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Collie (medium coat)  : :  Female  : :  Adult  : :  Medium


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Laina has an adoption pending.

About Laina
  • Status: Available for Adoption (adoption pending) (adoption info)
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
  • Color: Merle
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Ear Type: Tipped
  • Tail Type: Long
  • Current Size: 41 Pounds
  • Potential Size: 42 Pounds
  • Current Age: 7 Years 1 Month (born on 3/19/2019)
  • Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
  • Declawed: No
  • Housetrained: No
  • Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Grooming Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Breed
  • Reaction to New People: Cautious

A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW, SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.  I KNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT!

This small blue merle rough coated Collie has been named Princess Laina.  She came to us from a backyard breeder who imported her from Russia.  She is shy and gentle but can be coaxed with bits of food, which helps for socialization and training.  Before coming to RMCSR, Laina had been a farm dog, so she is learning all the things a good dog should know.  She has not had any potty accidents but needs to be taken out frequently until she fully understands "let's go outside and go potty."  Even learning that she has a name has been a process.  But yesterday she did a play bow and today she ate her breakfast with me in the room.  Good stuff!

We have caught up with all of Laina's vaccines and her bloodwork is great.  She will be spayed and have a dental on 4/23 and could easily have her recovery with the family that will love her forever.  It would be very helpful to have a gentle family dog that could show Laina the ropes.  She is here with her mate but he dominates her and she needs to become confident and independent on her own.  

Laina has many nicknames.  Sweetheart, Cupcake, Little Princess......just like your favorite child.  Another brushout and a quick bath and she will be ready for her surgeries on Friday.  And then she could be in your arms and on your lap. Gentle hands and a calm environment will be what Laina needs.  Priority will be given to Colorado applicants with another Collie.

 

More about Laina

Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Quiet, Requires a yard, Prefers cool climate, Timid, Affectionate, Even-tempered, Gentle

Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously.  Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well.

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