Sometimes doing the right thing is SOOO much harder than doing the wrong thing, isn't it? Today I post something sad for me and my family. Today I am setting into action a reality we have tried to deny over and over again. Today we begin trying to find a better family for our dog, Sadie. Sure, we could just dump her back at the shelter, which is what we are supposed to do, but because we love her, we want to find the perfect home for her...not just hope someone appropriate finds her at a shelter - just feels way too cruel. Read on to fully understand the situation..
Dog Information:
Name: Sadie
Sex: Spay Female
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Color: Black with white patches on chest
Age: Approximately 2.5 yrs
Hair: Medium

Personality:
Sadie is an active, fun-loving, SMART female Border Collie mix. Very family-oriented and full of energy. Loves to run, go on walks, play, fetch her rope and receive affection. She is eager to please her owners!

Location: Urbandale, Iowa

Tricks:
* Sit, Lie Down, Stay

* Shake, fetches rope

Sadie’s Story:
Sadie is a GREAT dog. We adopted her when she was a puppy and she was labeled as a “lab mix” but it quickly became clear she is more Border Collie than any other breed. We love her so much that we know she deserves a family better-suited for her. Consistent with her breed, she is a high-energy dog who loves to run and jump (think Frisbee-catching, obstacle course type of dog). But with a rapidly-growing family, we just don’t have the time/energy to give her what she needs…which is a lot of playing, running….mental stimulation. Also consistent with her breed, she is VERY SMART! She is very good with the kids….”herds” the little ones sometimes…but has never shown aggression toward the kids. She does bark when strangers come to the door (especially the Schwan man)…but that’s where it ends with her.

With other dogs she is definitely submissive – no pack leader here.
She has been spayed and after her rabies shot this month she is up-to-date on everything, including bordatella (kennel cough).

Instead of turning her back into the shelter, it is our desire to find the perfect home for her. Because we care for her, we want to do everything on our part to find her a family that would be a really good fit.

If you would like to meet Sadie to see if she would be a good fit for your family, please leave me a comment and we'll arrange a visit.

Yes, indeed - doing what is best can really suck. =-(