BONSAI—female—says: “The first thing my foster mom told me is that good things come in smaller packages.  Yes, I am what people call the runt of the litter, but what I lack in size, I make up for in energy & enthusiasm: my go-to position is wiggle & when I find it hard to hold still, pets & love calm me down so I can start thinking like a border collie.  I think I am going to have ears that stand up like a jackrabbit.  Even though I am a go-getter, I can be a little shy at first, so I’d be happiest with another nice & social dog to play with & lots of adventures & games to build my confidence.  Geez, I even like the silly cats around this place!”

Say hello to our sweet little SAGE! She is a 2 yr old BC mix, about 35 lbs with a smooth easy care coat and long legs that run fast. One of her favorite things to do is to be with her person. She will follow her foster mom around the house or lay quietly at her feet. SAGE gets along well with other dogs, and has shown no interest in cats. She is very friendly and greets people with a wag and a wiggle. SAGE is friendly with other dogs that are friendly to her but she can be somewhat dominant with more confident dogs. She likes to play rough with her foster pack. If she were to go to a home with other dogs, they would need to be OK with her style of play. However, SAGE would also do well as an only dog.

MANDO is 9 weeks of age and 11 pounds of fun, fun, fun! He loves sharing the pool, the agility tunnel, and the living quarters with his sister Ahsoka. They play, wrestle, rest, and then start all over again. MANDO enjoys the pool but does not chase after the water coming out of the hose like his sister does. We think MANDO will be a rough medium coat but it’s tough to tell at such a young age. MANDO loves people and other dogs while cats are anyone’s guess at this stage. They both enjoy following our dogs around when we take them on an adventure in the yard. He greets us very enthusiastically any time we enter the area. Mando sleeps quietly through most of the night in the X-Pen with open crate setup. We are up about 6 for one of our other dogs so we aren’t quite sure how long he’d sleep. MANDO understands the basics of potty training and generally keeps his pen clean. MANDO is ready to start his new adventure with his forever family.

Meet lovely BILLIE! She is from the same litter as Q and BILLIE so that makes her about 14 weeks old. We think she is border collie / McNab. She has a beautiful smooth, shiny black coat with white feet and chest, and a couple of cute spots on her head. BILLIE is easily one of the nicest, happiest foster dogs we’ve had.

Say hello to our sweet boy CAL, a 1 1/2yr old BC weighing in at around 40lbs. CAL's favorite thing in the world is chasing a ball, or running around with a ball in his mouth. Second favorite would be following his person around the house and doing his best to be helpful. CAL gets along great with other dogs and even cats! He loves to meet new people and always greets everyone with a smile and a wag. CAL is a special needs boy. He was born with what the vets suspect is a congenital defect that caused his hind legs to bow inward. This does not interfere with his ability to run and play and lead a normal life. He gets along really well. CAL has seen several vets and while a reconstruction surgery is an option, he is leading a normal life without surgery. Because the surgery would be so extensive and the long recovery would mean months of crate time, we have chosen not to pursue surgery. We are happy to talk more about his condition and what it means for him, if you’re interested.

Maggie is a petite (33#)  3-year-old border collie mix with a heart of gold.  Even when she was in the shelter, she was smiling, friendly, and wagging her tail with everyone she met.  When she has gone to the vet for exams and vaccines, she has acted as if she was going to Disneyland.  The staff said they have never had a dog come in that seemed so happy and comfortable to be there.  She likes men and women equally and truly does not know a stranger.

ADOPTED - JAX Meet JAX, a sweet 2.5 year-old male beautifully marked smooth coat black and white border collie with inquisitive brown eyes.  He weighs in at a slim and slender 30 pounds.  JAX is looking for a loving and caring home.   He may have been under-socialized as a puppy as JAX is a dog sensitive to change and/or to environments where he feels he has no control.  JAX has a high “flight” complex.  He does not like loud noises and is fearful during thunderstorms.  JAX is also fearful and hyper-sensitive outside after dark.  He wants to trust and loves to play with other dogs, but has a high startle response.  JAX is happiest when he has a consistent, dependable, and calm household, with a very solid routine.  Change in his daily routine will definitely set back his attitude and training.