Mound, MN - Border Collie. Meet Chip a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White

Age

6 years 4 months old, Adult

Size

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

Weight

50 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My health

Shots current

My personality

My story

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

If devotion could be bottled, Chip would fill the room. This 6-year-old, lilac-colored Border Collie is a stunning example of the breed’s beauty and brains. His foster mom swears that his gentle, loving heart makes up half of his 50 lbs!

Chip is described as curious and sweet like a good chocolate. He’s inquisitive about the world, eager to please, and “sticky like Velcro” - happiest when near his person. He’ll quietly rest beside you while you read or work, occasionally trotting off to relocate one of your shoes (his version of a love note). Chipster is discovering the fun of chasing frisbees and playing with toys. Relaxing with a bully stick is da bomb! His theme song is “A Whole New World” from the movie Aladin - he’s learning to trust, explore, and find magic in every new experience.

With medium energy, Chip will thrive with a family that enjoys daily exercise and play with an occasional outing. He rides well in the car, is house trained, and relaxes quietly in his kennel. He would be fine as an only dog or with a canine sibling. Older kids who are patient and kind could be a good fit; the unpredictable movements of younger children may startle him. As a herding dog, he is acutely aware of movement.

Walking on a leash is new to the Chipster, and he’s making great progress. Strong preference will be given to families with herding breed experience and a physically fenced yard so he can continue to develop his frisbee and fetch skills. His sensitive disposition is not a good fit for invisible/electronic fencing.

Chip asks simply for patience and a little time to settle into his new home. Once he trusts you, his love is unwavering, and his joy is contagious. Who can resist that smile and those bright eyes! His foster mom says: “Give him a minute. He’s SO worth it!”

If Chip sounds like the ideal addition to your family, APPLY to adopt him at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt

Chip is being fostered in East Bethel, MN.

Chip's adoption fee is $450 + MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.