Lucky Charms - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

We have been honored to care for some remarkable mamas in our rescue, but Lucky Charms is a whole different level of amazing. We caught her pretty soon after finding six of her Cereal Canine puppies. We bathed her, fed her, and made her feel safe. Nonetheless, within 24 hours she ran from our foster’s home, only to return the next day with a seventh pup (Fruity Pebbles) in her mouth. She knew she had left a puppy behind, and clearly wouldn’t rest until she brought her to safety. Lucky Charms hasn’t escaped since, and has loved being doted on by humans and canines. She’s made fast friends with the resident dogs and kids in her foster home.

Details

Nicknames: Lucky Charms
Age: 2-3 years (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 45bs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 45-50lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Border Collie/Australian Shepherd/Chow/Anything-and-Everything-Fuzzy
Shedding: Is long haired haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Lucky Charms is quite the charmer!! After winning “best-mom-of-the-year” award, she felt her pups were in our safe hands and was able to let loose, make new friends, and be a puppy herself! She has had a blast in her foster home with resident dogs, cats, and children.

She has no shame in begging for pets or kisses from her humans, and loves to play with anyone willing, human or canine. She is extremely active, curious, and a little naughty! She takes to verbal cues extremely well! After learning to jump the baby gate, she quickly understood a long “no” to keep her from jumping again. Despite her outgoing nature, she is also non-controversial and will move on from those pups who don’t want to play.

She does still have boredom chewing tendencies, so a crate is a must-use tool with this gal. She loves her “room,” and is generally quiet in it. She only barks on the rare occasion that she is feeling some FOMO, like when another dog is getting a walk and she’s missing out on the adventure. Despite her FOMO, she settles back down quickly.

Lucky Charms has been able to spend some time with our southern trainer who has been very impressed with this girl’s calm nature and patience, despite her young age. She has proven to be loyal, with a very studious attitude. She loves to impress! She likes to learn and have structure, and thrives with clear rules and direction. With the right tools, she walks at your heel side on leash, will be a great candidate was just starting some off-leash work with the e-collar (as purely a communication tool), a must for adventurous of gal. Lucky Charms would be a blast to do some agility classes with!

Since Lucky Charms has had the opportunity to spend some time with our southern trainer prior to her arrival up north. We WOULD LOVE for Lucky Charms 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

  • Lucky Charms is NOT a city dog! She has far too much energy, and needs to have quick access to long trails and big fields to adventure with her humans.

  • Lucky Charms needs an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular long walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.

  • Lucky needs a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Lucky would love a dog siblings or close friends. She’s super playful, and happy to be friends with dogs of all size.

  • 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.

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

Mid April - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

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!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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