Juliet~Adopted

A local breeder sent me an urgent message on Facebook to help her with her two dogs. One, a young female and another a baby male. At the time, I was full, but she was patient and waited for an opening. In the meantime, I frantically asked for sponsorship, and it didn’t take long before we had enough donations from our supporters to sponsor both dogs… thank you!

Camera Shy I only got one good photo of her face!

Juliet will turn One in October. She has minor visual impairment, nothing to be concerned about. We are still investigating whether or not she is deaf. She is being fostered by Jen Wilson, and both Jen and Bill love her. Juliet has been welcomed by Jen’s pack, and even little Fiona has accepted Juliet. Juliet is very submissive, has not had an accident in the house, and to be honest, Jen can’t find anything wrong with her!

Her former owner indicated that Juliet has been bounced around from house to house. We can’t figure out why! You can see more photos of this dainty little girl on Facebook.

While I watched her get out of Jen’s car, I kept telling myself, “she is an Aussie, she is an Aussie”, but her gracefulness screamed Saluki. Her long dainty legs… something about her was different and I couldn’t put my finger on it… until she walked away from me!

I noticed a black spot on the back of her tail, which is dominant in the Collie breed. I also received a photo of Juliet’s mother, and I’m confused! While our Facebook audience went ballistic about lethal white Aussies, Juliet’s breeder insisted she did not breed two merle’s. I’m still confused when I see this photo, because I see Collie! If Juliet is part Collie, we’re in for a real treat. I can’t think of a more wonderful mix than Collie/Aussie! Only a DNA test will tell us for sure, but I don’t put much faith into those either!

Since I’ve been in rescue, you can show me all the papers and photos you want, but I see what I see. I see Collie! And although everything about Juliet screams Aussie, that one black spot on the back of her tail made me smile!

08/26/13 Update: Juliet is doing very well in her foster home. She does not cause any trouble with the other dogs, she is coming out of her shell (she was shy but not fearful) and is quite a velcro dog. She does not have much of a vision problem at all, she can see just fine, but she is deaf. She feels much better when she’s around other dogs, I think she would be fine with cats. Juliet is very sweet and gentle and will make an awesome family dog! She sees the vet this week, and will be ready for her new home!

09/01/13 Update: Back in 2010, a wonderful family came to adopt Elisha. She was only six months, and today she is HUGE! Sandi and her family, from Port Orange, met Juliet last night… and they do want to adopt her! We are thrilled! Juliet will be close by, and have the most amazing family… and her own dog to play with. Elisha is now called Zoe, and has turned out to be one heck of a soft and loving dog! Woo Hoo!

Juliet’s new name is Elleana! She had a wonderful night, and is fitting in very well!

To get updates on her adoption, please visit her page on Facebook.