Available Dogs - Northeast
Mr Ernie
Mr. Ernie is a male red tricolored Aussie approximately 4 years old and around 35 pounds who is learning what life is all about! He lived with 6 other dogs in an outdoor pen with little human interaction, so everything has been new for him! Mr. Ernie has come a LONG way in the time he has been with us.
He is housebroken and medium energy. Mr. Ernie will be slow to trust and warm up to a person but is now ready and able to form a lasting attachment to a person. While initially, he may avoid human interaction, once he feels safe he will start to open up and interact more, asking for affection during quiet moments.
He interacts well with other dogs and ignores all cats. He plays exceptionally well with the one resident dog, playing chase and wrestling!
He feels most comfortable outside and around other dogs. Due to his past he will do best in a home with a secure fenced in yard and at least one other playful doggie companion.
He is quiet and shy but has been learning that people are kind and can be givers of great treats and cuddles. He has improved on the leash but for the first 20 minutes or so of a walk he is still back and forth and all over the place but he does settle into the walk and will walk decently well by my side. It is like he has to get all his nervous energy out! He has gone on adventures to parks and stores and is being exposed to new things. He crates well and will sleep through the night but prefers now to be close to people, so he is left uncrated in our room now that we know he is trustworthy.
This little guy might take a little longer to integrate into a new household and adjust to new humans than a dog from a more conventional background, but he is definitely worth it! Overall he is a really sweet well behaved little guy!
Mr Ernie is being fostered in upstate New York.
Reatta - ADOPTION PENDING
Sir Griffin - ADOPTION PENDING
Sir Griffin exhibits all the qualities of a knight of the realm: bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry. This 4 year old neutered, 53#, black tri is waiting to find his new castle and court. He comes from a home where he was loved deeply. But, due to major life changes his family made the excruciating decision to re-home him and has entrusted New Spirit with this responsibility.
Sir Griffin is enthusiastic about everything: so, there is a bit of pulling at the beginning of walks, a slow feeder bowl and he is working on walking in and out of the house slowly (much progess has been made: less pulling and he will sit and wait to be invited outside). Counter surfing and taking any opportunity to grab an extra snack are features of his high energy, zest for life personality. His friendly personality and manners are just a couple of his assets. He rides great in the car and crates overnight – his crate, bed, and dish come with him. As he is food motivated and enthusiastic about everything, Sir Griffin will easily adapt to any home and activity. Though a bit unsure at first, he embraced the grooming salon and was wonderful at the Vet clinic, where he received a medal for being so well behaved and brave. Up to date on vaccines, bloodwork and fecal testing.
He has lived with a female dog and 2 cats, though the cats did not appreciate his quest to relegate them to the basement. Sir Griffin wanted to play with the other dog, but she was not interested. He has joined his foster siblings in classic Aussie tournament games: chase, tug and wrestling. And, is respectful of their quiet time.
Ideal home: Active person(s) with a playful dog friend. Dog savy kids 10 and older. No cats, small
animals (bunnies, chickens, birds). He would love lots of snuggle and scratches, too. A fenced yard with lots of play time and activities with his people are very important, otherwise he may take up an
unapproved quest to save the kingdom.
Sir Griffin is fostered in NY.
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