Callie

Loveable & Chilled

Callie is a 5 year old female Australian Sheppard. We've recently had an infant. It's been very hard with a new crawler & giving Callie all of the time needed - walking, car rides, etc.

Pet's Name: Callie
Dog: Primary Breed: Australian Shepherd Dog
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 12/2019
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: A neighbor that moved down south when Callie was 5 months old
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 4/2020
Gender: Female
Size (at full grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 48
Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Balls & to run or walk
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, stay, relax, down, wait, come, out, go
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She's great
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Having an infant in the house who is now crawling
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: She eats 2 times a day. She will go outside after eating. If the ground is wet or it's raining Callie prefers not to get her paws wet. I used to walk her in the evening.
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 chicken or carrots. She has a skin sensitivity & carrots gave her ear infections.
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
How is your dog with other dogs?: Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She is very loveable & loves her humans.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: No infants or toddler's. I think that having a crawling infant or toddler makes her anxious. Callie is a herding dog & I believe she wants to be able to herd our infant.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She loves car rides! She loves walks & hikes. She is afraid of fire works & gunshots. Do not take her hiking on route 66 which is next to police training for fire arms.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Schedule, No Time
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): No time with an infant as well as having a crawling baby makes her a little unsure.
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?: Two weeks
Who is your veterinarian?: East hartford animal clinic
What do you feed your pet?: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Middletown Ct
Zip Code: 06457
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service