River Merle

My story

    Meet River Merle! River Merle is a high-energy female Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix, born on 2/2/25! She is a silly girl who wants nothing more than to be by your side or at your feet!   Like any other pup, she loves running around and playing hard! And like most herding breed pups, she can be a bit chompy, but is doing great at being redirected onto toys. She enjoys chewing on things, so plenty of chew toys are a must! Experience with high-energy/working breeds is also highly recommended. While she has been good with the kids she has met, older kids (10+) are best for her, as she may herd the smaller ones   Due to her breeding, River was born with a genetic trait called "double-merle" which mostly affects the pigmentation, eyes, and ears. River has vision only in her right eye, and may have reduced hearing at some point in her life. Despite these obstacles, she continues to show that she can do just as much as other pups! Since she is visually challenged, a fenced yard will be required to ensure she has a safe space to play and exercise.   Her foster momma is a certified dog trainer, so River is already learning certain behaviors such as a hand touch, sitting, and lying down with a combination of food/toy rewards, and tactile touch. To continue good behaviors and practices, the foster/trainer has offered to contribute a training session for River's adopters before going to her new home, as well as training support for LIFE.    You can apply to adopt this gorgeous and trained girl by going to the website below and completing an adoption application.       An Adoption Application for this dog can be found and submitted online. http://www.angelsrescue.org/adopt/adoption-forms  Please be sure to like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/angelsrescue.  Email inquiry@angelsrescue.org  Note: Some apartments and neighborhoods have breed restrictions. We verify rental policies and adhere to any regulations. Please ensure you understand those restrictions before choosing a dog.          May 23, 2025, 1:19 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt River Merle, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.