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Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Hound / Mixed (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Young : : Medium Learn more about the Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler.
Age: 1 Year
Weight: 65 lbs
Location: RI
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Meet Victoria "Tori," a stunning Blue Heeler/Hound mix, about a year old. She's very smart and obedient – she comes to a whistle or when she's called immediately – and at full steam, stopping just short of you so she doesn't jump on you. She sits on command. Tori is a great dog, and truly enjoys being outside more than inside; she likely was not kept inside in her previous home. She does appear to be house trained and does fine on a leash. She's very attentive and likes very much to be petted and shown affection. She can be unsure and anxious in new situations, but can easily be won over by treats and a little time and patience. She also LOVES to run free and in safe areas, her foster mom lets her – her ideal home would have some land to run on or a very active family who likes to hike, walk or run. Though Tori doesn’t necessarily require a fenced yard, she will need lots of daily walks and opportunities to play off-leash in a dog park which is the next best thing. A tired dog is a good dog! We strongly recommend that all our dogs attend obedience classes because you get to learn commands together, and it offers an opportunity for confidence building and socialization for the dog, and it helps to strengthen that ever-important bond between the dog and her human family. It’s lots of fun, too! A well-mannered, obedient dog will be welcomed most anywhere you take her. Dogs of all ages also benefit from mental stimulation – think puzzle toys and games. Tori gets along very well with her foster mom's dogs and can be independent. She's very tolerant of puppies climbing all over her, even if they aren't hers. Though she doesn't necessarily have a prey drive, she did feel the need to kill some chickens and bring them to her puppies. It would seem that maybe this wasn't her first litter and she had needed to hunt for the other puppies she had had.
We really can't say enough great things about sweet Tori. As with most dogs, Tori will likely require an adjustment period and some basic training, but she has a beautiful, natural temperament. If
she sounds like just the perfect friend for you, fill out an application today! Tori is waiting just for you!
Medical Note: This dog tested positive for exposure to ehrlichia while in SOS foster care. This does not mean that this dog had ehrlichia. This dog is/has been asymptomatic while in SOS care and was preventatively treated with a 28-day course of doxycycline. Please see here for more information on ehrlichia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehrlichiosis_(canine). Please check with your vet if you should have any questions or concerns about this condition, and discuss any concerns you may have with your SOS Adoption Counselor. Adoption Fee: $425
To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:
www.sosarl.org/aa/
**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.
More about Victoria ("Tori") *LOCAL*Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Quiet, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Obedient, Playful, Independent, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle
As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.
Click Here for Our Adoption Application.
Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review. We are an all-volunteer organization. We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.
Other Pictures of Victoria ("Tori") *LOCAL* (click to see larger version):
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