Katy Harvey
Posted : 7/26/2007 12:42:55 PM
2shelties, I was rejected because I don't have a fenced in yard. They even said they would adopt to families without fenced yards with the right circumstances (I couldn't figure out what that was!) but people with fenced yards will always take priority. I think every shelter has their own stick in the mud policy, and the fenced yard was theirs. I just couldn't convince them that I was a good Sheltie owner, even with my 15 years experience!! I was really heartbroken.
There also is an Aussie rescue in this area so I was afraid I couldn't find any Aussies either, but I scoured Petfinder on a daily basis until I found the two I have now. My dark blue merle boy on the right I was told was an Aussie mix, and as a puppy he looked more so. Now that he's all grown up I think he's definitely Border Collie and something else. He has that Border Collie stalk and keen eye. He has a long, lankier body & legs and carries his tail more like a BC, slightly curled. The female on the left I was also told was an Aussie mix, but I actually think I lucked out and got a purebred (backyard bred I'm sure, but still purebred). I need to update my profile with recent pictures, she's pretty much grown up but looks all Aussie without a docked tail.
I'm very happy with my
ups, but I still miss have a Sheltie around the house!