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Brittany

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Bloomington, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Overall a very sweet and affectionate dog about 6 years old that we rescued 5 years ago. Does well with her housemate king charles spaniel dog and our two young children. Does well in doggy daycare too. Loves to run and especially chase things being a border collie. Loves to give hugs on command with her head on your shoulder. Overall healthy. Has has had previous bladder stones but where removed. Up to date on all shots. Should have lots of room to run and a secure fenced backyard. Has chased other dogs and slipped under a fence too so a secure area is needed.
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Stockings

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
StockingsTLDR: Look up the 3/3/3 rule and Border Collie characteristics and give my friend Stockings a chance. ?I've known this little fella since he was a brand new intake. He came in with another beautiful herding dog, and she was adopted right away. This little buddy has been adopted and promptly returned not once but twice. In the year and two months that I have known him, my young son bonded with him at an off-site, and I have enjoyed getting to know him. Sadly, I have also seen a marked shift in him. After all, he is now a long term shelter dog. TAPS is an amazing shelter, probably the best, but dogs are brilliant and sensitive creatures. Can you imagine being returned time and again? When I adopted my own dog, as a young adult, I remember taking her to her puppy classes and our homework for the first day was to research their breed tendencies. It would give us an insight into what drives them. I remember thinking how logical, and almost silly that advice was. Humans literally created the domesticated dog and then narrowed down different traits to create everything from a Rhodesian Ridgeback to a Pomeranian- talk about disparate characteristics. Do you want a dog that will run with you? Protect your livestock? Share your pillow? Hunt Lions? Hang out in your purse while you run to Target? We've got a breed for that. Our family's TAPS puppy is what we affectionately call a Heinz57 and the first thing we did was DNA test him. I just couldn't stand not knowing what his breed composition was. It allows us to better understand him, in every way, and we love seeing how characteristics from the different breeds come through. So, Stockings. When I first knew him, he loved to stand on his back legs and give the most gentle hugs but he connected with us- deeply. He was so happy to meet other people, and was excellent at communicating his needs. As time has passed, he feels aloof, his nervous system needs time to decompress, he needs to learn to trust again. So, why the soliloquy about breed and instincts you ask? When friends ask me my advice about adopting a dog, I tell them that I believe the most important thing they can do is to find a dog who matches your family's energy. If you are all marathon runners, maybe don't bring home a Frenchie? If you all love to Netflix and Chill, a Cattle Dog is going to be a tough match. Stockings very much has the energy and herding instinct true to his breed (Border Collie mix). He gave me gentle love nibbles when I saw him on Thursday, so he might not be the best candidate for a homestead situation or a family with toddlers. I do think he would adjust well to a family, with respect and time, and patience. He is worthy of humans who will teach him to love again, a life beyond a kennel and the noise and stress that comes along with shelter life.Stockings weighs 40 poundsLeash Manners: great on leash Basic Commands: sit, stay, drop, down Cat introduction in a controlled environment: NO CATS Good with dogs? : Came in with another dog, in his time here it does not want to interact. Eligible for dog intros Special Notes: Afraid of storms, firework, and gun fire, prefers to be in his kennel in those times. He is not destructive in his kennel . Did not do well with cats in a home. No horsesAdoption Fee: $100Date of Birth: 12/1/2019Intake Reason: ReturnAnimal will be spayed and up to date on vaccines, and microchipped prior to adoption. If their kennel card on display at TAPS shelter facility is marked as unaltered, the animal will be altered prior to being released for adoption. Animal stage may change from time to time based on surgery and medical status. TAPS strives to keep kennel cards as up to date as possible with current information but from time to time, information may change and a new kennel card may be pending. Full and current vaccination schedule and medical records along with any behavioral disclosures will be provided at time of adoption.
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Angelo

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Bloomington, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Angelo  has heart of gold and will bring his own brand of amore to your house, so get ready to meet this boy - he’s a charmer! Full of kisses and hugs, he’s house-trained (never had an accident at his foster home) and he sleeps soundly in a crate. He loves to run and get the zoomies outside, and as a herding-type breed, would benefit from an active household, preferably with a fenced yard so he can unleash some of that energy.   And speaking of leashes, he’s becoming a good walking companion who can, however, be distracted by the local rabbits. He prefers to be at your side and play with toys during the day, but because of his youthful exuberance, probably shouldn't be left alone uncrated just yet.   But we've seen just what a smart fellow he is, so he’s sure to be a quick study with some training.  Angelo  is already responding to his name, learned sit in just one day (with yummy incentives), and is on his way to learning to shake your hand! He wants to be friends with all the dogs (and people), and has interacted well with some neighborhood children, but doesn’t live with any presently.  Angelo  is a sturdy boy who forgets his size sometimes, so he likely is best suited with children over 12, or a family who understands he does see you as his “herd.” Come meet loyal, sweet  Angelo  who will watch for your out the window – his soft fur will make you want to cuddle up, and he’ll be your best friend!   His minimum adoption fee is $295 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.May 7, 2024, 2:25 pm
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Martina

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Bloomington, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Say hello to Martina, a 2-month-old Border Collie mix. At 5 pounds, she's small enough to fit in your arms but big enough to fill your heart with joy. Martina is excited to meet her new family. Could it be you? Her minimum adoption fee is $350 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. She has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.May 7, 2024, 2:24 pm
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Garth

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Bloomington, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing Garth, a 2-month-old Border Collie mix who's ready to bring some fun into your life. At 8 pounds, he's on the larger side among his littermates. If you're ready for a new best friend, Garth can't wait to meet you! His minimum adoption fee is $350 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html   Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.May 7, 2024, 2:24 pm
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Dolly

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Bloomington, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing Dolly, a 2-month-old Border Collie mix with an adorable face and a wagging tail. At just 7 pounds, she's small enough to fit in your arms but big enough to fill your heart with joy. Dolly is excited to meet her new family. Could it be you? Her minimum adoption fee is $350 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. She has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.May 7, 2024, 2:24 pm

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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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Wish Bone Canine Rescue

2020 Bunn St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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2020 Bunn St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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31.6 miles

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2020 Bunn St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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31.6 miles

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2020 Bunn St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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2020 Bunn St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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Pet Central Helps

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 720, Normal, IL 61761

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Pet Central Helps

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 720, Normal, IL 61761

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