PERCY - BORDER COLLIE / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Border Collie / Mixed (short coat). Percy is doing SO well, and we honestly can’t believe how much he has changed in such a short time. When Percy first came to us, he was a very scared 4-year-old Border Collie. Because of his unfortunate past, he was especially fearful of men and would even become nervous when I simply walked into the room. But with patience, love, and a little time, Percy is discovering that he is safe. Today, Percy sits beside me, happily lets me pet him, and even gives me the sweetest hugs and kisses. He now gives both me and my wife plenty of love and affection. He is also becoming much more comfortable with our adult dog but has so many feelings he doesn't know how to handle them sometimes. He has been wonderful around our grandson. Percy is an incredibly smart, energetic boy who absolutely LOVES to play ball and run in the yard. He also happens to be the best dog on a leash we have ever fostered! He's a champ on a tie out but would love a home with a fenced in yard. He's also house trained but is still working on nervous anxious peeing. This stops once he feels safe with his people. He's getting better with belly bands that help with clean up. He's kennel trained & likes to have a den like place to go in & out of on his own. It has been amazing to watch this scared dog slowly come out of his shell and show us the loving, playful personality that was there all along. We know Percy is going to be so excited when he finally finds his forever family. We truly hope there is someone out there who will give Percy the loving, patient forever home he deserves. He has so much love to give and is ready to continue his journey toward a forever home. Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, alter, rabies vaccination if age appropriate, prepaid microchip, dewormed, Distemper combo vaccines appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, heartworm and flea/tick preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $375.00

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations