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My basic info
Breed
Border Collie
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
DD
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Bella was found all along, deep in the woods, sitting atop a pile of garbage when her rescuers were out hiking. She was only 3 months old. The family brought her home and planned to keep her as their very own, but now, with a new baby on the way, they have decided it would be best for Bella if she found a new home where her family will have more time to play with her and give her the attention she deserves. Bella is completely house-trained and crate-trained. She is good with children and other animals. She loves to play and is learning commands such as "down" and "sit." She hasn't worked much on leash-walking, but her foster family is helping her practice this skill. She loves to play outside and is an active dog. She would do great with a family who likes to spend time outdoors, but is also well-behaved inside. We think she is likely a Border Collie mix. She is about 40 pounds now and we expect that she won't be more than 50 pounds when she is full grown. Our best guess as to her birthday is Nov. 1, 2012. Bella has had all four sets of her puppy vaccinations (for parvo, distemper, hepatitis and parainfluenza), her kennel cough vaccine, her rabies vaccine, been spayed, started on heart worm prevention and de-wormed. Bella is ready to come to her forever family. If you think Bella might be the right match for your family, please email today for an adoption application!
Please, you MUST visit the following link BEFORE emailing for further information. If you'd like to find out more information about our adoption procedure or to apply for this dog visit http://www.poochesonthemove.net/dixie-pet-underground.html
Or e-mail adoptions@dixiepetunderground.org to request an adoption application, or visit our website at www.dixiepetunderground.org. Once we receive your complete application, an adoption counselor will call you within 48 hours of receipt of the application. During the adoption interview, the adoption counselor will tell you more about the puppy and our adoption processes, as well as answer any questions you have.
Dogs and puppies are up-to-date on their vaccinations, spayed/neutered, de-wormed, treated for fleas/ticks and heartworm negative before leaving rescue. You will receive complete medical records for your dog or puppy at the time of adoption.
The adoption fee is $450 and covers the cost of all veterinary care and transportation to your area.
Our dogs and puppies are delivered via a USDA-certified van transport and receive an Interstate Health Certificate -- issue by a licensed, accredited veterinarian -- no more than 10 days before the dog or puppy leaves rescue.
All of our dogs and puppies come into rescue from the "death row" of animal shelters in the south, or are owner surrenders or strays who were "pound bound" before coming into rescue. Adopting a dog or puppy from the Dixie Pet Underground Railroad means you are truly part of a partnership to save the life of the dog or puppy that you welcome into your family.
Our dogs and puppies are fostered at our rescue in Tennessee, meaning that it isn't possible to meet the dog or puppy before adoption. Our adoption counselor works with you to do everything possible to ensure that there is a good match between the family and the dog. We have had several hundred dogs adopted using this process and most of the time, it results in happy puppies and happy people.
If for any reason an adoption is not successful, the Dixie Pet Underground Railroad will work with the adopter to find the best possible solution for the dog and the adopting family.
We can provide contact information for adopters in your area who can tell you about their experience partnering with the Underground Railroad to save the life of a dog and make the animal a part of their family. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you to find the right dog for your family!
