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Misty-adopted! Border Collie Mix Minneapolis, MN

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Black, White / Cream

About

Characteristics
Enthusiastic, High energy, Loving
Coat length
Short
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Prefers a home without
Other dogs, cats, children.
Adoption fee
$350.00

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Meet Misty-adopted!

Misty is a happy-go-lucky, high energy, loving and slightly compulsive pup. At 1 yr old and about 30 lbs, Misty has been passed around several times in her short life. We are looking for a experienced home offering Misty a safe place to start finding herself, possibly in a foster to adopt placement, as described in detail below.

Misty is looking for a home that can provide her with a high level of daily exercise (not just a walk) and mental stimulation. She also needs to learn how to settle and develop a stronger “off switch.” She loves to spin in circles and wiggle in your arms because she doesn't know what to do with her energy. She needs calm, patient direction and clarity to thrive. Border Collie experience is required.

Misty's general demeanor is incredibly friendly and enthusiastic. She has anxieties that she needs to work through. She is hyper-focused on her environment and needs to work with her family to gain confidence and become more neutral to her surroundings. She does great on walks, but when she sees something that confuses or alarms her (a cement truck, person with a hood on, barking dog, etc.). she will bark and lunge. Misty can become overly excited and start spinning in circles.

Her ideal home would take her to in-person dog classes and work on gaining confidence in new situations at Misty's pace. She LOVES to learn and makes an excellent student. She would enjoy proofing obedience commands and learning fun tricks. We believe Misty could ultimately be a great running buddy, and live an active lifestyle with a family she trusts.

She has high toy drive and will work for toys even more enthusiastically than she will for food. Misty could be ok without a fenced yard as long as her person is very skilled in managing potential fears when on leash.

Misty has been super friendly with everyone she has met. While she seems to generally do well with dogs and can play nicely. She guards her toys and may guard her person. Unless her person is uniquely qualified to manage this tendency, we think she should be an only dog. Due to exuberance, she would do best in an adult home. Misty cannot go to a home with cats.

Misty is house trained and does well in her crate after a short settling in period. This special girl wants someone to help her be the best she can be. The payback to working with Misty will be a lifetime of love and companionship.

Misty is located in Minneapolis/St. Paul. If you think you're a good fit for Misty as a foster-to-adopt home, please fill out an application at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt

As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry email through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Misty's adoption fee is $350 + MN sales tax. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

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  • Border Collie
  • Young
  • Female