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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

1/08

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.

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.

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.

9/07

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.

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!

Contact Jill at jtuminello@centurytel.net