Cai
About me
- Can I live with other dogs? Potentially - In Cai's previous home, he lived with a Labrador, and it seems he was quite enthusiastic, often trying to hump him. Since arriving here, Cai has met a staff member's spaniel without any issues. We attempted to introduce Cai to a staff member's Labrador, but both dogs showed signs indicating they weren't ready to be off lead. For more details, please feel free to contact our dog trainer, Gary Mathlin. If an applicant has other dogs at home and is selected for a meet and greet, we will ask them to bring their dogs along, and multiple meet and greets may be required.
- Can I live with teenagers? Yes - 16+
- Can I live with young children? No - Cai has never lived with young children, so he would be better suited for a home with older children.
- Do I have any medical issues? No - Cai underwent a health check at the vet, and no issues were identified. He is fully vaccinated. Next vaccinations due: May 22nd 2026. Although he is not neutered, he is currently too young for the procedure.
- Can I live with cats? Potentially - Cai has never lived with a cat before but we would accept applications from a household where the cat has lived with a dog before without issue. (dog savvy cat!)
- Am I good on the lead? No - Cai tends to pull on the lead, but he stops when you do. He will need training for loose lead walking, and we're currently working on this with him. Adopters would benefit from continuing this training, as Cai is a very focused Collie. He loves training and quickly learns new things.
- What was the reason for my surrender? Cai came to us because his elderly owners were facing health issues and could no longer care for him.
- What am I like when I travel in a vehicle? Cai travels well in a crate inside a van
Cai is a delightful young boy looking for a new adventure!
We suspect that this handsome pup comes from a working line and has a passion for training. He would thrive with active adopters who can provide him with exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and training. He would benefit from someone who has previous agility or other dog sport experience. Collie experienced owners would be ideal applicants, although, this is not a set in stone requirement.
Cai loves to play fetch, chasing a ball is his all time favourite game. He eagerly brings it back to your feet for another throw and has been known to spit it out so quickly that it accidentally bounced off a staff member’s head!
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