My basic info
Breed
Border Collie/Australian Shepherd
Age
1 year 7 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hello! My name is Minnie Lucille McDogglestuff, or Lucy for short.
I’m a Border Collie Sheltie Mix of awesome in a pint size 20 lb package. I am THE amazing co-piolot / passenger princess / ride or die you’ve been searching for. I LOVE to travel and I’m SO GOOD at it. I keep my opinions about your terrible driving to myself, don’t get carsick and barf, and I am an expert at hoovering up any left-over crumbs that fall out of your to-go order. Since staying with my foster mom, she’s taken me on road trips to South Carolina, Florida and south Georgia. I received 5 stars on my behaviors chart on all 3 trips.
I’m an awesome TriPaw, and while I only have 3 legs, you would never know that I’m not a miniature greyhound sporting a fur coat. I can run FAST and I do everything my 4 legged compadres do. I’m 1 year old, which is 7 in dog years….in case you don’t know dog math. I’m looking for a home where I can be the center of your world, or at minimum a human that makes me believe I am. A dog friend to play with would be a super cool too…okay, pretty much a requirement along with ear scratches. I will also require a fresh organic carrot as my pre-bedtime snack each night. I will eat my low-cal carrot while watching and judging you as you finish off that entire bag of Cheetos just before swimsuit season.
You’re probably wondering how I got here…. Last year I was either run over by a monster truck, an 18 wheeler or stepped on by an elephant. Anyway, my previous owner didn’t take me to the vet to get my leg fixed and the break was still broke and all the muscle atrophied. Then, I ended up at the shelter, because, duh, bad humans…. The shelter called up Releashed Rescue who took me in and paid a zillion dollars to the vet to got my leg fixed. Speaking of the zillion dollars, could each of you throw $5 RR’s way to help pay off my vet bill?
I’m good with all dogs and cats, and just so you know, I totally hang with the big dogs. My most favorite fur friend ever is my foster brother who’s a 2 yr old 85 lb German Shephard. We play HARD and I believe playtime should be 24/7, however, I do know how to respect my dog elders and the cat and leave them alone. I’m crate trained, know sit and doing really great at this house training thing – I’ve been working really hard on my door bell training. I also prefer to hold the leash myself on walks and lounge in the cart while on shopping adventures.
Did I mention that I love to travel? I’m also 20 lbs. Do you know what that means?!?! I can FLY IN THE CABIN WITH YOU! I’ll go get my roller board, you call the Uber, we will be in Key West by sunset!
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TriPaw’s are just like any other dog and after a week or two you will forget they are missing a leg.
The most important thing to remember is that you manage TriPaw’s weight and not let them get overweight. They will tire a bit easier than 4 leggers, but can do everything any other dog can do. After a hike of a mile or so, she may need to ride / rest for a bit in a doggie backpack carrier. If you have hardwood floors and stairs, she may need carpet treads (available on amazon) or socks with rubber grippers to help get up once she is much OLDER. Lucy has zero mobility issues now.
