Hi there! I'm River, and I've been told that I'm basically love in doggy form. I'm an affectionate 5-year-old guy who wants nothing more than to be where my people are. I love to give hugs and curl up next to you on the couch, and if I can't do that then I'll sit quietly at your feet while you work. One of my very favorite things is to put my front paws on your leg or arm, to let you know that I'm here and I love you. I don't want to brag, but it has been said that I'm essentially 50 pounds of heart covered in soft, caramel covered fur. Before coming to CAWS I was mostly kept in a backyard, but now I'm learning about the big world out there. I like to go for walks around the neighborhood, but other than that I don't require a lot of exercise. I don't mind other dogs, but I'm not super playful with them. My current house has a very energetic dog and she tries to play with me all the time; I just politely decline and she eventually stops trying. I do have a silly side, though - you'll see it when you squirt me with the hose or turn on the sprinklers. I LOVE playing in the water! I think I'd prefer to live with adults, since I don't really understand this thing called 'spatial reasoning' and it's possible that I would accidentally knock over little kids. According to my DNA test, I'm an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix. Which means that while I deeply love my people and want to pour allll my love into them, I can be a little slow to warm up to new people. And as a true herding dog, I sometimes respond to stress by getting a little nippy. My ideal people will be familiar with these behaviors and respectful of my need for space at times. The good news is that I'm super quiet in my crate and will happily hang out in there when you have visitors. (Bonus points if I have something yummy to chew on!) To meet River, please fill out an online application at http://caws.org/adoption-application. Dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strive to find the perfect home for each animal. Applications may take up to 48 hours to process. All CAWS animals are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. River's adoption fee is $200. If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-application
September 19, 2024, 7:20 am
