Meet Banks!
This spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix, weighing 38 pounds, is a vibrant burst of determination wrapped in a striking merle coat. Banks navigates the world proudly on three legs after an accident led to the amputation of a rear leg, but it has never slowed him down. In fact, he may be the fastest tripod you will ever meet! He rockets after a tennis ball with jaw-dropping speed, pivots like a seasoned athlete, and returns for another throw with bright eyes that say, “Again?” Ball is life, and he would happily play fetch for hours, making his daily one to two hours of vigorous exercise both easy and joyful! He is affectionate to his core and cuddles as close as physically possible, leaning into his people with complete devotion. Banks is generally friendly with other dogs and welcoming toward adults.
Ideal Home
Banks needs a new loving home with significant outdoor space and dedicated caregivers who can match his energy and commitment to training. He would also benefit from an experienced pet parent who understands the drive, intelligence, and daily structure that help him truly thrive. This home should have no young children.
Ongoing Health
Banks is vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped.
Training & Support
Banks is brilliantly trained and thrives on structure. He confidently responds to sit, down, stay, heel, place, come, fetch, leave it, crate, and even “good night” when it is time to settle in. He will fetch the paper and politely offer a post-bath shake on cue. Smart, food-motivated, and eager to please, he shines with positive reinforcement. He would benefit from guidance for his resource guarding tendencies around food. Loud noises like vacuums can make him uneasy, so calm leadership helps him feel secure.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Banks is currently in Berkeley, CA. He is open to a long-distance adoption.
