Bodey

This companion animals name is Bodey. Bodey is a very sweet boy of about 20 months old. He is a Marrema which is bred to be a protection dog for sheep and goat herds, which is the reason Bodey had very little human contact until he become a RED dog. Bodey was not successful as a "All working" dog" only environment. He is in need of a soft working home that will allow him to be a pet. This dog has no aggression and likes human company. We are not considering an all working home for this dog due to his needs and soft nature. Bodey is not a dog of bad habits, but is in great need of an education. He is learning sit and wait. Leash and crate training are going great! He has never been in a house before now so he needs a lot of time to just nag out and learn that it is okay. He is mostly afraid of the all tile floors in his foster home, he feels like his feet are slipping all the time and may do better in a home with carpeting. He appears to be mostly housetrained. He is crated when not attended and will never potty in his crate or the kennel run. He really seems to like to go potty in the same spot most of the time, so once he is shown an appropriate place, there shouldn't be much issue to him being housebroken. He needs a well fenced yard as he is a big dog. He weighs about 85#, but is quite tall and long with a very long coat that could use brushing, but that too will have to be introduced slowly. Bodey loves people, although the breed is prone to being protective, he hasn't met a stranger since he's been in foster care, however once he gets used to his yard and home, he will most likely bark to let you know someone is there. He loves all of the other animals, but would do best in a home that had a dog who would like to play with him and/or cats that don't run from him. He hasn't made any gesture to chase the cats in his foster home, but they are pretty aloof to dogs and stare him down until he leaves "their" space. Above all, this is a herding breed and he is still puppy-like in his mannerisms and play style. It is likely he would try to herd a group of anything he sees as his own, so needs to be in a home that understands this natural drive and it is also recommended that he be in a home with children over 5 yrs. old due to his size and playfulness. For a dog who's had no human bond, he has hooked onto his foster people very quickly and just wants someone to share an active or interactive lifestyle with him. He would be great to go on daily walks and may become a couch potato in time. These are not high energy dogs, but a smart dog with a natural work drive, so if not being exercised, they need something to work their mind such as learning new tricks, pulling a cart, etc....
Mandatory fenced yard. No apartments or Condos. No children under 8 years of age. Adoption donation for this companion animal is 200.00. Donations cover some of the care costs for R.E.D. animals. Like housing, supportive care, medical needs and food. All R.E.D. animals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Most are micro chipped with adopter registration included. R.E.D. is a 501 C3 and all donations support our life saving missions. For more information and to complete the on line adoption application on R.E.D., please, see our website at www.rescueeverydog.org.

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY TO ADOPT: Not all applicants will be approved for requested animals. R.E.D. reserves the right to refuse service and adoption without explanation. R.E.D. is the companion animal's advocate and will select the most suitably matched home/environment for the the companion animals emotional needs and management requirements based on each companion animal's breed(s) general needs and the unique needs of each individual animal in our care. R.E.D. requires all applicants and adopters to conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner. R.E.D. updates it animals adoption postings daily. If you wish to apply to adopt this companion animal go to the on line application at R.E.D.'s website www.rescueeverydog.org. and look under adoption. Before applying, please, read the following information.

(1) Application, Phone interview, Home visit are required. Adoption Donations are generally $100.00. to 450.00 or as posted. Donations support R.E.D.'s life saving missions and medical and other care given.(2) R.E.D. Dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, vaccinated for Parvo Distemper and generally are micro chipped. (3) You must be at least 18 years of age to complete the application or to apply to adopt a companion animal. For the safety of children and dogs and limited information on dog the dogs interaction with children- R.E.D generally prefers/requires children in adoptive home to be approximately 5 or 6 years of age and up unless otherwise noted in the dog profile. All children must be behavior appropriate with animals. (4) R.E.D. does not a ship animals to out of state adopters. Out of state adopters must come to meet the animal in person in Washington if approved for a meet and greet with a R.E.D. companion animal. Thank you.