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Flash is a young, very happy purebred Border Collie puppy who found himself lost and wandering the country roads of a rural town. He was found by a local resident who took him to the Humane Society in hopes that his owner would come looking for him. No one ever came.:-( His photo was emailed to Border Collie rescues in the southeast, but no one had room. But Flash is just a lucky guy ~ one of our friends who is a nut for Border Collies offered to take him. But before he ever left the shelter to come to us, it was noticed by the  staff that Flash was not putting weight on one of his back legs. He was sent to be examined by a rescue friendly vet and the diagnosis was made - a torn ACL. This news did not deter the rescuer from taking him and plans were made to have his knee repaired.  Again, Flash proved to be the luckiest of canines ~ the foster who had agreed to take him is a professional You Tube video producer.  She published the wonderful video below and, thanks to the generosity of so many people,  raised enough money to pay for his surgery! 

Flash is very affectionate, loves dogs and children, and seems to ignore cats.  He is eager to play but must be kept quiet while he recovers from his surgery.  Flash is looking for a home with a secure fence and a pool so that he can exercise without further damaging his knee.  He prefers to sleep on the bed or snooze on the couch!  Flash has been without a family for quite some time and he is starving for affection.

Please note that this is a courtesy listing. 

Update:  Flash is recovering very well.  He adores people, and can't get enough attention.  He's great with other dogs, and ignores the cat!  He loves children, and would do well with any loving family.  Flash only barks if there is good reason.  He is very well trained, and reacts immediately to "come" and "no".  He's Very well trained and completely house-trained.  He is also crate trained but prefers company.  I'm amazed that considering Flash was on his own for a while, how well-balanced he is.  He's eager to love and be loved, and is eager to please.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Border Collie originated in Northumberland on the Scottish/English border. The breed is descended from old British droving breeds with some spaniel added. An outstanding herder, this hardy, agile, untiring sheepdog, is capable of mastering any type of herd. It is said that the Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. He crouches down and mesmerizes the animals with its intense stare. One of the most trainable breeds, the Border Collie also serves well as a narcotics and bomb detection dog and is a frequent high performer in obedience, agility, Frisbee(TM) trials, police work, search & rescue, Flyball, performing tricks and competitive obedience. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as blind guide dogs. Currently very good results are obtained with them for general assistance to the handicapped in The Netherlands. The Border Collie is a very intelligent and responsive dog. They thrive on praise, are sensitive and very trainable. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great stamina. Provided it gets sufficient activity to keep it occupied and ample exercise, the Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs, and children, however the Border Collie may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. They should not be trusted with small non-canine pets, however there are plenty of Border Collies that live and get along with family cats. This breed should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly happy, it needs a lot of: ongoing attention, extensive daily exercise, and a job to do. For those who wish to reach high levels in dog sports, the Border Collie is a gift from heaven. Farmers (for whom the dogs perform work for which they were bred) are also happy with them. It is not surprising that at competitive levels in various sports such as: agility skills, obedience, and sheepdog trials, the Border Collie is represented among the leaders in the sport. They are perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving you day in and day out. They are not ideal pets for people who have no plans to spend a lot of time with them. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. Prospective owners who are looking for just a family pet should consider other similar but calmer breeds, like show line Australian Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs. If there is insufficient activity then it will find its own work to do, and that may not be what YOU had in mind when we say the word WORK. They can become destructive if they get bored or if they are ignored. They can become neurotic if they are left alone for long periods, leading to many behavior problems. This breed is known as an escape artist. Because of his strong herding instincts, the Border Collie may be snappish with children and strangers. They do best with an experienced owner that has lots of time to spend with the dog. The adolescent Border Collie often goes through a phase where he challenges his master's authority. Some are highly reactive and sound sensitive, making them a poor choice for families with young children. Dominance level is highly variable in Border Collies. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.