Maddi ~ Border Collie (on trial 5/7/19)

Hi, my name is Maddi and I’m a 7 year old Border Collie who loves nothing more than attention, especially belly rubs! I recently came into care due to no fault of my own. I’m very skittish at the moment. I don’t like sudden movements or unfamiliar people coming too close to me. Small children rushing up to pat me will scare me but I warm up to them after I get to know them.

My foster parents have a furry friend who is my companion when they’re not home. He wants to play with me all the time. It was all just a little too overwhelming when I came into care but I am slowly coming out of my shell. My previous owner describes me as a very playful doggo, my friends just need to give me time to adjust.

My foster parents aren’t sure whether I’ve had a lot of inside time previously as I used to live in an outdoor pen. I’ve had very few accidents since coming into care. They take me out on toilet breaks regularly and praise me when I go “wee wee” outside. I know basic commands and my foster parents are solidifying the training I already know. I sleep in my bed next to my foster parents bed, on their bed, or in my crate.

I get scared on walks in new places. If there are lots of people around I just like to sit and watch. My mum thinks I need slow exposure to people and the outside world. I now get taken out to places where there isn’t much traffic.

I want my new parents to understand I’ll need time to adjust to a new life. If my parents work, I want a furry friend that I can play with while they’re gone to keep me from fretting. I’d be happy with someone that doesn’t work and can give me all the pats and cuddles.

For more information or to meet Maddi, please contact her foster carer Jasmine by email on drn.jasmine@gmail.com Maddi is in foster care in Warabrook, NSW 2304 (Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate. You can also fill out the adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt

Maddi's adoption fee is $350 and she is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.

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