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s family, but he is very people-oriented and loves kids. Like many strays and outdoor dogs who have not been given proper vet care, Sully came into the rescue heartworm positive. He has already been successfully treated for heartworm, and as a young, active dog is happy to be back in action and able to run and play freely again.
Sully is currently being fostered with two senior Beagles and lives on a lake. We’ve discovered his love of water, and he’s had lots of exposure to the toddler grandkids who visit regularly. He is very gentle and patient with kids and will let them throw his ball, and he likes to fetch and retrieve for them. He’s been very respectful with the two other senior pups in his foster home and understands appropriate play. Sully does well with calm dogs but does need a proper introduction. He can be overly excited while on leash and does better meeting a new dog in a calm environment. We think another dog in the home would be best for him because he gets anxious when left completely alone, but has been fine staying in the home with other dogs.
Sully is housetrained and crate trained, but is not a huge fan of the crate. His current foster family is not using the crate because they trust him in the home, and he’s never been destructive. They are both retired and home most of the time, but he has been left alone for 4 to 5 hours without issue, so a family with a more flexible schedule would be the best fit for this handsome boy. He’s a very affectionate dog who likes to stay close by your side. If you are watching TV he will sit right next to you on the couch, and at night, if allowed, he will cuddle up with you in bed.
Border Collies by nature are a herding breed, and very athletic, energetic, and intelligent. Sully is a young, active dog who needs a family who will be committed to daily exercise and mental stimulation. He is not the type of dog who does well lounging in a condo while you work all day. He needs more engagement and activity to be happy. Border Collies are highly trainable and intelligent dogs who tend to excel in canine sports, including obedience, agility, tracking, and frisbee competitions. A family with some herding breed experience is preferred.
Sully is a very social dog who loves and seeks out human attention. He’s been temperament tested by a trainer and passed with flying colors. He has no toy or food aggression, eats treats around other dogs, ignores treats while other dogs eat, and does not interfere. He’s very playful and respectful of boundaries. He would benefit from some basic obedience training when it comes to manners and leash walking. He loves meeting new people but still needs to learn not to jump when he greets you. He walks pretty well on leash until he sees a critter that he wants to chase, or another dog who he wants to meet, and then barks and pulls.
This handsome boy will be coming to N. VA in early July, and is ready to start his new life. If you have some herding breed experience, and are ready for a smart, active, social dog, Sully could be the right pup for you!
BREED ESTIMATE: Border Collie mix
GENDER: Male
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: lbs
APPROXIMATE AGE: 1.5 - 2 years old
COAT TYPE: Long - Needs regular brushing/grooming
ADOPTION FEE: $
OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neutered/microchipped/treated for heartworm
LOCATION: SC - Coming to N. VA on 7/7
FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application.
You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application.
Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.