Meet Charlie
| Good with cats? | Yes | Agility prospect? | No |
| Good with kids? | Yes | Stockdog prospect? | No |
| Housetrained? | Yes | Obedience prospect? | Yes |
| Good with other dogs? | Yes | Crate Trained? | Yes |
| Respects Fencing? | Yes | Medical condition? | Yes |
Charlie was found as a stray and taken
to the shelter. This is where he stayed, waiting for his owner to reclaim
him. His owner never came, even after being notified. Charlie's time
was running short, so we were contacted to help.
Charlie's long stay at the shelter, on
the hard concrete floor, contributed to the development of a hygroma (a fluid
filled sac cushioning a joint) on his elbow. He had a terrible case of
fleas, flea allergy dermatitis and seborrhea. His teeth are worn from
years of chewing on himself in an attempt to relieve his itching.
Charlie's hygroma has been drained, and
is resolved now that he has cushioned beds to lie on. Once we
were able to help him gain about 10 pounds, as he was severely thin(), he was
able to undergo surgery to remove a growth (benign) as well as a couple cysts
and even a BB from his leg! While he was having his surgery, his ears were
examined, and foxtails were found and removed from both ears. His teeth
were examined and cleaned, and were deemed to be healthy enough to keep.
Charlie's health and condition have improved immensely since he's been with us. His seborrhea is under control. His medium length black and white coat has filled in nicely and is much more lustrous. Charlie has already been neutered, is housebroken and enjoys nice, relaxed leash walks. Charlie is a wonderfully sweet boy, very well-behaved and would be a wonderful addition to a home looking for a purebred border collie who won't be bouncing off the walls with endless energy. Charlie is approximately 10-12 years old and will make a great friend for someone willing to treat him with the kindness and respect that he deserves. Even after all of those years of neglect, Charlie still loves people and enjoys love and attention.
Charlie was adopted by a wonderful couple before Christmas 2006. He was able to enjoy daily beach walks, and lots of love and attention from his new family. Unfortunately, Charlie was only able to enjoy the last year of his life in a loving home. He was cared for better than ever, and Charlie thrived until one day an acute neurologic ailment took his dream life away in a matter of days. He will be greatly missed by those of us who knew him. He is in heaven now, having experienced the best humans can give to their canine companions.
For more information on how you can help others like Charlie, please contact webmaster@bcrescue.us or fill out an online Adoption Application and indicate your interest in an adoptable Border Collie.
