Border Collie Dogs Available for Adoption in Milton, Delaware

Dog Name: Mavery

Breed: Australian Shepard Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 4

Weight: 56.6lbs

Medical Needs: weight management plan. Continued work with losing a few pounds.

Housebroken: Yes, no accidents ever.

Crate trained: will go in easy and settles within minutes.

Good in the car: LOVES care rides

Good on a leash: Yes. Easy to handle and enjoys walks

Energy level: Medium. Will play and run but settles down after.

Need a fenced in yard: Not needed

Dog Friendly: Yes, does well with dogs in current foster home and lived with other dogs prior

If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, but she would love a friend.

Cat Friendly: no cats in current foster home. Has little interest when seeing them outside. Has lived peacefully with cats before.

Kid Friendly: nervous around loud people. But does well with gentle hands and voices

If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with proper supervision

Traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them: Mavery is a sweet calm girl. Shy and nervous with new people at first. When she gets to know you for a few minutes, she'll become your bestie. She is very smart and attentive when interacting with her. She has learned several simple commands and has fantastic recall so far. Needs help learning that counters are not for surfing and all wooden things are not chew toys

Fosters Location: Dover, DE

Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file, email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app)

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.

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