Lizzy

If there was a fresh-baked, warm chocolate chip cookie version of a Border Collie, that's Lizzy—sweet, comforting, gentle, and impossible not to love. Her story has included more hardship than any dog should experience. Lizzy is one of the dogs that came from a hoarding situation. During her transport, she was overnighted at a grooming facility where she broke out of her kennel and escaped into the streets. Volunteers searched for Lizzy for two weeks, and through many sightings and some patience, we were able to capture her and get her back into our rescue. Unfortunately, Lizzy must have been hit by a car because she came back to us with a severe injury to her right front leg. We immediately got Lizzy to a vet, who determined her front right leg was fractured but was able to surgically repair it with a plate and screws. Lizzy has since fully recovered.

Lizzy is a 2-year-old, soft, and sensitive soul who blossoms through trust and patience. Once she feels comfortable, her curious personality shines. She loves long, slow walks filled with sniffing every interesting smell and watching the world around her. Every day she grows a little braver, and it's truly special to watch. She will need to be leashed when outside due to her being a flight risk (she has escaped twice now and ran over 20 miles away both times). She will come to the person she is bonded to but is fearful enough she runs from others. Because of this, she may never be an off-leash candidate other than in a fenced yard with supervision. While Lizzy can be shy in new situations, she is wonderfully gentle with people of all ages and dogs alike. She does especially well in calm, predictable environments where she can settle in at her own pace. Her favorite things include cozy cuddle sessions, lounging in tall grass, exploring on leash, enjoying meals from her snuffle mat, and working on a peanut butter Kong.

Ideal Home

Lizzy would thrive in a patient, loving home that can continue helping her build confidence at her own pace. A calm, quiet household with gentle routines and plenty of affection would be ideal for this tender-hearted girl. Due to her being a flight risk, she will need to be leashed when outside, and may never be an off-leash candidate other than in a fenced yard with supervision.

Ongoing Health

Lizzy's right front leg was surgically repaired with a plate and screws due to a fracture. She has fully recovered from this, but will never be a running or agility dog.

Training & Support

Lizzy is crate trained, fully housebroken, and walks nicely on leash. She has low-to-moderate exercise needs. Lizzy isn't particularly interested in toys or roughhousing with other dogs; honestly, she mostly just wants to be near her favorite person. Once she bonds with someone, her loyalty and affection run deep. One of her sweetest quirks? She likes to carry a human slipper into her crate to lie on while she rests.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Visit wbcrescue.org to learn more about this dog and our adoption process or to apply.

Transporation

Lizzy is located at WBC Rescue. Information on transportation availability can be found at wbcrescue.org.