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Hello there, Simon! This adorable 11 week old, appx 16 lb heeler mix, is smart, sweet, energetic and curious. He will make a wonderful canine companion!
Here is what he needs in an adopter/adoptive home:
1. His ideal adopter is dog experienced. If you've never owned a dog before, you must be willing to research and learn the basics of canine care and training. You must have experience and/or knowledge of the herding breeds which are unique and have their own quirks and needs. IYKYK!
2. His adopter has a stay at home/work from home/take to work schedule in order to continue his training and all-important socialization.
3. His dream come true is other dogs in the home as he LOVES other dogs. If he is the only dog (and gets allllll the attention) he would need access to other dogs in his neighborhood, at friends' houses, at doggie play group/daycare, etc (after 16 weeks of age).
4. Because of his age and typical herding breed puppy behaviors, we are not able to consider families with children under ten years of age.
Simon loves to play inside as well as outside with his siblings and with toys. He loves the tunnels and climbing toys in his foster's yard! Regarding exercise, he is currently walking with his foster every day and continued daily exercise is a MUST!
Simon has been dewormed, seen by our rescue Vet, received his first DHPP vaccine, and has been given his first dose of prescription heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He will need additional vaccines as well as additional prescription preventatives over the next few weeks/months. His neuter is the responsibility of his adopter and by Virginia law must be performed by six months of age.
Please note that Simon's adoption fee is $375.
Simon will have another Vet appointment on March 27 when he will receive his second DHPP vaccine. We hope to have his forever family waiting to take him home as soon after that as possible! A foster to adopt situation can be discussed if you live within a reasonable distance of Western Loudoun County. Please let us know if you are interested in this option when you email info@sweetliferescue.org for more information and a screening application.
***Regarding Simon's breed mix***
We have a photo of Simon's Mom (available on request) and she is definitely a Cattle Dog mix; Dad however, is unknown. The Border Collie as a secondary breed is an educated guess. His *precise* breed mix is unknown. We have listed his projected adult size as "large" (51-100 lbs); we feel she will most likely be in the 50-60 lb range. We can make no absolute guarantees as to his size or appearance when he is fully grown.
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