Minnie is a 5-year-old Border Collie mix weighing about 40 pounds. She’s incredibly sweet at heart but also cautious, so she needs a patient, experienced adopter who will give her the time and guidance she needs to continue building trust. She’s been making regular outings to public places and has done well meeting new people.

Minnie thrives when she can be close to her person—whether she’s cuddled up in bed or snuggled on the couch. This closeness helps her feel secure and strengthens her bond more quickly. Until she’s comfortable in her new home, she does best when kept on leash with her person as she learns the routine. She enjoys going for walks or even short jogs.

Her ideal home will provide confident, gentle leadership. It’s important that a male figure in the household builds a strong bond with her. Minnie will need to be your one and only canine pal in the home. She does well with cats and could live with respectful, dog-savvy children over age 8 who understand her boundaries.

Minnie is house-trained, walks nicely on leash, and hasn’t shown any destructive behavior. Like many Border Collies, she sometimes shows her herding instincts by trying to “correct” fast movements. She’s learning that the world isn’t so scary, but she’ll thrive with an adopter who can offer steady reassurance and structure.

Minnie has so much love to give—she just needs the right person to help her fully blossom into the happy, loyal, and snuggly companion she’s meant to be. Her minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 rabies registration fee (for McLean County residents, if 4 months or older).