Mere - ADOPTED
Meet the Puppy
Mere was nearly hit by our own volunteer, as she dashed in front of her car. Our volunteer, got out, saw this dog was severely underweight and scared, and popped her right into the trunk to bring her home. We have checked her for a microchip, posted her on all the southern forums and groups for lost dogs, informed the local shelters and animal control, and searched high and low for her family. Apparently, the previous few weeks, many people had seen her darting around the neighborhood, and she was becoming a regular stray. After 10 days, it looked like no one was looking for her. With that in mind, we wanted to know she was loved, so we named her Mere (rhymes with Bear), which means BELOVED.
Details
Nicknames: Mere
Age: 1-1.5 years (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 40lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 42-44lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.
Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes
Temperament
Mere is likely a pure bred “red” Cattle Dog/Heeler. She is a incredibly active, smart, funny, and fast. She believes the more the merrier, whether it’s more dogs or more kids to play with! She’s a lover, not a figher, and will even “act scared” of the smaller dogs to give them the upper hand. She’s being fostered with kids under the age of 10, and loves them wholeheartedly. She still has some puppy energy and bad manners (like jumping to give kisses), so dog saavy kids, 5 years old and older, is preferred. She respects dogs who don’t want to play with her, but would love a best friend or neighborhood friend to wrestle or chase.
Heelers are not for everyone, so please read about the breed before you apply for this pretty face. They are amazingly intelligent and independent dogs. This dog is not a couch potato, so an active family is a must! Long walks, trails adventures, and fun tricks should be part of this dog’s life. They love activity and to be mentally challenged. They also live by the phrase, “play hard, and sleep harder.” Mere is doing great in the crate overnight and during naptimes, just don’t leave anything in there with her, because she feels it’s her job to rip it apart. Without the distraction of her “job,” she' sleeps soundly and calmly in her crate “den.”
If you are looking for an adventure bestie, she would the perfect gal for you!
We REQUIRE that Mere work with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because we have already started implement the foundational elements of this style of training, and she’s done amazingly well. The first session is covered by us, and our recommended trainers will continue to work on confidence, manners, reliability, and FUN.
Needs
Mere needs a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.
Mere will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.
Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.
As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!
Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.
Crate/Potty Training
All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.
We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!
Vetting
All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.
Adopters immediate responsibility will include:
Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter
Cost
$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG
NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date
Late August - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!
Still have questions?
Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.