Meet Banks, a gentle, 7-year-old 53# Border Collie who is sweet, sensitive, and quietly devoted to his family. This handsome boy is shy when meeting you for the first time, asking for a bit of time to settle in. Once comfortable, he blossoms into a friendly, playful companion who just wants to be near his person. It’s easy to tell when he’s happy: his tail wags around and around like an airplane propeller.
Banks is a homebody at heart. Indoors, he’s perfectly content snoozing on the couch and following his human from room to room. He loves to interact with his people and displays natural herding instincts, which can include nipping. He’s learning that is not part of polite play. Banks would do best in a home with herding breed experience comprised of adults and even older kids.
He has an easy-going approach to life and doesn’t demand a ton of exercise, though he wants to stay healthy with regular walks. Banks would prefer a quieter home setting like a nice suburb or even the country versus living right in the heart of the city. He's bravely learning to navigate unexpected noises of the world with the help of his foster family. It’s a pleasure to watch him become more confident each day.
Banks gets along well with other dogs but does not need another pup in his forever home. He’s reliably housebroken, crates nicely (though it’s not his favorite), and is trustworthy loose in the house. He would be in heaven to find a family that has a fenced yard and is also suited to a home that keeps dogs safe on leash. Cats that believe in peaceful coexistence with dogs could be a good fit.
Banks is a simple guy who just wants a family of his very own for Christmas. It would be hard to find a more loyal best friend than this very special boy. The first time you see his propeller tail will be a moment to remember forever. Video (including propeller tail): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Hxx4_I2TN8c?feature=share
He is being fostered in Minneapolis, MN.
Banks' adoption fee is $450+ MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. 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.
Meet Banks, a gentle, 7-year-old 53# Border Collie who is sweet, sensitive, and quietly devoted to his family. This handsome boy is shy when meeting you for the first time, asking for a bit of time to settle in. Once comfortable, he blossoms into a friendly, playful companion who just wants to be near his person. It’s easy to tell when he’s happy: his tail wags around and around like an airplane propeller.
Banks is a homebody at heart. Indoors, he’s perfectly content snoozing on the couch and following his human from room to room. He loves to interact with his people and displays natural herding instincts, which can include nipping. He’s learning that is not part of polite play. Banks would do best in a home with herding breed experience comprised of adults and even older kids.
He has an easy-going approach to life and doesn’t demand a ton of exercise, though he wants to stay healthy with regular walks. Banks would prefer a quieter home setting like a nice suburb or even the country versus living right in the heart of the city. He's bravely learning to navigate unexpected noises of the world with the help of his foster family. It’s a pleasure to watch him become more confident each day.
Banks gets along well with other dogs but does not need another pup in his forever home. He’s reliably housebroken, crates nicely (though it’s not his favorite), and is trustworthy loose in the house. He would be in heaven to find a family that has a fenced yard and is also suited to a home that keeps dogs safe on leash. Cats that believe in peaceful coexistence with dogs could be a good fit.
Banks is a simple guy who just wants a family of his very own for Christmas. It would be hard to find a more loyal best friend than this very special boy. The first time you see his propeller tail will be a moment to remember forever. Video (including propeller tail): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Hxx4_I2TN8c?feature=share
He is being fostered in Minneapolis, MN.
Banks' adoption fee is $450+ MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. 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.
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Individual meetings with our dogs will be set up after applications are processed and approved. This ensures qualified homes and respects the time of our foster families.
Check us out on Facebook & Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/hoabcr
Individual meetings with our dogs will be set up after applications are processed and approved. This ensures qualified homes and respects the time of our foster families.
More about this rescue
Heart of a Border Collie Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with foster homes in the Twin Cities, Duluth and other locations in the Midwest. We are dedicated to the rehoming of Border Collies, Border Collie mixes and other herding breeds in need of help in Minnesota, the Dakotas and neighboring states. We provide temporary housing in approved foster homes, proper medical care, training, rehabilitation and education of prospective homes.
There are no paid positions in our rescue: we are all volunteers who support the HOABCR mission because we love the breed and want to help dogs in need. We are always looking to welcome like-minded fosters and other volunteers to partner with us in helping dogs!
Heart of a Border Collie Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with foster homes in the Twin Cities, Duluth and other locations in the Midwest. We are dedicated to the rehoming of Border Collies, Border Collie mixes and other herding breeds in need of help in Minnesota, the Dakotas and neighboring states. We provide temporary housing in approved foster homes, proper medical care, training, rehabilitation and education of prospective homes.
There are no paid positions in our rescue: we are all volunteers who support the HOABCR mission because we love the breed and want to help dogs in need. We are always looking to welcome like-minded fosters and other volunteers to partner with us in helping dogs!
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