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Patrick (in foster home/ advanced training) Collie Mix Kittanning, PA

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • White / Cream, Sable

About

Characteristics
, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Smart, Brave, Athletic, Playful, Protective
Coat length
Medium
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with
Other dogs.

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Meet Patrick (in foster home/ advanced training)

Patrick will make a great companion. He is very loyal and affectionate.

PATRICK'S PAST

Patrick has not had a good life. He came from a horrendous hoarding situation where many animals had been starved to death. He was very thin and terrified, and we didn't know if he would survive his first night with us.

Since arriving at Orphans of the Storm, he received lots of love from our staff and volunteers.

The poor guy has been in the shelter waiting to be adopted since April of 2021 (almost two years, now).

WELL TRAINED

Patrick walks very politely on a leash; can sit, lay, come, and give paw on command.

He is incredibly smart and graduated from 8 weeks of dog obedience training in November, 2022. He soaked up the extra attention and excelled. More than anything (including treats), he loves being told he is "a good dog." The class trainer said if she didn't have six dogs, she would adopt Patrick!

His training continues in a foster home where he receives daily socialization and training -- taking car rides, making friends at the dog park, and working on overcoming his fear of strangers and cars. He is improving every day.

PATRICK'S PERSONALITY

Patrick will be a wonderful dog for someone who wants a dog to keep them company.

As you can understand with his history, Patrick can be a little shy when he first meets you. When he knows he can trust you he is very affectionate and loyal.

Patrick really enjoys taking walks, doing the "zoomies" -- running and leaping joyfully and as fast as he can around you, rolling in the grass, or just hanging out.

He is good with playful, friendly dogs and loves to play with them. He is also good with most cats.

However, while at the shelter he had some tense interactions with few of the more aggressive dogs. He would not do well with an aggressive dominant dog and needs several "get acquainted" meetups to be sure the dogs are a good match.

PATRICK'S DREAM HOME

Because he has been through so much, we are going to be very careful about where Patrick goes.

He really deserves a loving, kind person whom he can be devoted to. We are looking for a patient and understanding person with dog experience who will continue to work with him.

Patrick would do well in a home either as an only dog, or a home with a few, non-aggressive dogs. While at the shelter he had some tense interactions with few of the more aggressive dogs so he will need several "get acquainted" meetups to be sure the dogs are a good match.

Patrick is hoping for lots of ear rubbing and will dance for butt scratches.

A fenced-in yard would be a real plus.


CONTACT US ABOUT PATRICK!

If interested in Patrick, please email humaneofficerac@gmail.com or call 724-954-9515 to meet him in "person."

Thank you for considering Patrick.

Orphans of the Storm

Kittanning, PA
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Patrick (in foster home/ advanced training)

Patrick (in foster home/ advanced training)

  • Collie
  • Adult
  • Male