Owens

Handsome Owens is a sweet, go-with-the-flow pup ready to play with anyone, anytime. He is brave, happily exploring his surroundings, then settling in to chew a bully stick or enjoy a nap on a warm lap. Enthusiastically follows his people from room to room like a 4-legged shadow. He’s a Border Collie mix, born in late September 2024, currently 12#. He's a very special puppy looking for a very special home. Owens’ life started out a little rough. He & his siblings were born in the backseat of a car after a Good Samaritan traded an umbrella for their mother while she was in labor the day Hurricane Helene hit. He found his way to rescue and has been in safe hands since birth. A happy, loving boy, he does not know he has special needs. He has microphthalmia (small eyes), ventrolateral strabismus (lazy eye) and immature cataracts, resulting in low vision. He requires once daily eye drops and will be rechecked by an eye doctor in 3 months. His vision may stay the same or could worsen over time. His foster family is teaching him to respond to sounds, and scent training is recommended to help him navigate the world in the future. He wants to take obedience classes to bond with his new family and learn excellent behaviors as he matures. A physically fenced yard is strongly preferred. He has medium energy, looking for a family that enjoys spending time with their dogs enjoying a combination of physical exercise and brain games like training or puzzle toys. Families that have experience with herding breeds or very intelligent, engaged dogs are preferred. Owens is learning how to walk on leash, relax in his crate, go to the bathroom outside and basic manners. He can live with young kids and cats too. Best in a home with another friendly dog to model good behavior and be his buddy. Owens' theme song is “Best Day of My Life” by the American Authors – check it out! It’s an upbeat, fun tune that will stick with you through the day… just like Owens. He will help his new family have so many Best Days with his joyful approach to life! APPLY to adopt this very special puppy at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt HOABCR will pay for Owens' next visit to the Ophthalmologist and for 3 months of his eye drops, Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% 10ml. He takes one drop in each eye once a day. The medication is less than $20/mo. Owens is being fostered in Lake Elmo, MN. As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Owens' adoption fee is $200 + MN sales tax. He is microchipped and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. He will be neutered at one of the vet clinics we work with at around 6 months of age. The cost of this procedure is included in his adoption fee. All of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.