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Pan

Border Collie

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date - 20 September 2020Approximate Birth Date - 5 August 2019Black and white female border collie********PUPDATE 21 December 2022 - Pan has changed SO MUCH since intake - as you`d expect with a long term stay - and would really thrive in a home of her own. Pan loves the company of other stable dogs, and is devoted and affectionate to humans who are willing to give her space and allow Pan to figure them out and build trust.******Pan will need an experienced home, and other dog(s) to help her become more confident and trusting of strangers.Pan has the genetic ability to be and do nearly anything a human partner could possibly want, but her upbringing and lack of training has left holes that will need to be filled. From everything we can see, the journey will be entirely worth it. Pan recently met a stranger (to her) and was well behaved, engaging, and allowed handling (including feet!).*****Meet Pan! Pan is going to need a patient and confident home with another confident dog. She was not raised in an environment which allowed her to gain self confidence or courage. Pan has been in our care only a few days but has already made tremendous progress. Pan is great with other dogs but is currently reactive and fearful of other people. She will be going through some training here until we feel she is ready for, (and we find her) the perfect forever home.Pan is located in Maryland, and weighs appx 45 lbs.
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Cliff

Border Collie

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date 19 July 2021neutered male chocolate tri herding breed mixy-mixApproximate birthdate 18 February 2021.Cliff was transferred from a rescue partner due to displays of reactivity in his foster home. We have no information on origin. PLEASE READ HIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE COMMENTING OR MAKING APPLICATION..Cliff is available for placement immediately to an experienced training centered home, with multiple stable dogs. He will not be placed into a home with children..Cliff is super cute, and has wonderful coloring. He will be rough coated, and is a red-tri with his coat color leaning towards dark chocolate. He is crate trained, is learning leash manners, as well as dog manners, and is learning how to be quite and welcoming in a home..Cliff has had issues in the past with reactivity to strangers, and perhaps some resource guarding of his person (it was difficult to differentiate in the behavioral videos we were sent). Cliff was unofficially diagnosed with Spoiled Puppy Syndrome, and we wholeheartedly agree. After a brief introduction/handoff at a shelter, Cliff has been fearful, but non-reactive and is quickly coming around thanks to being handled like a working dog -- a little guidance, rules, parameters, and boundaries and lots of good exposure with grown dogs to help him understand. This pup is showing us he get`s it, and is very smart and willing. Anyone interested in adopting Cliff should be prepared to continue the work started here. Cliff will be placed with a training contract with a deposit to be refunded after the successful completion of multiple training classes (type and time frame to be determined during the adoption process)..This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation..Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young children reside. We do not `test` dogs with children or cats, since testing may not show an accurate picture, and may give false comfort to their new home. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated above..Please note that some young dogs may be placed with a neuter deposit and contract, and any available dog may be placed with a training deposit and contract -- this would be noted on offer
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Cooper

Border Collie

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date 19 August 2023 . appx 8 month old, 26 lb, smooth coated, tri-colored neutered male. . Cooper has an excellent personality, a desire to explore the world and he needs a human partner to lead the way. He’s going to have plenty of his own confidence, but for now he needs a little nudge to show him how amazing he is! . As typical for his age, Cooper is beginning to notice and question people across the street and other outdoor sounds (motorcycles, big trucks, busses, lawn mowers, etc.). He redirects easily with positive reinforcement and he loves both food and toys. Cooper would do best with someone who has some experience with training high energy breeds and providing an outlet for them both physically and mentally. He has an impressive ability to jump super high, and we’ve worked to channel that gleeful bounce instead of squashing it. No jumping on humans allowed, but you can totally bounce along next to us like Tigger or pounce on your ball!! . Cooper has responded well to positive reinforcement, he is crate trained, walks reasonably on leash, is excellent with other dogs, and enjoys humans after a slow intro. We do not know how he is with kids or cats, though I suspect a training minded home could integrate. . This dog was part of a hoarding case, and while all of the dogs involved have great temperaments and are adjusting well to living in a home, folks interested in adopting should understand that they will need support and encouragement on their road to learning to `dog` normally. Attending classes and working to build partnership will be an important part of the plan to adding a new pup to your home. . This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation. . Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young children reside. We do not `test` dogs with children or cats, since testing here will not show an accurate picture, and may give potential adopters false comfort. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated above. We do not place dogs as ESA, nor will we place a dog as hypo-allergenic. Applicants interested in adoption of a potential service dog must be working with an experienced trainer. . Please note that some young dogs may be placed with an alter deposit and contract, and any
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Ben (was Bob)

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date 7 December 2023 . 10 month old, red and white, smooth coated border collie . Ben came to us from a business partner when he decided that swimming was not for him. At least not right now :) . Ben is a lovely gentleman who gets along well with other dogs, and so far, has not met a human he doesn`t like once properly introduced. . Ben is crate trained, walks reasonably well on leash, and while bright and eager, really needs someone looking for a partner as it seems Ben has always been one of a pack, and has not had the opportunity to truly connect to a partner. . Ben will do best in a home where someone is looking for a fairly constant companion, humans that enjoy training and sharing the world with their pup. Ben is currently reactive to cats and small animals, so will only be offered to a home with cats with humans who have a serious plan for training and conditioning a dog to small animals -- he has never done harm, but he will bark. . This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation. . Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young children reside. We do not `test` dogs with children or cats, since testing here will not show an accurate picture, and may give potential adopters false comfort. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated above. We do not place dogs as ESA, nor will we place a dog as hypo-allergenic. Applicants interested in adoption of a potential service dog must be working with an experienced trainer. . Please note that some young dogs may be placed with an alter deposit and contract, and any available dog of any age may be placed with a training deposit and contract -- this would be noted on offer, prior to placement. For additional information on these policies, please see our website. . Questions about dogs are generally not answered here due to lack of staffing. All available dogs may not be listed on our website due to time constraints and does not effect a specific dog`s availability. Additional information and photos will be posted here as time permits.8 Posts · 33 Items · · Shared with Public
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Ross

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date 2 December 2023 . smooth coated, red and white, 30ish lb male border collie DOB 6 September 2022 . Ross came to us as he is not suited to work in the public sector -- he is a fairly velcro one person dog, and his intended job required multiple handlers. . Ross will need an adopter with patience and dedication to helping him navigate the world. Ross has a lot of potential, and will make a lovely training partner for the right handler, he simply has not seen the world and will need guidance and support. . Ross is well crate trained and rides nicely while crated in a vehicle. . This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation. . Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young children reside. We do not `test` dogs with children or cats, since testing here will not show an accurate picture, and may give potential adopters false comfort. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated above. We do not place dogs as ESA, nor will we place a dog as hypo-allergenic. Applicants interested in adoption of a potential service dog must be working with an experienced trainer. . Please note that some young dogs may be placed with an alter deposit and contract, and any available dog of any age may be placed with a training deposit and contract -- this would be noted on offer, prior to placement. For additional information on these policies, please see our website. . Questions about dogs are generally not answered here due to lack of staffing. All available dogs may not be listed on our website due to time constraints and does not effect a specific dog`s availability. Additional information and photos will be posted here as time permits.
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Sam

Border Collie

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intake date 18 August 2024 . three year old, neutered male, rough coated blue merle border collie . We tell folks all the time -- if you don`t like quirky, don`t get a border collie. Our guy Sam is a perfect example of that!! Sam has a sweet disposition, is gentle, playful, engages well with other dogs....but humans? Sam definitely thinks that Humans are the weird ones. . We really don`t know anything about his past, but we do know he will be a rewarding project pup for the humans who like this type of dog (they are Sarah`s favorites!). What does Sam need to thrive? Patient humans interested in behavior and building partnership, other friendly dogs, a fenced yard, tethering and long line work, and crating when unattended. . As you can see, Sam hangs close by, and engages with eye contact and curiosity -- especially when other dogs are getting attention. With the use of well proven techniques, dogs like Sam can learn just how great humans are!! Are you Sam`s person? . This dog is located in Maryland - we do not ship or transport dogs. For information on adoption, an FAQ, and our application, please see our website at mabcr.org. If you are interested in adoption, please submit an application, complete with documentation. . Dogs that have not lived previously with children will not be offered to homes where young children reside. We do not `test` dogs with children or cats, since testing here will not show an accurate picture, and may give potential adopters false comfort. If a dog has lived with children or cats, that will be stated above. We do not place dogs as ESA, nor will we place a dog as hypo-allergenic. Applicants interested in adoption of a potential service dog must be working with an experienced trainer. . Please note that some young dogs may be placed with an alter deposit and contract, and any available dog of any age may be placed with a training deposit and contract -- this would be noted on offer, prior to placement. For additional information on these policies, please see our website. . Questions about dogs are generally not answered here due to lack of staffing. All available dogs may not be listed on our website due to time constraints and does not effect a specific dog`s availability. Additional information and photos will be posted here as time permits.

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MidAtlantic Border Collie Rescue

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Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue

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Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue - Maryland

Elkton, MD 21921

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Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington

701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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