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My basic info
Breed
Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Australian Shepherd
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1049
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:
Look at the sweet face! Fila is about 9-months-old and weighs 37#. He has a curly coat and docked tail, so we think he is part Springer and part Austrailian Shepherd.
Fila was a stray, who evaded capture for at least 6 weeks. He foraged for food and drank water from bird waterers. He dug holes and slept in them, in the ditch, in the rain. He evaded traffic, people who wanted to harm him, and a developer who threw rocks at him. Poor boy! He was too young to be one his own! Even though he was on his own, he kept his sense of humor. He was seen taking off with the water bucket and dog dish and entertaining himself with them. He would roll the bucket down the hill and chase it, then throw it in the air and jump and run around.
Many kind-hearted locals worried for him, but couldn't catch him. Five people put out dog food, so he lived like a king for three weeks. Finally a brainstorm. Volunteers asked Frank Feela, a local developer, if they could use his garage to lure Fila in with food. He said yes and once inside, Fila turned out to be just a sweet, little scared puppy dog!
Fila has been a real joy to his foster home. He is house trained, well-behaved, and only chews on appropriate items. His foster mom is working on the obedience training, since he has never had a leash on before, and his crate training.
He is shy, but very loving and friendly. He likes all dogs, cats, kids, and people.
Fila deserves to be in a loving home to forget his terrible start at life! Are you that special home?
Please call Fila’s foster home (Leana at 763-792-6546) for any information about him. It is her work number, so leave a message if she is not there.
This dog's adoption fee is $265 (plus tax). This includes being neutered, current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations, microchipped with the HomeAgain microchip, heartworm tested (negative) and medicated during the heartworm season (May-Dec) while in our care, and is currently learning Basic Obedience commands and good doggie manners.
The first step in our adoption process is to fill out an application. If you'd like to have an application emailed to you, just let us know via email.
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