Colt

1/25/26<br/><br/>Foster to Adopt Home Needed!<br/> <br/>We’d like to re-introduce everyone to Colt!<br/><br/> As Colt has continued to grow and mature, it’s become clearer that he isn’t so much a Border Collie–type dog, as originally guessed. At 12 months old and already 87 pounds, his size and temperament are much more consistent with a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) mix (think Anatolian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees).<br/><br/> 🐑 What is a Livestock Guardian Dog?<br/><br/>LGDs are bred to:<br/>• Be independent thinkers<br/>• Stay alert to their environment<br/>• Guard calmly rather than herd or chase<br/>• Bond deeply with their people or “flock”<br/>• Be reserved or cautious with strangers<br/>• React to perceived threats with presence and warning rather than impulsivity<br/><br/> Their job for centuries has been to assess situations for themselves and protect what matters to them.<br/><br/> 🏡 What Colt Needs<br/><br/>He will do best with:<br/>• A calm, confident, dog-savvy home<br/>• Adopters who have experience with large, independent breeds<br/>• Slow, respectful introductions to new people<br/>• Space to observe rather than be rushed<br/>• Consistent routines and leadership<br/><br/> He is not a dog who needs constant activity or social pressure—but rather one who needs understanding, patience, and the right match. <br/><br/> He is very loving and affectionate with his current “flock” of humans, dogs, and cats in his foster home. He is fully potty-trained and crate-trained. He’s very smart and quick to pick up on commands and rules. Despite his guardian dog breed mix, Colt IS a housedog and would prefer being a pet rather then a working farm dog.<br/><br/> Due to his size and age, foster to adopt requirements are:<br/><br/>-Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.<br/>-Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.<br/>-Being able to bring him back to our vets office in Adams if additional care will be needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking him to your current vet to be established.<br/>-One or two social dogs in the home and cats should be ok, but he will likely need a meet and greet or two to acclimate first.<br/>-Homes with children over 12 years old should be ok due to his current size and activity level.<br/>-Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.<br/>-Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.<br/>-Applicants with a fenced yard will be prioritized, though it is not a requirement.<br/><br/>Due to the unique needs of his breed(s), a reduced adoption donation of $250 is being asked for him if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. He had his initial vet check, is current on vaccines, de-wormings, and prescription flea and tick medications and he has been neutered.<br/><br/> For more information, go to allcreaturesbigandsmall.org and email a completed adoption application to meowchatz@hotmail.com or submit an adoption application online at https://form.jotform.com/.../pet-adoption-application-form<br/><br/>7/11-<br/>Everyone, we'd like to re-introduce you to Colt!<br/><br/>This 6 month old, now 45# collie mix has a heart as big as his paws. After half his litter was lost to the flooding in KY earlier this year, and 2 of his remaining littermates being lost to parvo, Colt could really use a happy ending! <br/><br/>Cokt is equal parts playful pup and couch cuddler. He’s been very busy growing and gaining new experiences over the last few months. He’s still figuring out exactly how to control his size, and he sometimes thinks he’s a toy poodle like his foster siblings, but he’s a friend with everyone in his foster home—including the small dogs, a big dog, cats, and kids. He likes to nibble the smaller creatures a bit when playing, but he’s getting better about that with consistent reminders and redirection.<br/><br/>Colt is housebroken, crate trained, and getting good with his basic commands like sit, shake, and down. He’s working hard on his leash training daily. He’s well on his way to making a great walking, hiking, or running companion. <br/><br/>He can be a little unsure in new situations and takes some time to get comfortable. But with some patience and steady guidance, he gains confidence after a few minutes and is ready to be his happy self again.<br/><br/>When he’s not snuggled up like a cozy weighted blanket, Colt likes to romp around the backyard, play tug-of-war, and take turns chasing and being chased. He loves all sorts of toys and frequently puts on one-man concerts with the squeaky ones!<br/><br/>If you’re looking for an active, loving, loyal adventure buddy with a soft side, Colt is ready to steal your heart (and probably your spot on the couch).<br/><br/>Looks good to me. Here it is with just a couple of small edits.<br/><br/>•Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.<br/>•Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.<br/>•Being able to bring him back to our vets office in Adams if additional care will be needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking him to your current vet to be established.<br/>•Colt does well with the dogs and cats in his foster home, as long as you remind him of his size difference (if there is any).<br/>•Homes with teenagers, if any children at all, would be best since it takes Colt a while to warm up to new people and he does best with a calmer environment.<br/>•Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.<br/>•Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.<br/>•Applicants with a fenced yard will be prioritized, though it is not a requirement.<br/><br/>An adoption donation of $500 is being asked if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. He had his initial vet check, is current on vaccines and has been neutered and kept on prescription flea/tick/heartworm medication.<br/><br/>https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form<br/><br/>—-<br/><br/>We heard about a sweet pup that has had an awful beginning and really needs a place to lay his head at night. Everyone meet Colt, a sweet 4 month, possibly Collie mix that is the soul survivor of his litter. Three of his 5 siblings were swept away in the Kentucky flood waters that ravaged the state just over a month ago. They are assumed to have drowned. If that wasn't bad enough, the remaining 3 puppies caught parvovirus and Colt was the only one to survive. Being cared for in a foster home after his treatment has allowed Colt to heal from parvo and start to get back some of the weight that he lost when he was ill. Emotionally, he may need more time to heal from all the loss he has had. That is where our fosters come in. This poor boy could really use a home to show him some love, let him know he will be ok and help to assist him in becoming the best boy he can be. His current foster said he is cuddly, not a barker and loves squeaky toys. Do we have anyone willing to give him the nurturing, time and patience to feel safe and let him be a puppy again?<br/><br/>We dont want this guy to go in to boarding, so we are looking for a foster, or even better, a foster to adopt home when he arrives on Saturday evening. Please help us to be able to continue helping those in need.<br/><br/>Due to his size, history and age, foster to adopt requirements are:<br/><br/>•Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.<br/>•Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.<br/>•Being able to bring him back to our vets office in Adams since additional care will be needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking him to your current vet to be established.<br/>•Playful dogs in the home and cats should be ok, since he is just a puppy.<br/>•Homes with children over 5 years old should be ok due to his current size and activity level<br/>•Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.<br/>•Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.<br/>•Homes with a fenced yard are not required but are preferred.<br/><br/>An adoption donation of $500 is being asked if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. He had his initial vet check, is current on vaccines and will be neutered prior to adoption.<br/><br/>Please help us to continue helping those that knock on our doors!<br/><br/>To apply to foster to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

1/25/26

Foster to Adopt Home Needed!

We’d like to re-introduce everyone to Colt!

As Colt has continued to grow and mature, it’s become clearer that he isn’t so much a Border Collie–type dog, as originally guessed. At 12 months old and already 87 pounds, his size and temperament are much more consistent with a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) mix (think Anatolian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees).

🐑 What is a Livestock Guardian Dog?

LGDs are bred to:
• Be independent thinkers
• Stay alert to their environment
• Guard calmly rather than herd or chase
• Bond deeply with their people or “flock”
• Be reserved or cautious with strangers
• React to perceived threats with presence and warning rather than impulsivity

Their job for centuries has been to assess situations for themselves and protect what matters to them.

🏡 What Colt Needs

He will do best with:
• A calm, confident, dog-savvy home
• Adopters who have experience with large

1/25/26

Foster to Adopt Home Needed!

We’d like to re-introduce everyone to Colt!

As Colt has continued to grow and mature, it’s become clearer that he isn’t so much a Border Collie–type dog, as originally guessed. At 12 months old and already 87 pounds, his size and temperament are much more consistent with a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) mix (think Anatolian Shepherd or Great Pyrenees).

🐑 What is a Livestock Guardian Dog?

LGDs are bred to:
• Be independent thinkers
• Stay alert to their environment
• Guard calmly rather than herd or chase
• Bond deeply with their people or “flock”
• Be reserved or cautious with strangers
• React to perceived threats with presence and warning rather than impulsivity

Their job for centuries has been to assess situations for themselves and protect what matters to them.

🏡 What Colt Needs

He will do best with:
• A calm, confident, dog-savvy home
• Adopters who have experience with large, independent breeds
• Slow, respectful introductions to new people
• Space to observe rather than be rushed
• Consistent routines and leadership

He is not a dog who needs constant activity or social pressure—but rather one who needs understanding, patience, and the right match.

He is very loving and affectionate with his current “flock” of humans, dogs, and cats i