By Patricia Hudson and Sophia Hudson, the Rescue Yorkiepoo
Canine Corner Chance
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hance, this fragile four-month old puppy, was surrendered to a high kill shelter with a severe case of mange and kennel cough. When Chance arrived in his foster home he had scabs, open wounds, severe hair loss, matting from excessive scratching, and his secondary skin infection caused a foul smell. Vet care put him on a regimented schedule to heal his skin and restore his coat of fur. His bare skin showed his ribs, indicating he was under weight, too.
As Chance's outside started to heal, his activity level perked up and he began to learn basic commands: sit, shake, lay down. Rehab focused on socialization. Despite loving the affection from his foster family, he was reactive to new people with nudging, barking and typical herding nipping behaviors. After a month, Chance began to successfully socialize with the three dogs in his foster home. He learned “how to dog” by respecting boundaries and signs the other dogs gave him. The pack has taught him that tug-o-war isn't really a war, but a game. Now, Chance wags his tail at newcomers and loves a playful game of chase with doggy friends. Chance is ready for his forever home. Do you have a place in your home and heart for this precious pup? Border Collie Rescue and Rehab began in 2014, and has saved nearly 1,000 Border Collies or BC mixes, with nearly 50 currently in foster homes across Texas. Volunteers pull dogs from shelters, off the streets, pick up owner surrenders, and help transport them via car rides and just recently, began flying them back to Texas to a foster home. Dogs are fostered for a minimum of 30 days, making sure that they are both physically and emotionally healthy before being adopted.
16 August | September 2022
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