Luke is an approximately 1 year old male BC stray found in southwest MO. He is a very sweet boy who is outgoing and loves people. He has a lot of energy and like most BCs enjoys playing ball. He already walks well on a leash and his rescuer is teaching him basic commands such as sit. He weighs 45-50 pounds. He will need room to run and someone with time to play with him, and he has lots of love to give in return.

Luke is such a sweet teddy bear! He loves people and other animals alike. He would really enjoy having another dog to play with, but would also probably be content to have all the attention to himself. His loving personality and adorable looks make him hard to resist. He has shown interest in cattle. Luke will thrive in a home with lots of love, attention and activity.

Molly is 2 years old, about 35 pounds, prick eared, and is a little underweight. Her coat is medium length, and she loves to be groomed. She is afraid of loud noises and adult strangers, particularly men, but does not bark nearly as much as the other dog in the house. She is an alpha dog and quickly let my my much older and bigger male border know that. Molly is very affectionate to her foster mom and the other human in the house, an 8 year old boy. She shows eye, and has been responsive to beginning obedience training. She has potential to be a good agility dog. She needs attention, socialization and something meaningful to do, and would be a loving addition to the right family, but probably should be the only dog in the house or with a submissive dog.

Did you know that Border collies come in colors other than black and white? Knight is a beautiful example of the rarer tri-color Border collie. He is a two year old purebred that his foster mother describes as a near perfect dog.

Knight came into rescue as the result of a divorce and has no “issues” to speak of. He loves to play fetch; he gets along famously with kids (not always the case with Border collies) and also does well with other dogs. He has an excellent recall and knows how to walk nicely on a leash, as well as all of his obedience commands. He is full of energy and his foster mother believes he would be an outstanding flyball or agility dog. But he also loves to cuddle and everyone who meets him falls in love with this guy!

Knight has it all! He is beautiful, has a wonderful temperament and is intelligent and very biddable. For more information on tri-colored border collies, please visit:
http://www.gis.net/~shepdog/BC_Museum/Permanent/BC_ColorTri.html

Knight's Angels are John and Renna Houghton and Nellie

Dan has been nicknamed “upside-down” because he appears to be born with his Border collie strip underneath his chin instead of on top of his head! Dan is a fabulous 10 month old rough coat neutered male. He has a beautiful soft, black and white fluffy coat that has a silky sheen to it. A few of his paws have a brindle coat which is very pretty. He weights about 43 lbs and is an average size border collie.

Dan was an owner relinquish from the Jefferson City area. He has received a clean bill of health from the vet in that area. He is completely house broken and crate trained. In the evenings, he likes to curl up on the bed for a calm pat before bedtime. He knows sit and down. We are working on a leash which Dan has taken to very quickly. He is so excited when I put my coat on or when I get out the leash. Everything is new and exciting to Dan. He is a very “happy go lucky” dog that blended right in with my two male border collies. All three of the dogs eat in my small kitchen and there are no growls even when one of my dogs reaches in for a taste of Dan’s food. He pretty much ignores the cat so he should do well with other animals or children.

Dan loves to run with my dogs outside and really makes me laugh when he gets excited because he jumps straight up in the air. The good news is he doesn’t jump on you! He plays with his toys inside and loves to chew on his rawhides. He has not picked up anything else that was not a dog toy. We are learning to play fetch and with his leaping ability, Frisbee should be a great recreation for Dan. He has been so easy to train that agility should be an easy task for him as well. Remember, Dan is 10 months old puppy still so it has been fun to watch him learn so quickly.

Dan would make a great addition to anyone’s family. He really is a very happy puppy that is looking for a happy home

Lucy is the dog that many people REALLY want when they think they want a Border collie. Unlike many Border collies who are high octane and really want to work-work-work, Lucy, just wants to be your best friend and is quite the cuddle girl. She thinks the best thing in life is to be on your lap or beside you. She is tiny, weighing less than 30 pounds and her age is estimated to be around 10 to 12 months. She plays well in the yard with her foster mother's other dogs and likes to play with the dog friendly cat of the house. She is housetrained when supervised and has learned how to sit on command. She does learn quickly but had a limited world before being rescued from a pound in Iowa. She had apparently never been exposed to toys and is just now trying to make sense of what you do with them. She's not crazy about posing for the camera--she's much prettier than her pictures show. She needs to have her confidence built up with a lot of attention and learning the rest of her obedience commands in a class would really help her self-esteem. This is a wonderful girl who doesn't need to play flyball, herd or do agility but instead needs a gentle hand and someone who enjoys having their dog near them and wants to teach her the rest of what she desperately wants to know. She is the type of dog that will form a very tight bond with her people and the type of dog that would eventually make a wonderful therapy dog due to her gentle nature.

Whynn is a great girl! She is still the sweet, 10 month old girl she has been since her first day here. She romps with her foster brothers but is respectful of when they don't want to give up a toy. While Whynn can come off fairly *in charge*, she will be submissive when reprimanded by the other dogs. Whynn likes to chase the frisbee but likes it better when you chase her while she carries the frisbee. She will play with the rope bones, busy ball and other toys but her favorite toy is a tennis ball. She is easy on cats but does show an interest in them. With her soft,big, brown eyes and smiling face, along with her sweet demeanor, Whynn is one wonderful girl. She walks gently on a leash, knows sit and down, is quiet in her kennel....She's a real gem!

Addicus What’s an ideal dog? Most of us would agree that he would be housetrained, would get along well with people of all ages and other dogs, and wouldn’t eat the house as well as being affectionate. Addicus is all of the above and more. First of all he is a very small Border collie, only 19 lbs. Secondly, he is eager to learn and please and thirdly, he is one of cutest most lovable little guys you would ever want to meet.

He loves fetch, playing with other dogs and cuddling with his people. He is crate trained or would be thrilled to sleep in his people’s bed. His experience of being separated from his family has left him with little confidence though. He seems to worry that he will make a mistake. He has no way of understanding that he was taken to a shelter because a divorce was taking place. So new situations and people frighten him until his foster parents reassure him that all is safe and they aren’t going to leave him

His new family will need to help him regain his confidence by exposing him slowly to new situations and people. With their patience, Addicus will become as close to an ideal dog as one could find anywhere.

(Notice her unique marking of the woodpecker on her side!)

Jezzie is as loyal a dog as you could hope to find. A smooth coated BC, Jezzie is under 2 years old, house-, crate- and basic obedience trained. She is bright, affectionate, able to entertain herself by throwing the ball in the air and catching it if no one else is available to play, eager to please, and Very Athletic. She LOVES to play ball, frisbee and attend agility class. If you have always wanted to try your hand at agility or trick training , obedience or freestyle, this may be the dog for you. Jezzie is even more striking in person than in her pictures, and did you notice the silhouette of a woodpecker on her side?

Jezzie has come a long way. When she came to us she was wary of strangers and needed tutoring on her dog/dog socialization skills and while she has made impressive and consistent progress, she still has room to learn. A savvy adopter would be a blessing for her and would be rewarded with her displaying all of her cutest tricks if she thinks there might be a treat in it for her! And these tricks so far include wave, bow, spin, catch and playing dead to name a few.

Like her namesake, Jezebel wants to be the queen, and if going to a multi-dog home, should be placed with submissive dogs, preferable males. Older children who can throw the ball throw the ball throw the ball and are capable of taking part in her training would probably be just fine.

Gus is a 5-year old neutered male BC mix. He is a mellow dog that loves his humans. He has spent lots of time around small children (babies to toddler age) and is very patient. He is an inside / outside dog and loves to be petted. He is fully housetrained and sleeps loose in the house at night. He knows Sit, Down, Shake, Come (although he isn't 100% consistent on Come) and No. He defers to the alpha dogs he has been around. Gus will chase a ball and will sometimes bring it back, but part of the game to him is for you to come get it. : ) He LOVES to chase squirrels, but has never caught one. He likes the water, but mainly for soaking in to cool off in the heat of summer. He has his own plastic baby pool just for soaking!

Gus' Angels are Joni and Alan Godsy

Zoey is a wonderful two year-old girl who is smart, fun-loving, and loves to cuddle. She loves to play with toys, especially if they squeak. This girl not only will have a rousing game by herself, but will play with two toys at once. She likes balls and will get one on command, however she doesn’t understand why she should then give it up. She loves to play with cats, but is less sure of other dogs. Being a border collie she is, of course, very smart. Zoey is housetrained and crate trained and responds well to sit, down and come and she is eager to learn more. She has been a jogging partner and would likely excel at flyball and agility. Zoey loves to be with people (she prefers older kids) and knows how to tilt her beautifiul head just so to get an extra pet. Zoey is approximatley 21 inches tall and is working hard to lose a few extra pounds. Her gorgeouls markings draw you to her initially and her winning personality makes you fall in love.

Maggie having a blast in the snow!!!

Maggie is a smooth coated nine month old Border collie with a lovely disposition and beautiful intelligent eyes that seem to look deep into you. She gets along beautifully with everyone, dogs, people, and cats. She is house trained and has amazed her foster mother with how quickly and eagerly she learns new things. She loves to play and has the kind of energy that is a joy to watch as she plays with the other dogs, chases toys and learns her obedience commands. She seems to soak up every thing her foster mother teaches her always eager for more. At the same time she is an affectionate girl-loving to be cuddled.

Here in the Midwest only savvy Border collie people know how wonderful a smooth coated Border collie can be. Many people with working BCs would have nothing else as their fur doesn't capture all the weed seeds and mud. When one watches a well conditioned smooth coated BC in action it truly a stunning site as you can view their amazing fine tuned musculature as they turn on dime, leap into the air or stretch out running.

Maggie is now ready to go to her permanent home and she will be a difficult girl to give up. She needs an active home with a new family that wants to be amazed by what this girl can accomplish. As with most Border collies she should go to a home with older children only as she does have strong herding instincts and would herd the little ones and their friends. that wants to help this very special girl to reach her full potential.

Meet Carson – isn’t he gorgeous? He’s a red Border Collie, an unusual, but recognized color. He’s about 4 years old, has a medium length coat, is crate trained and house broken. He loves to go for walks and know a few basic commands (sit, down, get in your crate). He will quickly learn anything else you want to teach him because he is FOOD MOTIVATED.

Carson loves people, strangers & family alike and often comes to me and lays his head in my lap for attention. He is usually calm in the house, but is very curious about the cats. He doesn’t want to hurt them but would really like them to run away so he could herd them. I sometimes have to disrupt this "game" and make everyone take a time out. Carson’s best forever home would not have house cats. He has started to play with toys more often and loves to run and play with my Border Collie.

Carson is neutered, up to date on all shots and is very healthy. He weighs about 45 pounds, and is about 20 inches tall at the shoulder. Carson needs to develop some confidence. He is very well socialized with people and dogs, so the potential for him to develop into a great fellow is there. All he needs now is someone to train him and let him learn on his own how great life can be. The pictures really don’t show how handsome he is. He’ll melt your heart when you look in his beautiful hazel eyes, but he’ll warm you right back up again with his love and devotion

Often we get contacted by someone who would love to have a Border collie as a companion. They would like a dog that likes to sit on their lap, sleep with them and accompany them in their daily activities and to primarily be their pal. Often we can’t offer them a dog like that as Border collies tend to be high energy, need a lot of stimulation and of course need to “ work “ whether as herding, agility, flyball, or therapy dogs.

Bella is such a dog this beautiful three year old female’s favorite thing is to be on her person’s lap or lying next to her person. She walks beautifully on a leash, is house trained and knows sit, stay, and down.

Bella needs a home without other animals or small children. She has been very stressed by events in her life and rather than needing more stimulation she need a calm, predictable environment and to be an only dog. To better understand Bella, here is a bit of her story:

Bella was originally found running loose with another male Border collie. She had obviously been on her own for some time given the state of her coat and her weight. Attempts to find her owner failed and she was brought into rescue-pregnant. After her puppies were raised Bella was placed with a couple where she was happy and her new people were quite pleased with her. Then after a year the couple divorced, and her new mom moved out of state. She found herself having to move in with a relative who would not allow Bella in her home as they had other dogs.

Bella arrived, confused and obviously stressed. She is uncomfortable with her foster moms’ dogs showing some defensive behavior and becomes overly fixated on her cats. Despite the stress she is experiencing she is very cuddly and sticks quite close to her foster mother undoubtedly needing reassurance after the trauma of once again being displaced.

This girl will be a delightful companion in the right home. Again she needs a calm home where she can be with her people (adults or older children) as much as possible. Most of all, this girl deserves a secure and final forever home! The people who can provide that will be rewarded with a beautiful bright, lovable and incredibly loyal addition to their family.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Larry is a very friendly people oriented pup.He loved playing tug and chasing after the ball.He'll make a wonderful family dog,and a great friend.

Larry will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Moe is heart stealing cute,in both looks and personality.He's a rollicking clown who loves people and loves to playHe's full of those calender poses,always finding a way to steal the show,always smiling and ready to romp.

Moe will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Curley is a very regal boy,reserved but friendly,laid back and quiet.He is always the one sleeping late,eating late,and being cool.He does play ball and tug a little,and will probably become more active as he is adopted.

Curley will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Emmy is a darling little girl,very active and alert,she seemed to have the working Border collie personality type.She is very inquisitive, always into everything,trying to find out what her world has to offer.Very affectionate too.

Emmy will be adopted with a spay contract.

Gizmo is 2 years old (born on 2-1-04) and weighs about 45 pounds. He was relinquished by his owner who didn't have time for him. He is used to being in the house and around kids. He is very sweet and loves to be with us (he'd be a lap dog if we let him!) He is interested in our cat, but backs off when she hisses and he gently follows her. Gizmo has alot of energy, but is well-mannered. He would benefit from formal obedience training. He is quiet in his crate at night. He is afraid of the lawnmowers--he comes to the door and lets us know he wants in. He greets anyone who comes to the door with a happy tail! He's a sweetie!.

Harley is beautiful harlequin faced two year old border collie. She is new into her foster home but has a very sweet disposition. She appears to be house broken and fits right in with her two active male house mates. We’ll have more updates in a few days.

Rascal is a gentle, playful, and kind describe this gorgeous boy. Three year-old Rascal has been in a number of homes, yet one would never guess it from his engaging and agreeable personality. Rascal’s favorite activities include cuddling, cuddling on the couch, cuddling on the bed, and more cuddling. He also likes to stay active - going for a walk and going to the park make his tail wag and he’d probably excel at agility. He has been tried on herding and was a natural worker. Because of his height (he is approximately 24 inches at the shoulder) and his stunning white markings, he is a beauttiful sight running across the grass. Due to his eagerness to please, he is quickly adding not jumping on people to his list of known commands, which include sit and come. He is also housebroken and crate trained. Rascal’s hobbies include playing with chew toys and squeaky toys as well as playing fetch with a tennis ball. He gets along exceptionally well with other dogs. Rascal does need a house without an electric fence.

Meg is approx 13 months old. She was rescued from the Animal Sheter in Salina about an hour before she was to be euthanized. She is crate trained, and just needs just a little coaxing to get her in. She is small, weighing approximately 33 pounds, and about 20 inches tall. I have no doubt could become a spoiled lap dog if allowed!

She is good with kids . . . loved the young daughter of a friend of ours, and did just fine with their several cats. She'd oesn't really know how to play with toys at this point but with a little practice and showing her what to do, she'll learn!

Meg is definitely focused on cars, even in the house, could see the traffic from the sun room and it held her focus. She will need a home away from heavy traffic and ways to keep her occupied with plenty of excercise and a little training to decrease the desire to "control the cars".

Meg and her new sister, Sophie

Sydney is a beautiful and very playful girl. She is about 9 months old and 35 pounds. She came from a shelter in Callaway County. We just love this girl! She has so much to give to the right family. She is settling into her foster home very nicely. She loves to play with her foster brother Jax. She would do great in a family with other young dogs. She will need a lot of room to exercise and would be great at agility dog as she is very fast and agile Sydney has a mild interest in our cats, so she would need to be watched around cats until she gets to know them. She is also interested in our horse. She does some barking at him and has run at him at the fence. She loves to give kisses and snuggle on the bed or couch with you. She is always glad to see us. She does jump some, but is getting better when asked. She has not been around any children yet, so I still need to see how that goes. She already knows sit and we are working with her on lay and stay. She likes treats and takes them gently from your hand. Sydney has been "kid tested" and did very well, she'll be ok for a kid home. She is going to make a wonderful addition to a great family.

Belle is about 1 to 2 yrs of age, spayed, has good manners (unless she is too excited to), knows sit, lie down and is working on stay....which is hard for Belle because she loves her people and wants to be with them. She is crate trained. Belle has a strong herding instinct and would not do well in a home with cats. She is good with other dogs and loves to play with her foster brothers. She especially likes to pretend they are a herd of sheep and gather and drive them, while they play frisbee.

Belle came into rescue from a shelter, where she had been turned over by the brother of the elderly man, who was the love of Belle's life until he died. Belle has no baggage, no horrible past, she doesn't know neglect, starvation or abuse. She very obviously was an elderly gentleman's princess, no doubt spending hours sitting by his side with an aged hand stroking her soft coat.

Belle is very athletic and has beautiful, fluid ovement. She would excel in agility, herding or flyball. But, she would be just as excellent as somebody's princess.

Jack is 9-10 months old, he's great with cats, the other dogs, all people including kids! He just came into rescue.

Gael is around a year and half old, weights 39 pounds and is around 20 inches in height. First of all Gael is quite serious about her petting sessions with humans. So only serious petters need apply! (Stroking a pet does lower blood pressure you know.) She sits leaning against you very quiet and thoughtful but the minute the petting stops that paw starts to go and she pets you! Then the nose redirects the hand to its “correct position”. She loves to lie at your feet while you are reading or watching television not having the usual Border collie need for constant action. She will retrieve a ball and knows sit, lie down, shake and is learning how to walk on a leash. She likes her kennel and will dash into it at top speed to “kennel” up. She is housetrained. Gael is afraid of thunderstorms and needs to be in a safe place like her kennel when a storm is brewing. She gets along fine with cats but not all other dogs.

She was originally found abandoned with a litter of pups and we have wondered if her dislike of other dogs may have come from that time when she had to protect her four babies. We are going to be working with her with a gentle leader around other dogs more to see if we can relieve some of her anxiety about other dogs but her best placement would be as an only dog. Gael is a very affectionate girl; she learns quickly and would make a wonderful addition to the right family.

Gage has a beautiful face to go along with his wonderful personality. He is approximately 1 year old and 41 pounds. He is a low key border collie that loves to play with his toys, the more squeaks the better. He gets along great with his foster brothers and sisters. Although he loves to doggie wrestle with his foster brother Jax he prefers a little less rough housing. He is very content to be by your side either on the couch or just at your feet. He is quite the lover boy. He does have a mild interest in the cats, so he would need some adjustment time in a home with cats. He knows sit, down, shake and has an excellent recall. Gage would be happiest in a home with other dogs as he does not like to be alone. He has a bit of separation anxiety if left alone without the company of another dog. He likes to go on car rides, but is still a bit nervous. He would probably do best around older children that could play ball and take him on walks. He is very much a people person dog. Do you have the love and time this great dog deserves? Gage would more than return the love 10 fold!

Everyone who meets Tate remarks on his winning and engaging personality. His motto in life is play, play, play, give love. This happy dog would like to play all day. Tate's favorite toys are tennis balls (he will even throw it for himself) and chew toys. He is just discovering squeaky toys. Tate likes to dump over the toy basket and play with each toy. As a young dog (he is somewhere between one and two years old) he is very curious about everything and thinks the whole world is a dog toy. However, he listens very well and leaves non-dog toy items alone when told to. Although he will play for hours, when Tate is tired he goes in his crate and lies down. Tate is athletic and would likely excel at flyball or agility. This smart boy learned his new name quickly (he was a stray) and in between play bouts is learning basic commands such as sit, down, and come. He is housebroken and crate trained. Tate is still trying to figure out how to play with other dogs, but gets along well with other canines (although he is serious about his food being his). Tate enjoys car rides and is an excellent passenger. At 33 pounds, approximately 18 inches tall at the shoulder, and wagging tail, he is an adorable young boy.

Nick is a people-pleaser and lover, Nick is also a dog’s dog. Nick loves to play with his canine pals and would happily doggie wrestle all day if given the chance. Chew toys and watching outside come in a close second. As an active young border collie (he is about a year old), Nick is craving a job. He’d be thrilled if that job included other animals. Although he has not been formally tested on sheep, Nick shows a strong herding instinct. He is a smart boy and has mastered his new name (he was a stray) in the short time he’s had it and does a good recall. Nick’s current lessons include sit and down which won’t be hard as he’ll do just about anything for praise. Nick soaks up love and he turns on the charm by sitting and silently begging with his soulful brown eyes. Nick is a medium sized border collie weighing in just under 40 pounds. His classic border collie looks make him a handsome boy. Due to his fondness for rabbits and squirrels, Nick needs to be in a home with a tall fence.

Mike Goes to School...

Mike has started obedience classes. Read what Mike has to say about his learning experience...

Mike is a registered two year old Male Border collie and weighs about 52lbs. He was relinquished by his owners  because they did not feel they could afford to keep him when learning of a new child being on the way. To complicate matters he developed epilepsy and they did not feel they could even afford his regular veterinary care. Mike has been completely medically evaluated and is on medication.

Mike is affectionate loving to be with his people and will even sleep on your bed if allowed but is also content to be in his crate.  He is crazy about the girls in his foster home. He is housetrained, loves children. He gets along famously with other dogs but loves to chase cats who haven't learned the dog secret-never run! So, he would do best in a non-cat home. This boy is truly a gift. His is a happy, good natured guy who only asks to be with his people. He has a big heart. He senses distress in others and wants to heal and comfort if he can. He would make an excellent therapy dog or family member and is not limited at all by his epilepsy.

Epilepsy in dogs can be common and easily managed with medicine. They will require a simple blood test a couple of times a year. To learn more about epilepsy in dogs please visit the Canine Epilepsy Network website. There is a section on living epileptic pet.

Mike wants to be everywhere we are. He draws comfort and gives it by being close or touching you. He will lay on your feet when we sit at the sofa. Or he will sit and lean against your leg, looking up with his soft, brown eyes. He is such a lover and has so much love to give!

Update: Mike has had a few seizures since December. We added a 2nd medicine in January. We are very optimistic that we are on the right track to managing Mike's epilepsy. Through it all, Mike has a wonderful attitude and is just happy to be loved!

Mike is currently on Phenobarbital, costing only $8-$12 a month. He gets it twice a day and happily takes it (especially if it is with a piece of cheese!) He is also on Potassium Bromide which costs $20 a month and is given once a day.

Mike went 4 months without a seizure--and has had 2 a month apart. We are modifying his medicine dosage a bit to see if that helps.

Marley is approx 4-5 yrs old, 20" at the shoulders and weighs about 45 lbs (but needs to loose a few).

She came from a local shelter after being seized from a house with too many pets. While Marley isn't currently living with cats, she had lived with 60 (yes, 60) in her previous home. Since in foster care she has been around three cats for a short time and did fine. One of them even took a swipe at her and she simply backed up and sat down!

Everything we've seen while in foster care indicates she is a very loving dog. She has a wide toothy grin and is great around people familiar to her as well as strangers. She likes to be petted. She lives with a grade-school age child and likes the attention she gets.

Marley doesn't exhibit the high energy level of a lot of Border collies. She has been given her vaccinations, wormed, HW tested, spayed, put on flea/tick and HW preventative and even had her teeth cleaned : ) She is housetrained and walks nicely on a leash and is learning some basic commands. Marley is a strong alpha female with other dogs, however, and needs to be an only dog in her forever home.

2006

2006

Max is a good looking dog and is about 5 years old.
He loves to play with the tennis ball and is very focused . . . brings it close to you and watches it closely until you pick it up and throw it. He circles around but eventually returns it close to you, and if told, continues to bring it closer. He appears to know "sit" and even raises his paw as if to shake when he sees the treat in your hand. He also picked up the frisbee and seems to know a little about what happens with it, so someone has played with him in the past. He seems to be well socialized with people.

Max has been great in the house and appears to be housebroken. No accidents in his crate, even after left all day while we were at work, nor when out of the crate. He wants to be with his people, and after showing some fear during the storm last night, slept peacefully on the floor beside the bed. (He is also learning that he can't jump on the bed and sleep with us . . . has apparently been allowed to do so in the past!)

He does a nice job on walks with the leash, and hasn't paid any attention to the cat.

He still has some compulsive tendencies, but they are not as bad as they were at first. (circling, pacing, staring at shadows, etc.). His stress level is much better, depending on the situation. He plays with all toys, especially balls, squeaky toys, and kongs. He reacts to loud noises as we found out with Kent working in the garage, me mowing, and of course, the storms. Loves water, but you have to be careful when you water plants around him as he chases the stream of water, even into your plants. I have to have throw a ball to divert his attention from the water. He knows sit and lay down. He isn't the type to run up to people and demand attention, but likes having people around him.

Zack was brought to a local vet clinic to be put down because his owner no longer wanted to deal with him. Like most border collies, since Zack was left in a yard alone with no job to do he found himself a job- he keeps all birds out of the yard and out of the trees by chasing after them and barking at them. This was the main reason his owner gave for getting rid of him, besides not having time for him. Zack has already been doing less and less of this with some attention and activity to keep his mind and body active.

Zack is about one year old. Although he is not yet housetrained he is a very fast learner and is taking to crate training very easily. He does enjoy being outdoors but is now learning to also be comfortable indoors. While Zack was very recently rescued and his personality is still unfolding, he is very affectionate with men, women and children. He will fetch a ball and loves playing with other dogs. He is cautiously curious about the two cats he has met. Zack would likely thrive in a home with other dogs to play with, but would also probably enjoy the attention of being an only dog.

Update 6/2/06: In a very short time Zack seems to have figured out housetraining on his own. He loves children, but is very gentle and controls his excitement. He enjoys playing with other dogs, but also seems to know when to leave them alone. While he still has playful puppy energy, he is surprisingly calm and relaxed indoors already. He has learned to play with toys and balls

Flash is an absolutely magnificent six-month old Border Collie. He has wonderful markings and already weighs in at 45 pounds. He is quick to adapt to new surroundings and is displaying his intelligence by gaining mastery of several obedience commands. He has endless enthusiasm and is quick to show love to “his people”. Flash is happy-happy all the time.

Flash is very intelligent and mature for his age. He respects the property boundaries, is house broken and crate trained. We have discovered that he is both treat and praise motivated and is happiest when he is near you. He enjoys his “chew rope” but is not yet displaying interest in balls, Frisbees or retrieval.

Flash plays frequently with our puppy and is respectful of the older dogs. He does well around children and adults that he is meeting for the first time. He comes from herding bloodlines but has had limited exposure to herding. It is possible that he may acclimate to herding or agility but most certainly will be a great companion.

What's an ideal dog? Most of us would agree that he would be housetrained, would get along well with people and other dogs, and wouldn't eat the house as well as being affectionate. Flint is all of the above and more. First of all he is striking half-white face Border collie, 41 lbs and 20" tall and is about 4 years old. Secondly, he is eager to learn and please and thirdly, he is one of cutest most lovable guys you would ever want to meet.

Flint is one of those rare dogs that enjoys bathing and grooming, and is even tolerant of veterinary visits. He needs no encouragement to go outdoors to potty, (except during lighting storms) and is the perfect gentleman indoors.

He loves fetch, playing with other dogs and cuddling with his people. He is crate trained or would be thrilled to sleep in his people's bed. His experience of being chained outside has left him with little confidence and a fear of thunder storms. So new situations and people frighten him until his foster parents reassure him that all is safe and they aren't going to leave him. Flint just beams from affection since he never received much while on the chain.

His new family will need to help him regain his confidence by exposing him slowly to new situations and people. With their patience, Flint will become as close to an ideal dog as one could find anywhere.

2006

Buddy is a beautiful red-tri easy-care smooth coat 1 yo BC male with ABCA registration papers. He's a very lean 45 pounds and about 21" at the shoulder.

Buddy came from a big farm where he was the only pet. He had some cattle and hogs to talk to, but his owners were elderly and in poor health and couldn't spend enough time with him. Buddy has been in his current foster home for several weeks now where he has become his foster mom's canine shadow in the house. He's always eager to play but will settle down when play time is over and the toys are put way away. He is house broken and crate trained and willingly goes in his crate on command and will remain there quietly.

He is quite intelligent and a skilled escape artist, though, and care has to be taken that the crate is escape proof. Outside he's proven to be an outstanding Frisbee player. He only misses a catch when the throw is feeble. He can jump high and change direction on a dime and is a very strong and incredibly fast swimmer when retrieving his ball or Frisbee from the lake at the park. He has very strong focus and would probably do well at any canine sport: Frisbee, flyball, agility or herding. He's already learned to take agility jumps and run through the crawl tunnel and open tunnel eagerly for a Frisbee toss reward. He gets quite hot while playing and likes to splash in the kiddie pool to cool off. He knows sit and down and will wait politely (although impatiently) at the door while it is opened and until he is released. He stays in the yard unleashed, if supervised, and comes when called. He can easily scale a 4 foot wood or chain link fence, though, if he feels he has to, like if he's being excluded from the fun.

He loves car rides and eagerly jumps in at any opportunity. Buddy is extremely good natured and LOVES everyone and all other dogs. He eagerly approaches strangers with a wildly wagging tail and butt. I've never seen him growl or get upset about anything including me or another dog taking food or toys away from him. He has some impulse control issues when it comes to fetching and tends to snatch at the ball or Frisbee and sometimes misses the toy and gets a finger instead. Until this eagerness is under control, I wouldn't suggest that he play with younger children. Buddy gets along quite well with other dogs in the household and at the park both male & female but thinks cats are squeaky toys that he'd love to chew on.

Buddy is a very energetic, good natured guy who needs lots of daily exercise to be happy and well behaved. If you're interested in a very active housemate or co-worker, then Buddy may be the right dog for you.

Beth is a 1-2 yr old female that was abandoned at a farm house along with her 7 puppies and 2 other adult males (Rex & Andy). They were apparently left with no food and had to fend for themselves for at least a month or so. Therefore, Beth is still kinda wiped out from feeding her babies and keeping them alive of which she did a marvelous job. Now she is residing at the Byrne-Fitzwater Spa, enjoying top quality food, Omega 3 fish oil capsules, grooming and had her first luxurious bath in sheeps milk soap with lavender
and pennyroyal :).

When Beth first came to us she seemed a little depressed and slept a lot. She is starting to spring back to life now, bouncing around like a puppy when we get home from work and when she sees those food dishes come out! Ahhhh, this is the life! Beth is still not too sure about crates. She does however, like one of our larger dogs crate in the laundry room...."there is privacy, its right by the food containers, theres a window so I can watch the birds, its got a memory foam mattress, I mean come on, who WOULDN'T like these digs??" "Yeah", says Mick (who's crate she has taken over) "but they're MY digs!!!" So we continue to toss potato chips (maple BBQ....ummmm!!) into her smaller crate at night to get her to go in but she isn't buying it. She wants the luxury suite in the laundry room thank you very much.

Beth is a very gentle dog, she defers to everyone, dog and human, doesn't want to start any trouble. She's no push over though and will stick up for herself when need be. She doesn't demand attention but eagerly accepts it when given and sweetly falls asleep when you brush her. Because of her mild temperament, Beth would be an incredible family dog. She would do fine with children as well as other pets (including cats). She's never met a stranger but also doesn't plow them down or shove a ball in their face :).

Beth is just learning about toys. So far her most exciting discovery has been a large and heavy hollow chew bone...that really hurts when dropped on ones toe. She dances around it, offering play bows and tosses in the air. Ah but the bone is not amused...we'll try to work on balls next.

Well, thats it for now from the Byrne-Fitzwater Spa! Updates to follow so check back soon!

Rex is a silly, goofy, teddy bear of a dog. One begins to fall in love first with his big adorable face (which is in perfect proportion to his frame as he is 23 inches tall at the shoulder and roughly 55 pounds). However, love is clinched when he dispenses his sweet, slopppy kisses. Rex loves adults, kids, and canines. He grew up with canine siblings and would love to once again have a doggie pal to cuddle with, play with, and just hang out with. Unlike many border collies, Rex is mostly a couch potato. He doesn’t yet know how to play with toys or balls and is not a chewer. He has recently discovered the joys of going for rides. At first he didn’t even want to get close to the car, much less in it; but then he went for a fun ride with a fun destination, and he decided “yippee, rides are fun.” Now he jumps right in the car! Just as he had to learn to enjoy the car, Rex is working hard to learn to be left during the day.

Rex loves his people so much that he hates when they have to leave him. The poor boy has had so many human and canine family members separated from him in his short life that he thinks everyone is abandoning him. However, he is beginning to emerge from his anxiousness when left and is becoming more confident. Love and patient and consistent training from his forever family will help him overcome his fears. Rex is a terrific problem solver (if border collies could be engineers he would) and learns well with food motivation. He is presently mastering sit, down, off, and wait.

Rex did fine during a short introduction to a cat and he his housebroken. Rex is very lithe and would likely be a great agility dog. Rex is a lovable, lower energy dog who desperatley wants a permanent family. He will reward that family with lots of love.

Andy is the sweetest boy! He loves to be petted and hugged and kissed. He is calm in the house, but when he goes outside, he loves to play with the other dogs. He fit right in with the other dogs within the first couple days. My older BC has taught him to play with a flat ball, his favorite toy which he has never shared with another dog before. Andy has been perfect with the cats, he has no interest in chasing them at all. He likes kids, he will play with my 11 year old, and I'd trust him with younger kids, too. He is very layed back for a BC, interested in what we are doing and wants to hang out be with us.

We have have fostered Andy for a week now and he has not had any accidents in the house, he has learned to go to his crate and to sit, he also walks nice on a leash. He's been out in the yard and shows no sign of wanting to jump out. Although he is interested in them, he is not at all afraid of the mower or vaccume, and he doesn't try to chase them. The vet checked him out, and said he was doing fine except for a slight ear infection. We have been treating that and it looks like it is clearing up nicely. He got his microchip put in and the vet complemented him on how calm and nice he behaved...he said he wished they all acted that well!

We are enjoying having Andy visit and hope he finds an extra nice forever home so hang out with his own family and get all the attention and love he deserves.

Faith's story is a hard one to tell with out tears. She was found under a porch with her six puppies who appeared to be about a week old. This was during the period of the summer where the heat was above 100 daily. She was emaciated and was using most of her energy to produce milk. We quickly transported she and her puppies to Kansas City. Faith, in additon to having the ususal worms etc was also heart worm poitive. She is the most wonderful girl and an incredible mother. We were have started her heart worm treatment then she will be spayed. Her treatment will exceed the adoption fee by about $200.

Glenn is kind of a cross between Rosie and Vic. He spends a lot of time playing with Rosie and they sort of look like little twins being the only 2 with the white blaze on their faces. He has a 3/4 collar as well as a white chest, 4 paws and tip of the tail. We are uncertain about his coat type at this time.

Pete is the smallest of the litter. At 6 wks he is just catching up with the others and he is a little uncertain around boisterous play. He has a full collar, 4 white paws, a white chest and tip of the tail. He appears to be a rough coat.

Update 10/16/06: Petey is fighting for his life against Parvo. Anyone who has meet this little guy has lost their heart to him. His care is very expensive with isolation and intensive care 24 hours a day for the next week. We need help in covering the cost of this treatment and we also need your most positive thoughts and prayers.

Shep is the biggest of the litter (but Jet is a very close second!). Shep is quiet but playful, seems very confident. His markings include 4 white paws, chest and tip of the tail and a little white on his muzzle and a larger patch of white on the back of his neck/shoulders. We believe he'll be a rough coat.

Grady and Archie - 2006

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Rosie is the only female of the litter but has no trouble holding her own with her brothers! She has a double white collar and a white blaze as well as the 4 white paws, chest and tip of the tail. Rosie looks like she'll also be a rough coat.

Vic is a typical "middle child", he wins some and looses some in the wrestling matches. He has a wavy, what we believe to be, rough coat. He has a small white patch on his neck/shoulders, a white chest, 4 paws and tip of the tail.

Vic and Pete

Blaze is black and white and is 5 yrs old and about 50 lbs. He was an owner relinquish - they were moving from the country to town to a house where they couldn't have dogs.

Blaze is incognito. He has come to us disguised as an Aussie. You see he has a short tail. But we are not fooled because when the ball comes out the transformation happens…ball ball, ball!

Blaze is a delightful boy-full of fun and has never met a stranger. He would make a perfect family dog-he likes kids and boy does he love to play. He is also crate trained, walks well on a leash, and is past that puppy chewing stage. He gets along well with other dogs and will even let puppies climb on his head! We are not sure about cats. He does like to chase squirrels and rabbits so it would probably be best if only humans with dog savvy cats need apply. (Dog savvy cats know the secret-never run and bluff them with a hiss.)

So if you are ready for some fun and a lot of cuddles and kisses Blaze may be your guy!

Jake is a special needs dog. He came from a farm situation where he was tied on a chain and then at age 5, was taken to the shelter to be euthanized because he "wouldn't work".

He is a dog that was very anxious to please and made tremendous progress in his foster home only having issues with another alpha male in the home.

He had difficulty when being placed with a family with children then with a second family where some typical territorial issues arose with their other dog (female). They did not feel able to handle this.

Jake is a sensitive dog and his recent experiences and moves have had taken a toll on him. At this point he is depressed and withdrawn and will need some time in foster care to rehabilitate. Jake needs a home without children and possibly without other dogs. He needs a gentle individual or family that can help bring back his endearing and biddable personality.

Jake is housetrained, quiet in the house and has no destructive habits. He is not a ball crazy Border collie and would be happy being a companion dog who took daily walks with his people. He will need patience, consistency and gentleness but the reward will be a dog who will always be grateful and therefore quite loyal.

Brandy is the sweetest little doll you will ever meet. She is approximately 5 to 6 years old and very petite (16 inches and 26 pounds). Everyone she meets comments on how cute she is. Brandy also has wonderful personality. She is very calm, loves nothing better than being petted and can’t wait to go on a car ride with you. When she came into foster she was extremely matted. I have spent hours brushing out the mats and she never protested at all.

Previously Brandy lived with a six year old boy and she has been wonderful around my six year daughter. She has made friends with my three dogs, which is quite an accomplishment since our old cranky female terrier tends to hate all fosters. Brandy is housebroken, does not jump on you or the furniture, does not pull on a leash, and has been trustworthy lose in our house at night without being crated. What more could you ask for!

Brandy adapted quickly to our underground fence. Her previous owners said she was fine around cats but I have not had an opportunity to test her yet. Brandy has been spayed, vaccinated and is heartworm negative. She is not interested in toys but loves treats and we have started teaching her basic obedience commands using treats as a reward. Brandy is a quick study.

If you are looking for one of those ball crazy, high energy border collies Brandy is not the dog for you. However, if you are looking for a wonderful, intelligent companion who will quickly become your best friend, Brandy is the dog for you.

Mandy is a four year old spayed female Border Collie, that was released to Rescue by her owner. He felt he no longer had time for her. A plump little girl, whose tail was matted beyond repair, Mandy is a loving, playful girl, who will do anything for a ball...ANY ball!

Apparently housebroken, Mandy has fit right in with the crew here, and gets along well with my cats. I think if a cat would run, she would give chase, but I don't think it's with serious intent..it's just fun!!!

Mandy knows how to throw a ball back to you, and will give you tennis elbow by the time she is tired. She has wonderful herding instinct, when presented to stock, but it's obvious she was "shut down" quite a bit, and lacks the confidence at this time to move sheep around. She seemed to enjoy the agility equipment, esp since her reward was not only her ball...but FOOD!

I feel she would do well with children, and would keep them entertained for hours with her ball! (She sure kept my husband busy for 30 mintues the first night she was here, and he never had to leave his recliner!!).

Hannah is about 10 months old and weighs approx 30 lbs. What fun she is!! Her favorite toy is a plastic Folgers coffe container, that she carries around and flips into the air, and catches! She loves the doggie swimming pool, and loves to play "catch me if you can" with the rest of the canine crew here!

Hannah has learned that large yellow cats have claw that hurt, and is pretty sure little grey kitties do too, and will inch her way around the cats. She knows come and sit, and is crate trained. When I'm working in the office, she will crash on the floor with the big dogs...and then sneak off to get a toy to play with. She has learned that there are plenty of toys around here, and she doesn't need to worry about not having one!

Our shorthaired little Hannah needs a very active family. I can see Hannan working stock, playing flyball, or potentially doing agility.

Update 09-14-06:
Hannah is up for anything! We have found out that she loves water, people, playing with other dogs, fetch etc. She is now house trained and has learned some beginning obedience. She would be a grand agility dog, would, we think, excel at flyball and has been tested on sheep and seems to think herding would be a blast! She has learned to respect cats and would do fine with older children but has too much energy for the smaller ones. Hannah needs an active home with people who are as interested in having fun as she is.

Update 10-16-06: What a love this dog is! She adores attention, and is quite the snuggle bug! But if she isn't snuggling, she's moving! We have taken her to sheep, which she thought was lots of fun, but she loves agility! An agility trainer friend has fallen in love with her!

Hannah also loves balls, and might make a flyball dog! She would also make a great butterfly chasing dog...IF there was a sport for that!!

Hannah would do best in an active family with a sport in mind!

Hannah in July 2007

Jet is the most adventurous and assertive pup at this stage. This spunky little fellow might need a confident human to keep up with him. He has a little white spot on his neck and some on his muzzle and also has 4 white paws and tip of the tail. Its hard to determine what coat type Jet will have at this point.

This little girl has it all - personality, looks, smarts, and athleticism. A former working dog, Liz would like a home with a soft sofa and lots of toys (squeaky toys, chew toys, and balls.) Top on her list is a family she can dispense lots of love to. Gentle kisses are Liz’s specialty. Her tail forever wagging, Liz seeks out and soaks up attention - especially petting. Liz ‘s gentleness extends to children and other dogs (cats aren’t on her list, however.)

Not a complete softy, Liz also takes time to play everyday. She likes quick ball games and is great at bringing the ball back. Liz acts much younger than her five years except when it comes to obedience. She is very responsive to come and sit and is agreeable to having something taken away from her. Liz is crate trained and house trained. Liz’s gentle personality fits her frame - she is approximately 17 inches at the shoulder and 30ish toned pounds. She’s a happy little girl who wants to share her love.

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Jack is a tricolor Australian Shepard who is less than two years old. He came to us with a badly broken leg than had to be amputated. He has done well with this and flies around as though he still has four legs. At our recent reunion he kept up with all the four legged border collies!

Jack may just be one of the sweetest dogs who have passed through my house. We recently had some puppies and Jack appointed himself as their guardian. He reminded me of Nana in Peter Pan. He let them climb all over him and lead the way for potty time and also played up a storm with them which was a real help as our own dogs were not at all impressed with the puppies. He gets along with cats, other dogs and of course people although he is initially shy with some men which quickly passes.

Jack is house trained and very obedient. His heart is broken if he thinks you are displeased with him. He LOVES to cuddle and to curl up with his Nylabone as well as playing with our dogs. He hasn't learned to play fetch BUT has his own game of throwing the ball down the stairs and then chasing it. He does very well with gentle children and would love to curl up on the bottom of the bed with either adults or children.

Jack has also won the heart of our youngest female, Nora. She's a pretty tough nut to crack and he has her wrapped around his little paw! They play and play and then he relaxes while she gently cleans his face and ears, obviously enjoying every minute of it. Ah...young love :)!

Basically, this guy is the ideal family dog. He is lovable, gentle and just loves being part of a family. Everyone who has met Jack has fallen in love with him! In addition to being a wonderful family dog he would make a great therapy dog with his gentle disposition and his cheerful acceptance of his " disability".

Wren was dumped in the country up East of St. Joe. She was thin and wasn’t using her left hind leg. After a trip to the vet, we found out that Wren had worms and an injury to her Achilles tendon. We were worried at first, but after taking her to an orthopedic vet, we found that she would probably heal fine with rest. This has proved true; she no longer limps and she runs like a deer, in spite of not being able to enforce the resting part…she doesn’t like to rest.

At first, she didn’t seem to know how to play, but she has learned to chase a tennis ball or stick. She LOVES her Frisbee, though. She tries very hard to jump up and catch it, and with practice has gotten better at it. She’s not too good at bringing it back yet, but she’s learning. When she’s outside, she loves to play with our dogs. She drags them around even though they are about twice as big as she is. She will also entertain herself by bouncing a tennis ball on the patio and chasing it. She tries that inside, too, and seems disappointed that it won’t bounce on the carpet.

We are guessing that Wren is about a year old. She weighs 22 pounds and is very slim with long legs. A friend of mine said she looks like a dog version Barbie. Wren was very shy at first with people. She would only come up to my son. We have had her about 2 months, and she has warmed up to us and will let us pet her. She is still a little uneasy if you reach out towards her collar, like you may grab her. She has been around strangers a couple times lately and has let them pet her. She gets along fine with all of our other animals. She will chase cats if they run, but will leave them alone when she catches up to them. She has not had any accidents at all in the house and is crate trained. Kids are not a problem, she is fine with our 11 year old, and I think would be fine with younger children, too.

Wren is a very smart, and pays close attention to everything going on around her. She learns very fast from what we tell her and also by observing our dogs. She is not aggressive to other dogs, but she is active and plays hard with them. I think she’d do best in a home with another young, active dog to play with. Because of her past leg injury, we try not to play frisbee or any activity that she has to jump for very long at one time so she doesn’t re-injure it.

Meet Ben! Ben is just 10 months, maybe a little older BC boy with freckles. An adorable guy who loves to play with other dogs and run!

Well, Mr. Ben has come out of his shell in the last week or so!

He's learned to play rough and tumble with one of my dogs. They spend a majority of the time play growling, dragging each other around, and wrestling! He also knows how to entertain himself with his toys, bones, Kongs are some of his favorites.

He has also learned that chasing the calico kitty doesn't get him very far, but chasing the tabby cats does... They RUN! The blessing is that he calls off very easily mid chase. He's getting better at ignoring the tabbies....

He's has gotten better about the vaccum. He will now stay in the room when I move it, or run it, but he'd rather hide. Which is fine, but he no longer goes running from the room! So he is making progress!
He LOVES to cuddle on the couch with you at night and is perfectly content to roll over on his back and have you rub his belly while laying on you and moan the entire time you are rubbing his belly. Silly dog.
He has a bit more energy than what I thought at first, but does settle down easily. He's coming along nicely and is waiting for the perfect home!

Ben is crate trained and looking for a home that wants a dog that has energy but wouldn't mind a dog that loves being a couch potato too!

Sadie is a sweet little Red/White young lady, just out of a no-kill shelter that realized she needed more attention that she could give.Ms. Sadie is getting braver and braver...she will now come into the office and lay down with the "big dogs", rather than standing or laying in the hall. That was a big accomplishment for her!

I was told she knew sit and down, but I suspect it wasn't done with her very often. Today, however, we had a brief training session, and she will work for food!!! She went from just staring at me, to planting her little red rearend on the ground quickly for a small treat! "Down" was a bit slower, but I do think she will pick it all up quickly!

Sadie has started playing with my other dogs, and typical Border Collie, is trying to herd them. She takes "discipline" from the other dogs very well, but has learned to stand her ground with my foster Golden, Sara...who can be a lot pushy! I did look out the other day, to see Sara and Sadie playing tug a way with a toy...I think Sadie is good for Sara!

I'm pleased to see Sadie gain more confidence in the short time she has been here!

Sampson is a little ball of fire and is cute as can be. He is waiting for a family of his own to love him. That won’t be hard as he has already stolen our hearts and he has only been with us a few days. He is 14 weeks old (November 25, 2006) and is a purebred Border Collie puppy. His mother is Sheba who will soon be up for adoption along with his brother, Shiloh. While Sheba is an average size border collie, his father is a fairly large rough coated Border Collie and it is believed that Sampson will also be fairly large (he is already 20 pounds and has very large feet). It is believed he will be rough coated with some waves in his coat. He has traditional Border Collie markings with a blaze down his face, a white collar around his neck, four white feet, and a white tip on his tail.

Sampson loves everyone and his favorite activity is having his belly rubbed. He wants to be with his family at all times. We are working with him on learning to stay in his crate quietly without having someone in the room with him. His original family had children and he is being fostered in home that has a 6 year old and two teenagers. While he loves kids it would be best if he was not adopted to a family with young children (under 6) as he would be too rambunctious for young children.

Sampson loves to romp with the foster families’ own dogs and he would love to go to a family with another dog to play with as long as the other dog is tolerant of his puppyish ways. He chases balls and toys with enthusiasm and we are working with him on bringing them back to us. Although we have had him only a few days he has already learned “sit” and is doing great with his house training provided you take him out fairly often.

He has had his first set of shots and will have another set in two weeks. The vet says it would be best to wait and neuter him at 5 months of age so if he is adopted before then his adoptive family will need to enter into a neuter contract.

What's an ideal dog? Most of us would agree that she would be housetrained, would get along well with people and other dogs, and wouldn't eat the house as well as being affectionate. Cindy is all of the above and more. Cindy is a beautiful red and white tri-color border collie with some light brown markings. She is slightly smaller than an average bc about 33 lbs and is about 1-2 years old. She was a stray taken into a home near Rolla while there she did have some issues with a cat so she would need to go to a dog only home.

Cindy gets along well with her foster brother and sister very well though. She is a little reserved at first with other dogs but loves to meet new people. She will actually take her nose and flip you hand up so you can pet her. She has been a perfect lady in the house and is house broken and will she is crate trained. Cindy likes to sit with her people on the couch and receive attention. She is fairly calm for a border collie and is content to just sit near you and watch tv. We are still teaching her to play with toys which is a new experience for a stray. She walks great on a leash and when I took her to the offleash park to run around she stayed within 20 yards of me at all times and has become attached to her people quickly but doesn't require attention all the time. Cindy would be a keeper if I didn't already have the doggie limit in my city.

If Cindy sounds like a match for you act quick because a dog this perfect will find a forever home soon!

Mac is Ellie's puppy and Sampson's brother.

Mac is such a sweet boy, and cute, too! He's learning potty training quickly; he is learning to play with the other dogs and not eat their food; and he already knew how to snuggle. He's a great guy...he can play and be very energetic, but can lay on the couch with you and chew a toy calmly (well calm for a puppy anyway). He's a real people puppy...he loves to be next to us and sit by us to snuggle, but he also likes the other dogs. He is respectful, but curious with the cats.

Mac is about 14 weeks old and a sturdy 22 pounds. He's going to be big for a Border Collie, he has big feet and legs that he has not grown into yet. You can tell that he is Ellie's puppy, he is marked just like her and he has the same face and beautiful eyes. He's been great with my son, who is 11...he likes to roll on the floor and play with him. He was raised with children and you can tell he is used to being held and played with. He is teething, so he likes to chew on everything right now...but will "leave it" if we tell him to. He has such a sweet, expressive face and makes good eye contact, he is learning things quickly. We have never had a puppy, and I am amazed at how fast he has caught on to things. He stays quiet in his crate overnight, and keeps his crate clean. He will whine a little if we are in the room and he's in the crate and wants out (like while we are eating).

Mac will make a great family dog. He doesn't seem like he is going to have over-the-top energy like some BC's, and he is very social and people oriented. He is intellegent and wants to please so he will be fun to train. Mac will be adopted with a neuter contract.