Listed:
02/24/2010
Fiona - ADOPTION PENDING!!!
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Sex: Female
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Age: 1-2 Years
Coat: Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 24 1/2
lbs.
Activity
Level: Sports CompetitorActive Companion
Fiona was found wandering as a stray
by a kind man. After a thorough search for her owners, she was
turned over to Border Collie Rescue Texas.
Everything about Fiona says “dainty” – that is, until she gets a
tennis ball or a tug toy in her mouth! She loves to play tug or to
fetch a ball, although she doesn’t always bring it back. She hates
to get her feet wet, and carefully tiptoes out into the back yard on
the pavestones. She is like a little princess, but also has some
mischief in her.
All of Fiona’s features are tiny and
her face has a puppy-like expression. She loves to cuddle and have
her tummy rubbed. Her coat is very plush and silky. She responds
very well to clicker-training and is learning to walk upright on her
back legs, using a target stick and clicker. She would enjoy a home
that would give her the opportunity to participate in canine sports,
such as agility and/or freestyle dancing, but also where she would
be a treasured pet.
Fiona has been spayed and has been
tested negative for heartworms. She is current on all shots. She is
crate-trained and house trained. She has never had an accident in
the foster home.
If you would like more information
about Fiona, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
02/22/2010
Pepper
Coat: Smooth, Black & White
Weight: 50 lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Well...........hello there. Happy
tails to you, and you and you. My name is Pepper. I'm a handsome
youngster if I do say so myself. My foster mom tells me that if I
could fit in her lap she knows I would climb on in on a daily basis.
I absolutely love to run outside and play fetch. One could almost
say I live for that. It's kind of strange though, I didn't know how
to fetch until I came to live with my foster mom in Dallas. She has
enjoyed teaching me and watching me run happily all over her
oversized backyard.
Some fun facts about me: I am crate trained, leash trained and I
know sit, down, settle, stay (for a very short time so far), and
shake. I even give a "high ten". I sit nicely just inside the door
when my paws need to be dried from the rain outside. I love to be
loved on and am very affectionate. I am very calm in the house once
I've played outside. I am a social boy. I like new friends. I give
kisses, but not real freely. I love treats and will sit or shake for
one. I am good with other dogs, but haven't been around any cats! I
would be fine for older children who like to play fetch and snuggle
with a good buddy!
My only negative is that I am not yet fond of riding in the car and
will need someone who can work with me on that.
Oh, by the way, my name is Pepper because I have cute little black
dots in the white part of my nose. It's called ticking in the dog
world. I myself, just call them spots. I am currently in the Dallas
area, neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and have a great
set of hips! Hubba hubba!
If you would like more information
about me, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
02/19/2010
Roadie - ADOPTION PENDING!!!
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 30 lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Companion
Hi. My name is Roadie. I have been
neutered, am up to date on my shots and in great shape. Along with
my brother Tripp, I have been living with my foster people and their
dogs and get to run, play and swim. I like watching you throw tennis
balls and may chase them, if I want too. My foster people say I’m a
smart boy, and I think I could do great at any dog sport with
training. I love to run and play but I only have a low-medium drive.
I like playing with all kinds of toys and like squeaky ones a lot
and I love bones too, as I’m at that age where I can spend lots of
time laying at your feet — or on the couch, because that’s a comfy
place — chewing on a bone for hours. I will try to do whatever you
want me too.
I would do best with someone who pays me lots of attention and would
do things with me. I will try just about anything, but my favorite
thing is being with someone. My foster people say I’m something
called a “love-bug.” I’m an active dog and do well around kids, but
they sometimes need to be herded, so I would be good with an active
family. I would also do great with a couple or a single person if
they would pay lots of attention to me. In return, I will give you
all of my love with no conditions and I will try very hard to learn
anything you want me too. (My foster people say I’m really smart and
can learn all kinds of games and tricks.) I love to give lots of
love and kisses.
Although I like other dogs OK, I’m tired of always being around my
brother, so if you think I would be a good match for you, could you
please just take me, and leave him for some other lucky people?
Sometimes he’s a little pushy and we can get into arguments. I would
like a family of my own, or one with another dog, just not my
brother.
If you would like more information
about me, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
02/19/2010
Tripp - ADOPTION PENDING!!!
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 30 lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Hi. My name is Tripp. I have been
neutered, am up to date on my shots and in great shape. Along with
my brother Roadie, I have been living with my foster people and
their dogs and get to run play and swim. I really like chasing
tennis balls if you throw them, and will usually bring them back. I
have been learning how to chase a frisbee when my foster people roll
it on the ground, and I think I could be a really good frisbee dog
with more training. I think I could do great at any dog sport with
training as well. I love to run and play and I have high drive. If
you have a pool, like my foster people, I will get into the cool
water when the weather gets warmer and swim around. I like playing
with all kinds of toys and like squeaky ones a lot — little soft,
stuffed toys don’t do well around me, as I can probably turn it into
a pile of what used to be a stuffed toy in a matter of seconds! I
love bones too, as I’m at that age where I can spend lots of time
laying at your feet — or on the couch, because that’s a comfy place
— chewing on a bone for hours.
I would do best with someone who pays me lots of attention and would
do things with me. I will try just about anything, and there is
nothing that frightens me. I’m a very active dog and do well around
kids, but they sometimes need to be herded, so I would be good with
an active family. I would also do great with an active couple or a
single person if they would pay lots of attention to me. In return,
I will give you all of my love with no conditions and I will try
very hard to learn anything you want me too. (My foster people say
I’m really smart and can learn all kinds of games and tricks.)
Although I like other dogs OK, I’m tired of always being around my
brother, so if you think I would be a good match for you, could you
please just take me, and leave him for some other lucky people?
Sometimes he wants too much attention, and I would like a family of
my own, or another dog, just not my brother.
If you would like more information
about me, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
01/24/2010
Wyatte
Coat: Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 55
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Have you been looking for Mr. Right?
Mr. Wonderful? A handsome, tall black and white boy with stunning
looks and a great smile? That special someone who has a heart of
gold and a soft spot for a gentle hand and belly rub?
Meet Wyatte! Wyatte’s namesake was an
amazing man and Wyatte carries his name proudly. Wyatte is a
dominate male who will need to continue to be socialized with other
dogs who can, and are willing, to accept him as the “Top Dog”. He is
very affectionate and loving. Even though he is a dominate male, he
understands that is only with dogs and not with people. He gets
along great with his foster family and with total strangers! He is
actually very tenderhearted and takes direction with a kind voice
and soft touch. As such, only positive training methods can be used
with him.
Wyatte does great with females dogs
and would love to go to a home with a female dog in residence.
Micro-chipped, crate trained,
housebroken, and neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, with good
hips. Wyatte is the total package plus more! He has the softest
shiniest coat and the groomer said he was a perfect gentleman. He is
strongly food motivated, knows some commands and loves to learn. He
is overly interested with even the most dog savvy cats, therefore a
home without kitties would be best.
As his foster mom, he is one of the
easiest Border Collies to love. He is a typical Border Collie and
has herding drive. He loves to play and loves kids and may jump up
to hug them. Really young children may not be a good fit depending
on their experience and comfort level.
Wyatte is currently being fostered in
the North Dallas Area.
If you have been searching for a new
family member to shower with love and who will return that love
tenfold? Then Wyatte may be just what you’ve been searching for!
Feel free to contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
01/22/2010
Rainn
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Red & White
Weight: 35
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Rainn is a high energy, non-stop,
gorgeous Border Collie not for the faint of heart but she’s
guaranteed to steal your heart. Rainn’s ideal family will be very
active and able to devote time daily to both physical and mental
activities. Rainn is highly socialized with other dogs however she
is a rough player and will “bump” other dogs during play. An Alpha
female, Rainn will try to assert her dominance in a non-aggressive
manner if joining a family with other dogs.
During her downtime, Rainn is a
sweetheart who will crawl up on your lap and demand a belly rub. She
will form a strong bond with her caregiver and be constantly at your
feet. Due to her high drive, homes with cats and other small animals
are discouraged from applying. Rainn is crate trained, rides
wonderfully in a car and knows a few basic commands. Rainn does
exhibit some thunderstorm fear but has not required any calming
remedies to manage this phobia.
Rainn is spayed, up-to-date on
vaccinations and micro-chipped. She is being fostered in the Austin
area. If you have prior Border Collie experience and stock in
Starbucks please contact
BCRT
for any additional questions you may have. If you are interested in
adopting her, please submit a
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
01/19/2010
Mama Dog (Mazy)
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Sex: Female
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Age: 15-18
Months
Coat: Rough
Coat, Black Tri-colored Australian Shepherd
Weight: 31
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Mama Dog is a precious black tri
Australian Shepherd. She came to us via a shelter with her six
puppies. It is believed that the puppies are part Border Collie.
Mama Dog also came to us positive for heartworms and is currently
undergoing treatment. Her coat was in poor shape but is looking
better every day. She was also very skinny as it takes a lot out of
a girl to raise a big family. Mama Dog is slowly gaining weight and
getting her girlish figure back. It's thought her adult weight will
be about 35 pounds. She is a petite Aussie girl with lots of
athletic ability. Mama Dog can jump straight up 12 inches! She loves
to play with other dogs especially her Aussie foster sisters in her
foster home. Due to this, she must go to a home where there are
other dogs to play with. Mama Dog also likes small children but
because of her athletic ability children over 10 would be best. She
is crate trained and she is working hard on her house training. She
loves, loves toys especially tug and she is a talker! Her
personality is enchanting. Like all Aussies, she needs several hours
of playful running time each day but she also has a stop button and
will settle down when asked.
Check out her babies listed here for
adoption, Summer, Piper, Sasha.
She has completed
heartworm treatment and is spayed, microchipped and is up-to-date on
vax. If you would like to find out
more about our little Mama, please contact
BCRT. If you are interested in
starting the adoption process for her, please submit a
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
02/22/2010
Buddy
Coat: Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 35
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Hi there! My name is Buddy, part
Border Collie and Aussie. I need a home with people who will love,
cuddle and play with me! I play a lot. I cuddle more. Sometimes, I
help with chores, like picking up anything that might have been left
on the floor, shoes, cords, brushes, toys and clothes. I can also
assist with clearing counter tops. I forget and chew on stuff
because I am a puppy after all. I LOVE to help take clean warm
clothes out of the dryer and laundry basket best, but my foster mom
takes those away from me right away. Do you need help with doing
laundry or picking up things on your floor? I am the dog for the
job!
Hi there! Oh, sorry, I said that, but I just like saying it…..all
the time. I like to wiggle my whole body and rub up against people
and get between their legs. My foster mom says I may be part cat
because of how I rub on her legs, but I don’t think so cause I know
dogs rule and cats drool. I forget and jump up on people and try to
play with my mouth open. I am always being told to keep my mouth
closed and not grab her clothes when I say “Hi there.” I try to
remember but it is hard to remember not to play with my mouth open.
I think I may need to go to doggy school. Yes, definitely. I would
like LOTS of doggy school. If you want to go to doggy school with
me, you could take me home with you and we could go together. I
already know how to sit, lay down and shake paws for treats to eat!!
I can even run to my crate super duper fast for a treat! I would be
very good at doggy school and could help you be a good student too.
Hi there! My whiskers are bent and crooked because I got too close
to fire I think. I also had a really big cut across my chest that
hurt very bad. A kind lady found me and took me to a doggy doctor. I
got sewed up and now I feel better. I am not shy. I like to say “Hi
There” to everybody. I also really like to play with other dogs. I
am not supposed to play with people like I do with dogs, so I still
need doggy school. I think I might accidentally knock over little
people pups….also called children. I don’t want to be naughty, but I
just get too happy and forget. Those big animals like horses and
cows scare me. I don’t really want to live too close to them.
Hi there! I love long walks, listening to your secrets, sharing a
cup of coffee and cuddling. I am a good boy, right! The coffee is
the best part, but then I’ll cuddle. My foster mom says I do not
need more caffeine, so maybe I could finish the coffee in your cup
if it gets cold. My foster mommy says I am not easy, but that I am
completely worth a good cuddle in her lap, especially when she sits
in her chair at night. I even take naps with her on the couch on
lazy days, but I sleep in my crate at night so that I don’t get into
trouble for being naughty. When she works on her computer, I lay
very near and take naps. I like staying close because I don’t want
to be alone anymore. I think it was hard before these nice people
found me and I really just want to be near kindness now and do stuff
for treats to show you how smart I can be. I promise to try to not
be naughty if you take me to doggy school.
Hi there! My name is Buddy and I am a challenge, but I really want
someone of my very own to play with and love. I am up to date on my
vaccinations and I am neutered! I also come with my very own
microchip. I take heartworm treats every month so I don’t get sick.
Would you like a nice boy like me to go to doggy school, share
coffee, walks in the woods and cuddle?
For more information on me, please contact
BCRT.
If you are interested in adopting me, please submit a
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
01/18/2010
Lulu
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Sex: Female
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Age: 3-5 Years
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 49
lbs.
Activity
Level: Companion/Active Companion
Lulu came to rescue after she was
found as a stray in North Texas. She was taken to a shelter, where
she was rescued by a Border Collie Rescue Texas volunteer. She had a
severe case of pneumonia at that time, but she is now healthy. We
believe that she is somewhere between 3 and 5 years of age, although
there is no way to know for sure. She is very active and loves to
fetch toys. She also loves attention from people and is very
affectionate. She knows a few obedience cues, but needs continuing
work on the leash, as she tends to pull.
Lulu is a larger BC girl, with a
mostly black face. She is a bit taller than most female BC’s. When
she came into rescue, she was overweight, but she went on a diet has
lost over 16 lbs. She is now at a good weight for her frame. She
also tested negative for heartworms.
It is possible that she has some
Australian Shepherd in her along with BC, as her play style with
other dogs tends to be more like an Aussie’s; i.e., on the rough
side, with body slams. She becomes highly aroused when with other
dogs, focusing on herding them, which tends to annoy most other
dogs. For this reason, it would be best for Lulu to go to a home
with no other dogs.
Lulu is fostered in the Dallas area.
If you are interested in finding out more about Lulu, please contact
BCRT.
If you are interested in adopting her, please submit a
BCRT Adoption Application.
Listed:
01/26/2010
Piper
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Sex: Female
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Age: 5 Months
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black Tri-colored
Weight: 24
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Piper is part of the Australian Shepherd mix litter
currently on the website and whose mother is Mazy. She is being
fostered in the same home as her sister Sasha, so she is
well-adjusted to children, dogs, and cats. In fact, she likes the
“rough and tumble” ways of her active foster family. Like her sister
Summer, she is a bit of a tomboy in her personality. She is bolder
than her sister Sasha, cheerful, wiggly, and knows her own mind. She
is coming along with house training and leash training, does well
about entering her crate on command and loves to play her own
version of fetch – throw the ball, I get it, you chase me.
Piper would do well with on-going training that will
keep her active mind engaged as well as reward her willingness to
please. Beyond basic obedience, she has potential to learn a lot of
things that can make her a helpful house and yard companion, or a
good hiking or biking companion. Her steady and attentive nature
will be an asset to any training she is given.
Like her sister Sasha she should reach a weight of
about 45-50 lbs. at adulthood. She is being fostered in the Dallas
area.
Piper is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped and
on heartworm prevention. A
BCRT Adoption Application,
home visit, and veterinary references will be required in
addition to an adoption fee. You may contact
BCRT
for more information.
Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring
of Mama Dog (Mazy).
Listed:
01/26/2010
Sasha
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Sex: Female
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Age: 5 Months
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black
Tri-Colored
Weight: 25
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Sasha is a sweet half Australian Shepherd whose mama
is Mazy and has several siblings featured on the site as well. She
is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves people and wiggles cheerfully
when she meets them. She is also willing to please, fastidious and
neat about her sleep and living areas and is doing well with house
training and leash training. She enjoys playing with tug toys,
fetching balls to bring back, eating (probably because she was the
smallest in the litter and has worked hard to play catch-up) and
especially getting a belly rub. Sasha has been well socialized
around children of all ages and dogs as she is being fostered with a
large family with several dogs. She also gets along with the
family’s cats, playing with the house cat and respecting the outdoor
cats. She has been socialized around the neighborhood, in the car,
at the pet store and vet office as well.
Despite all of the socialization, Sasha can be shy
in new situations, perhaps due to her soft nature, and would
appreciate time to adjust. She would also appreciate anyone who
trains her to have a soft touch and patience as she would probably
shut down easily without such methods. Because of her soft nature,
she would probably do best in a home with children who are at least
upper grade school age and/or exhibit maturity around animals. Sasha
will probably weigh about 45-50 lbs when she reaches adulthood. She
is being fostered in the Dallas area.
Sasha is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped and
on heartworm prevention. A
BCRT Adoption Application,
home visit, and veterinary references will be required in
addition to an adoption fee. You may contact
BCRT
for more information.
Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring
of Mama Dog (Mazy).
Listed:
01/22/2010
Brooklyn - ADOPTED!!!
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Sex: Female
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Age: 5 Months
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black & White
Weight: 23
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Introducing Brooklyn ~ the diva, the star of the
show, the belle of the ball. Brooke is the poster puppy for
cuteness, affection and enthusiasm. Brooklyn ’s mother is Mazy, a
purebred Australian shepherd also listed on this website, so Brooke
comes by her energy and intelligence quite honestly. From her
exuberant doggie kisses to the joyful leaps straight up in the air,
Brooke does everything with fervor. She absolutely commands the
spotlight and is not for the first-time owner.
Brooklyn has a sweet, loving disposition. You
haven’t seen a tail wag until you’ve witnessed Brooke’s full body
wag. She always defers to the other dogs in her foster home. Cats
are okay in her book too. Not only is Brooklyn active and
affectionate, but she is one smart cookie. Not much gets by her
unnoticed. She is very treat and toy motivated. Brooke readily
retrieves and plays tug. She might be perfect for flyball or
agility.
So what kind of a home would best suit Brooklyn ?
The answer is a structured, high-energy one that can complement her
"energizer bunny" personality. Brooklyn ’s favorite activities
include wrestling and playing chase with her foster siblings, as
well as shaking the stuffing out of innocent squeaky toys. Make no
mistake~ Brooke is a rough and tumble kind of girl.
Brooklyn's adoptive family must have experience with
Border Collies or other intelligent, high-energy breeds. She would
love to have a canine buddy with whom she can romp. Remember, she
plays hard, so if you have a dog, really consider if he/ she will
enjoy the attention of an active puppy like Brooklyn .
Brooklyn is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped
and on heartworm prevention.
To see a video clip of Brooklyn playing with her
foster sibling, please visit
YouTube
If you’re now thinking that Brooke is the dog for
you, please contact
BCRT
for more information. To apply to adopt her, please complete the
BCRT Adoption Application.
Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring
of Mama Dog (Mazy).
Listed:
01/18/2010
Summer
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Sex: Female
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Age: 5 Months
Coat: Semi-Rough
Coat, Black Tri-colored
Weight: 21
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Summer is 1/2 Australian Shepherd and the other half
is unknown. She has become quite the tomboy that loves to play with
toys, people, and other dogs that love to play nicely. She is still
very young but has shown herself to be a very hard working little
girl that would love to do agility, hiking, tracking, obedience or
anything else that would keep her busy. Summer's nose is always
active with much investigation into cabinets or trash cans. Anything
that smells good to her like shoes, trash on the ground, goes
straight into her mouth. Altho always moving, she loves a soft
massage with lots of love.
She is working hard on house manners like
housebreaking; sleeps in a crate by the bed. Running children still
frighten her so a home without children under 7, might be
considered. Cats would have to be very dog savy and supervised. She
is still a puppy, still needs a lot of loving guidance so needs an
experienced dog owner.
Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring
of Mama Dog (Mazy).
Summer is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and
microchipped. A
BCRT Adoption Application,
home visit, and veterinary references will be required in
addition to an adoption fee. You may contact
BCRT
for more information.
It is estimated that Summer will be 45 lbs when
grown. She is being fostered in Louisiana.
Listed:
11/27/2009
Prince
Coat: Rough
Coat, Black & white
Weight: 65
lbs.
Activity
Level: Companion
Prince is an older dog who has been well-loved his
entire live. Unfortunately, his elderly owners were no longer able
to care for him and he came to rescue to find a new home. Prince had
a female border collie companion in his previous home and in his
foster home he really likes the female dogs. He seems indifferent to
the male dogs but that could be because the male dogs in my house
are grumpy old men and not as fun as the females.
Prince is one of the largest Border Collies I’ve
known. Even though he is slender he weighs 65 pounds! He is also one
of the most beautiful Border Collies I’ve had the pleasure of
fostering. He has a thick, long coat and moves with a floating grace
when he trots around the yard.
Prince was very fearful when he came into rescue as
the previous months had been very unstable in his family. He had a
pre-existing fear of thunderstorms and walking on leash, and was
untrusting of new people. He has an advanced cataract in one eye and
a beginning cataract in the other and these limitations on his sight
have probably contributed to new situations being frightening.
Because of his level of fear he was put on Prozac and has responded
exceptionally well. Even with the Prozac Prince still finds news
situations scary and will probably take some time before he is
trusting in his new home.
He has now had all of his veterinary needs attended
to, has agreed to start walking on leash at least enough to get to
the car and walk in and out of the vet clinic. He will probably
never be a dog that likes walks and going out and about in public,
but he loves sleeping on the couch and hanging out with his human.
He likes being out in the yard for short periods of time then he
wants to come in and lay on a dog bed, hang out in his crate, or
jump on the couch. He craves attention and has been fine with both
men and women who have come to my house. He loves being petted,
brushed gently, and being sung to. Once he trusts you he will sit
for a cookie – and he is good at catching them!
He'll need to find a special adopter, someone who
respects his boundaries. He doesn't respond well to being told, he
needs to be asked to do things and be allowed to remain within his
comfort level. As long as he is approached gently, though, he'll do
about anything he's asked - getting brushed, getting his nails
trimmed, kenneling up, etc.
If you would be interested in giving this loving,
older gentleman a special home please contact
BCRT
and fill out the
BCRT Adoption Application. Prince is
being fostered in central Oklahoma.
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