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My name is Kip!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $450

This helps The Long Journey To A New Beginning Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Collie
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

COURTESY POST PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
Meet Kip. He is a big, rough collie weighing 85 lbs. who will be 4 years old in May. He is a professional counter surfer and tailgater who believes everything should made into a game.
Kip’s motto is a “tired dog is a good dog”. He thrives on tongue dragging games of fetch and long hikes in the woods. He loves to play with other dogs but he can sometimes overwhelm his playmates. Playmates his age with lots of energy and excellent doggy social skills with an owner that knows how to que him to disengage would be perfect.
Kip must have a person who has strong and consistent positive dog training skills that can help him reach his full potential. Kip would make a good go anywhere and do anything companion if given the chance. He craves interaction with his person.
Kip was abused as a puppy and unfortunately learned that the only way he could protect himself was to defend himself. He does have a bite history. His new owner or family cannot and should not physically “punish” or “discipline” him in any way. Absolutely no children.
Kip is very food motivated which makes him very easy to train. Amazingly he has no food aggression or resource guarding. He is not destructive when left in the house and does not have any separation anxiety. He might “mark” in a new home and he can get a bit “nippy” and “yippy” when excited like herding dogs can and he needs continued training to keep “all 4 on the floor”.
Like all dogs, Kip thrives on a quiet, stable homelife with a predictable schedule. He is happiest sleeping near his person.
The following are non-negotiable requirements: Kip requires a home with another young, active, large dog. A place with lots of land no neighbors and a fenced in yard is a must. You must own your own house and be within 3 hours of central Vermont.
If interested please go to www.journeyanimalrescue.org to submit an application. Only once the application is approved will a meet and greet with all human and canine family members be set up. Adoption fee is 450.
Rescue
The Long Journey To A New Beginning Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Stow, ME 04037
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We have an extensive application which must be filled out and approved, prior to anyone being able to meet the animal they are interested in. We reserve the right to deny any application we feel is not the appropriate fit for the animal. We require home visits, veterinary reference and that all members of the family travel to meet the animal they are interested in adopting. Adoption fee is $425. We do have an adoption contract.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

We are a group of individuals who are dedicated to rescuing domestic
animals who have been abandoned, abused, neglected or left behind by their
former owners. Our belief is that animals are sentient beings who are not
merely "pets" but family members and strive to find them homes who share
this view. We are committed to providing them with a temporary home where
they receive veterinary care,socialization, excercise, love and good
nutrition until their forever home can be found. Our goal is to find
successful placements so we strive to fit the breed,temperament and
individual needs of the animals with their potential adopters. Animals
will be kept with us for as long as it takes to find the perfect home for
them. Our group does not discriminate against animals based on breed or
physical disability.

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