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Sapphire
(Saphie) is a 10 month old, blue merle border
mix collie puppy who was found
tied up on a ten pound chain in someone's backyard. Ten pounds may
not seem like a lot until you realize that this little girl is only
28 pounds. She has only been in her foster home for a few days, but
she is a true gem. Beautiful as a sapphire, yes, but more so in
her
vibrant personality. She is friendly, playful, obedient, and housebroken.
She loves kids and plays ball, tug, and loves to chew
on bones. When you're tired playing, she doesn't mind as she entertains
herself. Then she will cuddle with you for a nap. She has stolen our
hearts. She is heartworm negative, has her shots and will be spayed
and microchipped soon so she can go to her safe and loving home.
Sapphire is being fostered in the St. Louis, MO area. For more information
or to inquire about adopting her contact Chris at techni@midwest.net
(Animal Protective Association of Southern IL).
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Clyde is a
three and a half year old black and white, male, blue eyed, hunka
burnin’ love. Shy at first, Clyde quickly
acclimates to new people and will ask for love and attention as soon
as his “people” sit down! One of his favorite things to
do is to stick his head under your arm and bump his nose against your
face (he was taught to do that – it’s a kiss!) and then
roll over for a belly rub. Fair’s fair after all, doncha think?
Kisses for belly rubs!
Clyde must have been corrected somewhat harshly with hands, as when
you reach for him he will duck his head and move away. Take a seat,
however and kisses are soon to follow.
He has never had a potty accident in the house, and during the
day he has frequent opportunity to go outside. Clyde is crated
when we are gone, but he does not like the crate and will bark
like crazy if he is crated when we are home. He doesn’t need
to be crated if someone is with him and will wait by the door to
go out if he needs to potty. He becomes nervous during thunderstorms
and we crate him during those times as well. The crate allows him
to settle down and he doesn’t protest being crated if there
is a storm in progress.
Clyde needs a pretty high energy home. We would classify him as
a medium active bc, and needs routine exercise and mental stimulation.
He has some herding instinct, and did well in his herding evaluation
last week. He will head off to Agility class in two weeks and we
will be happy to provide an update on his agility fun.
Clyde respects the fence, and will need a fenced yard.
Clyde is being fostered near St. Louis, MO. He is neutered, heartworm
tested and on preventative and microchipped. He is current on shots
and has been wormed.
For more information on Clyde please contact:
Ellen Ellick
St. Louis Senior dog Project
ellene9466@aol.com
or
Kati Bishop
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
katiatdogrush@yahoo.com
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Clarke is very friendly, likes to cuddle and look at
you with those intense BC eyes. He is great with kids and cats. He
loves the kids and leaves the cats alone...perfect...and also housebroken.
Although he loves to play outside, chasing a ball, jumping around,
playing with other dogs, inside he's fairly calm. In the evening, he
sits/lays quietly on the floor. His coat is beautiful, deep black and
very curly.
Clarke is a purebred border collie about a year or so old. He is
neutered, heartworm tested negative (and on preventative) and up
to date on all shots. He also is microchipped.
He is being fostered in the St. Louis, MO area. For more information
on Clarke, or to apply to adopt him please contact Chris at techni@midwest.net.
Clarke is an Animal Protective Association of Southern IL foster
dog.
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Patti is a stunning, very sweet purebred white and black
rough coat border collie. She is a very happy dog, and plays well with
most other dogs. She prefers a home without a lot of commotion and
activity, as it makes her nervous.
She knows her basic commands including sit, come and drop it. She
is doing better with off, stay and down. She loves to walk, and walk
fast.
One of Patti’s other favorite activities in playing ball.
She almost always brings the ball back, although she may stop to
investigate something else before returning the ball.
Patti is an active companion dog who loves to be with you. She does
not push for attention, but she is always ready for a kind word or
a pet.
Patti smiles a lot, and her tail is almost always wagging. She is
a joy to have around. You cannot help but smile when Patti is around,
as she takes such joy in life.
Originally we thought Patti may have a problem with her hips. However,
we have had x-rays taken and she has been examined by an orthopedic
hip specialist. Her hips and knees are normal for a dog of her age
(7). We have her on glucosamine/chondrotin/MSM supplements (which
her foster mom should be on too), which are low cost and effective.
We would recommend Patti be an only dog, or a partner to a mellow
dog who does not “get in her face". She does not particularly
like cats, so should be in a cat free house. Patti has been around
children, and does well although but does not like rowdiness.
Patti is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60 miles east
of St. Louis. For more info on Patti or to apply to adopt her email
Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA
of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Hiedi is a very affectionate and loving girl. She is
a black and white, purebred (we have papers) border collie. She is
housetrained, crate trained and great with most other dogs. She has
no reaction to our cat, even if he walks past her nose!
Hiedi’s favorite activity is to be with her people! She
is content to lay on her bed near you, or rest her head in your
lap
while adoringly looking in your face.
She would be a wonderful pet for a single person’s best
friend, or with a lower key family.
This mellow girl came in to rescue as her owner was moving, and
couldn’t take her with the family. At first when Hiedi came
to us, she was pretty indifferent to people, and would not listen
very well. Now she is a very happy girl, and interested in exploring
everything!
Hiedi sneaks up on your heart! She has a special quality which makes
everyone adore her after spending even a few minutes with her.
Hiedi has some health issues, although nothing terribly serious.
Her hips are not in good condition, and she recently had surgery
on her left hip. She will soon have surgery on her right one, and
full recovery is expected. She supposedly has an issue with her eyes,
although her vision appears to be fine. We will be taking her to
an eye specialist soon.
All Hiedi’s vaccinations are up to date, she is spayed and
was heartworm tested negative (and is on preventative). She has
also been microchipped.
Hiedi
is 6 years old, and is being fostered in the St. Louis region.
For
more information, or to inquire about adopting Hiedi contact
Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA
of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Shadow Jr.
Shadow’s goal in life is to have fun. He is a happy boy
who loves his special ball. Shadow carries his puzzle ball around
with
him almost continuously. He will bring his ball to you and drop
it at your feet so you can throw it for him. Over and over and
over
again. He is so full of energy that when I am done throwing this
ball, he will take it to the other dogs and try to entice them
to play. But, it then becomes more of a game of keep away.
Shadow’s other love in his life is food. Shadow is a very
intelligent boy and is extremely food motivated. This would make
Shadow easy to train. Shadow would be an excellent candidate for
fly ball.
Shadow has come a long with way in learning what is appropriate
for his position in the pack. Shadow enjoys sitting on my lap but
he does tend to get a bit heavy after awhile, as he weighs about
50 lbs. He would love to sleep on my tummy, but has to settle with
sleeping next to me.
Shadow would enjoy a home with older kids who can keep up with his
energy level. He needs a lot of exercise to keep him focused on appropriate
behaviors.
Shadow is neutered, microchipped, is current on shots and heartworm
preventative.
He is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60
miles east of St. Louis. For more information, or to apply to adopt
Shadow, please contact Chris at Animal Protective Association of
Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Jackson
Jackson is a delightful young male Border Collie, medium energy,
between 1-2 years old, who’ll make a fabulous companion for
the right family. When he first came to us, Jackson was shy and hesitant
but within a few days he’s showing his happy-go-lucky personality.
He’s nuts about balls, and takes off headlong when one is tossed
for him. Jackson is very attentive to voice commands, and wants very
much to please. He evidently hasn’t had a speck of schooling
though, so his manners are still rough and he’ll benefit from
an obedience class. As willing as he is, we predict he’ll do
well as long as he understands what’s expected of him. He
really zeroes in on the squirrels in the yard, stalking them with
unwavering
focus so he may have too much prey drive to get along well with
cats.
Jackson is neutered, heartworm tested negative (and on preventative)
and up to date on all his vaccinations. He is microchipped.
Jackson is being fostered about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
For more info on Jackson, or to apply to adopt him please contact
Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA
of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Kirra
Stunning, smart and spirited. Kirra
is all of that, in one petite package! She has boundless energy, a love of
life and is curious
about everything! One of her favorite things to do is to chase and
play with our other dogs. She will play as gentle or as rough as
the other dog dictates. Another favorite activity of Kirra’s
is to run all over the house collecting stuffed toys, and to mound
them up in a pile. She now can carry up to three toys in her mouth
at the same time!
Kirra is a purebred, black
and white medium coat “prick ear” border
collie about a year old. She is very friendly with everyone, although
she will bark at strangers initially.
She is mostly housetrained. She has never had a potty accident
in the house, although we take her outside frequently. Kirra is
crate trained, but will bark like crazy if she is crated and her
furry friends are romping in the house and having fun. She still
will jump on furniture and the kitchen counter, but is improving
all the time.
Kirra needs a pretty high
energy home. We would classify her as a very active bc, and needs
routine exercise and mental stimulation.
She loves to play “ball”, mostly brings it back for you
to toss. And toss again. She also has some herding instinct, and
is quite reactive. Part of this is from her being in a cage for three
months before she came to us.
She would do best either as an only dog, or with another very active
and outgoing dog. She is fine with our cat, but she will chase him
but not hurt him. She is too high strung for small children, as she
would knock them over by mistake. She will need a fenced yard.
Kirra is being fostered in southern IL near St. Louis. She is spayed,
heartworm tested and on preventative and microchipped. She is current
on shots and has been wormed.
To learn more about Kirra, or to apply to adopt her contact Chris
at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA of Southern
IL) at techni@midwest.net
Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois is a licensed,
not for profit corporation domiciled in Illinois. We mostly do border
collie rescue, however we help all breeds of dogs. We have foster
homes located as far south as Louisville, KY and as far north as
Traverse City, MI. Please see our petfinder site at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL153.html
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Bailey
She is a year and ½ old and has not been spayed yet. She
gets along with both males and females, my foster went to evaluate
her and she got along fine with her an her niece, temperament was
good.
I was originally picked up by as a stray in Florida, they named
me Bailey and brought me with them when they moved to Silver Lake,
KS. They do not know what kind of dog I am (someone said a Border
Collie Mix) or how old I am. (People tell me I could be about 1 1/2-2
years old). All I know is that I am a medium-sized dog (30 lbs?,)
energetic, I love to play, I have lots of personality, and am not
very good at fetch, but maybe I can learn. My masters are planning
to move, and will not be able to keep me at that apartment complex.
I will miss them, but I am looking forward to finding a new forever
family to love me and call my own.
Please contact: sweeterpie1@sbcglobal.net
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Toby
Toby is a medium-sized neutered male border collie (may or may not be
purebred). He was picked up by the Holts Summit, MO police department as
a stray,
observed chasing vehicles, and reported by a concerned citizen.
When Toby arrived here, he was very submissive and timid, with no
confidence. He was not leash trained, nor did he appear to know any basic
commands
besides “sit.” He was not comfortable interacting with other
dogs. He was very
afraid of cats (as though he'd been punished for chasing them), but wanted
to
chase them. He does the "border stare" when he sees them.
I have had Toby for about three months and he has made huge strides. He is
good around other dogs, he takes a long walk every day on which several cats
accompany us. He still has the pursuit mode ingrained in him and wants to
chase anything that runs, but he responds quickly when corrected.
Toby is crate-trained but not housebroken. He is very responsive to training
and to tone of voice. He is affectionate, sensitive, and wants to please.
He
prefers to be with a human in preference to being with other dogs or cats.
I
THINK he is able to jump fences but will stay with me when I turn him loose
inside the play yards. He comes when called, sits, and heels.
Like most Border Collies, he wants a job and will do whatever he’s
asked to
do when he understands what is expected. He needs an owner who understands
Border Collies and is willing to put in the time and patience for Toby to
blossom.
UPDATE: Toby was instinct
tested on sheep and he shows promise as trainable as a farm dog.
Contact Robin Johnson
bordergirl1996@yahoo.com for more info on Toby.
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Shadow
Shadow is a fun dog! His favorite game is to chase the water from
the hose, and he will get soaked trying to capture the water. He
also loves to play fetch with his tennis ball.
He needs a lot of exercise and attention. He would be happy as an
only dog or with another dog (as long as they play hard). He loves
our cat, and follows him around routinely.
Shadow is a border collie/fox terrier mix. He has some of the best
qualities of both breeds and some of the not so good qualities!
He is very intense, smart and biddable. He needs an owner who will
set (and keep) his boundaries.
Shadow is housetrained, crate trained and a love bug in the evening
when he is tired. As much as Shadow loves to play, he also will
lay quietly beside you when need be. However, if another dog wants
to
play he will be “on it”!
When Shadow came to us, he chased cars. He is almost over that but
needs a fenced yard. His recall is quite good. We would not recommend
Shadow for small children as he has a pretty intense prey drive.
Shadow is neutered, up to date on shots and microchipped. He has
been heartworm tested negative, and is on heartworm and flea/tick
preventative. He has also had a fecal.
He is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60 miles east of
St. Louis. To inquire about adopting Shadow, please email Chris at
techni@midwest.net. Shadow is an Animal Protective Association of
Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) foster dog.
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McNab
MO is a male McNab/Border Collie mix. He will be one year old on
Nov. 1st. He is a wonderful dog and is wanting to work real badly.
He is extremely smart and will learn fast. He gets along real well
with other dogs and loves kids. He does tend to chase cats when they
run from him. MO is wanting a farm where he can run and have a job.
He has all current vax, will be heartworm tested, and will be neutered.
His adoption fee is $150. An Avid Microchip and registration is available
for an additional $25.
Read More
on Petfinder...
Contact: Heart of Jackson Humane Society, Inc.
Holton, KS
Phone: 785-364-5156
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Asher is
a two year old male Border collie. He has been neutered and is
microchipped. He
is crate trained but will need some brush
up on house training as he has lived outside except at night. This
guy is a prince! He gets along with cats, other dogs children and
adults. He would make an amazing therapy dog with his gentle habit
of placing his front two paws on you knees and then staring into
your eyes. It as if he is trying to connect on a deeper level with
those beutiful brown eyes. His owner rescued him from a shelter now
she has to move into a rental home and can't take him with her as
she has some old boys who need to go with her. This guy at his young
age seems to be an "old soul" who overcame many fears through
his trust of his owner and rescuer and now needs a new home which
can be his forever home.
You can reach Lacey Carnell at
lcminis@hotmail.com for more info on Asher.

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One of
the more handsome border collie's around, Marley is
a charming boy with a smile that can't be topped. At first we thought
he was
a mix, but we have since determined he is a purebred bc. He's about
5 years old, and gets along well with cats and other dogs. He often
prefers to ignore other pets, and focus on people which are his
real love.
Marley
forms a strong bond with people, and his favorite activities include
walks, hikes, car rides, swimming, and anything else that includes
you. Although he's not interested in balls and other flying objects,
he loves squeaky toys and stuffed toys. Marley is always eager to
please and quick to learn new things. Although he is active and
playful outside,
indoors he is calm and considerate. He often accompanies me to the
office where he interacts with many people, and always is the perfect
gentleman. He is good with children, but has not been around infants
or toddlers. Thunderstorms scare him, but as long as he is with his
people, he remains calm until it is over. Marley is an excellent
companion and looking forward to a family that will love him as
much as he will
love them.
Marley is housetrained
and crate trained. All Marley’s immunizations
are current, he is neutered and microchipped. He is on flea/tick
and heartworm preventative.
He is being fostered in southern IL near Carbondale, IL. For more
info or to apply to adopt Marley please email Chris at Animal Protective
Association of Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net.
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Sadie
One of Sadie’s main purposes in life is to play. This gal
is full of energy. She could run and play all day. Sadie has a love
of life and it shows in her personality. A high energy girl, she
needs a lot of exercise to help deal with some anxiety issues. Sadie
would love to be with her human 100% of the time, and has a bit of
separation anxiety. Exercise helps with this. Sadie is crate trained
and is relaxed when crated while I am gone. However, she doesn’t
necessarily enjoy pens or kennels and is an escape artist.
Sadie wants to please her human. She is a sensitive and loving gal,
who loves to lay her head on my lap and be stroked. This relaxes
her and she tends to doze. She also loves to sleep next to me on
the love seat.
Sadie also loves to ride in the car. She is excited at first but
calms down quickly. Sadie rides well either in the front or back
seat.
Sadie would do well with a family with older children who can keep
up with her energy. Also, she needs a family that understands a dog
with some anxiety issues. Sadie gets along with other dogs and cats.
All of Sadie’s vaccinations
are current, and she is spayed and on heartworm preventative. She
is also microchipped.
Sadie is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60 miles east
of St. Louis. For more information, or to inquire about adopting
Sadie, please email Chris at the Animal Protective Association of
Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Miss Patti Patrice,
What a wonderful girl! She is very sweet. When she came to us
she didn’t know how to play and her hair was matted and
dirty. She is much cleaner now, but still has some matting, but
we are
working on that.
She is a beautiful dog, gentle and eager to please, just so
unsure of what is expected of her. She is happy to be with you,
will sit
and let you pet her for hours and is learning to play ball. She
likes to be out in the fenced yard and moves around freely, but
she is still unsure about walking on the leash. We are not sure
if it is that she doesn’t like to get too far from home or
if it is because the leash is so new to her, but we are getting
a little further a field every time we go out. There is so much
she doesn’t know, but she is a very smart dog and will learn
quickly with patience and persistence. She is very friendly and
warms up to you quickly, she is gentle and calm in the house and
would make an excellent companion for a less active family or adults.
She does enjoy attention and spending time with her people! Her
coat is like silk and she has the softest ears. There are so many
new things here that she is unfamiliar with, like baths and brushes,
playing and walks, and kennels, I think she feels a little overwhelmed
at times. But she is quiet and has never messed in the house, hurray,
and is adjusting quickly.
Patti is now chasing balls, not too fast but chasing them none
the less! She is learning to jump up for them when they bounce.
Patti will eventually need hip surgery. We just took her to a
vet who does a lot of orthopedic work, and her knees are great
but her hips will eventually give out. He thought it was way premature
to do surgery at this point.
Patti is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.
She has had a fecal as well. She is on monthly heartworm and flea/tick
preventative.
Update: 16 December 2007
We just received great news on Patti, after the orthopedic hip specialist
viewed her x-rays he has found that she will not need surgery now,
if ever. Yes, she does have a little arthritis and some hip displasia,
but it is minor! She just needs to stay on her supplements for now.
They are really helping her and her mobility is much improved.
With Christmas on the way we have been very busy at our house,
putting up the decorations, wrapping presents and baking cookies.
Miss Patti has been a wonderful help, she watches as we put the
balls (ornaments) on the tree and even though she loves to play
ball she doesn’t bother them or any of the other decorations.
She helps me choose which roll of wrapping paper to use for each
package, and she is always willing to sample the cookies and let
me know if they taste okay. Her favorites are the shortbreads we
baked.
It snowed Friday night
and when we went out Saturday morning to play she wasn’t sure if she liked it, the balls just don’t
want to bounce in the snow like they do on the ground, but she soon
became a ball “rescue” dog, diving in nose first to retrieve
the balls buried in the snow bank. She would come up with the ball
and snow all around her mouth looking a lot like Santa’s beard.
It was quite a sight and really something to laugh at.
She is doing well with
her commands; she knows sit and come and drop it. We are still
working on stay and down. She does well on
the leash when we walk and she really enjoys power walking and jogging.
I don’t run, but I know she would enjoy going with a runner.
She almost always brings the ball back, it is just that sometimes
there are very interesting smells that she needs to investigate.
She has not had an accident in the house in months either. (I really
appreciate that!) She is a mild mannered BC, she has the get up and
go to be with an active family, but she is not bouncing off the walls
with super powered energy, she is an active companion dog who loves
to be with you, not always demanding attention but always there for
a pet on the head or to work on a project.
Patti is a happy dog too. Her tail is always waging, you know the
thump, thump, thump on the wall, the door and the floor, and she
even waves it at the people and animals we see on our walks. She
is a wonderful dog and really a joy to have around. The house just
seems a little happier with her in it!
Patti is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60 miles east
of St. Louis. For more info on Patti or to apply to adopt her email
Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA
of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net
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Luke is about a year old. Fully vetted (hw neg., neutered, utd
shots). He is a good boy with a gorgeous coat. He wants to be alpha
when
allowed. He is a little territorial with toys or chew bones. He rides
well
in a car.
Please contact
Elise at 913-814-9891, 816-898-5646 or email her at CBush86975@aol.com
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Hello!!
I am Annie, I am an Australian Shepherd who is about 1 ½ and
I need a large place to run to get a lot of exercise. I would also
love to have a job to do, if you can find
me one. I enjoy being with animals more than alot of people. I am
happy with just one family for me to love.
I like to be inside and outside during the day but love sleeping
inside at night and your bed will do fine for me!! My foster mom
says I am very protective of my foster family and would do anything
they ask. I have been through obedience and agility training and
I know all my commands. I also love to chase a frisbee.
In my excitement, however, I do jump up on people and my foster
family suggests that we find someone who wants to work with me on
learning how to stay down; therefore they suggested no little kids
in the home. I sometimes have a problem with young children because
they abused me in my last home. I am housetrained and love to go
in and out of the doggy door all day long.
Please contact Elise at 913-814-9891, 816-898-5646 or
email her at CBush86975@aol.com
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Blue is about 4 years old and she is spayed. She was
found abandoned and needs to find a new home. Blue is very well behaved
and loves to ride in the car. She knows many obedience commands. Blue
would probably prefer to be an only dog but might possibly be ok with
a non alpha male. She would do ok with dog savvy older children (12
and up) but not smaller children.
For more information on Blue, please contact Penny at pdminniear@sbcglobal.net.
Blue is being fostered in Bucyrus KS.
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This girl
was found by a kind woman who adores her but has 5 dogs of her
own and just can't keep her.She came to her rescuer
pregnant . All of her puppies have been placed and she has had her
shots and been wormed.
She is about two years
old, has learned her obediance commands and wants very badly to
please. She gets along
well with other dogs and people and seems to be the kind of dog
that will
very easily fit into a family with other dogs or as an only dog.
With some TLC she will be gorgeous as her "mommy coat" will
grow into a full and gorgeous rough coat. She will need to be spayed.
This
girl is truely a gem -sweet and beautiful.
Contact Jill at jtuminello@centurytel.net

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Duke is a registered 9 month old male Border Collie.
He has lots of energy and gets along well with other dogs of any size.
Duke came to me malnurshed and had been running wild for several months.
As terrified as he was he was when he came here he was never agressive.
He seems
eager to learn so I feel that if he had a trainer he could be
a great stock dog. He has had his first Rabies and annual 7 way.
For further information
please e-mail bgeorge@ktis.net
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Brandy ~~ Adorable 4 yr old energetic Sheltie with a tad bit
of sneaky Border Collie in her. Brandy needs a home with a family who
can giver her the amount of exercise a herding dog needs to be happy.
Another dog as a playmate would be a plus. Securely fenced yard needed.
No children under 6 yrs of age please.
If you are interested in Brandy, please contact Second Chance Sheltie
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