Rexie~Adopted
Written by Foster Mom, Johanna:
We picked Rexie up in Miami on April 6th. A nice couple there pulled him from a kill shelter, but they were unable to keep him (they lived in a condo). Once we got him to Orlando, he was neutered and updated on all his shots. He developed some minor complications from the neuter (swelling and a little leakage from the incision), but after a couple of weeks of rest and relaxation, he’s all healed up.
Rexie is a sweet dog. He’s been very affectionate with my husband and me. He’s also extremely bright and full of energy. He loves to fetch a ball and to play Frisbee. Rex is VERY focused, with a strong herding and prey drive. I think he would make a great agility or fly ball dog. Because of his strong instincts, I wouldn’t recommend a house with small children or cats.
Rexie currently weighs 52 pounds, but I think his ideal weight is between 42-45 lbs. He’s being fed Solid Gold “Sun Dancer”, and he’s doing very well on it. No digestive issues at all! He is just a little over 12 months of age, and was originally purchased by a breeder, and is a purebred Border Collie.
If you have a large yard, or a farm, and have the time for a motivated, intelligent, high drive Border Collie, Rexie is the dog for you. He has a ton of potential!
You can see many more photos of Rexie on Facebook.
More about Rexie:
He likes being brushed, and he doesn’t shed excessively.
04/29/13 Update: Rexie was adopted by Amanada. He will join her pack and become a frisbee dog! What a dream come true!