Tempe, AZ - Border Collie. Meet Comet a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie

Color

Black - with White

Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

16-055

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Comet is a very sweet boy. The rescue doesn't know much about him but what we do know, paints a very sad picture. He was found as a stray in Yavapai County. Being older and blind was probably the reason he was at the shelter for three weeks. He was so stressed out there, that he was chewing on the end of his tail, which has since healed. Comet is great with other dogs, and actually engages in play. Due to his blindness he is sensitive about anything or anyone in his face suddenly and with out speaking to him. For this reason only we do not recommend small children. Comet is quiet and calm most of the time and noises do not startle or bother him. But he does often react to other noises, especially from another dog with a woof. He may some trouble with loud thunderstorms, nothing a cuddle and some music can't cure. He likes playing with toys by himself and has a mild sense of resource guarding (pretty sure due to his vision deficit). He loves playing with his chew ball, he kicks it all over the place and chases it down. I took him to the ophthalmologist to see if anything could be done for his eyes but unfortunately there is not. The ophthalmologist diagnosed him with Progressive Retinal Atrophy. It is a genetic disease that starts shortly after birth. He adjusts readily to new environments.