationfor onei would like a young dog if possible. Iam sure Iwould give the love and care it wold need.
Is Chip still available? My Australian Shepherd died two years ago at the age of 17, and I have been keeping my eyes open for rescue shepherds ever since. Also, I was wondering if the available dog list had been updated recently.
Hell-o Kay,
I saw Chip on PetFinder.com. I have not gotten attached to any dog until I saw Chip on that site. I was rather surprized by that. I just could not stop thinking of him.
Through Natalie Whalen of the Sheltie Rescue which at the time she housed the animals at her place and now it is Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue we had fostered a few dogs for her. Well, 8 years ago we could not give up one of the Sheltie’s and ofcourse we adopted her. She was the love of our life. My husband could not wait to get him every night. Sadie would run and great him at the door. The two of them had so much fun greeting each other. We never made any decisions without thinking of Sadie first. We lost her last year. We had her to two different University hospitals in and out of State. We finally had to let her go before things got too tough for her. She had Heart issue along with pancreatic cancer. She went peacefully in our arms at our vet’s office. They have a special room for services of that kind.
Our hearts and our lives stopped that day. It has been very difficult for us. I myself said I could not have another dog because of my love for Sadie. My husband misses the companionship.
Well, how it happened I am not sure. When I saw Chip and read his story I thought there…that is the dog for us. I wanted to also have two dogs this time. I would love to find another dog know older than 2. I really prefer to have the second dog with the black hair also.
Now, that I have gone on and on, does Chip have a new home?
You can just respond to our email address if she has left your home.
I may take a look again here at your place in the near future just incase.
Thanks for taking care of all the little people of this world.
Marlene Sylvester
Yes Chip is availabe. Have you filled out an application?
Marlene,
Sadie was a lucky dog to have found a home with you guys. When are ready for another dog, please fill out an application.
Would like to know if Chip is still available and would like a forever home with us. We are an experienced animal family and were hoping that he still needs a home. Please contact me so that we can get some more information on Chip and his situation.
Thanks!