Adopt Alfie
Border Collie · Male · Adult · 8 years
Eight-year-old Alfie is a gentle Border Collie seeking patient adopters. He needs time to settle but becomes increasingly affectionate once bonded. Alfie enjoys fetch, tug, sniffy walks, water play, and garden time. He's food-motivated but has resource guarding issues requiring continued training management. Alfie loves walking with dog friends but needs to be the only dog at home. He requires an adult-only household with a private garden. This clever boy knows multiple toys by name and has completed feeding-time training programs.
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Alfie thrives with a gentle, understanding approach to handling and care. He builds strong bonds with his people, and becomes increasingly affectionate as that connection grows. Once Alfie is settled at home, his playful side will begin to shine, and he’ll enjoy interacting with you over a game of fetch or tug. His favourite pastimes include relaxing on his own with a chew, sniffy walks in rural areas, paddling in the water, playtime in the garden, and spending quality time with his most-loved people. Alfie is a very clever boy and he knows multiple toys by name! Please note: If you already have an open adoption application and are interested in knowing if Alfie is a match, please let us know you are interested in him by emailing us on . Eight-year-old Alfie is a handsome Collie with a gentle, calm character and a lot of love to give. He’s hopeful to find patient adopters, who will give him the time he needs to settle into his new routine and allow him to show his fun, confident side. Alfie is a real ‘foodie’ and highly values his mealtimes and chews. He appreciates space around his food and feels more comfortable when he can enjoy mealtimes without interruption. Alfie has worked closely with the team around feeding times and loves to show off his skills. He will do best with a family who are happy to continue this in the home. Alfie loves walking with doggy friends but is looking to be the only dog in his new home, and is looking for an adult only home. He would also really benefit from a garden of his own.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✕Good with cats
- ✕Good with kids
- ✕Has special needs
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