CakePHP Rapid Development

This cute pup goes by the name of Ace.

Ace likes to play with other dogs and can be relentless in his play so he probably wouldn't do well with a much older dog simply because he may be too much for them.

On the other side of things, Ace is shy with people in the beginning. That's why he looks so shy in his photos. He wasn't very sure of the camera and what was happening in his photo shoot. Ace will come around with a little time however. He's a sweet dog and wants to please.

If you are someone who will spend time with Ace and make sure he receives exercise and play time, he should fit in beautifully.  Ace is not a couch potato. He might do great in agility training if you are so inclined.

 

Annie likes people and likes to play.

She is pretty easy going and does well when touched on her ears and tail. She enjoys getting attention and making connections with her human companions.

Annie is quite intelligent and would love to be in a great home.

Bennett is just ecstatic now that he is warm, dry, clean and free from a chain! He is one of three dogs that we received who lived in horrendous conditions.

His legs are quite short and you may notice that one of his front legs is crooked. It appears that it had been broken some time ago and never repaired but it doesn't seem to affect his energy or spirit.

Bennett is a happy, friendly fellow who needs another chance at a good life. As in the case of many dogs who are on chains for an extended period of time, all three dogs' teeth were badly misshapen and a few had to be extracted.

The poor condition of their teeth indicate that the three dogs may be around five years of age but we have seen many chain dogs that were only three years of age with teeth like this. Whatever their ages, they deserve to have human companions who will provide them with the permanent, loving homes we wish they had received in their earlier years of life.

Ask to see the photos we have of Bennett's home before he arrived at the BAAC and you will get an idea of just what he and his fellow canines had to endure. You'll be amazed at the sweet dispositions they exhibit after receiving such a deplorable lack of care in their earlier years!

Bennett is one who will need a little positive, consistent work with housetraining to discourage him from marking. Since he is quite smart and wants to please, he should pick it up quickly with positive reinforcement training.

Betty Lou is one of five Border Collie mix pups at the BAAC.

As you can see, her right eye is blue and her left eye is brown.

She is quite energetic and is kind of a mirror image of her sister, Cindy Lou, who has a blue left eye and brown right eye.

Come visit and spend some time playing with Betty Lou. She'd love it!

Cindy Lou's face is a mirror-image of her sister, Betty Lou.

Her left eye is a very light blue and her right eye is brown.

We had all 5 sisters here at the BAAC and all have been adopted out now except Cindy Lou. She is still hoping to find her forever home.

Cindy Lou was one of the most energetic pups in the litter of Border Collie mix pups. This breed of dog is an active, intelligent one and they need to keep busy. However, since Cindy Lou has matured while being here at the BAAC, she is not quite as active as she was when younger.

But that doesn't mean she wouldn't do best in a home with people who enjoy taking their dog for walks, hikes and on the road for plenty of adventures. It just means that now she will also enjoy some couch potato time with her humans too!

Cole is a frisky fella who enjoys taking walks.

He and "Bingo" lived together in the same home for 5 years.  They were returned to the BAAC recently.

Between Cole and Bingo, Cole seems to be the "needy" one.  If Bingo leaves their room, Cole tends to whine and look for him.

We think that if Cole was to be adopted into a home where there is another dog that he likes, he should do well. Bingo appears to be the type of dog who will love being a lap dog in a home with older people, without a lot of youngsters and activity.

Cole would love to find his forever home where he can belong.

Ember is initially a little nervous around new people, but tends to warm up pretty quickly.

She is a great dog and is good with other dogs and cats. Once she gets to know someone, she is very outgoing and playful!

Gabby is the last little girl of three wonderful pups we've had.

Garth is a handsome dog who has been very gentle and sweet with us.

He likes treats and to play with his toys but he is gentle with his toys.

Garth walks well on a leash and appears to like most eveyone he meets.

Jasper is just a happy dude.

He smiles a lot and is outgoing. Jasper really wants to meet everyone.

He enjoys playing with most other dogs but we're not sure how he is around cats yet. We'll update as we know.

Since Jasper is heading past 2 years of age, he should be done growing and at 39 lbs., is a nice size.

Come meet this guy!

 

Jenny is a pleasant and very sweet girl.

Her Border Collie background contributes to her energy level, as well as her younger age.

Jenny would be thrilled to go on walks, hikes and have lots of playtime!

This handsome, Border Collie mix is named JoJo.

As you can see in his photos above, he is tri-colored with a beautiful coat and tail.

We don't know too much about JoJo as yet since he hasn't been at the BAAC very long, but he seems to be very friendly and gentle.

We were told JoJo was good with kids and other dogs and that he was cratetrained.

JoJo's previous owner gave him up to a rescue because he didn't like JoJo's high energy level. JoJo does jump 4 ft high gates.

JoJo has several playmates here at the BAAC and enjoys playing with those other dogs. He's still young with lots of play left in him so if you have another dog in the home, they may get along great.

Here she is, straight from Iraq...It's Jordan!

Both Jordan and Tommy are full of puppy playfulness and are ready for wonderful homes.

To read more about Jordan and Tommy Franks, check out our story under our Photo Gallery.

Kaci is a timid pup who needs a fairly quiet home where she will be able to grow and learn to trust.

We feel that Kaci would be better in a home without young children and lots of visitors. She is very sweet but gets easily overwhelmed with new people, especially young ones.

Katrina received her name after she and her sister were rescued from the Hurricane disaster area.

She likes to jump up to get attention and is quite loving to those she feels comfortable around.

Like her sister, Rita, Katrina is a little nervous around fast body language and loud noises but once given some time to relax into a loving, permanent home, she should begin to calm down.

Katrina received her name after she and her sister were rescued from the Hurricane.

This little beauty is named Lacey.

Lacey enjoys playing with the other puppies in the yard.

She is just a little shy with people but with a little time, we think she'll come around and be a wonderfully loyal companion.

Don't let her age fool you. Margo loves being outside to run and play, as well as just hanging around with her human(s).

She can be shy initially but warms up quickly and likes to get attention. She is a little apprehensive when someone touches her (maybe it was tugged on when she was younger) but she just tries to wiggle away when you touch her there.

We think Margo would do wonderfully with another dog and in a home where she had a nice fenced yard to run around and play in. She would be a great "senior" dog for a "senior" human too!

Martha May is a real cutie with white on all four toes.

She is one of the five Border Collie mix pups at the BAAC and like her sisters, she is looking for a family who will give her lots of love and playtime.

Matisse is a very shy boy who is definitely gentle and sweet.

As we've gotten to know Matisse a little more and have shown him, we see that he is quite introverted and needs more confidence building.

Matisse would do best in a home with another dog who can help bring him out of his shell and let him know that everything is OK.

He also needs to be in a home where the individual(s) have dealt with an introverted dog and are aware of the type of things which can happen if he is scared by any noise, etc. A good fenced yard is best for this type of dog as well.

With a little time and patience, once Matisse's confidence is built up more and he is comfortable in his home, he will begin to relax and play.

Midnight and Sunny are sisters who came from a lonely, unsocialized environment.

Midnight is slightly more outgoing than Sunny but both dogs are nervous in new environments initially. They will require a little time and patience to help them learn that new people and places can be a good thing.

Because Midnight is accustomed to living with other dogs, she should do best in a home where there is another dog to interact with. In this way, she will be able to see the other dog's positive interaction with the family and it will help her relax and learn to enjoy the good life.

Minnie is an adorable little girl with plenty of puppy energy.

She will do more growing.  It's hard to tell how big she will get, but she should remain in the medium-size range.

Minnie should be a good dog to be with a family and around children, as long as she receives some training.

Miss Rue is the sister of Martha May, Betty Lou, Cindy Lou and Clarnella.

We have all five Border Collie mix pups here at the BAAC looking for their forever homes.

You might be able to tell by her face in these photos that she is a bit shy. She does warm up pretty quickly though once she begins to feel comfortable around strangers.

Rena is quiet and a little shy.

She warms up pretty quickly with people but we are not sure how she is around other dogs quite yet.

Sometimes Rena acts like she doesn't like other dogs but we haven't had her long enough to know if she is just particular with her canine friends.

It's possible that Rena could also be mixed with Australian Shepherd. Whether she is or not, she should be a dog who is intelligent and may possibly enjoy herding her human and animal friends.

Rita and her sister, Katrina, were aptly named after being rescued from the Hurricane disaster area.

Rital is initially a little shy until spoken to and then she comes up for attention.

She flinches slightly around fast body movements but then she has been through a lot, some of which we will never know.

She is very sweet and once Rita gets into a loving, permanent home, she should relax and become one of the family pretty easily.

Safari is a beautiful Border Collie mix who loves to play catch with a tennis ball.

She enjoys running and playing but then will calm down and really love getting her belly rubbed.

Safari would probably be great at agility. She's very sweet and attentive.

Safari does well with other dogs and has recently been introduced to children at the BAAC and did wonderfully with them.

This fun-filled Border Collie mix goes by the name of Sierra.

Sierra plays gently with her toys and with others. She is a Border Collie mix though and may have a tendency to herd youngsters if she's around them for long.

Sierra would probably do wonderfully in agility if her adopter is inclined to train her.

Sierra is a happy, playful girl.

Sunny previously lived in a lonely, unsocialized environment.

She had lived with her sister, Midnight, who has since found a permanent home of her own. Sunny is a shy, guarded dog, who over time has come to relax with most of the staff and volunteers. However, she is still quite afraid of the outside world until she gets to know people.

Sunny would probably do much better in a home with another dog who is friendly and bonds with her, so that she can watch the interaction of the other dog with their human companions. This would help her relax and learn how good life can be in a warm, happy home.

Sunny has now been living with us for almost 3 years and has come a long way towards feeling more comfortable. As you can see in her photo above, she is having a blast running and playing in the BAAC yards around other dogs.

So although she might be fearful and very shy when meeting new people, if the adopters are willing to commit to the time needed to allow her to feel nervous and uncomfortable in their home for a while, she one day would be smiling and playing with other dogs in the home in the same way she does at the BAAC.

Tessa is a petite, Border Collie Mix.

She's a pretty happy girl who young, active and playful.