Adopt

My name is Crash!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 5 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Interview

5

Approve Application

6

Meet the Pet

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Green Dogs Unleashed with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Border Collie
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
8 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2213515-2150131

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Crash



Crash is an 8-month-old Border Collie with a sweet and gentle soul. Rescued from a hoarding situation where he had no human contact, Crash is still learning to navigate the world but has made incredible progress in just a short time. Despite his shy beginnings, he is blossoming into a loving and curious companion who’s eager to learn and connect.



This affectionate pup thrives around other dogs and loves to play, making him a great fit for a multi-dog household. He’s food-motivated, which has been a big help with his training. Crash is doing very well with crate training, house training, and potty training. He also has an off switch, balancing his playfulness with calm moments.



Crash is learning about life on a leash and is most comfortable at a leisurely pace. He’ll need continued positive reinforcement to gain confidence and respond well to leash pressure. He does great in the car and enjoys tagging along for adventures, always staying close to his trusted human.



While he is still a bit shy due to his lack of early socialization, Crash is coming out of his shell. He follows his foster everywhere and is discovering the joys of human affection and companionship. His clumsy, curious nature adds to his charm, and he’s a quick learner with a bright future ahead.



Crash will thrive in a home with a patient and compassionate handler who can continue to build his confidence with love and understanding. If you’re looking for a loyal and endearing companion who’s ready to grow with you, Crash is ready to meet you.



At Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU), we are committed to ensuring the successful placement of our dogs in loving, permanent homes. Over the years, we have seen an unprecedented number of returns due to behavioral issues that could have been avoided with the right support. A high percentage of these returns come from out-of-area clients or those who have not completed training with us at GDU. To address this, positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required for all adoptions as a condition for adoption approval.



This pup may need some extra time before being ready for extended in-person or group training. As such, we are happy to consider adopters either in the area or out of the area who will commit to attending one private lesson with GDU, either virtually or in person (in-person preferred), as a condition of adoption approval.



At the time you are seeing this post, this dog is still available for adoption. But please know that we may be working on multiple applications already, and any one of them could be approved at any time. Please READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and complete an adoption application, if you are interested in any of our animals. Application at www.greendogsunleashed.org If you send an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available, or just tell us you are interested, your inquiry will not be answered. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. We can do NOTHING without that. No, we cannot tell you if he would be a match for your family without seeing an application. PLEASE KEEP READING for info.



*/*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response, which will have instructions on how to proceed. Please check your inbox AND spam folders for the next 48 hours, for this email. We will not begin processing an application without the information requested in that email. */*/*



We are happy to consider applicants from out of state on most dogs. Please read the description to see if this dog is an exception. If the applicant is approved to adopt, they MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time.



For more information about our mission and for an APPLICATION for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.



GDU does ask a minimum adoption fee of $400.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying, if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well.



*/*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter.



*****Due to the sheer number of animals and applications in our program, coupled with a limited number of volunteers, applicants MUST have patience as we process applications.   If you do not hear back from us, the animal may have been adopted.   We strive to let people know but sadly cannot offer reasons for denial beyond that.  Any harassment of our volunteers will go unanswered and we will simply block you.   Our volunteers spend their time working hard to ensure the very best for each animal.   Please remember the animal, not the applicant, is our client.***** 


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Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2213515-2150131
Contact
Phone
Address
Troy, VA 22974

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

References and Veterinarian are called

3.

Home Check

Conducted virtually

4.

Interview

5.

Approve Application

6.

Meet the Pet

7.

Take the Pet Home

Adoption contract is signed and all fees are paid online prior to taking home your new pet

Additional adoption info

Our organization is run solely by volunteers. While our adoption process is handled as expeditiously as possible, we ask for patience and understanding while our volunteers give care and attention to every single application.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

We are a non-profit organization committed to rescuing animals in need, rehabilitating them and professionally training them to become Therapy dogs and then placing them in homes to give back to the community, We focus on the rescue, rehabilitation and training of special needs animals to work with special humans in need. All our animals are currently trained and rehabilitated at Unleashed Canine Training Academy, in Troy, Virginia.

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