Available Dogs

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http://littlebigdog.org/available-dogs/

June 2020 updated profile of Shadow:

Shadow is part Border Collie, part Labrador Retriever. He is gorgeous. He is shy around people. He did not come in the house for a couple of weeks when I got him. He required consistent and enthusiastic invitations to put a paw inside the back door. It was several weeks before Shadow would come all the way into the house.

Shadow prefers living outside, with inside privileges. In the winter months he sleeps in a dogloo on my porch which is filled with straw. In the summer months he sleeps on a dog bed on the porch. He spends all his time on the porch waiting for that dang brown UPS truck to come by, and then he springs into action.

Shadow requires a fenced yard.

Shadow likes to play with large rocks, about the size of a large grapefruit, he carries them around and drops them and pounces as they roll down the incline. I don't think he has any back teeth, upper or lower... but he has no problem eating anything.

Shadow walks with me off-leash on mountain trails. He loves it. I believe he could do this with your family once he had bonded securely.

Shadow is terrified of heavy rain and thunderstorms. He shakes and shivers. I give him anti-anxiety pills that are effective. These medications are available over the counter at pet stores or on-line, and they typically contain ginger, chamomile, tryptophan and melatonin. He actually comes to me and stares at me until I give him his dose, even though I haven't heard any incoming weather -- but it always comes shortly after he alerts me. Shadow opts to be an indoor dog when the weather gets him anxious or uncomfortable.

If you have more questions, or would like to meet Shadow, please let me know. Here is Shadow's bio which was written two years ago:

Shadow is a delight. Smart, tactful, exquisite doggy manners and politics, gets along well with other dogs, NO CATS, high prey drive for cats, squirrels etc. He is sweet and gentle. He asks for permission before doing anything at all, as a new dog in your home. First he will wait outside until you invite him inside. Then he will stay in the room until you invite him into another room. He does not get up on the furniture. He house-trained himself with one "uh-uh!" when he lifted his leg. He was never inside a house but he "gets" indoor living. He will cruise the counters in the kitchen (he doesn't get up on his back legs but he'll try hard to see what's up there). He will sleep when you are not home. He sleeps in a crate with the door open. He is not overly playful but does a little bit of playing with other playful dogs, otherwise he is calm and independent. He is not a velcro dog but he is a loyal loving companion who will follow you wherever you go. He is afraid of thunderstorms and wants to be right next to you during one. Shadow has a very very thick winter coat that takes some work with the brush, but he loves loves loves being brushed.Adoption fees are $200 unless otherwise stated. Senior residents of Dot's Old Dogs Home are generally not available for adoption. 100% of adoption fees are put back into the rescue so that another lonely and neglected chained/penned dog or yard-sale dog can be rescued. We are grateful for your interest.

Upon approval, the adoption fee is non-refundable. The fee includes the following: de-worming; grooming (if applicable); heartworm, lymes, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis testing; all vaccinations including rabies; flea and tick treatment, microchipping and spay/neuter.

Please contact us if you have questions about our adoptable dogs, we would love to talk to you!