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Are you looking for a dog that loves to snuggle? Loves to go for walks? Loves to ride in the car? Loves sheep? Loves agility? Sue is the dog for you! This little diamond in the rough is a 10 month old purebred smooth coat female that just loves to be with her people. Few things upset Sue, she doesn't react to loud noises, running people, bikes, or skateboarders. She currently is living with a 15 month old baby, and allows petting from her, but also knows how to keep her distance.

Sue originally came from a farm in Kentucky where she was chained to a barn. A family rescued her and brought her to their home. While she was with this family, it was discovered that Sue would do better in a house with no cats and only male dogs. She would like a human or two to curl up with on the couch, though!

Although Sue has not had a lot of formal training in her life, she is a quick learner and is currently enrolled in basic obedience. She knows sit, down, stand, swing, front, and go to your kennel. Speaking of kennels, she is wonderful in hers. She goes in on command and rests in there quietly. She walks wonderfully on loose leash, too. But don't let all this wonderful obedience fool you, she is a young medium energy border collie that is just hitting adolescence, so she needs a home with some rules and experience with training young dogs.

Sue has been heartworm tested (negative), and is on preventative. She will soon have all her immunizations, and be spayed and microchipped as well as having any other healthcare she needs.

Hi! My name is Harley!  My family says I am truly  sweet and lovable. I am a 3 year old BC mix who  has a lot of great qualities.    First I am very smart and I learn very quickly.  I love to play frizbee and go for walks.   I enjoy being brushed, scratched and petted.  And I don't do bad things like dig holes in the yard and never ever chewed up or destroyed any property.

I would love to sit on your lap if you will let me otherwise I'll just snuggle next to you.  I like to give kisses too unless you say no.

Mom and Dad say I need a new home though because Dad has a new job and is harly ever home and he my great buddy.  I would like a home where you would be with me a lot and play with me and run or walk with me.  I don't know if I would like kids or not.  I only know one little kid and I like the attention...probably a big kid I can play with.  And mom says I would need a home to myself or with a bigger dog like me.  I guess I am too big and get a little much for my Shih Tzu buddy at home.
Oh, and mom says to tell you I am in good health and current on all shots! 

Contact my mom Maureen at msamoniemiller@aol.com or call 313-600-8355  We live in the metro Detroit area.

PATTI

April 28, 2008

Many people ask why adopt a 7 year old dog? Here are a few answers: she is fully housetrained, we know her personality, we know most of her habits (good and bad), she won't chew your couch, shoes, etc. Patti and her brother (who I also fostered) have had a very sad life. Her brother has since moved on to his permanent home and now it is Patti's turn. The two of them lived with an older couple, when the husband died the wife did not take care of the dogs and left them crated for about 3 years. When they were brought into rescue it took 4 baths to get them cleaned up.

Aside from some mild separation anxiety and fear of thunderstorms (which is better with Bach's Rescue Remedy) Patti has been given a clean bill of health and is just awaiting her final home. She has been on a diet plan and is getting fit and trim. Her ideal home would be one where she is not left for long days and is an only dog or has just one canine sibling. She loves attention and loves to follow you around the house. She has excellent recall and would make a great pet for someone who loves to putter in the garden and is looking for a companion. She walks nicely on the leash and enjoys going in the car for a ride.

Patti is spayed, up to date on all her vaccinations, heartworm negative and on prevention, and is micro-chipped. She is being adopted through APA of Southern Illinois. She is being fostered near Ann Arbor MI.

For more information contact Kathy at: kathyjimmyelyse@hotmail.com or Chris at: tecni@midwest.net .

Wally is a 5 year old (Oct 2002) male border collie mix (possibly blue heeler). He is about 50 lbs and has a lovely soft coat. Wally is very healthy, current on all vaccinations and is neutered. We first met Wally as a skinny and nervous 5 month old puppy at the Chicago Anti-cruelty Society shelter. Since then he has lived with us, his family, in a small townhouse in Chicago. His family includes another older male border collie and they are best friends. However, Wally is probably best suited to a home where he is the only dog, since he really wishes he were the center of attention, and would provide a much needed boost to his self-confidence. Wally loves his family, taking any opportunity to get a rub, always lying close by. He knows to sit near the dinner table at meal times, but not too close. He likes people and will greet people he knows with a kind of playful howl, however, he is often on guard around strange people, particularly males. He gets very anxious around young children, despite much experience with the 2 young children that joined his family 3 years ago, and would do best in a home without that stress. He barks mostly only when performing his watch dog duties. Wally is a very accomplished retriever of frisbees and tennis balls, and will eagerly take up a game. He loves going for long runs, though we have not been able to give him enough of those over the last few years. Wally is a great listener, and is always ready to do what you ask.

Wally is a sweet dog who wants to please, but needs someone that has the patience and time to teach him how.

Contact: Ben and Jackie
ben.jackie.spark@gmail.com
773-327-0606

One of the more handsome border collie's around, Marley is a charming boy with a smile that can't be topped. At first we thought he was a mix, but we have since determined he is a purebred bc. He's about 5 years old, and gets along well with cats and other dogs. He often prefers to ignore other pets, and focus on people which are his real love. Marley
forms a strong bond with people, and his favorite activities include walks, hikes, car rides, swimming, and anything else that includes you. Although he's not interested in balls and other flying objects, he loves squeaky toys and stuffed toys. Marley is always eager to please and quick to learn new things. Although he is active and playful outside, indoors he is calm and considerate. He often accompanies me to the office where he interacts with many people, and always is the perfect gentleman. He is good with children, but has not been around infants or toddlers. Thunderstorms scare him, but as long as he is with his people, he remains calm until it is over. Marley is an excellent companion and looking forward to a family that will love him as much as he will love them.

Marley is housetrained and crate trained. All Marley's immunizations are current, he is neutered and microchipped. He is on flea/tick and heartworm preventative.

He is being fostered in southern IL near Carbondale , IL . For more info or to apply to adopt Marley please email Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net

Larry - Approximately 8 year old BC that was rescued off the table from being PTS! Larry is a very good boy who LOVES to be with people. Aside from being a little hard of hearing Larry is in good health and has a beautiful coat. He is a bit hard of hearing but does well when you speak to him up close. Larry is gentle, easy to handle, and seems to get along with other dogs no problem. His favorite things to do is to be loved on, play fetch, and be brushed. Because of his age Larry has a hard time with hard food and is currently on a soft food diet. Purina seemed most familiar with him, and his foster mom is going to try the new wet Beneful. How Larry came to be without a home is a mystery to his rescuers and current foster mom. He is a wonderful dog who was very skittish and unsure when he first arrived in his foster home, but after a few days of TLC Larry has really blossomed. He seemed to be well taken care of, and probably lived in the same home all his life. We're just unsure what happened to that home. Larry would make a great companion.

For more information please contact Anne at ausiersq@dstream.net

Hi!  My name is Nelly.  I'm five.  Don't you love my shiny coat?  Unlike most of the dogs up here, I've led a pretty charmed life.  I've been in my current home since I was a puppy, and my parents love me.  I've never been in a shelter and never been abused.  Here's the scoop:  they're expecting a human baby soon, and they think I might be too excited for a human baby.  Sometimes I like to herd them. Sometimes they make me nervous.  I understand, but it does make me very, very sad. See all these pictures of me?  Ain't I just the cutest?  If you adopt me, I promise I'll be your bestest, goodest girl.  I just am not too good with the little ones.  Who needs a little one anyway?  I'm cute enough for anyone! I'm respectful of boundaries, trained on an electric fence, good with respectful doggie playmates, and a very attentive, eager girl.  I might even like agility or obedience, if you're game.  Please contact my family right away.  With looks like these, I won't be here long!
Love,
Nelly

Nelly is located in the Chicagoland area.  Please email her parents for more info at grndpoundr69@yahoo.com or call 815-955-2942

Chance - Adopted!!

Shadow Jr. 02-19-08

Shadow's goal in life is to have fun. He is a happy boy who loves his special ball. Shadow carries his puzzle ball around with him almost continuously. He will bring his ball to you and drop it at your feet so you can throw it for him. Over and over and over again. He is so full of energy that when I am done throwing this ball, he will take it to the other dogs and try to entice them to play. But, it then becomes more of a game of keep away.

Shadow's other love in his life is food. Shadow is a very intelligent boy and is extremely food motivated. This would make Shadow easy to train. Shadow would be an excellent candidate for fly ball.

Shadow has come a long with way in learning what is appropriate for his position in the pack. Shadow enjoys sitting on my lap but he does tend to get a bit heavy after awhile, as he weighs about 50 lbs. He would love to sleep on my tummy, but has to settle with sleeping next to me.

Shadow would enjoy a home with older kids who can keep up with his energy level. He needs a lot of exercise to keep him focused on appropriate behaviors.

Shadow is neutered, microchipped, is current on shots and heartworm preventative. He is being fostered in southern Illinois about 60 miles east of St. Louis.

For more information, or to apply to adopt Shadow, please contact Chris at Animal Protective Association of Southern Illinois (APA of So. IL) at techni@midwest.net

Chico is a high energy Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog Mix. Chico loves to play and get belly rubs. He is a herding breed and would do best with a lot of land and ultimately on a farm. If not, he would need daily exercise and would be great for agility or fly ball or frizbee. He is just left alone for too much of the day, and often gets no exercize at night much of the time with present home situation.

Chico has attended Puppy Kindergarten and Grade School classes via the Michigan Humane Society and passed with flying colors. With a treat, he obeys the following commands: Sit, Down, Off (we use this for the kitchen counter, etc.), Stay, rollover, crawl, jay (my son taught him this which means up on two feet and walk forward) and paw.

I wouldn't recommend he be placed in a home with small children as he likes to jump to greet you sometimes. Chico needs lots of bones and chew toys and he's a heavy chewer.

Located in the Detroit metro area.

Please contact Vinitta at shinitta@aol.com if interested.

Sapphire (Saphie) is a 10 month old, blue merle border mix collie puppy who was found  tied up on a ten pound chain in someone's backyard. Ten pounds may not seem like a lot until you realize that this little girl is only 28 pounds.  She has only been in her foster home for a few days, but 
she is a true gem.  Beautiful as a sapphire, yes, but more so in her vibrant personality.  She is friendly, playful, obedient, and housebroken.  She loves kids and plays ball, tug, and loves to chew  on bones.  When you're tired playing, she doesn't mind as she entertains herself. Then she will cuddle with you for a nap.  She has stolen our hearts.  She is heartworm negative, has her shots and will be spayed and microchipped soon so she can go to her safe and loving home.

Sapphire is being fostered in the St. Louis, MO area. For more information or to inquire about adopting her contact Chris at techni@midwest.net (Animal Protective Association of Southern IL).

Rex is a Black lab/ border collie mix who is a Hurricane Katrina Rescue pet. He is loving and sweet and cuddly and gets along great with other dogs! He would probably do well with cats too, but our cat is old and crabby. He has been in obedience classes and learns fast, but his busy family hasn't been able to keep it up. His face looks more like a lab, but his has a gorgeous shiny long hair coat and fluffy tail like a border collie. He barks at strangers when appropriate (great watch dog) but is otherwise friendly and quiet. His owner is having to travel extensively for work. Her preteen son (whose dog this is) spends half his time away at his dad's so he can't always care for him. Rex is really a great dog for a family who has more time to give to him!  Contact: Judy at drjudyg@hotmail.com   phone: 847-282-5713 In Chicago suburb area