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My basic info
Breed
Border Collie/Blue Heeler
Color
Black - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Sarge, a six-week-old (as of June 2015) male, Border collie/Blue Heeler mix puppy. We are biased perhaps, but he is simply perfect with his fluffy black and white fur, and stunning markings. He is active, sturdy, and healthy.
Although he loves to play and discover, Sarge is very loving and enjoys cuddling so we spoil this little guy so he’ll make an outstanding family dog. He is playful or laidback depending on his mood. He is gentle, and being loved on is his thing. Sarge is comical and happy no matter what is happening around him. He is not a dominant dog and he is happy to follow the others. He enjoys a good run with his siblings and plays for hours. Afterwards he crashes in his crate unless we allow him up on the couch. Although he is paper and crate trained, this young man is not a kennel dog, he likes to be comfy, and he tells us that it’s our job to make that happen. Sarge is looking for warm human companionship, daily exercise, and firm, consistent, and patient training. He is still a puppy so he will require potty training, leash training, and be taught not to chew or steal goodies. This boy would be good in both an urban or rural setting, in a house or an apartment, but the latter only if he is exercised daily.
Now let me tell you about Border Collies. They are one of the most intelligent dog breeds. They are energetic, acrobatic, clever and athletic so they need good, regular exercise to keep them happy. Border Collies need regular and solid mental stimulation as well or else they get bored. They are funny, brave and always ready to try something new.
Sarge is sturdy, healthy, and has begun getting his puppy vaccinations. He’s received his first set of puppy vaccines but is too young to be neutered yet. He will be vetted as needed until he is adopted. His adoption fee is $250 with $50 returned when we receive proof that he has been neutered.
For more information on Sarge, please contact Louise Vande Wiele at 615 500 3164. We will respond as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, please read the following so that you are aware of, and agree with, our process before asking to adopt one of our rescues.
Anyone wanting to adopt a dog from the RARFS is required to fill out an adoption application, provide references, sign an adoption contract, agree to a home visit, and finally to pay an adoption fee. Once the application is received, references checked, and a home visit completed, and everything is satisfactory, families can take their new family member home. Families who rent must provide a letter from their landlord stating that they are allowed to have a dog, and listing any size or breed restriction.
We are located in Cookeville, Tennessee. We prefer that families come and pick up their new family member, but a licensed pet transport is available. Should we need to transport dogs to their new homes, the adopter will need to arrange and pay $150 per dog directly to the transport company.
Should a dog adopted from RARFS need to be rehomed, we ask that the dog be returned to us, or that we approve the new home. We have a no questions asked return policy, but adoption and transport fees will not be reimbursed.
As a non-profit organization, RARFS relies on your adoption fees to cover costs. We receive no outside funding. Fees help us care for the animals we shelter, and enable us to offer them to you for adoption in a healthy and happy state. Fees cover the costs for spaying/neutering, intake vaccines, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention, and any other medical expenses. Without these fees we could not continue to rescue animals from abandonment and/or a life of pain and suffering. We’ve been asked these questions before, so: NO, we will not waive or reduce adoption fees; YES, you can further pay it forward by making a larger donation than the requested fee.
RARFS rescues dogs, not breeds, and we want you to fall in love with the dog you adopt into your family so, as potential adopters, please be aware that the information we provide is to the best of our knowledge. When it comes to breed or age information on a given dog, we must often guess, rely on our knowledge, or go by what we are told by rescuers, vets, and breed experts. If you are looking for a purebred dog, please visit one of the many breed specific rescue organizations on this website.
For more information, please contact Louise Vande Wiele at LouiseVdeW@gmail.com
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