We rescued Ranger in Sept. 2022 from a shelter at 3 months old. He is almost 3 years old now, and a very sweet dog. He loves our kids, and loved going to the dog park when we’re able to go. We’ve become very busy with our schedules as I’ve had a change in job and with new commitments coming up, so we are not able to give him the time and attention he needs. His new family needs to prioritize helping him get energy out, with walks or a visit to the dog park or having a big area for him to run around. Again, he has a very sweet temperament and loves kids, although I do recommend upwards of 8 or so as he doesn’t always know how strong he is when he jumps/runs around. He did go to some puppy classes and was easily trainable, however he does not like the crate and becomes anxious in there. We’re hoping to find him a place he will thrive.
Pet's Name:
Ranger
Dog: Primary Breed:
Australian Cattle Dog
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
June 26, 2022
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
SPCA Tampa Bay
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
September 22, 2022
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (at full grown):
45
Primary Color:
Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Balls, ropes, running around, fetch, dog park
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, down (laying down)
Has your dog ever displayed any behavioral issues, such as biting another person or pet? If so, can you please provide details on what happened?:
No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Short periods he’s typically okay
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Being left alone all day, put in his crate
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Not sure
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
No
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
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
He’s very sweet and wants to snuggle
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
That he gets a lot of attention, is taken out on walks daily or to the dog park, and is not left for long periods
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
He is great with my young children, but knocks them down accidentally because he doesn’t understand his size. He also does not like his crate despite trying for months to crate train, but did stay in his crate at night for a year and during the day for 2 years until he could stay out without accidents. He does great at night when he knows you’re home, but still gets anxious being left too long during the day.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Schedule, No Time
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
We do not have the time he needs, and we also have an allergy that developed in our family.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
One month
Who is your veterinarian?:
Island Animal Hospital of Venice
What do you feed your pet?:
Taste of the Wild Salmon
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Venice, FL
Zip Code:
34292
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Not Sure