Inti is a beautiful 3.5-year-old female Border Collie with a heart as big as the mountains she loves to roam.
Compassionate, sensitive, and deeply devoted, she is the kind of dog who will match your energy on the trail and then melt into your lap at the end of the day.
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Inti is ready to be your ultimate adventure partner. She thrives mountain biking, hiking, camping, backcountry skiing, swimming, and cruising around town next to the bike. And when the adventure is over, she is the most affectionate, cuddly companion you could ask for.
Inti is being re-homed not because she isn't deeply loved — she absolutely is — but because she deserves a life that truly suits her tender, loyal nature. Her greatest strength is also her greatest sensitivity: she loves her person fiercely. Because of this, she can take time to warm up to new people, and in moments where she feels uncertain or protective, she has nipped strangers and friends — though she has only broken skin once. She is not an aggressive dog; she is a deeply loyal and protective and simply needs the right environment to feel safe and secure.
Inti would flourish with a grounded, active human (or a small, tight-knit household) who lives a quieter social life and can offer her consistency, activity, and the stability she craves. She doesn't need a big world — she just needs her world to feel safe. And when she finds that? She will love you with everything she has.
If you're looking for a soulful, adventurous, and deeply devoted companion, Inti just might be your perfect match.
Dog: Primary Breed:
Border Collie
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
12/25/2022
Where did you get your pet?:
Rescued her from an owner in a near by town. Before that she came from someone in Pueblo, CO.
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.:
My ex-boyfriend and I rescued her from a family and said we would re-home her. Then I fell in love with her, so we never ended up finding her a forever home...until now.
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
11/20/2023
Size (at full-grown):
Medium
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only):
35
Primary Color:
Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Fetch/Ball and Frisbee she is obsessed; She also loves going hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, town biking and running a couple times a week.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit; right shake; left shake; lay down; roll-over; spin move; through the legs; go right; go left;
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
She usually takes a nap.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
When strangers come around that don't feel "safe" to her, she can become protective. Also, when I leave for a vacation and she stays with one of my friends, usually around day 10 she starts getting really anxious. If she does not have consistent activity and affection she gets anxious.
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
Not necessarily, her life is pretty inconsistent. She gets fed 2 times a day - morning and evening, no specific time. And she needs activity 2+ times a day - so usually whatever I am doing, hiking, mountain biking, biking around town, open off-leash dog areas, etc.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
No
Additional notes about your dog’s health history::
She hasn't had any health issues.
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
Yes, when she feels unsafe around someone or feels like she needs to protect me, she has nipped at people in the back of the calf. She has done this multiple times when she is with new people and in enclosed spaces. She has only broken the skin one time, the other times skin was never broken. She is a border collie, so she does have herding tendencies and a very big love for her humans.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Once a month I brush her & cut knots out behind her ears.
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
No
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Timid
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Young Children
Bonded Pair
Purebred
Crate Trained
Comes When Called
Needs Training
Likes Car Rides
Likes to Swim
Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences
Growls at Strangers
Is Afraid of Storms
Digs
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Friendly: Generally gets along well with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Very friendly: Loves being around cats and plays nicely with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Her love, compassion and play. She is a huge cuddler and loves attention, playing fetch or frisbee and is so attentive. She is a very smart and very sensitive dog.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
They must be active, loving and engaging with her. She loves activity, and this is also how you gain her love and trust. The new people must love to cuddle at times, as she is very affectionate once she feels save with people.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Overall Inti is an amazing dog and I love her so so much. I have never experienced such a pure love before. She is special and also needs a loving, grounded, consistent, active family or human.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Pet Behavior
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
The main reason I am rehoming Inti is because of how anxious & protective she gets around new people. This has not been mixing well with my very social and travel heavy lifestyle. She needs a grounded, consistent home and since I am not providing that, she gets more and more anxious when I am away and when shes in anxious/protective mode she has nipped multiple people on different occasions. She has only broken skin once, but it has been very challenging to navigate my highly social life with her protectiveness. When she has nipped people, I can now see when it's going to happen before it does, so I've been able to redirect the behavior at times. Overall, I think she would much better in a grounded, consistent, present home.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
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?:
Mountain Shadow Animal Hospital, Salida, CO
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Taste of the Wild, then for dinner I will add a scoop of pumpkin puree or chicken broth. For breakfast, she usually lets it sit out all day and eats when she wants. For dinner (when the goodies are added) I have her, sit, stay, wait and then say "okay" and point to the food for her to eat.
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
How did you hear about us?:
Other Referral
Service Level:
Tailored Placement: Full Support for Behavioral or Medical Needs
