West Richland, WA - Border Collie/Labrador Retriever. Meet Magenta Rainbow a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Color

Black - with White

Age

Puppy

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

My story

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

Magenta is one busy puppy! Happiest when he's carrying something around, or chewing on it, or playing tug with it, if you keep this little guy supplied with toys he will keep you smiling with his antics.

HISTORY
The seven Rainbow pups were dumped on a country road near Prosser, in Eastern Washington, at the end of July. They found their way to a house and asked for help, and shortly afterwards were safe in a large run at a foster home. These pups have not yet lived as indoor dogs, because we did not have a foster home available for them. However they are handled lovingly multiple times a day and have lots of playtime outside the run, as well as having a good supply of toys and a swimming pool in their run, so they are healthy, happy and thriving.

We have no way of knowing what breed they are, but based on their look and demeanor we're guessing they contain a good percentage of medium-sized herding breeds. Heeler and Border Collie seem like a good guess, but they may also have some Labrador, and who knows what else.

SOCIALIZATION
The Rainbows are confident, friendly, happy pups who love people, cats and dogs. There are peacocks, chickens and ducks at their foster home, and they get to watch them through the fence.

TEMPERAMENT, BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
Clearly the people who dumped them weren't kind or caring, but despite their rocky beginning the Rainbows are confident, affectionate and playful. There is NO indication that anyone has hurt or scared them. They trust people and tend to be very focused on whatever human is outside with them.

They love playing in their swimming pool, playing tag, chewing on anything tasty, playing with toys, sniffing here and there - these babies are busy, brave and curious about their world! They appear to be intelligent and focused, and will probably be rewarding to train.

Most importantly, THE RAINBOWS ARE PUPPIES! Puppies are HARD WORK! They have sharp claws and needle teeth. They have been loved and cared for in their foster home, but they still have everything to learn about being civilized indoor dogs. Please don't apply to adopt a Rainbow unless you are up for the work of potty-training, teaching them the difference between their stuff (can chew) and yours (leave it), teaching them not to jump up on people, teaching them manners, taking them through at least basic training, and ensuring they don't hurt themselves or destroy anything you really care about in the process.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH STATUS
Based on their teeth at the time we took them in we estimated that they were about 6-7 weeks old, and assigned them June 12, 2023 as their birthday.

They appear to be in good overall health, and have been vaccinated, treated for intestinal parasites, and microchipped. We expect them to weigh 40-60 lbs when full-grown.

HART does not support pediatric spay and neuter. We believe, based on current research, that pups develop best when they have an uninterrupted supply of sex hormones for at least the first five months of their lives. The Rainbows' adopters will be contractually obligated to ensure that their pup is sterilized between five months and one year. HART will refund $100 - equivalent to the cost of sterilization by our usual veterinary clinic - when you provide proof that your pup has been sterilized.

ADOPTION INFORMATION
The Rainbows are living in a private home, and will be available to meet you after your adoption application has been approved. Please email HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application form.

For more pictures of the Rainbows, please see their Facebook albums at https://www.facebook.com/HearthfireAnimalRescueTeam