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Bubba:  Bubba is a 4-½ yr old black-and-white border collie.    I have a very small condo and Bubba  needs to be with someone who has a large yard with a fence as well as a commitment to spend time with him and walk him every day. He is housebroken and can be left alone – he won’t damage anything. He loves to pull children on their skateboards (children over 13 are preferable.) He rides well in the car and likes to give kisses and snuggle. Bubba also has some agility skills – he can jump pretty high and loves to show off. He has personality plus but he is definitely an alpha male and can be stubborn at times. He is very particular about other dogs – some he likes and some not. (He would probably be fine with a submissive female.) He is incredibly smart and a great watchdog – he only barks when someone approaches the door. He definitely has the herding instinct and would probably be good with horses or other animals (he hasn’t had the opportunity so far.) Bubba is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, and has been micro chipped. He is also leash-trained and knows his basic commands. Bubba is a great dog and would be an incredible companion for the right person. 
My contact information:
Barbara
mailto:Barbara.N.Bretz@questdiagnostics.com

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Shadow : He is a around 1year old since February.  He has the classic Border Collie markings. Recent vet visit, shots up to date and neutered. 

We have him exposed to goats and chickens. Shows great herding ability with goats, just needs proper training.

Shadow is with a spayed female dog, and sleeps with 2 cats in same room.  Our cat is a dominant female and has him submissive to her.  I am sure he would be great with another cat that is not afraid of dogs.  He will chase cats he does not know.

He has not been around a lot of young children.  Has been around older children and does not try to herd. Shadow is friendly once introduced.  He does not like anyone around his animals from the other side of the fence.

Shadow is a great dog that needs someone with lots of room and time.  Would love to see someone serious about herding sheep or ?

Shadow has basic training, and has been trained to not go out or in without an ok.

He does love to dig, big holes.  He has taken to trying to catch gophers.  He does bark if something is near his yard, and he chases birds flying around the yard. I think this is from going, from 100 acres to a ¾ acre yard.  He is really a great dog, and would make someone familiar with Border Collies a great friend.

e-mail MichelleOrvil@gmail.com.

COURTESY LISTING/PRIVATE ADOPTION: Buddy is around 6-9 months old and in need of a new home. He is VERY loving and friendly. He weighs about 50 pounds and is active and playful. For more information about Buddy, please contact  Nancy or Murray Thale at ibtsom@mac.com. NOTE: This is a courtesy listing and BCR-CA is not responsible for this animal in any way and placement is at the discretion of  the owner.

This is Max. This pic was taken 2 months ago. He now has a very nice black  & white, shiny wavy coat. Max was found wondering on the railroad tracks. He was picked up by a kind animal lover, who desperately tried to find his owners. Max really needs a home to call his own. We think he may be mixed with a little lab. He is with out a doubt cute and loveable.  Anyone interested in meeting Max can contact Liz Norman @ (951)769-8144, or email her at… kritrkamp2@msn.com.

Wiley is a one year-old smooth-coated Border Collie recently rescued from the East Valley shelter. He ended up there because his former owner had a hard time keeping him from roaming. We don't doubt he's a clever boy, and maybe even an escape artist, but we also know that a young Border Collie boy needs a great deal of mental and physical stimulation to keep him happy. He would love a yard to play in, but will require a minimum 6 foot fence as he is quite an athlete. This smart, curious boy will be fun to train and would make a terrific activity partner. We believe he could excel at agility, flyball or frisbee, if a potential adopter was inclined to pursue such activities with him. Wiley is affectionate, good with other dogs, doesn't bother cats, and seems to like everyone. He is housetrained, rides quietly in the car, and will "talk" to tell you what's on his mind.
He weighs 40 lbs., is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Wiley is available through the Echo Park Animal Alliance, a local animal welfare organization. Visit: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA702.html to learn about our adoption process. Please email: epaa@devildogranch.com for an application.

I am currently looking for a new home for my dog Brisco.  I found him running down the middle of a busy street about 6 months ago.  I discovered that he has a microchip and attempted to find his owner.  After several phone calls I found that no one knew where the owner was or how I could reach her.  Since I knew he had a home but did not know where to take him, I took him to the local shelter so they could follow the proper channels to find his owner.  They sent a letter to the last known address stating that they had her dog and that she had 6 days to come get him or he would be put up for adoption.  She never responded so when he was put up for adoption I picked him up.  I took him home knowing full well that he may not become a permanent member of our family but decided that he would be better off being a "foster" dog here then sitting in the shelter.  I work for a local veterinarian, Art Colyer DVM, at Colyer Veterinary Service (530-872-3246) and he guessed that Brisco is about 18 months old.  He was already neutered when I found him and weighs about 45 pounds.  I got him up to date on his Rabies and DHLPP vaccines and started him on heartworm prevention.  He tested negative for heartworms and is due for a follow up test next month.  He is a very sweet dog and gets along great with my other 2 dogs (a 9 1/2 year old neutered Lab, and an 8 year old spayed Bassett mix).  I also have 4 cats.  He has shown no aggressive tendencies towards them, however he is obsessed with hearding them (go figure).  I don't have kids so I don't know how is around small children.  He got out the other day and chased some kids on their bikes but was  much more interested in the tires than the riders.  I have had him around many other dogs and he has never gotten aggressive even when challenged.  He is crate trained and knows some basic commands ("sit", "come", "down", and "off" when he gets on the couch uninvited).  His name was "Spot" when I found him but we call him "Brisco" and he knows that is his name.  A friend of the family trains working stock dogs and gave me the opportunity to take him out with some sheep.  He was a natural.  Watching him with those sheep made me realize that he is longing for something that I cannot provide.  It's not that he is unhappy here, he just wants more.  I am looking to find him a home where he can work everyday.  I will keep him here with me as long as it takes to find  him the appropriate home.  I don't want him to go back to the shelter and I don't want him to end up a backyard disaster.  I want him to go to someone who knows what kind of dog they are getting and has a job for him to do.

My name is Becky Caldwell.  I can be reached at beckyrenee7@aol.com or 530-680-4388.  All of Brisco's records (for the last 6 months) can be found under my name at Colyer Veterinary Service 530-872-3246.  He is also licensed in Butte County under my name as well.

I am looking forward to hearing back from you.  Here are some pictures of Brisco.