Winnie - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler and Border Collie Dog for Adoption in Boulder, Colorado

** If you are interested in Winnie, please fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ **

Winnie is a jackpot puppy!!! This gorgeous 5 month old Blue Heeler / Border Collie mix is as sweet as she is adorable! Winnie is currently 28 lbs, and estimated to be around 50-55 lbs full grown. This beautiful girl came to us with her sisters after we rescued them from a high-kill shelter in Texas where we knew these precious puppies simply couldn't stay. Now Winnie is ready to find a family of her very own!

Don't tell her sisters (littermates), but Winnie is our favorite!! She is truly just an angel!!! She is of course still a playful puppy, but she is also a MAJOR cuddle bug and love bug. Winnie may be the biggest of her sisters, but we think it's because she has the biggest heart!

We brought these girls to a rescue puppy yoga event, and everyone was fighting over getting to cuddle Winnie! She was so social and would go plop right into everyone's laps for pets, kisses, and cuddles.

Winnie is social and loves other dogs and does have a playful side, but knows how to snuggle when the play time is over.

From Winnie's foster:
"Oh man. This is a dream puppy. I mean something about her is so special! She is just so so so damn sweet. Winnie is social, friendly, playful, snuggly, and smart! She has an old soul and is a gentle baby. She is in a teething phase, but always uses toys to chew on, never arms or toes haha
She loves other dogs and definitely loves to romp around the yard and play play play! She is super smart and loves treats, so will be so easy to train!"

Winnie would do great in a home with someone who works from home, and has the time and energy to train a young puppy. We would feel comfortable with her going to a family with kids 6+ years of age.

Since Winnie is just a puppy, she's a blank slate just waiting for a kind and patient human to show her the way. We are not willing to adopt to someone who is unable to commit to taking Winnie to puppy socialization classes and training.

Winnie has been fully vetted, and is in great health. She is fully vaccinated. Winnie is too young to be spayed at this time. Farfel's does not cover any vaccines after pick up, however we DO cover the full cost of her spay when that time comes. Winnie is too young to be spayed, but when she is 6-8 months old we will cover the full cost.
Spay is REQUIRED to finalize any adoption. Per the state of Colorado, you will be legally considered a foster until the dog is spayed. Spay must be done before or by the time she turns 1 year old, NO later.

Farfel's Rescue is a fully foster based rescue, and offers a one week trial with every adoption. We feel that this is much more beneficial to not only the dog, but the adopter too. We believe that only getting 20-30 minutes with a dog before deciding on a lifetime commitment is not a fair amount of time to the adopter, or the dog. Therefore we give adopters one week with the dog to assure it is the right fit, and offer a full refund of their adoption fee should it not workout within the week trial.

Farfel's Rescue has been doing adoptions this way since 2005 and is thrilled to adopt out 400 dogs each year.

Winnie is available for adoption now!
If interested in this gorgeous, very cuddly/sweet and loving best friend, please fill out an application completely at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ and submit.

**PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool we have to determine a great match for this very deserving pup. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.

The Border Collie is a highly intelligent and energetic dog breed known for their herding capabilities and exceptional obedience. Originating from the border regions of Scotland and England, these agile and versatile dogs are famous for their focus, stamina, and trainability. With their striking black and white coat and intense gaze, Border Collies excel in various canine sports and activities, making them ideal companions for active families and individuals seeking a loyal and dynamic pet.

Farfel’s Farm & Rescue was founded on the idea that each dog deserves a loving home and the chance for a happy life. We are so thrilled to be able to rescue these amazing dogs from urgent situations in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas and Cancun, Mexico. Working with a dedicated team of volunteers, the dogs are pulled from high-kill shelters because they’ve been recognized for the gifts they will bring to a loving family. They are then transported by specially licensed vans to Colorado for a second chance at life. The dogs are evaluated and treated for any medical issues before being transitioned to their new family, where they can become accustomed to having a family’s love, a warm bed and plenty of healthy food!