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Rocco

is a 2.5-year-old, 25 lb, Border Collie / Lab mix. He was never really abused, but extremely neglected. He has a tremendous 70" leap from a sit (!) - but doesn't jump even 18" fences or baby gates. He is very fast, and very energetic, with a lot of drive. He does display herding behaviors. Rocco is now neutered, UTD on shots, heartworm negative and on monthly meds., micro chipped, in good health, house trained (he's never marked in the house, even though I just neutered him), crate trained, good with all ages of kids, loves riding in cars, loves other dogs - not an alpha (he and my Brownie love to run together) - and seems to be okay with cats (interested... would probably chase if they ran, but my Pudgy cat will soon fix that ... can you hear my evil laugh?). He will entertain himself for hours with toys - he thinks my dog toy crate is paradise! He has many characteristics of an 8-month-old puppy, while having outgrown all the bad puppy stuff.
He is (now) very good on lead, and now knows "Sit" and "Sit for Praise", but currently still has many of the naughty behaviors often seen in pups that have no training or manners - i.e., stealing; no "Come" command, and we are working on coming into the house when asked the first time; he lived with boys (aged 7-14), so learned the stupid "hand game" men and boys seem to find so funny; jumps up; etc. He's been here a month now - i.e., incarcerated in Boot Camp with me (dog trainer), Brownie (English Staffordshire Terrier), Punky Velour (elderly deaf Australian Cattle Dog), Perkin (kind kitty) and Pudgy (cranky Maine Coon x Persian x Farm Cat with Claws) teaching him "manners" - and is a quick learner, as are all BCs, which is what he is most like. However, as with all BCs, "unlearning" is always hard.

He is quite adorable, as he is only about 16" at the shoulder and very cute - he could ILP as smooth-coat BC puppy. At present, probably not a good "first dog"; needs a committed, patient owner who wants a constant companion - preferably an experienced BC owner who uses positive reinforcement to undo the bad habits as he has learned to totally blow off any shouting or punishment; but he is extremely good-natured and would repay any efforts with lots of love and cuddling. Would be even better in a home with a well mannered dog to teach him, as he copies the other dogs and watches them carefully to learn! Needs classes.

Pictures to follow. Rocco is fine-boned, and glossy black with white on chest and tips of toes. Soft, shiny coat (smooth BC-type) , floppy-type ears when not pricked up. BIG smile; dark, almond-shaped Sheltie-type eyes.

Contact: Lou woofhound@cox.net

Cricket is a pure bred Border Collie. She was born in    May 2008 and is completely deaf.She knows several hand signals, including come, sit, down and stay. She's highly trainable. When she came to us, she did not understanding    pointing and now will follow your finger's    direction.
Cricket needs lots of affection, positive    reinforcement and exercise.She loves to play fetch, especially with her Jolly Ball. She doesn't come to humans asking for affection but is relaxes and enjoys it when given. Cricket didn't used to wag her tail when we approached her but now wags her tail. Slow to trust, after she's comfortable with you, she will come sit next to you and cuddle, which makes working with her very rewarding.

An ideal home for her would not include other pets. She
doesn't get along with other dogs, male or female. She's
playful at first but overcompensates with aggression to a    slight challenge. A fenced in backyard would allow her to run, though she is good on a tether, too. An ideal owner would be familiar with the breed and have an active life style. She's a great walking partner, especially since other barking dogs in the neighborhood don't bother her. She also travels well; she was very well behaved at a horse show surrounded    by lots of people and horses.

Typical of deaf Border Collies, she herds shadows into corners and snaps at invisible flies.She does this when she retreats into her own world. Exercise, affection and interaction brings her out of it. As she gets to know you and trust you, she will do this less. She's house broken and kennel trained. She loves food and lots of water. She very motivated by food and has a diverse palate. She even loves apples - a healthy treat! Despite her hearing challenges and sometimes withdrawn behavior, she will become affectionate when routine, security and trust are established. She is a very rewarding dog to be with.

April This girl was adopted from the Humane Society in April. She is spayed, up to date on all of her shots, 35-40 pounds & 7-8 years old. The lady that adopted her says she is not the dog for her and needs to find her a home. She does not want to take her to the pound or the Humane Society. This lady is use to Poms and has a small Beagle. She says she is too active for her and needs a job to do. She also said she does better with male dogs. She leaves male dogs alone. She seems to pick on females, not all females just a select few. I think she is a very pretty BC.

April is a beautiful border collie who needs rehoming through no fault of her own! April is spayed and up to date on vaccinations.

Contact Sue at ozarksummer@yahoo.com if you are interested or for more information

Spencer
(Protege #0130) Spencer is a 1 year old small Border Collie mix. He is
neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and is currently on heartworm
and flea preventatives. Spencer was an owner surrender to a shelter in
western Iowa. He was not well cared for by his owner, and as a result is
very underweight right now, weighing in at only 19 pounds when he
should weigh around 25.

Spencer was at the shelter for several months, and was a shelter
favorite, baffling the shelter volunteers about why such a great little dog
had not yet been adopted. Spencer is now in foster care awaiting his
forever home. He is a splendid little dog! He is getting along well with his new housemates (4 resident dogs and 2 resident cats). Spencer is very playful with the other dogs, and goes to doggie daycare with his foster mom several times a week, where he really enjoys being around the other dogs and the staff.

Spencer is house trained and crate trained. He has not had any accidents in his foster home. He travels well in the car, and in fact just went on a trip with his foster mom to a seminar in Nebraska, where he did very well on the car ride, and in the hotel as well.

Spencer is wonderfully friendly and outgoing with others. He is happy for attention from anyone, and loves to give kisses to those who give him some love! He is not an overly active dog - he loves his play time, but he also loves to spend plenty of his time draped across your lap, or laying next to you on the couch will all four paws in the air waiting for a belly rub. Spencer is going to make someone an affectionate, fun, and easy going companion.

During his most recent vet visit, the vet detected that he has a heart murmur. This means that Spencer will not be a flyball or agility dog, but the condition should not affect his daily life. He will however make a great companion, and even possibly a competition obedience star for you! This little guy is in the top running for my favorite foster dog ever!

Please contact Jayne McQuillen at mcjayne@yahoo.com for more information or to meet Spencer; but be warned once you see this sweet little face in person and are on the receiving end of a few Spencer kisses he will steal your heart away!