ADOPTED – LEAH

Meet Leah, a 4 1/2-month-old, tri-colored beauty, who is ready to take the world by storm. Leah is sweet and spirited, cuddly and crazy energetic, confident and social with everyone she meets and in every situation she's encountered since we've known her. And she is smart as a whip. Quite simply, the world is Leah's oyster.

ADOPTED – FIRESTONE

Hi. My name is FireStone! I’m a 6 month old Female BC/Aussie mix. I came to rescue with my siblings Toyo, Apollo, and Pirelli. We were found near a tire shop, so we were each named after a brand of tire. I’m mostly black with a white chest peppered with spots.  and a long tail. I’m a little on the small side, only 26 lbs, but foster mom says I have a big heart. I love to snuggle with the humans and give lots of kisses.

ADOPTED – APOLLO

Apollo has been a joy to foster over the past few weeks. Apollo loves people and does great when there are visitors at the house. He also plays well with the 3 other dogs at his foster home and is fine sharing food or toys. He sits to receive pets and is quickly learning multiple commands such as “wait,” "sit," “crate,” “come,” and “get back." He walks well on a leash most of the time, but can become distracted, so he will need some additional work on leash training. He is sometimes overstimulated by small dogs and would do best in a home without small dogs. He is interested in cats, but can be easily redirected so he would likely be OK with dog savvy cats. Apollo has shown some interest in balls and toys but is more interested in playing with his dog pals, swimming or interacting with his person.

KAMMIE AVAILABLE

Meet lovely KAMMIE. KAMMIE is a medium-rough coat, red and white border collie / Aussie mix, 2-3 years old. KAMMIE has medium to low drive, but her BC genes might become more pronounced with time as she’s had some adjusting to do. She is cautious around new people, especially men, but as time goes on, she warms up more quickly and becomes a love bug, giving kisses and begging for pets and attention. We’re considering KAMMIE a bit of a “special needs” foster as her new human(s) should expect a period of her developing comfort, confidence, and familiarity with her new environment. That said, KAMMIE has shown no signs of aggression, rarely barks, and will be a loving and loyal family member for the one who is patient to give her the time she needs to adjust and trust.

ADOPTED – PIRELLI

Meet our sweet girl, Pirelli. She is a 6-month-old 36#, BC/Aussie mix with very pretty tri-color markings, and a cute little bobbed tail. Pirelli came in as a stray who was picked up by animal control near a tire store with her 3 littermates, so they all got tire names: Pirelli, Toyo, Apollo and Firestone! Pirelli's favorite thing is her person. She wants to be near her person most of the time. A very close second favorite thing is her foster brothers and sisters. She gets along well with dogs of all sizes and loves to play and wrestle. She would do well with another dog also likes to play. She would also be fine as an only dog as long as she gets plenty of attention and exercise. Pirelli is a little bit curious about the cat in her foster home, but she does not chase and is respectful of the cat, so she would very likely be OK in a home with dog savvy cats.

ADOPTED – MAGGIE

Meet MAGGIE, the approximately 10-month-old vibrant border collie mix with a zest for life and a heart of gold. Weighing a sprightly 30 pounds, MAGGIE is a bundle of energy and affection, always ready for her next adventure. MAGGIE is an enthusiastic greeter when she meets new humans.

ADOPTED – MADDY

ADOPTED – LYRA

Say hello to LYRA, a “purebred shrinky-dink” border collie mix. Little Lyra looks like all of the border collie girls her foster mom has raised through the years, only Lyra has obviously been shrink-wrapped. Full grown at 12-13 months, Lyra weighs in at around 13 pounds. She has a beautiful white and black rough coat with that easy-care-Teflon border collie hair; nothing sticks. An hour after getting dirty, she is brilliantly white again with no attention to her coat. That said, she loves a bath, and both loves and needs regular brushing.

ADOPTED – JACK

Meet Jack, an adorable black and white smooth coat border collie cross. Born on March 18th, he is now ten weeks old, and is eagerly ready to find his forever home. Jack is a wonderful, well-balanced little boy with dark, inquisitive eyes. He is always listening and thinking as he looks at you.

ADOPTED ROSIE

Say hello to our sweet ROSIE girl. ROSIE is a 2yr old, 36lb, female BC mix. She is the mamma dog of the Fluff and Ruff puppies (4 boys) that were recently adopted. She was a great mom to her pups, now it's her turn to find her forever family. ROSIE'S favorite thing is her person. She loves to follow you around the house, and seek out attention. She will gladly settle at your feet while you work, or snuggle on the couch. ROSIE also loves toys, and balls, and is very playful. She gets along well with the other dogs in her foster home, big and small. ROSIE is very cat curious, and while she does not try to hurt the cat in her foster home, she will chase so she needs a cat free home.

ADOPTED – MUSTARD

ADOPTION PENDING - MUSTARD is a black and white smooth coat border collie mix that weighs in at about 15 pounds. One of four brothers (two adopted), he is methodical in his approach. He wants to get the lay of the land before jumping in, but once he is confident you are good folk, he is all in. MUSTARD then wants all the attention. His happy place may just be out with his people playing and goofing around. Smart and observant, he is beginning to understand the commands “sit” and “crate.” He does well with his siblings and the adult dogs in the house. He mostly ignores our cats. He sometimes takes note of their presence but felines should not present a problem.

ADOPTED BUN

Meet BUN! BUN is a tri-colored, smooth coated border collie mix boy about 5 months of age, 26 pounds. One of four brothers (the other three doing very well in their new homes), BUN has really blossomed into a confident young boy. He is a delightful pup who loves nothing more than to hang with his hoomans and / or his doggy friends. His favorite place is on his foster mom’s lap while we are watching TV.

ADOPTED – MILLIE

MILLIE is a sweet and spunky 21-pound eight-month-old puppy who will steal your heart. With a beautiful red and white medium coat, MILLIE is a package of adorable fun and energy. She likes toys, but this girl primarily wants to be with you, doing things together and cuddling. She is a fast learner, is treat & people-motivated, loves to run and play, and has a keen curiosity for her environment. She might enjoy dog sports like agility or canine scent work (aka nose work). MILLIE will be willing to do whatever you ask her to do & then snuggle with you afterward.

ADOPTED – CRUZ

Meet CRUZ, a handsome 4 ½ to 5-year-old, 40 pound, smooth-coated black-and-white boy with classic border collie markings. A sweet, happy boy, he immediately takes to people. In fact, his favorite place to be is with people. He needs nothing more than a human to pet him, and a lap in which to drop his head, to be content. He is comfortable and enjoys the outdoors, but CRUZ has a strong drive to be inside where he can be safe, warm (or cool), secure, and near his family.

ADOPTED – DOTTIE

DOTTIE is officially ready for and eager to find her forever home. Dottie is a loving, gentle girl, 3-years-and-9-month-old and weighing about 50 lbs. She has a black and white rough-coat with gorgeous markings. She is a very kind girl, who is social and well-mannered with all people, even young children. While Dottie does have a soft spot for and more likely to bond with men, she’d also do well with a female adopter. And while we don’t want to dwell on the past, it is important to know that DOTTIE suffered an accident with a cow; as a result, she had to have her back left leg amputated. Happily, that event is behind her now; she has healed completely from her surgery and gets around very well. Everyone loves her at the clinic. When she arrived for her all-is-well exam, it was warm welcomes from everyone. She reciprocated, wagging her tail the whole time and confidently greeting all. She did always keep an eye on her foster mom to make sure she wasn’t being left behind. She is good on a leash for our vet visits, but around the yard she just follows and lays down a lot. Long walks probably would not be her thing.

ADOPTED – LEVI

LEVI is a sweet and lively puppy that will steal your heart. At about 5 months of age and 22 pounds, he is ready to go to his forever home. LEVI is energetic and has a high herding instinct, so be prepared with games, training opportunities, or future dog sports for this boy. After playing and wrestling with his foster buddy, LEVI does have an “off switch” & nap or rest quietly. He would especially love snuggling or hanging out with you. His favorite toys are his stuffies, but he also loves a good chew toy and a Kong filled with peanut butter.

ADOPTED – ORION

Orion is a tri-colored black, white, and copper smooth coat border collie cross weighing 45 pounds and standing about 21” at the shoulder. He is believed to be about one year old. Orion is a well-balanced boy with brown, inquisitive, and curious eyes. He listens and tilts his head as if to ask what you want, to understand, and to please you however he can.

ADOPTED – EMMA

Say hello to our sweet girl EMMA. She is a 1yr old, 42 lb, rough coat BC. EMMA is a beautiful young girl with a lovely soft coat, and a soft personality to match. Her favorite thing is her person and she will lay her head in your lap while you give her love and attention. Then she will settle on the floor nearby. 

ADOPTED POLLY

Meet POLLY! Two-year-old Polly is just about the cutest thing you will ever see with her gorgeous curls and wiggly butt. She is a big lover in a small body. We’d love to see her add 3 – 5 pounds to her 35 pound frame. POLLY has become a sentimental favorite of her foster family. A great cuddler once she knows you, POLLY will want to be with you as much as possible.

ADOPTED – The Valentine’s Day Girls – MAIRA and Freya Adopted

MAIRA and Freya Adopted With super soft, downy coats, FREYA has lots of lovely ticking on her face and legs, and MAIRI (pronounced May-ra) is classic black and white.

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