Corbin is an 11 year old “puppy”. He needs full attention and an incredible amount of exercise. My husband Bill and I got 3 month old Corbin back in 2011 from a rescue in Seattle. Bill and Corbin were inseparable – every day Bill would walk, exercise, and take Corbin with him everywhere he went. My husband’s health started to deteriorate in 2013 and he passed in 2018. I have tried to do my best since then and exercise Corbin as much as possible, but it is never enough. He needs so much more than I am capable of doing. It breaks my heart to write this, and as hard as it would be to re-home Corbin, I truly feel it would be the best for him. He needs someone who can be his full-time buddy and exercise playmate. He is the kind of dog that would do really well in a relationship where he is the only dog in the house – where he would get full attention. He is super smart and I’m sure with one-on-one time he could learn many more commands/tricks then the few he now knows.
Dog: Primary Breed:
Border Collie
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
04/25/2011
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue (Seattle, WA)
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
August 2011
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
50
Primary Color:
Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
All toys - he loves to fetch, loves to run, loves to take walks
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
When Corbin was young, we did puppy socialization, puppy manners 1 and 2, and beginning agility training. He LOVES to learn and picks up new things quickly. Currently Corbin and I are working with a trainer to refresh me on how to be his leader. He really needs a buddy who can spend lots of time with him.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Parent Illness
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Franklin Ranch (Elk Grove, CA)
What do you feed your pet?:
Hill's Science Diet for Adult Dogs 7+ years
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Elk Grove, CA
Zip Code:
95757