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Border Collie

Nelson

Senior·Male·Medium

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About Nelson

Nelson here!

My new adoptive family will need to be ready to provide a lot of training, which my friends at Wags will help to coordinate at the time of adoption. I can be unpredictable, so I am looking for a family with no children 15 and under.

Look deep into my different-colored eyes – then get me a ball! I love to play fetch! The second I see a ball or hear you say the word, I'm ready to play. I know how to fetch and I'll bring the ball right back to you and drop it at your feet. I also love water and getting sprayed with a hose!

I've been lucky to join doggy social here at FOHA and I have enjoyed playing with other dogs. I love going for walks as I get to know the volunteers and they get to know me. As much as I like new dogs, I am not comfortable around a lot of new people, so I would not do well in a dog park or doggie daycare.

I'll go ahead and say it, I'm extremely smart. I'm looking for an active family that will put my intelligence to good use. I would love to have a huge fenced-in backyard to chase my ball until my heart is content. Apartments and condos will not be a good fit for me.

If you would like to come meet me, submit an application and we can set up a time to get to know each other. See you soon!

Ideal Home

I am looking for a home with no children, no cats, a house with a large backyard, and an experienced owner willing to work on training. Apartments and condos will not be a good fit for me.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions or procedures were mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

I can be unpredictable and my new family will need to be ready to provide a lot of training, which my friends at Wags will help to coordinate at the time of adoption. I am not comfortable around a lot of new people, so I would not do well in a dog park or doggie daycare.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Nelson is currently located at Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA). Information about transportation is not available in the listing.

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Know the breed

Border Collie

Exercise

90 min/day, Intense (running/hiking)

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

12-15 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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