Magnolia, TX - Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog. Meet Sassafras a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog

Color

White - with Black

Age

1 year 2 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

50 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Sassafras is a loving, playful, intelligent 1 year old Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog mix who enjoys doing laps around the yard, cuddling on the couch with her people, and playing all sorts of games with her dog toys! This pretty girl is petite at less than 50lbs, and she won't be getting any bigger.

Sassafras was brought to our local shelter after being picked up by animal control. She was reportedly found tied up outside of a barber shop with another dog, both of them very malnourished and in rough shape. Unfortunately, Sassy's friend did not make it out of the shelter and Sassy landed on the euthanasia list herself shortly after. With her sweet and friendly demeanor and pleading eyes, we knew we couldn't let this girl have the same fate as her friend.

Once we brought Sassy home, it didn't take long for her firey personality to come out! Her favorite thing in the world is playing with toys and she can often be found carrying one in her mouth as she patrols the yard. Toys are VERY important to Sassy and she will attempt to bury them in the yard to keep them safe (although she never actually covers them fully). Sassy has a long body and a lanky build, perfect for running and getting zoomies outside! She is always excited to explore and go on adventures, though she will need some work on the leash before she's able to go on too big of adventures. Sassy also enjoys playing with other dogs and is very friendly with new pups! She seems to get along the best with male dogs or female dogs who are not too dominant and know how to respect her boundaries.

Sassafras is potty and crate trained, very smart (and easily trainable!), good with other dogs, and is very easily motivated. She does tend to pull quite a lot on the leash due to not ever being trained to walk on one, but she learns quickly and will no doubt improve steadily with the right owner.

Sassy is located in Houston TX but can be transported to most US states for adoption.