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Sunny Border Collie Hornepayne, ON
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Apricot / Beige, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
About
- Characteristics
- Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal
- Coat length
- Medium
- House-trained
- Yes
- Health
- Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered, special needs.
- Good in a home with
- Cats, children.
- Prefers a home without
- Other dogs, other animals.
- Adoption fee
- $500.00
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Meet Sunny
Name: Sunny
Breed: Border Collie
Age: 5+ years
Gender: Male
Dogs: No Dogs (BUT would love to be adopted with his brother, Flayme)
Cats: Yes (herding dog savvy cats)
Kids: Ages 16+
Special Needs: Deaf
MUST haves: Fully fenced yard, breed knowledge.
Meet Sunny, a super special boy looking for a super special home. He is 5 years old and fully deaf - someone who understands being deaf isn't all of who Sunny is will be needed. He does everything any other dog does, in a typical Border Collie way, except hear you (he understands hand signals for commands though!).
Sunny would truly love to find a home with his brother, Flayme. They have lived together for a long time now, and Sunny looks to Flayme for guidance as he navigates new things. Although Sunny is good with Flayme, is is not comfortable with most other dogs and if he cannot be with Flayme, he will need a dog-free home/environment.
He is great with dog savvy cats and will be fine with a few kitty companions, and is also good with kids aged 10+ (smaller children may be a bit much for a true herder like Sunny). Although Sunny is a typical Border Collie is most ways (he loves to chase the ball if you will throw it over and over for him), he is actually more a medium-energy type boy. He will require a fully-fenced yard to romp in, but also to stay safe as he is deaf and will not hear a recall if he gets too far away.
Sunny will need time to adjust in a new home/environment. If he is adopted with his brother, Flayme, he will acclimate quicker, but in general he is not a big fan of change. He will be unsure at first but once Flayme knows he is safe, he is an affectionate, loving boy who is a funny, goofy boy. He likes to nap and cuddle on the couch with you, and will let you know he needs out to potty with a whine or bark. Sunny is currently used to being outdoors many times during the day but he is also okay crated for 4-5 hours (max) at a time. Someone who works from home would be ideal for Sunny (and Flayme too!).
He is very food motivated and is fun to work and train with. Someone interested in continuing obedience-type work with Sunny will enjoy working with him. Border Collie people will understand the importance of keeping their brains just as busy as keeping their bodies active.
Sunny is an affectionate, loving boy who is gentle and friendly, who can also be timid and shy, needing time each time he encounters new things. He is worth the time it takes and someone will have a loyal, loving companion if they have patience with him.
If you feel Sunny is a good match for your family please FULLY read his bio, then visit the Herd About Rescue website at www.herdaboutrescue.com and fill out the online adoption application found there, after reading the adoption process (also found on the www.herdaboutrescue.com website).
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Sunny
- Border Collie
- Adult
- Male