Meet Blue - mellow love bug
Help Us Save Blue A Second Time!
Meet Sweet Blue! One of the most affectionate, loving dogs we have ever had in our rescue. Adopted in 2018 by a young well-intentioned couple who, as their family expanded, sadly were overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood combined with Blue's unique special needs. They realized he needed more than they could give him, so Blue was returned to us in January 2023.
Blue is, according to his recent DNA test, an Aussie Cattle Dog/Aussie Shepherd mix. Because of his “double merle” genes, this gentlest, most loving and companionable of dog was born deaf and has some visual impairment, especially in bright light.
Placed with a loving and compassionate foster, Blue is now waiting for his forever home! Highly intelligent, eager to learn, he’s quickly making up for lost time. Not only does he love training, he’s remarkably responsive to training; and his fosters are finding new and creative ways to communicate with him through hand signals accompanied, of course, by tasty treats.
Relaxed and easygoing indoors where his world is predictable, Blue is mellow and well-mannered, making him an ideal pet and the cuddliest and coziest of companions. Content much of the time to stretch his elegant body out on a sofa, he adores the attention he receives from his fosters and friends, and is never shy about asking for more loving, paw-lease. Friendly towards everyone coming through the door, he leaps lithely from his bed and runs to greet them with his tail gaily wagging in eager anticipation. When his people are out running errands, he simply curls up on his bed or the couch and sleeps until his fosters return.
Relaxed as well outside in their fenced backyard, Blue enjoys exploring here, there and everywhere, looking for squirrels and any morsels of food left behind from the birdfeeder. He also enjoys going for walks in quiet, nature-filled areas, curiously sniffing the ground, scanning the sky, and glancing back at his foster mom as if to ask, “Can you smell and see this as well?” Then, when he’s given a hand signal to return, he bounds back to collect his treat and reconnect with her.
Walks in suburbia, however, remain a challenge because the environment is more visually stimulating and he’s easily overwhelmed when he sees other dogs. Times and locations of walks should be carefully chosen. He especially enjoys evening walks when he is in suburbia.
He currently lives with 2 other dogs and has always lived with another dog (or two), and does well with dogs he knows. He just needs introductions to dogs to be slow, but he actually likes his dog friends once introduced. We think he would be fine as a solo dog or in a home with another dog or two (just no cats).
Eager now to share his copious love and companionship with equally loving and companionable adopters, Blue will thrive in a home with love, support and predictability. Best suited to a rural setting or quieter version of suburbia, with no cats and preferably no children under 10, Blue’s forever person will get sessions with our certified trainer and our certified behavior consultant included in his adoption fee. We really want Blue to be successful and for this next home to be his last. (Sessions can be done virtually or in person.)
NOTE: Since Blue is sponsored, his adoption fee is $125.
If you’re the ideal adopters for this sweetest of special needs companion, please send an email of inquiry to SummitDogRescue@yahoo.com telling us about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will contact you as soon as possible.
Meet Sweet Blue! One of the most affectionate, loving dogs we have ever had in our rescue. Adopted in 2018 by a young well-intentioned couple who, as their family expanded, sadly were overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood combined with Blue's unique special needs. They realized he needed more than they could give him, so Blue was returned to us in January 2023.
Blue is, according to his recent DNA test, an Aussie Cattle Dog/Aussie Shepherd mix. Because of his “double merle” genes, this gentlest, most loving and companionable of dog was born deaf and has some visual impairment, especially in bright light.
Placed with a loving and compassionate foster, Blue is now waiting for his forever home! Highly intelligent, eager to learn, he’s quickly making up for lost time. Not only does he love training, he’s remarkably responsive to training; and his fosters are finding new and creative ways to communicate with him through hand signals accompanied, of course, by tasty treats.
Relaxed and easygoing indoors where his world is predictable, Blue is mellow and well-mannered, making him an ideal pet and the cuddliest and coziest of companions. Content much of the time to stretch his elegant body out on a sofa, he adores the attention he receives from his fosters and friends, and is never shy about asking for more loving, paw-lease. Friendly towards everyone coming through the door, he leaps lithely from his bed and runs to greet them with his tail gaily wagging in eager anticipation. When his people are out running errands, he simply curls up on his bed or the couch and sleeps until his fosters return.
Relaxed as well outside in their fenced backyard, Blue enjoys exploring here, there and everywhere, looking for squirrels and any morsels of food left behind from the birdfeeder. He also enjoys going for walks in quiet, nature-filled areas, curiously sniffing the ground, scanning the sky, and glancing back at his foster mom as if to ask, “Can you smell and see this as well?” Then, when he’s given a hand signal to return, he bounds back to collect his treat and reconnect with her.
Walks in suburbia, however, remain a challenge because the environment is more visually stimulating and he’s easily overwhelmed when he sees other dogs. Times and locations of walks should be carefully chosen. He especially enjoys evening walks when he is in suburbia.
He currently lives with 2 other dogs and has always lived with another dog (or two), and does well with dogs he knows. He just needs introductions to dogs to be slow, but he actually likes his dog friends once introduced. We think he would be fine as a solo dog or in a home with another dog or two (just no cats).
Eager now to share his copious love and companionship with equally loving and companionable adopters, Blue will thrive in a home with love, support and predictability. Best suited to a rural setting or quieter version of suburbia, with no cats and preferably no children under 10, Blue’s forever person will get sessions with our certified trainer and our certified behavior consultant included in his adoption fee. We really want Blue to be successful and for this next home to be his last. (Sessions can be done virtually or in person.)
NOTE: Since Blue is sponsored, his adoption fee is $125.
If you’re the ideal adopters for this sweetest of special needs companion, please send an email of inquiry to SummitDogRescue@yahoo.com telling us about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will contact you as soon as possible.