Adopted! - RC

RC was adopted 2/12/10!

RC- Very lovable 2 year old boy that will cuddle up with just about anyone and is quite calm. He has a tendency to get attached to one person especially but will bond with anyone.  RC is a bit small compared (40 lbs and 21  inches tall) to most of our Aussies but he makes up for it with heart. He loves to be petted, and walks fine on a leash and hopefully will learn to play with toys. RC is OK with cats, does well in car and good with kids and dogs.  RC is neutered, up to date on his shots and heartworm negative.  He was previously an outside dog so he is still getting used to his crate and living the good life as part of a family.

Austi was adopted 2/8/10!

Austi, 12 year old neutered red merle male, UTD on shots, HW negative, microchipped, housebroken, crate trained. Poor Austi was turned into animal control because his owners didn’t want him anymore – he’s old and they told the officer that they wanted a new puppy for their kids to play with. Seems that Austi tires out too soon to keep up with their 9 year old boys. Austi has taken this cruel turn in his life with the classic acceptance that we find so many times in our wonderful dogs – he is making himself at home with his foster family. Austi is a very low maintenance boy who doesn’t ask for much – he is quiet and sedate as an elderly gentleman should be!!

Contact gotsheep@charter.net for more information regarding Tuff.
Tuff is a 2 ½ year old male Border Collie, black and white rough coat. He is in good health and current on vaccinations. He was also neutered last December. He’s an extremely sweet and loving boy and is a sensitive soul. He responds best with kindness and gentle words and really wants to please. He’s been a great best friend and loves to be with people. When I’m on the computer he likes to curl up under the chair and lean up against your leg, but if you get up he’ll jump up to see where you are going. He is used to sleeping in my room with me and likes to curl up and lean against me while I read or come say good morning. Once I tell him “time to get up” he will bounce and dance around excitedly. He is awesome in the car and loves to go places, especially walks at the park. He will play fetch all day long and especially loves his jolly ball. He has a definite quirky border collie
personality and can be very silly and playful. He sometimes gets a little obsessive chasing shadows and I usually try to distract him with a toy. He knows basic commands sit, lie down, paw, round, and responds to his name- although I would not trust him off-leash. He loves to do tricks for treats and has been to puppy class and a few basic agility classes- although he was always a bit nervous on some of the equipment and it took a lot of patience and understanding to help him to have a positive experience. He’s also done a little bit of herding and showed definite interest.

Tuff’s best quality is as a best friend and constant companion. It breaks my heart to part with my buddy, but I believe in my heart he needs to be in a one-dog home. I have one other border collie who is great friends with Tuff, but since Tuff was little (I’ve had him since he was 12 weeks) he has had issues with food guarding/aggression which has led to fights between the two. I hate to break up the pair but I truly believe it’s for the best for both dogs. Tuff would make a wonderful, loving companion for someone who has time and room in their heart and home for him. I hope to find someone who will love Tuff like I do and appreciate his sweetness and his unique personality. He’s full of funny quirks like the funny way he sticks his tongue out or how he’ll nudge your hand when he comes to see you. He can be very sensitive and gets scared during thunderstorms or if there are fireworks or loud noises- usually then he is most comfortable curling up in the bathroom until the storm or noise passes. He is also crated when I am not at home since he sometimes chews things and is good about going in when I say “kennel”. Although Tuff has problems with food aggression towards other dogs, he has always let me handle his food and takes treats nicely. He loves people and wags his tail at everyone who walks by when he’s out or at the park. He’s such a friendly boy and I hope to find the best forever home for him where he can be happy and loved. He would be so happy to be doing anything with his person and would do best with someone who has plenty of time for him.
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Gideon was adopted 1/30/10!
Gideon, 18 month old aussie mix, neutered, UTD on shots, crate trained, housebroken, microchipped. Gideon is an energetic boy who’s most favorite thing in the world is playing tug of war – with humans or other dogs, he doesn’t care, just so long as they play!! He is learning to walk politely on lead. He loves to play with other dogs, but can be a little rough – just like adolescent boys – so he would need a brother or sister dog of equal size and temperment. He is good with children and is fine with cats. It looks as if someone had Gideon shaved and his hair will probably be the length of most australian shepherds. Gideon would be a great jogging partner or playmate for a couple rambunctious boys or another dog with the same kind of energy level.

Jasper, 9 month old neutered, UTD on shots, crate trained, housebroken, microchipped. Jasper came to us from an older couple who found themselves having to raise their 5 grandchildren and no time for a dog. He is a sweet natured boy that may not be purebred although the former owners stated they bought him from an aussie breeder. His foster parents think he may be mixed with some kind of retreiver because of his fondness of water and retreiving. Either way he is a very nice dog who likes children and other dogs and is very loving and attentive.  Jasper was adopted 2/5/10!

Livy is a 5 year old spayed female up to date on her shots and heartworm negative. She is on the small side at about 30 pounds and has fit right in at her foster home and loves people and attention. Livy is fully house trained, does fine in the fenced in yard as well as on a leash. She listens very well and knows basic commands such as sit, shake, lay down, and speak. She has a lot of energy and loves playing ball and will bring it back over and over and even knows how to throw the ball with her mouth. Livy is very gentle and would do well in a family with older children. Unfortunately Livy has problems with other dogs so she needs to be the only dog in her new home, but she deserves to be spoiled, right.