Happy Tails

Frodo (ADOPTED) is one of our newest additions. He is a great all around guy - calm and happy to hang out quietly with you when inside, yet very lively and ready to go when outside. He listens well, is extremely friendly, super happy and and pretty good on leash. He know 'sit', is very compliant and lets anyone handle him. We also believe that he is house trained; and he doesn't seem to care about chickens (if you have them). Young and playful, Frodo loves to play ball, and is definitely a 'ball dog.'  He is simply the best companion - satisfied to hang out under your desk with you while you work.

Everyone who has met him has fallen in love with him or remarked, "Wow, what a great dog!"

Frodo weighs 37 lbs. and we believe he is 12-18 mos. old. He is currently recovering from some minor injuries, and limps on his front leg. X-rays show that his bones and joints are fine. With supervision to take it easy, we believe he should heal up and be back to normal again. We will be monitoring his progress through his foster and will keep you informed when new information about him becomes available.

Welcome Frodo!

Chance (Adopted) is sweet as they come.  She is a border collie and cattle dog mix, about 1 year old.  Her personality seems to be more border collie, as she is quiet, reserved, and very attentive.  She also holds her gorgeous tail low, like a border collie, and has the softest fur. 

Chance very much wants to bond closely with someone, and adoringly follows her foster mom (and dad) around the house.  She ignores the resident cats in her foster home. Chance is a very sweet soul, who wants to please.  She needs people who will help build her confidence, as she is a little unsure of herself and timid in new situations or around new people.  When outside, Chance loves to play and run. 

She quickly learned to use a doggie door to go out to do her business.  She does not seem to have any bad habits - no chewing or digging, etc.  She is great about checking in with her people, and does not try to escape or run off. Her foster mom says she will make someone the best Christmas present EVER!

Blitz (ADOPTED) is a red cattle dog mix, about a year old, and weighs about  30 lbs. Blitz is very sweet and loves to cuddle. In true cattle dog fashion, more than anything, he is looking to bond with his own person/people. He is very mindful of when you tell him something and will immediately do what you tell him. He is as loyal as they come and will never go far from you or from his home.

Blitz is great with other dogs, and loves to play with both people and dogs, and would be very happy in a home with another dog to play with. He is a moderate energy level dog, who is a super loving, happy, fun and silly guy. He loves toys and balls, and enjoys playing fetch with balls and frisbees.  He will bring toys to you to invite you to play. Blitz is a bit of a talker. He will grunt and groan when he is tired and resting or when he is trying to tell you he wants something.

He is completely housebroken, and currently in a house with cats and doing well with them. He rides very well in a car, and is learning to walk nicely on leash. Blitz would be a great agility or sport dog.  He is extremely attentive and eager to please - especially if you have treats! He is crate trained and knows several commands such as: sit, down, spin, drop, tug, turn, and come.

Since Blitz is mostly cattle dog/heeler, he needs people experienced with dogs, who can give him structure and clear direction. He is a little fearful when some strangers enter his home and will want to run to the door and bark. He needs people who can make him understand that he is safe and that it is not his job to sound the "intruder alert." He is very responsive when you tell him to stop and will come right back to you.  As with other young cattle dogs, his people need to give him plenty of one-on-one time, and work with him to give him guidance to learn what is appropriate and how to channel his desire for a purpose and to keep his very quick brain occupied. His desire to please, treat motivation, and both mental and physical quickness are the reasons we believe he would be a great agility or other sport dog.  He can be a bit 'mouthy' and sometimes tries to communicate using his mouth. For this reason, he may not do well in a home with small children. 

Cheyenne Rose (Adopted) After months in a shelter system seeing her pups grow and get adopted, Cheyenne Rose became our rescue dog. Here is our Cheyenne Rose in her new and very happy home! As you can see, everyone is thrilled!

She is possibly the best dog anyone could ask for. She is great with everyone, every animal, completely trained, responds instantly, and is as happy, friendly and sweet as they come. She weighs 50 lbs. and is about 2 years old.

When it's time to play, Cheyenne Rose loves to play ball or chase a frisbee. When it's time to be inside, she knows it's quiet time to rest. Cheyenne Rose is excellent with cats, children, all dogs, and people. She is also fine around chickens and horses. She walks well on leash, but is almost better when off leash! Cheyenne Rose will listen and respond to commands immediately. If called to 'come' she will be at your side and sit instantly. Cheyenne Rose also knows sit, stay, down, and probably other commands that we are not aware of.

Cheyenne Rose is house-trained. During the short time at her foster home, she has learned to use a doggie door. One of the other dogs also taught her how to open the sliding glass door with her nose. She loves to ride in a car or truck and will jump right in. Cheyenne Rose is quiet and fine when left alone in a vehicle or at home.

We rescued Cheyenne Rose from a shelter, where she had been in their system for months. She had a litter of puppies at the shelter, and raised her litter. Her babies were all adopted, but Cheyenne Rose remained. Someone fostered her for the shelter, long enough to recover from nursing and then her spay surgery. When she was returned to the shelter into the 'adoptable' dogs section, Cheyenne Rose became extremely depressed and withdrawn. She sat sadly at the back of her kennel, and was soon no longer considered 'adoptable.' Her only option was to be rescued or PTS. The day we took her, she was the happiest girl you could ever meet, bursting with love and affection for everyone she met.

Cheyenne Rose's foster dad says she is a "total sweetheart" and "just a great dog." We cannot say enough good things about this girl. In short, this is a fantastic dog!