Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Adam
Adam is a 5-month-old Border Collie with a unique and endearing personality. Born deaf, Adam has already overcome incredible challenges and is on a journey to discovering the joys of human connection. Rescued from a hoarding situation in Texas where he and 81 other dogs were left in outdoor pens with no human contact, Adam is learning to trust and adapt to his new life.
This intensely smart and driven pup is full of potential. Adam has come a long way in just a few weeks, showing his confidence and curiosity through play and exploration. While he is still wary of people and startles easily, he loves playing with his foster’s big dog and is slowly warming up to human affection. Adam will thrive in a patient and understanding home that’s committed to helping him build confidence at his own pace.
Adam is working on crate and house training and has shown great progress. Leash walking is new to him, and he’ll need continued positive reinforcement to tolerate leash pressure. However, he enjoys leisurely, self-directed walks and is discovering the world at his own pace. He’s also a quirky and playful guy with a love for coffee mugs, often carrying them to his bed to snuggle with.
Adam’s shyness means he needs a family who will give him the time and space to come out of his shell. Despite his challenges, he is extremely outgoing and brave in his own way. His mischievous side adds to his charm, and his howls are sure to make you smile.
If you’re looking for a special dog with a big heart and a bright future, Adam could be the perfect fit. He needs a loving home that will embrace his quirks and provide the patience and guidance he needs to flourish.
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.
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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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