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Elsa

  • Puppy
  • Female
  • Medium

About Elsa

Rochester, MN

Breed

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Black, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Gentle, Curious, Smart, Friendly, Sweet, Cuddly, Affectionate
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Elsa’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$550

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Elsa's Story

Hi there! My name is Elsa, and if sweet, cuddly, and gentle are your favorite qualities in a dog, we might be a perfect match. I'm a smart little lab, husky and beagle mix born in mid-March 2026. I have a medium energy level and a wonderful balance of curiosity, get up and go, and a love of chilling out. Hiking buddy? Sure! Road trip pal? You bet! Cozy evenings at home? Im in! As long as I get enough exercise and mental stimulation, I'm happy to fit into your lifestyle.<br/><br/>My favorite things are stuffy toys, frozen treats, and following another dog around to see what theyre up to. While I'd enjoy having a canine sibling, I don't need one. I'm just as happy bonding closely with my humans, as long as I get to have some doggy friends and playdates.<br/><br/>I've already had a lot of new experiences. I've visited parks full of children, attended an outdoor reception at a winery (fancy!), attended volleyball games, explored stores, and met lots of new people. Wherever I go, I take it all in stride. I'm comfortable being handled by different people and love being part of the action. My confidence is growing just like I am.<br/><br/>Like any puppy, I'm still learning. My potty training is coming along nicely, and I can already hold it overnight in my crate for up to eight hours. I'm crate-trained, too... I may whine a little to start. On walks, I am a natural on leash - sure, I occasionally stop to sniff or nibble on my leash, but with a little training, I'll be an excellent walking companion. I cant wait to take my family to obedience classes and learn more!<br/><br/>What I'm really looking for is a family that will cherish my gentle heart, continue my training, and help me grow into the amazing dog I'm meant to be. If you're looking for a loving, adaptable best friend, I can't wait to meet you.<br/><br/>APPLY to adopt her at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt<br/><br/>Elsa is being fostered in Rochester, MN.<br/><br/>Elsa's adoption fee is $550 + MN sales tax (this includes her spay). She is up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. She will be spayed and microchipped at the age of roughly 6 months. The cost of this procedure is included in her adoption fee. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

Hi there! My name is Elsa, and if sweet, cuddly, and gentle are your favorite qualities in a dog, we might be a perfect match. I'm a smart little lab, husky and beagle mix born in mid-March 2026. I have a medium energy level and a wonderful balance of curiosity, get up and go, and a love of chilling out. Hiking buddy? Sure! Road trip pal? You bet! Cozy evenings at home? Im in! As long as I get enough exercise and mental stimulation, I'm happy to fit into your lifestyle.

My favorite things are stuffy toys, frozen treats, and following another dog around to see what theyre up to. While I'd enjoy having a canine sibling, I don't need one. I'm just as happy bonding closely with my humans, as long as I get to have some doggy friends and playdates.

I've already had a lot of new experiences. I've visited parks full of children, attended an outdoor reception at a winery (fancy!), attended volleyball games, explored stores, and met lots of new people. Wherever I go, I take it all in stride. I'm comfortable being ha

Hi there! My name is Elsa, and if sweet, cuddly, and gentle are your favorite qualities in a dog, we might be a perfect match. I'm a smart little lab, husky and beagle mix born in mid-March 2026. I have a medium energy level and a wonderful balance of curiosity, get up and go, and a love of chilling out. Hiking buddy? Sure! Road trip pal? You bet! Cozy evenings at home? Im in! As long as I get enough exercise and mental stimulation, I'm happy to fit into your lifestyle.

My favorite things are stuffy toys, frozen treats, and following another dog around to see what theyre up to. While I'd enjoy having a canine sibling, I don't need one. I'm just as happy bonding closely with my humans, as long as I get to have some doggy friends and playdates.

I've already had a lot of new experiences. I've visited parks full of children, attended an outdoor reception at a winery (fancy!), attended volleyball games, explored stores, and met lots of new people. Wherever I go, I take it all in stride. I'm comfortable being handled by different people and love being part of the action. My confidence is growing just like I am.

Like any puppy, I'm still learning. My potty training is coming along nicely, and I can already hold it overnight in my crate for up to eight hours. I'm crate-trained, too... I may whine a little to start. On walks, I am a natural on leash - sure, I occasionally stop to sniff or nibble on

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How To Adopt

Elsa was listed as Adoptable by Heart of a Border Collie Rescue
How can I adopt Elsa?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Heart of a Border Collie Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Elsa is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Heart of a Border Collie Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Elsa?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Heart of a Border Collie Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Elsa, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Heart of a Border Collie Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Heart of a Border Collie Rescue's Adoption Policy
Please read 'Do You Have What It Takes' on our website (www.hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt) before applying to adopt a dog through our rescue. You may also find information about Border Collies helpful (www.hoabcr.org/border-collie-info). Steps in our adoption process include: 1) Filling out an application. Taking this step indicates you are truly interested in adopting a dog - it is not binding. 2) If your application meets the requirements for the dog you're interested in, it will be screened through an initial interview with one of our volunteers. If your application does not meet the requirements, you will not be contacted. 3) If we determine your home could be a good fit for one of our dogs, we will complete reference and vet checks, and set up a home visit, which may occur in person or virtually. 4) If approved, details about your application are sent to the foster that has the dog that you're interested in. If the foster feels you are a match for their foster dog, they will call you to talk in detail about the dog, and possibly move to an in-person meeting. Meetings are allowed AFTER applications are fully approved as described above. 5) If that dog is not deemed to be a good match, we may suggest another dog for you, or your application will be kept on file for a potential future dog. 6) Adoption is complete with payment and a signed adoption contract. Our adoption fees are specified in individual Petfinder listings. The fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm and Lyme tests, rabies & distemper & Bordetella vaccinations (if old enough). Our dogs go to their new homes with a collar, harness, leash, rescue ID tag, starter food, toys and blanket. We are required to charge appropriate MN sales tax.

Elsa is from Heart of a Border Collie Rescue

[Minnetrista, MN]

Our Mission
Heart of a Border Collie Rescue is an all-volunteer 501c3 organization dedicated to placing Border Collies and other herding breeds into qualified, loving and permanent homes, providing temporary housing in approved foster homes, proper medical care, and education of prospective homes. We believe we can help dogs best by...
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