Meet Toast!
This handsome, young adult rough-coated sable merle Collie is beginning a brand-new chapter after being rescued from a hoarding situation. While his past left him with some understandable worries about the world, he's making remarkable progress and is looking for a patient family willing to continue helping him build confidence at his own pace.
Since beginning treatment with daily behavior medications under the guidance of a Veterinary Behaviorist, Toast has made tremendous strides in managing his anxiety and stress. His future family will need to be committed to continuing his medication plan and following the recommendations of his behavior team to help him maintain his success.
Toast thrives when life is predictable and low-key. He's not searching for an adventure-filled lifestyle, and he may not be interested in neighborhood walks or busy outings for quite some time, if ever. Instead, his happy place is at home, where he feels safe and can move through the world at a pace that feels comfortable for him.
One thing that has consistently helped him blossom is the presence of other dogs. He would do best in a home with a friendly canine companion who can help show him that the world isn't quite so scary. Once he feels secure, his playful side starts to shine through. He loves toys, enjoys playing with other dogs, and reveals a sweet yet silly personality that makes every bit of patience worthwhile.
He's also a wonderful housemate. Toast does well when left home alone, settles nicely in a crate, and appreciates having a routine he can count on. Teaching him where it is appropriate to use the restroom has been a relatively easy process and he typically gives you signs that he needs to go.
Because sudden changes and unpredictable activity can be particularly difficult for him, we're currently seeking an adult-only home. A securely fenced yard is required so he can safely enjoy the outdoors without the pressures that come with public outings.
Toast has not been evaluated with cats, so we do not know how he would respond to living with them. At this time, we are seeking a home without cats or one that is experienced with slow, thoughtful introductions and understands that compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
His ideal adopter understands that progress isn't always linear and that trust is earned through patience, kindness, and positive reinforcement. As he becomes more comfortable, new behaviors and challenges may emerge, and he'll need a family committed to teaching appropriate alternatives through force-free, reward-based training.
Toast may never be the dog who wants to accompany you everywhere, but for the right person, he'll be something even more special: a loyal companion whose trust is a gift earned over time. Watching him discover joy, confidence, and security has already been incredibly rewarding, and we know his future family will feel the same.
If you're looking for a gentle soul who simply needs someone willing to meet him where he is, Toast may be the perfect addition to your home. Fill out an Adoption Application here!
Meet Jenny!
Jenny is sweet as pie, gentle as a lamb, and very very polite. She is an easy going, low energy girlie whose favorite things in life are napping as close to her person as possible, getting treats, and politely requesting belly rubs at regular intervals (every 1 minute until you stop indulging… then she’ll give it a rest). Jenny is very nervous (see below for more details), but she is quite food motivated, praise motivated, clever, and loves working with her person, which makes her lots of fun to train.
Jenny recently turned 7 years old. She came to us because her original owner is in hospice.
Her previous owner purchased her as a puppy but was severely ill for most of Jenny's life. As a result, Jenny was not socialized to many things – home was her entire world. She was very comfortable in her owner's home and fenced yard and enjoyed regular visitors there, but she was never walked on a leash. And pretty much everywhere is new and scary to her.
In foster Jenny has been working on reducing her fear of the world outside the front door and she is making slow but steady progress. She has been started on behavioral meds for generalized anxiety and we are hopeful that this will accelerate her confidence with outdoor adventures. But as it stands she is not up for neighborhood walks or much of anything outside of her safe space. If she responds well to the behavioral meds then with continued training and patience it might be possible. (Though, for what it's worth, she would be perfectly happy to hang out at home forever.) She is not looking for adventures; home is her happy place!
She is not used to riding in a car. She will not jump in the car on her own - she has to be lifted. She's about 65 lbs. Once in the car she is well behaved but stressed.
She has never lived with other dogs or cats. She is nervous around other dogs and we are seeking a home where she can be the only pet. She has not lived with or spent time around children.
Jenny is crate trained and her crate is her safe space, she goes in the crate of her own accord fairly often. And while she, of course, would prefer that you stay home with her, she seems to cope fine at home alone (both in and out of the crate) and doesn’t show any signs of separation anxiety or any destructive tendencies. She will occasionally bark if she hears another dog or a loud noise outside but overall she is not super vocal indoors.
She has been adjusting to her current foster home and is making great progress and slowly building confidence. She is now comfortable walking on a variety of floor surfaces (her original home was only carpet so new surfaces were scary at first), including hardwood and laminate. A securely fenced yard is required so she will not have to go out on a leash to potty. In the yard she can be nervous of sounds like barking dogs and other neighborhood noises and will pace. She will need time and patience to adjust and get comfortable in a new space. But once comfy she is an absolute sweetheart and very easy going.
Jenny’s adoption fee is $400, and includes the value of her core vaccines, spay surgery, and microchip. Her crate, collar, and leash are included with her adoption, as well as other supplies to help her transition into her new home. CCR adoptions also include up to two hours of complimentary access to a certified professional dog trainer (KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, & FFCP) for any training and/or behavior questions that arise. Fill out an Adoption Application here!