ADOPTED – THOR

Male, 4 years, 46 lbs

Say hello to THOR, who is the polar opposite of the God of Thunder! Four-year-old, 46 pound Thor is the epitome of kindness and gentleness with people and dogs alike. Our Thor is a cuddler! Even at the all-women vet practice, he felt right at home, giving kisses to all the ladies. He absolutely loves women and girls.

THOR is very eager to please and wants to do the right thing. He learned the “sit” command right away when he joined his foster family; he’s learning “wait” and “down.” He is light on the leash and doesn’t pull. Thor’s recall to his foster mom is great; he turns on a dime and runs right to her. He even likes to join her on her morning runs. Thor loves treats and is motivated by both treats and toys, which will make his continued training much easier and more fun for his new family.

THOR is perfect with other dogs. He likes to meet other dogs and visits nicely with every dog he meets. He loves to play Frisbee with the other dogs in his foster family. His version is “catch and grab”; he’s still learning to bring the Frisbee back. While Thor’s foster family doesn’t have cats, there are cats that visit the property, and Thor doesn’t react to them or to the chickens that live in a run on the property, or to deer and squirrels in the area.

THOR is low-key for a border collie. He is quiet rather than “border collie busy” in the house. He knows how to go out the doggy door; he is still learning how to come back in the same way. He eats in his crate but doesn’t yet accept spending time in the crate. Thor sleeps in his doggy bed in his foster family’s bedroom (and enjoys cuddles before bed). He doesn’t have accidents in the house and doesn’t mark, but he ‘s still learning how to ask to go outside. Thor gets anxious in the car and will need his new family to continue helping him relax on car rides.

THOR is hesitant around men. While he is not opposed to going up to men and letting men pet him when he is out in public, he is just not sure or easily trusting. That said, he never reacts badly; he is simply unsure, even around his loving foster dad. He wants to be 100% trusting with him, but that’s still a work-in-progress. Thor’s ideal home would be with a woman or girl and maybe one other dog, so he could receive all the attention he so richly deserves.

If you’re looking for a lovely, low-key companion, who will devote himself to you, sharing walks, runs, and play; who will settle down quietly in the evening; and who will enjoy learning new things and having new experiences with you, then THOR might be your new bestie.

THOR is micro-chipped, neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative, and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you have an approved Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions Adoption Application (https://norcalbcrescue.org/adoption/adoption-application/) and wish to inquire about THOR, please email us at Adoptions@norcalbcrescue.org. If you do not have an approved application, or it has been over a year since applying, please fill out a new application here Adoption Application.

THOR is being fostered north of Corning in Tehama County, CA.