





Sly
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
About Sly
New Fairfield, CT
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Sly’s Compatibility
This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Sly's Story
SLY <br/>"Part Australian Shepherd. Part athlete. Part satellite dish."<br/><br/>Meet Sly - a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix with legendary ears, Olympic-level fetch skills, and the personality of your funniest friend trapped inside a dog's body.<br/><br/>Seriously, let's address the ears immediately because they deserve their own introduction. These things are magnificent. Historic. Air traffic control-level impressive. We're fairly certain Sly can hear a cheese wrapper open from three towns away.<br/><br/>But the real magic of Sly is his personality. This dog wakes up every day acting like life is the greatest thing that has ever happened to him. Leash comes out? Best day ever. Car ride? Incredible. Walk? Amazing. You threw the ball? He is now emotionally committed to fetch for the next seven business hours.<br/><br/>And when we say fetch master, we mean MASTER. Sly approaches fetch with the dedication of a professional athlete chasing a championship ring. Your arm may eventually detach from your body. Sly would prefer you push through.<br/><br/>He's also a tug-of-war champion, a people lover, dog friendly, and bizarrely fascinated with bugs. Like... genuinely interested in them. He tries to make friends with insects. We're not saying he'd invite a moth over for dinner, but we're also not ruling it out.<br/><br/>Sly already knows commands including sit, stay, come, paw, and down because beneath all the chaos and comedy is a really smart dog who truly loves interacting with people. He wants to participate in your life. Every part of it. Grocery run? Cool. Yard work? He'll supervise. Couch time? Excellent, he'll be there in approximately 0.2 seconds.<br/><br/>His resume includes:<br/> Neutered<br/> Up to date on shots<br/> Microchipped<br/> Housebroken<br/> Dog friendly<br/> Fetch enthusiast<br/> Amateur entomologist<br/> Possessor of the most unnecessary ears in Connecticut<br/><br/>At just over 40 pounds, Sly is the perfect size for adventures, road trips, hiking, playing, and generally making every day more entertaining than it was before. He's active, hilarious, affectionate, and overflowing with personality.<br/><br/>Honestly? We cannot believe nobody has come to meet this dog yet because Sly is not just a good dog - he's the kind of dog people talk about years later. The kind that makes life louder, funnier, and infinitely better.
SLY
"Part Australian Shepherd. Part athlete. Part satellite dish."
Meet Sly - a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix with legendary ears, Olympic-level fetch skills, and the personality of your funniest friend trapped inside a dog's body.
Seriously, let's address the ears immediately because they deserve their own introduction. These things are magnificent. Historic. Air traffic control-level impressive. We're fairly certain Sly can hear a cheese wrapper open from three towns away.
But the real magic of Sly is his personality. This dog wakes up every day acting like life is the greatest thing that has ever happened to him. Leash comes out? Best day ever. Car ride? Incredible. Walk? Amazing. You threw the ball? He is now emotionally committed to fetch for the next seven business hours.
And when we say fetch master, we mean MASTER. Sly approaches fetch with the dedication of a professional athlete chasing a championship ring. Your arm may eventually detach from your body. Sly would prefer
SLY
"Part Australian Shepherd. Part athlete. Part satellite dish."
Meet Sly - a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix with legendary ears, Olympic-level fetch skills, and the personality of your funniest friend trapped inside a dog's body.
Seriously, let's address the ears immediately because they deserve their own introduction. These things are magnificent. Historic. Air traffic control-level impressive. We're fairly certain Sly can hear a cheese wrapper open from three towns away.
But the real magic of Sly is his personality. This dog wakes up every day acting like life is the greatest thing that has ever happened to him. Leash comes out? Best day ever. Car ride? Incredible. Walk? Amazing. You threw the ball? He is now emotionally committed to fetch for the next seven business hours.
And when we say fetch master, we mean MASTER. Sly approaches fetch with the dedication of a professional athlete chasing a championship ring. Your arm may eventually detach from your body. Sly would prefer you push through.
He's also a tug-of-war champion, a people lover, dog friendly, and bizarrely fascinated with bugs. Like... genuinely interested in them. He tries to make friends with insects. We're not saying he'd invite a moth over for dinner, but we're also not ruling it out.
Sly already knows commands including sit, stay, come, paw, and down because beneath all the chaos an
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How To Adopt
Sly is from New Fairfield Sherman Animal Welfare Society
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