johnnysinamerica Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hello. I apologize if this is discouraged. Or if it's not in the appropriate place. Or any other number of things since I'm very new here. About a month ago I adopted a two-year-old BC from a local breed-specific rescue called Glen Highland Farms. (I highly recommend them. They were incredible to work with.) His name is Kevin and so far it's been a wonderful transition. I've been lurking here on the boards and figured I'd introduce ourselves before I start posting all willy-nilly. Kevin came to Glen Highland Farms as a rescue from a kill shelter in Pennsylvania. He had been found as a stray there and was on the block to be put down. I fail to understand this, as he is the most charming and well-mannered little man I've ever met, even before the training we've been working on. But there it is. His favorite activities are playing with his stuffed shark, obsessing with tennis balls (he's quite drivey), trail running (I'm competitive, and he's the best running buddy/coach I've ever had), hiking back at home in the Adirondacks, and going for long walks. He has also just completed his second beginner fly ball lesson. We're quite a busy little family, but I've found that Kevin fits into my and my husband's active lifestyle perfectly. Thanks for all of the information and the great community you've put together here. Kevin and I will see you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hello and welcome to you! Kevin sounds like a great dog and he's very handsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome...you'll learn a lot here! Kevin looks like a real charmer Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome aboard! Kevin's a very, very handsome guy! Congratulations on such a good match. It is quite amazing to look at him now and imagine him in a shelter, soon to be euthanized. I think all that wonderful alertness and sensitivity that border collies possess makes them do very poorly in a shelter environment. It's just overwhelming for many of them. Thank goodness GH got him out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlow Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Kevin is very handsome! I don't understand how a dog or a breed with so much potential can just be put down I love the first pic, Harlow looks at me like that after she did something wrong and we make eye contact lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome, and congrats for adopting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome! Kevin is gorgeous! Glen Highland Farm is a great place, from what I've heard. I'm glad you were able to rescue a perfect partner to fit into your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome to you and Kevin. It sounds like he hit the jackpot when he was taken in by GHF and then adopted by you and your husband. Lucky dog! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome! Kevin is a handsome young lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Congrats on your new family member, he is a very handsome boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome Kevin and Kevins Mom! Thank you for considering a Rescue they make the bestest dogs but then again Im biased with 4 rescues and a foster of my own. Welcome and enjoy the wonderful people here on the list and the endless amount of very helpful info they have to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretBC Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome & congrats on your new addition! He is ever so handsome -- I'll never understand how so many of these great dogs end up in rescue. But thank goodness they do, or people like us wouldn't end up with such great dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttlycrew Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Welcome to the boards! He is so handsome! I look forward to learning more about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansmom Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Congrats on rescuing such a handsome guy and welcome to the boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hello back to Kevin and to you as well. He is a very handsome boy... I like the name Kevin...it reminds me of that movie UP! where the boy names the (girl) bird Kevin. It sounds silly but its very endearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvie Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Welcome! Congrats to handsome Kevin and his new family! (as for the other stuff: we all started on the board at some time or another. Post away and don't be shy. And we all like handsome, fun, active Border Collies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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