Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please read the bio in full for answers to common questions. If you have a question not covered here, please email info@seniordoghaven.org. If interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application at https://seniordoghaven.org/adoption-process/. Because all of our dogs live in foster homes, meet-and-greets are scheduled only after a completed application is received. Adoptions must be within a reasonable distance of Wilmington, DE so our volunteers can conduct an in-person home visit.
Meet Jake! 🐾
This sweet Collie boy is almost 11 years young and looking for a family who will love him for exactly who he is — a devoted, ball-obsessed companion who just wants to be near his people.
Jake came to us as an owner surrender. He was well cared for, but his person wasn't able to give him the interaction and playtime he craves, so he arrived a little needy and anxious. He settled in within a couple of days, and once he did, his true personality came out: a medium-energy guy who barks minimally, loves other dogs, and is an absolute joy to play fetch with. Throw him a ball and he'll bring it right back, over and over — he's also a big fan of his stuffie toys and would love a canine playmate to wrestle with in his new home.
Jake is good with dogs and kids of any age, enjoys car rides, walks, and snacks, and doesn't mind being picked up or handled. He's mostly good on a leash and can still do stairs just fine, though his ideal family will be prepared to help him with those as he continues to age. He sleeps in a dog bed but likes to have free access between the living room and bedroom overnight — he'll paw and whine at a closed door, so he does best with open access to his people at night.
He's had some anxiety, especially at night and reportedly during storms. He does have trazodone available as needed, which is budget-friendly at about $5 for 30 pills through Chewy. He's not crate trained and would need a securely fenced yard — no yard is a dealbreaker for this guy.
Jake's ideal home: a fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood, a doggy sibling to play with, owners who are home often, and a family committed to helping him through his senior years, including lifting him if stairs ever become too much.
He's still working on being fully housebroken (was pad-trained, now transitioning outside) and has had some vetting done already, including a dental and mass removals from his neck and knees.
This gentle senior boy has so much love and playfulness left to give — he just needs someone to give it to. 🎾💛
