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Tessa

Young
Female
Medium

Collie

About Tessa

Oakville, ON

Breed

CollieMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Medium

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Curious, Loves, Gentle, Smart, Quiet

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Tessa’s Compatibility

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Tessa's Story

AGE: 1 Year SEX: Female BREED: Collie Mix ENERGY LEVEL: Medium DOG FRIENDLY: Yep! CAT FRIENDLY?: Likely! KID FRIENDLY?: Untested FOSTER IG: @pawsbypearl Meet Tessa! This incredibly sweet, gentle girl is absolutely adorable, with a unique and fun personality that’s impossible not to love. She may be a little shy at first, but once she settles in, her affectionate nature truly shines - she loves being close to her people, soaking up pets, and simply enjoying your company. Tessa has a playful, slightly sassy side that begins to come out as she grows more comfortable, and it’s so rewarding to watch her confidence build. She enjoys treats and chews and would likely make a wonderful running buddy for someone looking for an active partner. Tessa is house trained and crate trained, and her crate is her safe, cozy space - she’ll often choose to relax there when she needs a little downtime. She does very well when left home alone and is a quiet, easygoing presence in the home. She walks nicely on leash and is generally calm and neutral when seeing other dogs. She tends to prefer male dogs and may need slower introductions with female dogs. Tessa has also met a cat at the vet clinic and showed calm curiosity, so she would likely do well in a home with a cat. She’s friendly when meeting new people and warms up nicely with a bit of reassurance. Tessa would do best in a quieter neighbourhood, as she’s still getting used to busier environments and can feel a bit unsure around things like buses, trucks, bikes, and joggers. She does have a prey drive on walks, so continued guidance will help her stay focused. She currently lives with another dog and is learning to share space, making steady progress - they’ve even started to play together. She may need support with slow introductions and has shown some food guarding tendencies with other dogs, so thoughtful management will help her succeed. With a loving home that offers support and encouragement, Tessa will continue to blossom into a confident, devoted companion who’s happiest right by your side. Think you might be the right fit to provide a loving home for Tessa? Apply Now! https://newcollar.co/apply-to-adopt

AGE: 1 Year

SEX: Female

BREED: Collie Mix

ENERGY LEVEL: Medium

DOG FRIENDLY: Yep!

CAT FRIENDLY?: Likely!

KID FRIENDLY?: Untested

FOSTER IG: @pawsbypearl

Meet Tessa! This incredibly sweet, gentle girl is absolutely adorable, with a unique and fun personality that’s impossible not to love. She may be a little shy at first, but once she settles in, her affectionate nature truly shines - she loves being close to her people, soaking up pets, and simply enjoying your company. Tessa has a playful, slightly sassy side that begins to come out as she grows more comfortable, and it’s so rewarding to watch her confidence build. She enjoys treats and chews and would likely make a wonderful running buddy for someone looking for an active partner.

Tessa is house trained and crate trained, and her crate is her safe, cozy space - she’ll often choose to relax there when she needs a little downtime. She does very well when left home alone and is a quiet, easygoing

How To Adopt

Tessa was listed as ADOPTABLE by New Collar Collective

How can I adopt Tessa?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with New Collar Collective. 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 Tessa 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 New Collar Collective for details on the pet.

When can I meet Tessa?

If you've submitted an inquiry, New Collar Collective will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Tessa, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to New Collar Collective, and they'll be happy to help!

New Collar Collective's Adoption Policy

ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Complete and submit an adoption application. All applications will be screened, and applicants will receive an email response letting you know whether your application has been approved to move to the next step in our process or not. If you have not received a response from us, first check your spam/junk folder before sending us an email. 2. You will be asked to submit two personal references, and a vet reference where applicable, as part of our process. Please make sure to let them know that they may be contacted by one of our volunteers. Veterinarian clinics will require your permission to share any information with our team. 3. A phone interview will be scheduled with one of our adoption coordinators via email or phone. 4. Your adoption coordinator will connect with one of our volunteers to schedule a home visit. Home visits will be completed virtually or in-person depending on available resources. If a virtual home visit is completed and there are any outstanding questions or concerns, New Collar Collective reserves the right to do a follow up (in person) home visit. Volunteers conducting virtual home visits will be required to direct the home visit so we are assured they have seen all areas of the home. Volunteers conducting in-person home visits will be encouraged to bring a friend along for their safety. In this case, you will be notified in advance. 5. A meet & greet will be coordinated with the animal’s foster. All members of the household (including dogs) will be required to attend the meet and greet. 6. Post meet & greet If there are no further questions or concerns, applicants will contact their adoption’s coordinator to let them know if they would like to move forward with the adoption. Adopters will be contacted to provide all contract requirements. ADOPTION POLICIES The policies outlined below are guidelines and there may be instances where an exception can be made upon the agreement of the adoption management/Board of Directors. Periodically, New Collar Collective will revisit these guidance policies to ensure they still meet the intended needs of the rescue. We do not adopt to applicants who live outside of our adoption radius. We do not ship dogs. Adopters are responsible for picking up their newly adopted pet. All pets in your household must be spayed and neutered. All pets in your household must be up to date with mandatory vaccinations. We do not allow applicants to test out a cat/dog before adoption. We expect that applicants will take the necessary time to meet with the dog or cat, talk with the foster, and ask lots of questions. Our rescues have already been through so much, we feel it is in their best interest that trials do not occur. *Exception for Foster-to-Adopt applicants All members of the household must be present during the Home Visit and the Meet and Greet. We do not adopt to families with children under the age of 4. The full adoption fee is due at the time of adoption. We do not offer payment plans.

Our Mission

New Collar Collective is a not-for-profit animal rescue organization committed to alleviating animal homelessness. In pursuit of this mission, New Collar Collective rescues stray, abandoned, abused, or surrendered companion animals requiring care, attention and human assistance. We believe in the transformative power of lov...