Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Chia! Chia was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Houston, where she was scheduled for euthanasia due to lack of space at the shelter.
Chia is a 1 year old, 45 lb, gorgeous Catahoula / Blue Heeler mix.
From Chia's foster:
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"Chia! She is a spirited and affectionate girl. She likes to be held and snuggle up.
She has a lot of energy and loves to play and wrestle with our senior dog. When he's had enough, he lets her know. She's usually good at listening and backing off when he's done playing.
She is very intelligent and responsive to training. She is fully potty trained. She's learning to walk without pulling, ignore distractions on walks, and even some of the rudiments of heeling. She knows "leave it", "drop it", "sit", "lie down", "go to your spot/crate" and is learning more commands everyday.
Her manners are coming along great, and she is working on her recall and waiting/stay. As a young dog, she struggles with impulse control. She is learning to make good decisions out in the world but is easily overwhelmed and overstimulated. She just needs training and someone active that will get her enough stimulation throughout the day.
She loves spending time in the backyard. She's obsessed with the squirrels and enjoys playing with her "stuffy on a stick'. This is her favorite game/toy! She would excel at agility training and is a natural born herder.
She sleeps in her crate without complaint. She knows how to use the doggie door and she's never destructive when left alone with the other dog. They share toys and bones - without too much complaint. Chia uses a snuffle mat and a slow eater bowl - these help provide mental stimulation.
Chia is a smart girl who needs things to do! She is eager to please and will work for treats!"
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We would prefer that Chia go to a home with someone who is familiar with herding breed dogs.
Chia is up to date on her vetting and vaccinations to stay true to Farfel's commitment to only adopting out healthy dogs. She has also been spayed to fulfill our commitment to ending the tragic canine overpopulation challenge.
Chia is available for adoption now. Applications are currently being accepted and can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If you're interested in this sweet, cuddly and fun-loving best friend, please fill out our application completely and submit.
**PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Chia, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.
