Anyone Interested in a Border Collie-mix Puppy?

[kcfanintitanhell]

We got an email from a girl in Florida this morning who is part of a national border collie rescue organization asking us if we would rescue two puppies from a local shelter here in East Tennessee who were going to be euthanized tomorrow morning. As I post this, they are headed to the house with my fiance. We already have 3 dogs and a cat, so we can do nothing more than provide a place for them to stay until they can be adopted. There is another home in Connecticut that has offered to foster them, also. If anyone is possibly interested the national border collie rescue will provide transportation. As soon as we get them settled I'll try to post some pics.

[bogey]

Would they provide transportation to CA? Are either puppies female? It's a LONG shot, but I would like to see pictures.

[blueballs]

are they about the same size
as the Italian sausage in this pic

[kcfanintitanhell]

Would they provide transportation to CA? Are either puppies female? It's a LONG shot, but I would like to see pictures.

One's a female. They are both about 3 months old. Since I posted this, the foster folks in Connecticut are making arrangements with a group called Pilots for Paws to get them up there. I guess there's an organization of commercial pilots that help out all these rescue groups.
But the place in Connecticut is only a foster house that would keep them safe until they get adopted. We are the in-between for them and they would probably be more than happy if someone in the interim wanted to adopt one.
As soon as I get some pics I will post them.
Thanks

[memyselfI]

Please adopt these or any puppy with basic knowledge about the breed and it's needs.

Word of caution, do NOT adopt these dogs if you are in an apartment or without a large yard or if you are a couch potato and are seeking a likeminded companion. Also, if you have small children do know these dogs possess a need to herd so your little ones may be equated to sheep until your dog straightens it out with your help.

They are HIGH energy dogs and needs lots of exercise or you will experience your cute little puppy chewing a sofa. Give them lots of exercise and rawhide chews and you will be fine.

Once we got out of the puppy stage our dog (BC/lab mix) was fine but he was quite the challenge until then. He's four now and we are glad we didn't give up on him.

[bogey]

Please adopt these or any puppy with basic knowledge about the breed and it's needs.

Word of caution, do NOT adopt these dogs if you are in an apartment or without a large yard or if you are a couch potato and are seeking a likeminded companion. Also, if you have small children do know these dogs possess a need to herd so your little ones may be equated to sheep until your dog straightens it out with your help.

They are HIGH energy dogs and needs lots of exercise or you will experience your cute little puppy chewing a sofa. Give them lots of exercise and rawhide chews and you will be fine.

Once we got out of the puppy stage our dog (BC/lab mix) was fine but he was quite the challenge until then. He's four now and we are glad we didn't give up on him.

All true. But I've found a Border can be controlled just fine if you beat them enough. j/k I have a mature female that we rescued about 6 years ago. We're considering getting another because our Daisy is absolutely the best dog that I have ever had in my life.

[Donger]

Can my Dobe eat it?

[kcfanintitanhell]

Border collies are working dogs-they need to have a job, and aren't happy campers if they don't. We have a border collie-Aussie shepherd mix we've had since she was a puppy. Shortly after we adopted her, we got her enrolled in the CGC (canine good citizenship) program, and for the next six months that became her job. After that, for the next year or so, just keeping her brushed up on her commands was enough of a job for her, apparently. She still has the "wherever you're going, I'm sooo-there!!!" mentality, but pretty much considers her main job keeping the other two dogs in the household in line.

[Thig Lyfe]

Anyone Interested in a Border Collie-mix Puppy?

You mean like romantically?

[theorangelion]

All true. But I've found a Border can be controlled just fine if you beat them enough. j/k I have a mature female that we rescued about 6 years ago. We're considering getting another because our Daisy is absolutely the best dog that I have ever had in my life.

Anybody that beats a dog should be beat themselves. Pure ignorance.:cuss:

[kstater]

Anybody that beats a dog should be beat themselves. Pure ignorance.:cuss:

But they make such great punching bags.

[theorangelion]

But they make such great punching bags.

Someone should you use as a punching bag what a moron.nlm

I have no use for people that abuse animals.

[kstater]

Someone should you use as a punching bag what a moron.nlm

I have no use for people that abuse animals.

Don't knock it till you try it.

[theorangelion]

Don't knock it till you try it.

What a sick @#ck you are.

[Frosty]

You mean like romantically?

That would be Midnight Vulture and his "bitches".

[KC_Lee]

Would they provide transportation to CA? Are either puppies female? It's a LONG shot, but I would like to see pictures.

There are a lot of private organizations like this that provide transport to foster homes across the country.

My wife and I work with quite a few animal rescue groups (Freedom Farm in TN & Best Friends) and have had our share of fosters. Earlier this year we helped rescue a hound mix and worked with a lady here in TN that would transport dogs to the northeast to live in foster homes in preparation for adoption.

[kstater]

What a sick @#ck you are.

You don't have to use the symbols, you can actually type fuck.

[kstater]

That would be Midnight Vulture and his "bitches".

LMAO

[theorangelion]

You don't have to use the symbols, you can actually type ****.

**** U

[bogey]

Anybody that beats a dog should be beat themselves. Pure ignorance.:cuss:

Take it easy dandylion.

[kstater]

**** U

I believe it's spelled "you" not U. I'm going to guess you do a lot of texting?

[theorangelion]

Take it easy dandylion.

Sorry I mean no offense cruelty to animals riles me to no end.

[theorangelion]

I believe it's spelled "you" not U. I'm going to guess you do a lot of texting?

**** YOU

[kstater]

Sorry I mean no offense cruelty to animals riles me to no end.

Do you eat meat?

[theorangelion]

I believe it's spelled "you" not U. I'm going to guess you do a lot of texting?

You guess wrong fart brain

[theorangelion]

Do you eat meat?

So now your a tree hugger? Little bunny lover.

[kstater]

You guess wrong fart brain

Fart brain? That's the best you have?

[kstater]

So now your a tree hugger? Little bunny lover.

How can I be a bunny lover if I'm cruel to animals?

[theorangelion]

How can I be a bunny lover if I'm cruel to animals?

Actually I do not think you know what you are you. You demented twisted jerk.

[Frosty]

Anybody that beats a dog should be beat themselves. Pure ignorance.:cuss:

LMAO

You do know that j/k means "just kidding", right?

LMAO

[kstater]

Actually I do not think you know what you are you. You demented twisted jerk.

Jerk's kind of a strong word don't you think?

[theorangelion]

LMAO

You do know that j/k means "just kidding", right?

LMAO

Your point?

[Frosty]

Your point?

is waaay over your head, apparently. :hmmm:

[theorangelion]

Jerk's kind of a strong word don't you think?

Compared to fart brain?

[theorangelion]

is waaay over your head, apparently. :hmmm:

You had to go there didn't you beaver breath?

[kstater]

Compared to fart brain?

If you want to compare them to each other, sure.

[bogey]

Sorry I mean no offense cruelty to animals riles me to no end.


You're not alone on this board.

[KC_Lee]

Do you eat meat?


Aw geez not the this crap again. :banghead:

You're equating eating meat to torturing a dog or a cat? There is a vast difference between the two.

So explain this to me; if society has no issue with people who eat meat does that mean that everyone in said society condones animal cruelty?

[kstater]

Aw geez not the this crap again. :banghead:

You're equating eating meat to torturing a dog or a cat? There is a vast difference between the two.

So explain this to me; if society has no issue with people who eat meat does that mean that everyone in said society condones animal cruelty?

I made no such claim. I asked a simple question.

[bogey]

Holy moly. This could be good.

[KC_Lee]

I made no such claim. I asked a simple question.

To what end? Why ask the question of someone who simply stated that animal cruelty ticks him off?

[kstater]

Holy moly. This could be good.

Nah, I'm starting to get bored.

FWIW, I was just yanking the n00bs chain. I have a dog, no I don't beat it, I think cruelty to animals is as low as it gets, and no I don't equate animal cruelty to growing livestock.

[KcMizzou]

I don't think kstater's actually a puppy puncher.

Just sayin'. :shrug:

[bogey]

Nah, I'm starting to get bored.

FWIW, I was just yanking the n00bs chain. I have a dog, no I don't beat it, I think cruelty to animals is as low as it gets, and no I don't equate animal cruelty to growing livestock.

Are you okay with fucking sheep?

[Frosty]

You had to go there didn't you beaver breath?

Either dandylion needs to fix his sarcasm meter or I do... :hmmm:

[kstater]

Are you okay with fucking sheep?

They don't call us Arkansans' hillbillies for nothing.

[Skip Towne]

If you want to compare them to each other, sure.

Are you messing with the n00bs again?

[KC_Lee]

Nah, I'm starting to get bored.

FWIW, I was just yanking the n00bs chain. I have a dog, no I don't beat it, I think cruelty to animals is as low as it gets, and no I don't equate animal cruelty to growing livestock.


No harm no foul. I've had this argument; if you eat meat you can't condone animal cruelty, with folks over and over.

[kstater]

Are you messing with the n00bs again?

I kind of like taking the Donger approach.

[theorangelion]

You're not alone on this board.

Thank you. And yes kstater I do eat meat. In fact I work in an Cattle Harvest Plant. We are very humane to the cattle that come in to our plant. We do our best to be very good stewards to the animals that are brought to our plant. We are not cruel or inhumane to these animals and discharge anyone who is.

So I am outraged when anyone treats Dogs who are loving, kind, loyal companions with cruelty. I'm furious when so called "people" act or speak with such disrespect for these amazing friends we called Dogs.

I'll take a good dog over a good person any day.

[bogey]

I kind of like taking the Donger approach.

You do it very well.

[bogey]

Thank you. And yes kstater I do eat meat. In fact I work in an Cattle Harvest Plant. We are very humane to the cattle that come in to our plant. We do our best to be very good stewards to the animals that are brought to our plant. We are not cruel or inhumane to these animals and discharge anyone who is.

So I am outraged when anyone treats Dogs who are loving, kind, loyal companions with cruelty. I'm furious when so called "people" act or speak with such disrespect for these amazing friends we called Dogs.

I'll take a good dog over a good person any day.

Are you okay with fucking sheep?

[theorangelion]

Either dandylion needs to fix his sarcasm meter or I do... :hmmm:

What the hell does Wheat is murder mean? from the N00bs

[theorangelion]

Are you okay with ****ing sheep?

Apparently you are from Wyoming and know from experience.

[KcMizzou]

I'll take a good dog over a good person any day.Now see, that's just fucked up.

[Frosty]

What the hell does Wheat is murder mean? from the N00bs

Seems self-explanatory to me. :shrug:

[kstater]

Apparently you are from Wyoming and know from experience.

Actually he's from California, but you didn't answer his question.

[KC_Lee]

Are you messing with the n00bs again?

Hey we n00bs got to the post count up somehow?:thumb:

[kstater]

Now see, that's just fucked up.

I'm thinking he's a little too into dogs.

[theorangelion]

Seems self-explanatory to me. :shrug:

So what are you a harvester or a micro brew master?

[theorangelion]

Hey we n00bs got to the post count up somehow?:thumb:

So WTF how do we get to get a sig and av?

[theorangelion]

Actually he's from California, but you didn't answer his question.

BBW Latin women are my preference, not wolly buggers on a hill side that some CA folks prefer.

[Frosty]

So what are you a harvester or a micro brew master?

Do you realize how many mice and rabbits are killed when harvesting wheat? How many birds and insects are killed when the fields are sprayed? Wheat is murder.

At least with a cow, only one life has to be taken to feed many, as opposed to thousands to make one loaf of bread.

[Frosty]

So WTF how do we get to get a sig and av?

Only the cool kids get 'em.

[Reerun_KC]

I would LOVE to have them, but I already have a border collie and another aussie shepperd...

Border Collies are my favorite though... I hope someone takes them, they are amazingly smart, sweet and very loveable little doggies!

[theorangelion]

Do you realize how many mice and rabbits are killed when harvesting wheat? How many birds and insects are killed when the fields are sprayed? Wheat is murder.

At least with a cow, only one life has to be taken to feed many, as opposed to thousands to make one loaf of bread.

Heavy Duty. But what about the wheat, corn, silage, water that it takes to raise that beef? I really see your point. I have always been a "back to the basics" type a guy myself. Alright lets everyone jump on the n00b for that statement.

[theorangelion]

Only the cool kids get 'em.

Ah cmon fill a n00b in the admins won't return my emails.

[Frosty]

Heavy Duty. But what about the wheat, corn, silage, water that it takes to raise that beef? I really see your point. I have always been a "back to the basics" type a guy myself. Alright lets everyone jump on the n00b for that statement.

Well, it would be better to let the cattle free range instead of grain-feed them.

[theorangelion]

I would LOVE to have them, but I already have a border collie and another aussie shepperd...

Border Collies are my favorite though... I hope someone takes them, they are amazingly smart, sweet and very loveable little doggies!

We have returned to the thread thank you.

[kcfanintitanhell]

We have returned to the thread thank you.

Updated 9:40-The puppies are crated and pretty gruntled at this time. We have spent the past hour in the front yard, introducing our dogs one by one, and, needless to say, Pepper, the border collie mix of ours, has spent the last fifteen minutes making sure that they got their business done before they set foot on the front porch....she's got a new job!!!
So all is good, for the time being....I am wondering if some sixth sense in them realized that their time was almost up in the shelter, or if the change of environment was traumatic...but the female has been whimpering constantly unless she is being held by one of us.
The female has traditional border collie features and markings...the male has border collie markings, but his face looks like he has a bit of pit bull in him.
They are both precious dogs, sweet as hell.
I'll post some pics tomorrow.

[Reerun_KC]

Picture of my Border Collie....

[kcfanintitanhell]

Picture of my Border Collie....

Does she have some Shelty in her? She's beautiful.

[Skip Towne]

Border collies are wonderful. I used to have 300 Angora goats. It took three of us 45 minutes to put them all in the barn. The dog could do it in 5 minutes by himself.

[Reerun_KC]

Does she have some Shelty in her? She's beautiful.

Nope the was only a few months old at that point. She is the runt of the litter...

[kcfanintitanhell]

Border collies are wonderful. I used to have 300 Angora goats. It took three of us 45 minutes to put them all in the barn. The dog could do it in 5 minutes by himself.

Aren't they amazing? As long as they have a job, and know what it is, they're good to go. Sometimes they figure out what their job is by themselves, but if you come up with something else..there're sooooo....there!!!

[Reerun_KC]

Aren't they amazing? As long as they have a job, and know what it is, they're good to go. Sometimes they figure out what their job is by themselves, but if you come up with something else..there're sooooo....there!!!

It is crazy, they are so task oriented its unreal... Your right, I guess that is why they are the smartest of all dogs...

[Hog Rider]

Border Collies are great! Much like veal!