Joe
Joe is a gorgeous, 4 year old medically retired working Border Collie. He was an excellent working collie with a terrific bond with his owner. Unfortunately an accident a year ago resulted in him having an operation on a dislocated hip, which did not prove to be a success and Joe now sadly has to retire.
He is still fit and alert, and will need plenty of exercise and play to keep him happy - he would go stir crazy being a couch potato. However he could not possibly cope with the heavy workload he previously carried out.
Joe is quite small. He is very affectionate and biddable. He travels well, is good with other dogs, takes no notice of cats and loves children. However, he is on a steep learning curve having left the only lifestyle he has ever known, and his new owners will need to be patient and gentle. We are due to x-ray Joe’s hip to assess the degree of arthritis his injury has left him with and decide if further surgery is necessary.
We think Joe is a very special dog, and we want an especially nice home for him. An active family would be great, but he will need one main handler to bond with and recreate the relationship he had with the farmer whom he adored and who adored him too (enough to know it was better for him to be rehomed). A country home preferred, or a small, quiet village home. Joe would not adjust to life in a city or large town.
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