The Dogs are overflowing

Spring has sprung! I am so glad to see the brown grass in my yard. I'm even happy to be picking up the poo. The dogs are running around the yards with glee, and have rediscovered the ancient art of excavating. The holes are growing enormous, but they are having a marvelous time and who can argue with that?

But on to bigger things, like the dogs that are looking for new homes. Please please tell your friends and anyone that will listen that animals are not commodities that can be given away at will. Spay and neuter! One of the husky puppies that I raised recently is already back at the shelter, just five months old. Huge, and totally out of control. He isn't the cute little "snow dog" that he once was, and now he is left, again, with no place to call home. Not to mention the two ten year old beagles that are still there, a month later after their owner tied them to the doorstep and drove away. What are we coming to as a society that we think this is o.k.? I know I'm preaching to the converted most likely but there you have it. There is a big difference between people surrendering their animals because of genuine need or to do what is best for the dog and those that throw away the no longer wanted disposable animal in favour of something smaller, cuter, or "hypo-allergenic." There's my rant for today! On to the wonderful potlickers that are looking for homes!

Moe the Mooing Dog

Moe is a 2 year old neutered male Border Collie. Moe is about the sweetest dog you will ever meet! Slow moving, and not especially motivated for a border collie Moe will entertain you with his “mooing” antics! Moe is a confirmed car chaser. He broke his leg at one year of age chasing a car. The fracture was repaired, but Moe still has a wire in his leg and will not make an agility dog. I bet he would love to try rally though! Moe has been kept as an outdoor dog thus far, so is just now learning all about stairs, warm beds and house training. Moe is the perfect buddy, he just wants to hang out and get lotsa lovin!

Darcy

Darcy is a one year old spayed red tri purebred Australian Shepherd. Darcy is a high drive young dog looking for a job to do. Couch potatos need not apply! This little girl will go as far as you are willing to take her. Keen, fast, and agile as she bounces off your head this baby failed temperament testing at the shelter where she came from. Too mouthy, too busy, and NO manners! She is a clean slate, willing to learn and is getting along well in foster care. She is crate trained, house trained so long as you let her out regularly and is learning basic manners in foster care. She is rough in her play like most young aussies but not aggressive. Darcy’s ideal home is one that will train her in agility or other dog sport and give her mind and body an outlet. She will not be adopted to a home with children due to her exuberance and mouthiness.

Jake

Jake is a 3 year old neutered male blue merle purebred Australian Shepherd. Jake is a wonderfully sweet boy. He is housetrained and crate trained and can be left loose in the house while you are out. Jake is suitable for a home with cats and/or with children. Jake’s ideal home would be as an only dog or with a quiet adult dog. He is not aggressive at all, but he feels the need to hoard his toys and guard them from other dogs. Jake is a sensitive boy; gunshots, fireworks and loud noises make him panic. He is even having trouble with the clicker, but we are working through that. Jake loves to retrieve and goes beserk over the water hose! This boy is as handsome as they come, inside and out.

Interested? Send me an e-mail! herdingrescue @ shaw.ca (no spaces)