Poppy – 2 year old female Border Collie
Poppy is a 2 year old Red and White Border Collie looking for a new home. She came to us as an emergency because she had been taken to the vets to be put to sleep, which the vet refused to do because he was doubtful that they had been told the whole story.
Poppy lived in her home since an 8 week old puppy, but the people who had her rarely took her out, did not socialise her at all and hence she is nervy around strangers – she has never been taught any different! When a male friend came into the house an unexplained incident happened and she snapped at him and although it was said for no reason, the only person in the room was the person she snapped at, so I am suspicious!
Poppy came here and within ten minutes had sneaked over for a fuss. She then socialised well with two male visitors to the house and was very relaxed with them within about twenty minutes – offering and playing with ragga toys with them and attempting to get a fuss by pulling their hands towards them with her paw!
She is good on the lead, but flighty with strangers when out, so a long lead will be necessary for the introduction period and for a good few weeks after adoption.
Poppy shows interest in moving objects (such as windscreen wiper blades and a toilet flushing!) so we are not encouraging her to chase balls etc. She does not react to cyclists or car tyres though (a Collie trait that we have seen here before). She is good on the lead.
Because of her past Poppy cannot be homed with children. She is good with other dogs, but does not like dogs who pull faces at her (by this growl or snarl at her). She is particularly fond of young playful dogs and enjoys to rough and tumble with them.
Poppy has no reaction to cats or other small caged animals such as ferrets, rats or birds. Poppy would love to be in an experienced Border Collie home. She should enjoy agility or obedience training once she has gained some confidence. She is a very bright dog and deserves only the best after being so close to death! Poppy will be spayed, first vaccinated and microchiped on 21st January and will be ready for adoption after that.
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