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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Border Collie
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hello, My name is Bella and I am a 2 year old Border Collie/Lab mix. I weigh about 40lbs and am fully grown. IAR rescued me from Chicago Animal Control when my previous owners gave me up due to a move. No dogs allowed at the new place. I was adopted out to a new family but they did not understand how to play with a high energy dog like a Border Collie. My breed chases and nips at the heels of the animals it is herding. One day during playtime on the floor, I got a little too excited and bit my person. They returned me to IAR and I was placed with a trainer to help me learn how to control my energy and exuberance. I am happy to say that I am now an excellent Frisbee dog. Along with general obedience training (sit, stay, come) I have also learned a few extra tricks; I can back up on command, high five, crawl ,play dead and catch treats I flip off my nose. I have also learned to keep my jumping under control. I wiggle a lot, but my butt stays put. If you are an active family and want a dog that can keep up with you but can also settle in and snuggle in the evening, then please consider adopting me. I am very happy at Mora Sport dog training, but would love a family to give me some one on one attention. I need a day to day routine and structure and someone who understand the training I have been through.
Bella is great with children and gets along well with dogs.
Fill out an adoption application at http://www.illinoisanimalrescueinc.org/adoption-application/view/form.html.
All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, current on their vaccinations, heartworm tested if age appropriate; treated for fleas/ticks and urgently awaiting adoption!
The dogs and cats are so very appreciative of your support. Together we can save these forsaken loving 'innocents' who are condemned to death.
For more information on adoption, please contact dogadopt@illinoisanimalrescueinc.org
