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Posted over 6 years ago
| Updated over 6 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Border Collie
Color
Black - with White
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Ellie: 9 years young; Sex: Female; Weight: 43 lbs (goal is 35 ish); Activity Level: Companion; Breed: Border Collie Lavender Back and White. Ellie is back and really ready for adoption this time around being fostered with her rescuer learning more, as her adoption wasn’t a good fit for all parties nothing she did that made this decision in fact all the grandkids loved her. All we knew about Ellie is that she was left behind in a barn during an estate sale showing she had been bred quite a bit, had a lot of trouble moving around and walking her back end had sat in a U shape for who knows how long in that barn. She is still gaining confidence as her own dog inside the home and on walks on the property as well as leash walks. Ellie loves it when I am outside reading a book as she can come over and nudge me all day long for pets and knows she can also have a place next to me or sit in the grass with a calm command. She rides nicely in the car is not nervous at the vet and enjoys the dog beds in my home and the safety of her crate. She can still be anxious inside uncertain which way to the door or if OK to drink from water bowl. In my open floor plan I use baby gates for engaging boundaries for Ellie to be loose in with me or if I am very busy inside she uses her crate as a safe den and for rain or fireworks. Ellie is doing some training work to move forward from past experiences that can be easily transferred to her new home and she is totally up for a road trip to meet her perfect family. When you meet Ellie you might ask what happened why does she have arthritis in her hips and knees and can’t enjoy the couch like my other dogs? Well no one cared to walk her in her former home and she didn’t get adequate exercise in her previous adoptive home but she loves the leash and will walk about a mile a day using a joint supplement, fish oils and a heated Tumeric recipe for her arthritis as she does much better than on medications. A perfect home for her would be: an active retired person, someone who works from home; or a dog walker work day home; a home who is familiar with a strong willed dog who needs to use her manners and listen to her human boss and continue to learn what she missed out on as a younger dog!! A small properly fenced yard (6 feet) would suit her fine, an active dog in the home who respects Ellie’s boundaries she would enjoy as she really can run with engaging stimulation, she is excited about cats but will stop with ‘cookie’ command, she does fine with children and will allow hugs and pets but won’t be the type of dog that comes running to children however if it is too busy in the home she does fine in her crate. All adoptions require application process, meet and greets and home visit if applicable to ensure the fit is perfect. Ellie’s adoption donation is $150 for seniors that need that special home.
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