SHELTER DOGS

The following dogs are listed as a courtesy to our local shelters and other rescue organizations. The dogs have not been evaluated by Border Collie Rescue of Northern California, Inc. Please contact the shelters directly if you are interested in one of these dogs.

Meet Cola a sweet 3 year old neutered male, Golden Retriever/Border Collie. Cola is up on all shots, good with dogs/cats, loves to play ball, runs like a bullet, plays in the water, great jogging buddy, loves to set in the drivers seat in the car, very loving boy. He thinks he has been put on earth to play and be happy. Check out his handsome photos......
Contact Jill Morgan 209-334-3558

This is Bentley. He is a cross between a Border Collie and Lab. He is a sweet dog who loves everyone. Bentley is around 2 years of age. He is a neutered male and fully vaccinated. He is very good with other dogs and he is very, very people oriented. Bentley is 100% housetrained, and walks well on leash. He can be left unsupervised in the house and has only occasionally gotten into mischief (taking Kleenex out of the bathroom waste baskets), but responds very well to every correction. He is solid with his "wait", "sit", "off" and "leave it" commands and responds positively to "go lay down." He's very affectionate and quite the little cuddlebug and he absolutely LOVES to play ball! And, unlike my own dogs who absolutely refuse to retrieve, Bentley actually returns with the ball! He is crate trained, but has also learned how to break out of the crate. When it became apparent that we could no longer contain him with the use of a crate, coming home to find him loose in the house with our two Goldens and no damage to the home, we decided it was probably time to start trusting him more and allow him to be loose in the house unsupervised. With only a few very minor exceptions . . . and I emphasize very minor . . . he has not let us down in the trust department. As Bentley still needs work on proofing a reliable recall, he needs a secure fence. He has a lot of herding drive, so he is not a candidate for a home with small critters like cats or a first-time BC owner. For an active person & for someone who knows & appreciates the drive, intelligence, & serious fun of a BC, Bentley is your boy. He will love the physical & mental stimulation.
For more information about this great dog, please contact Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue at http://www.homewardboundgoldens.org, or Bentley's foster mom at canineresq@aol.com.

Meet "Kaeli" Kaeli is a beautiful, smart, and energetic girl. She is looking for an active home with previous dog experience and desire to continue her training. Kaeli loves to run, jog, chase a ball, Kong or her Frisbee, and play with compatible other dogs. She can be dog selective/leash reactive and requires a calm and confident handler who can show her how to remain calm and happy as she walks by other dogs. She likes the water, car rides, and playing the game "find it". Kaeli is house trained, non-destructive when left alone, and has her basic obedience but she will test you at times and will keep you on your toes. Kaeli is cuddly and affectionate and likes to plop her head in your lap for some loving. She has many kisses to offer and she sleeps at your feet or beside your bed. Belly rubs are appreciated. She is happy to be where ever her people are, doing whatever they are doing. She will do best in a home with no young children where her human companions are committed to continuing reward-based training.

For more information on Kaeli, please send an email to kfravon@yahoo.com. OR please fill out this application: http://www.tinyurl.com/vafa-animal-shelter

Meet Patoo, approximately 3 year old, spayed, potty trained, beautiful female dog. She was born in Vafa Animal Shelter in Iran, and she has been fostered in a home here in SF Bay Area where she has been learning some social skills and become potty trained. Patoo is looking for a relatively quiet home with adult household members and no other dogs to prevent her from bonding with another dog instead of her guardians. Don't get us wrong. She LOVES dogs, but now that we have her in a home without dogs, she's bonded nicely with people. She is a shy dog and is happiest when people give her space and time to warm up to them. If you are looking for a dog to cuddle with on your bed and couch, she is NOT the dog for you. She is happy in her own bed, and will let you know when she is ready for some petting and attention, however that may take few weeks before it happens. She is respectful towards cats and leaves them alone. She LOVES to go on walks, but again, at first she may be shy and take time to get excited to go out on a walk with her person. Right now, she sings and gets very excited when her foster mom gets home from work and she lets her know by stretching and sitting in front of her, saying: "I'm ready, let's go!" She has been to dog parks with us, and hangs out with her person most of them time, and will start playing with other dogs only after she gets to know them.

Click here to see more pictures of Miss Patoo: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IaNmzRw3aKVNA

If you are interested in adopting this beauty and giving her a loving forever home, please fill out our online application at:

http://www.tinyurl.com/vafa-animal-shelter

For questions and to arrange to meet Miss Patoo, please contact:

Farah Ravon (408) 431.6954 kfravon@yahoo.com

Breed:	Border Collie	Color:	Black - With White	Age:	Young
Size:	Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)	Sex:	Female

I am already spayed, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.

Ivy's Story...

Ivy is a 5 month old Border Collie who weighs 25 pounds. She is an adorable little girl. She will be a great addition to any family. She is a walking dog so give her some room to play. These guys are true family dogs and very loyal. Take Ivy on a daily walk or run that will be great for both of you.

Madera County Animal Control 14269 Road 28 Madera, CA 93638 Shelter
Hours:
Old shelter building: Mon - Fri: 10am-4pm
New Adoption Center : Mon - Fri: 12pm-4pm
All: Saturday: 10am-2pm
Please call first if you have a long drive to be sure this dog is still available and that the shelter is open.

Pepper has a "King of the Hill" way of approaching new situations that may be an issue with dominant-minded dogs - neutered. When challenged by another dog, he goes submissive. He plays fetch and responds to the squeaky toy. Good on leash. Have not yet tested with cats. Medium to high energy. Anxious at the fence, but is improving. Treat motivated. About 2 yrs.

Shana Laursen
530-320-9144
foothillfosters@yahoo.com
www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org

Auburn Foster Home

Dino is a beautiful, energetic and happy young Border Collie mix who was brought to Butte Humane Society as a stray in August of 2009. He is playful and affectionate and will roll over on his back to get a belly rub. He enjoys being around people and is so excited to get out of his kennel and go for walks! Dino probably has not recieved any training or had much experience with other dogs. He pulls on the leash and does not respond to basic commands, but he is still young and very eager to learn. With other dogs, Dino is a little rude and would prefer to go to a home where he would be the only dog. Due to his energy level and jumping up, we recommend that he go to a family with children over the age of three. He would make an excellent match for a physically active home that can provide him with the exercise and attention he so craves. Adoption $75

These dogs are at the Butte Humane Society in Chico, you can reach Carrie at 530-343-7917 ext 104, or email at adoptions@buttehumane.org

Hannah’s profile was written by her foster mom with whom she is currently staying. Approved adopters will be able to visit with Hannah:

The day that Hannah was returned to the shelter I was alone in the lobby. Her owners were completely beside themselves and crying. They told me they didn’t know how to help Hannah anymore. They loved her but they felt that she wasn’t in the best place she could be. I volunteered to take her home and foster her. Before I had a chance to take her, she damaged one of her back legs badly while trying to escape her kennel. Hannah does not like being confined, she feels unsafe and anxious when she is without people. We hoped that the muscle she tore would heal while she was at my house. Over the next two months my co-workers, roommates, and myself worked on Hannah’s many quirks. She paces when she panics, has small issues with dogs, and many fears pertaining to loud noise. We had a lot of success and Hannah grew to be a staff favorite as she was in the lobby with us every day.

When I took Hannah to her third visit to the vet he gave us two options; corrective surgery or amputation. The surgery wasn’t going to very effective so Hannah had her back right leg amputated. I am proud to say that she recovered beautifully from the amputation. It seemed the dead weight that was unattached from her body lifted her spirit higher than we’d ever seen. Soon after she had her stitches removed she made her first canine friend. My roommate’s amazing chocolate lab, that loves a tennis ball almost as much as wagging her tail, was the perfect friend for Hannah. They love a good game of fetch or keep away. As far as other dogs go, I would recommend that she doesn’t live with any until you get to know her better. We did also have a six month old foster puppy for a while that she got along with most of the time. We can introduce your dog though and see how it goes. Calm, people oriented dogs seem to be the best bet with Hannah.

Hannah still has a fear of loud noises (and always will) but we have found that she will relax after she gets to know her environment. As long as she’s not hurting herself, sometimes it’s better to let her pace. Hannah is very sweet and nothing brings a smile to your face like her little docked tail wiggling in joy at the prospect of outside time. But beware if you live in range of gun shots or loud bangs, Hannah will bolt on you. Hannah should do fine with children above the age of eight. She could knock younger kids over when she panics and she likes to put her paw on you when she’s happy. It seems cute but with only one back leg the paw can pack more of a wallop than intended. She is house trained. Hannah knows some basic commands but has a stubborn streak in her so it’s anyone’s guess if she actually knows them all. She’s a smart dog. I think she will pick up anything you want to teach her. I recommend that you have experience with either border collies and/or greyhounds. The best home for Hannah would be someone that is retired or works at home and can be with Hannah most, if not all, of the time. She is an excellent car companion and would travel well if you wanted to take her on vacation with you. Hannah also has a great respect for our feline friends and frankly is a little scared of them. She will be fine with any cats.

Hannah is a very special dog who needs a really special person to love her. She needs a relaxed, understanding place to call home. She will test your patience and incur many prime opportunities for a hair loss commercial but at the end of the day, she is so worth it. Adoption- $75

These dogs are at the Butte Humane Society in Chico, you can reach Carrie at 530-343-7917 ext 104, or email at adoptions@buttehumane.org

Otto is 2 years old, 36lbs, happy, playful and loves toys!! Just rescued 5/14, more info to come soon! Otto is a wonderful dog! We are so glad we could rescue him , as he is the perfect size, and is very friendly and affectionate with everyone he meets! He has lots of energy and enjoys himself out in the playyard of the shelter where we rescued him from… he ended up there as a stray dog that no one came to pick up. He has passed all his temperament tests, and can be adopted immediately!!