Max in Florida - Available for adoption Options

[MaryP]

Max (female) was rescued from a shelter in Georgia a couple of months ago. She has been fostered in Ocala since arriving in Florida. Max is young - probably around 1.5 - 2 years old. She is a semi-rough coat, black and white border collie with two pretty blue eyes.

In her foster home, Max has thrived. Something that has helped Max to thrive was being introduced to sheep. In her foster home, Max has the opportunity to work her foster mom's sheep every day. Her foster mom said that Max really settled down once she began working her on sheep. For that reason, we would ideally like to see Max go to a home where she will be able to continue to work sheep, even if just for hobby. But, Max's foster mom says that Max would probably excel at dog sports, too, with the right handler. Max is not a couch potato border collie. She needs a "job," and she needs a handler who is able and willing to provide her with the mental and physical challenges she craves.

Here is what Max's foster mom has to say about her:

"Max is the kind of border collie that true border collie lovers adore. She is extremely intelligent, slightly willful, and great fun. She absolutely loves herding sheep and thinks this is why she was born. Not only does she have brains but she is also a beauty. She is house trained, crate trained, and gets along with all of the other dogs. She comes off leash right away, unless there are sheep around, and she wants to please her owner. Max deserves a smart loving owner who will give her a chance to use her talents. If you feel like this lucky person please fill out an application and come meet her!"

Max is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm prevenative, and is microchipped. If you think you may be interested in Max, please fill out an application from the Adoption Process page of our website. There will be an adoption donation and you will be required to sign an adoption contract.

PLEASE NOTE: Max is being fostered in Ocala, FL. You will need to be willing/able to go to Ocala to meet her.

Unfortunately, I only have a few pictures of Max that I took at the Toll plaza where I met Cathy (foster mom) during the few minutes that we were there.

[gator96]

I had the pleasure of meeting Max last weekend at a clinic in North Florida. She is gorgeous and has the sweetest disposition with both people and other dogs. I was amazed at how well she handled sheep given she has only been training the last couple of months. I am hoping the right person comes along who can give her the home that she needs. She is a real sweetheart!

[PSmitty]

She sounds lovely! I wish I were in the market.

[MaryP]

Yes, Cathy called me on Saturday all excited about how well Max did at the clinic. She said that Mac told her that Max is good enough to start trialing. I'm really hoping to find her a home with someone who will continue to work her on sheep, since she has shown a real passion for it.

So . . . anyone looking to get their feet wet in the working sheepdog world with a rescue dog that has already shown some real talent????

[PSmitty]

So . . . anyone looking to get their feet wet in the working sheepdog world with a rescue dog that has already shown some real talent????

*raises hand* Me, me! Pick ME!

Oh, wait. Alex said no.

[Sue R]

What a great-sounding girl for someone who would have a good job for her with stock!

[MaryP]

Max is still looking for a home. Her foster mom is amazed that she hasn't been snatched up, yet. She is also amazed at how well Max has been working with her sheep. She is a great dog with a great disposition and gets along with dogs and people alike. She would be a great dog for someone looking to get involved with stock work, or someone needing a dog to help with daily chores. With some training, she could very well be your next (or first) trial dog.

Her foster mom says that she would also be excellent as an agility dog, with some training. She has everything it takes to be successful - smart, athletic, driven, eager to please.

So far we've had little interest in Max and the couple of applications we’ve received have wanted her for all the wrong reasons. This dog is awesome and deserves a home where her talents will be appreciated and nurtured.

If this sounds like a dog you'd be interested in, please contact us about filling out an application.

Also, feel free to cross-post Max to any working dog or sport dog forums/lists. We want to find Max a deserving home.

[Valorie]

Oh my... she is beautiful!!