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My basic info
Breed
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
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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September 11, 2012: Shelby is a 6 year old tri-color, medium build Border Collie from NC. Shelby was found as a stray on the side of the road. She is diabetic and has cataracts. Shelby’s eyes are cloudy from her cataracts, but she may have some sight. Shelby is also missing some teeth. With her diabetes – Shelby requires two shots of insulin per day. Shelby can manage our small set of deck stairs and can walk around the house fairly easy. Indoors or outside - Shelby will follow and come if you call or whistle to her. She is housebroken. Shelby can also hear, but she does get a little startled when she hears new or unexpected sounds. Shelby was good while getting a bath.
Shelby is eager to please and loves being near her people. She LOVES to be petted. Shelby’s ears perk up and she will wag her tail when you talk to her or call her name. Shelby also knows some basic commands like sit. She is a relatively quiet dog and is very content just lying by your feet. Shelby will happily take treats and will sometimes chew on a rawhide.
Shelby is not a big fan of my other dogs that are younger: 4 year old Retriever mix, 4 year old Shepherd mix, and a 2 year old blind & deaf Australian Shepherd. My dogs are used to foster puppies that they can play with and boss around. Some growls and barks have been exchanged (with and without wagging tails), but no physical conflicts. All of the dogs are respecting each other’s space and are able to co-exist even in the same room, yard, and house. We are making progress. The dogs are slowly starting to make closer, gentle physical contact with no growls. Shelby is okay approaching my dogs. She will sniff them and lick their ears. However, Shelby gets uncomfortable if they approach her.
I think Shelby would do best in a medium activity, relatively quiet home with no children or older children. Shelby would easily transition into a home as an only dog or into a home with an older dog. Shelby would be the perfect companion for an older couple or individual.
Shelby is a 6 year old tri-color, medium build Border Collie from NC. Shelby was found as a stray on the side of the road. She is diabetic and has cataracts. Shelby’s eyes are cloudy from her cataracts, but she may have some sight. Shelby is also missing some teeth. With her diabetes – Shelby requires two shots of insulin per day. Shelby can manage our small set of deck stairs and can walk around the house fairly easy. Indoors or outside - Shelby will follow and come if you call or whistle to her. She is housebroken. Shelby can also hear, but she does get a little startled when she hears new or unexpected sounds. Shelby was good while getting a bath. Shelby is eager to please and loves being near her people. She LOVES to be petted. Shelby’s ears perk up and she will wag her tail when you talk to her or call her name. Shelby also knows some basic commands like sit. She is a relatively quiet dog and is very content just lying by your feet. Shelby will happily take treats and will sometimes chew on a rawhide. Shelby is not a big fan of my other dogs that are younger: 4 year old Retriever mix, 4 year old Shepherd mix, and a 2 year old blind & deaf Australian Shepherd. My dogs are used to foster puppies that they can play with and boss around. Some growls and barks have been exchanged (with and without wagging tails), but no physical conflicts. All of the dogs are respecting each other’s space and are able to co-exist even in the same room, yard, and house. We are making progress. The dogs are slowly starting to make closer, gentle physical contact with no growls. Shelby is okay approaching my dogs. She will sniff them and lick their ears. However, Shelby gets uncomfortable if they approach her. I think Shelby would do best in a medium activity, relatively quiet home with no children or older children. Shelby would easily transition into a home as an only dog or into a home with an older dog. Shelby would be the perfect companion for an older couple or individual.
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