I took the day off and we went to visit Dan’s sister Linda, her husband Casey, and their millions of dogs. That would actually be two Pit Bulls, three resident Border Collies and one foster Border Collie. And by we, I mean Dan and me, because adding two Rottweilers into that mix would have been just way too much dog for comfort!
Dan and I failed miserably at being fosters for our breed rescue by adopting our foster rather than preparing her for a forever home with someone else. She was an older Rottweiler, maybe five years old when found as a stray abandoned on the north side of Chicago. Missy ended up being one of the best dogs we ever had. Love you and miss you, Miffers, and we’re counting on seeing you again at the Rainbow Bridge one day.
Linda and Casey have been fostering Toby for about three months now. He is a sweet middle-aged gentleman and is the perfect example of why potential adopters should consider an older dog. Toby has wonderful house manners, is past all the annoying puppy behavior stuff, and knows how to live as part of a family. There is in fact at least one potentially suitable home that agrees, but just in case, I’m posting Toby’s page at Midwest Border Collie Rescue for everyone to see. UPDATE: Toby has been adopted!
If you’re at a time and place in your life where you’re able to support your favorite breed’s rescue with donations of either money or time, I hope you will!
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