Waiting Patiently
The following Border Terriers are anxiously waiting for their "forever" homes
Canadian Border Terrier Welfare
Missy - a "Special Needs" Rescue Case
Missy is an approximately four year-old, owner-surrender, spayed female Border Terrier who has been in a terrific foster home for five months but she really needs to have her own, very special, forever home.
Missy has spent an extended period in foster care because she is a "special needs" Border Terrier, while she is wonderful with people she lacks the skills to interact appropriately with her own species and is not dog, cat or small animal friendly.
Nothing is known of the first 18 months of Missy's life, but her dog aggression apparently didn't start until she was turned two. Even so it is likely the result of poor or non-existent socialization when she was young, In addition, her environment after 18 months would have compounded any underlying problems.
That being said, Missy is a quick learner, anxious to please and responds well to positive training. While she will never be reliable with other dogs, with the right owner, she can learn to focus away from potential situations. We are looking for a home with no cats or other dogs, a securely fenced yard and prefereably no children or children old enough to preclude the potentially disasterous consequences of a gate or door inadvertently left open.
Missy does not require a stay-at-home family as separation anxiety is not an issue, but she does need someone whose schedule will permit a commitment to working on the development of her canine social skills on a regular basis.
Missy is a great traveller and loves to go places with her foster family. She is crate trained and will be a wonderful companion for someone who will safeguard against the consequences of her failings and accept that she will never be able to romp in the dog park with other dogs. In return she will be a devoted, attentive friend, eager to be all that she can be.
If you think that you may be the partner that Missy needs, please contact:
Pam Dyer
Contact: NABTW to enquire about any rescues they may have available.
Courtesy Listing
Cooper - Located in KANSASCooper is a young (less than 2yrs), neutered male, surrendered by his owners because they do not have the necessary time for him.
Cooper is truly a special needs dog.
There is much that is normal about Cooper. He comes when called, and sits on command. He is curious. He is very sweet and cuddles; he's very much a people-dog. He wants to chase cats (no cats in his forever home!). The foster family has two larger dogs, which he usually ignores. He barks only when very excited. He is crate trained. He's done well with two young children in his original home.
For information on Cooper and the challenges he presents, contact his "Foster Angel"
Conne Dillon Phone 316-942-6059.
If you feel you may have a home for a rescue Border, do not let distance dissuade you from making contact. If it is determined through communication and referrals that the right home is not a local home, NABTW, CBTW and Border Terrier rescue volunteers Nationwide will work together to help transport the lucky little dog to his/her forever home.