Nena is a 7-year-old Border Collie/Shetland Sheepdog mix weighing 49 pounds and currently in Guadalajara, Mexico. After a difficult past involving neglect and malnutrition, she has made progress with trainers and is now a relaxed, quiet, affectionate dog who loves cuddles and belly rubs.

Nena has resource guarding, dog reactivity, and a high prey drive. She has bitten another dog and must be the only dog in the home. She is not suitable for homes with cats or other small animals, and she needs an experienced adopter committed to safe management and ongoing training.

Ideal Home

• Experienced adopter able to provide structure, training, and careful management around other dogs.
• A home without dogs, cats, or other small animals.
• Children: unknown.

Ongoing Health

• Spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
• Vaccine and test records will accompany her to Canada.
• Heartworm testing and other tests are planned before flying to Canada.
• Dental work and veterinary visits are the adopter’s financial responsibility.

Training & Support

• Low energy and generally relaxed, quiet, and affectionate.
• Leash skills are pretty good, though she is reactive to dogs while on leash.
• House trained according to her rescuer, with possible need for additional patience and training.
• Crate training and car rides are works in progress.
• A well-fitted harness or collar, dedicated leash training, ongoing structure, and safe behavior management will be important.

Application Details

• Adoption fee: $728 CAD including tax.
• Applications start by contacting the provider through Wags.
• Adopters are encouraged to research and arrange training before Nena arrives.

Transportation

• Airfare to Vancouver is included in the adoption fee if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.