Willie #what-a-great-dog - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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e! If you do choose to adopt me - just know that wherever you are, I'll be napping nearby to wait for the next moment that I can climb in your lap for some snuggles or just some well-placed pats. Although I adore being loved by my people, I don't pester them for affection. I'm playful when it's playtime, but I settle down and happily chill out at my hooman's feet while they read. I'm very intelligent (hello, Cattle Dog!) and catch on quickly to training. (I was top of my obedience class!) I also LOVE treats - so training me is not only a fun experience for us both but also a challenge for me to learn more tricks to show off to your friends. I already know how to automatically sit to say "please!" and have great eye contact. I'm curious when I meet other dogs on my walks (and tug on my leash when I see a cat that I want to chase). With some structure and delicious chicken, I’ve started making better choices in no time, and now I get along with all but alpha dogs. Even though I look like a basic-black Cattle Dog - don't judge me by my looks! Because if you ask the humans who helped rescue me, they'll say that it's my "if-you're-down-I'm-down!" attitude that makes me so lovable. So much so that a group of people have rallied behind me to find me my forever home. My rescue story is one that really shows how "it takes a village" to make rescue happen! A Good Samaritan found me as a stray who was probably dumped on the side of the busy Grand Parkway in front of the PetSmart in Richmond. He posted on Facebook and knocked on doors to find my owner or a foster home since he couldn't keep me. After bouncing around to several homes for my first few days post-rescue, I was ecstatic when my rescuer connected with HOPE, who networked to find a foster mom to love and care for me. At first being left alone in an apartment was something I struggled with, and believe me, my barking was frowned upon by the management. However, since my foster mom started leaving me with a delicious foraging item in my crate, I'm much more amenable to waiting for my partner in crime to get back home. Eventually my time ran out with my temporary foster mom - so I now live in a boarding facility until someone falls in love with me. Now the only eyes I'm trying to catch are those of my forever pawrent! I’m ready to bring my affectionate loyalty, boundless energy, and wicked intelligence to my new family. Could that be you? My perfect home would be out in the country where I could explore my territory without the constraints of a leash. I promise that I don’t wander far and always come back because my favorite part of the day is chilling out at my hooman’s feet (or snuggled next to their leg on the sofa!). Arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give - all I need is YOU! HOPE ID D24-0810-0029 Willie's $150 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas. Online application: .homelesspets/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site Willie will be this week-end, email us at lisagilchrist16gmail, and a volunteer will get back to you.

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