Nova Scotia SPCA has 16 border collies seeking foster to forever homes

The Nova Scotia SPCA says it has 16 dogs looking to find a home after they were seized from a puppy mill near Wolfville, N.S., on Dec. 10, 2019.

The dogs, all of which are border collies, have undergone a month-long intensive rehabilitation, according to the N.S. SPCA.

“Due to the number of challenging rehabilitation cases, there is a need for specialized candidates beyond the existing approved network of applicants,”  the N.S. SPCA said in a press release.

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The organization said it is looking for those willing to take the dogs into a specialized forever or foster home.

“Learning simple everyday tasks – like walking on a leash or accepting human touch – is still a work in progress for many of these animals. Long-term rehabilitation is needed to help these dogs adjust to living with a family,” said Sandra Flemming, provincial director of animal care.

“Many of these dogs will experience house training issues since some have never lived in a home.

“The right family situation – foster or forever – will need to be a special place to make this a positive experience for the dog and the family.”

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Each of the animals will have unique needs and will need a home that meets a series of requirements outlined by the N.S. SPCA:

• A suburban or rural location with minimal traffic and noise.
• A quiet home with no children under 16, a reliable routine with very few extra people.
• Experience with dogs, especially border collies or other similar breeds.
• A family with time and patience for working on the rehabilitation plan, attending training classes and regularly consulting with the team at the SPCA.
• A fenced yard is a considerable asset.

If you meet that criteria and are interested in becoming a family to one of the dogs, you can apply here.