Meet Tally

Meet Tally! Tally is a sweet, affectionate, playful girl who we think is a young adult Border Collie mix. At 34 pounds, she’s a great size, with a soft, silky coat and a happy, bouncy personality. Tally absolutely loves people and wants to be wherever her humans are. She’s incredibly affectionate, loves to cuddle, follows her people around the house, and makes friends easily. She’s the kind of dog who will happily curl up next to you on the couch or climb into your lap if you let her. She’s also smart, playful, and energetic. She’s joyful and like a “jumping bean,” always bouncing, hopping, and looking for something fun to do. After she has time to settle in, she has a more moderate energy level because she settles quickly once she’s had some activity. We think she’d have a lot of fun with obedience training, agility, hiking, or other activities that give her both physical exercise and something to think about. Tally has done well with other dogs and was described by her foster mom as very dog-friendly. She particularly enjoys playing and cuddling with other dogs. She can still be a little unsure about social cues with more assertive dogs, so continued work on boundaries and appropriate dog interactions will be important. She loves her toys and attention, and is learning to be patient and share with her pack. She responds well to correction and has never shown any aggression. She has lived successfully with cats. She may chase a cat that runs, but she redirects easily, so we think she could do well with a confident cat and appropriate introductions. Tally is doing well with her house manners and is crate trained and potty trained. She settles quietly in her crate when left alone and overnight. Like most young dogs, she does need an outlet for her energy and appropriate toys and chews to keep her entertained. Her leash skills are still a work in progress. She pulls and would benefit from continued training and possibly a harness. She also has a curiosity and can be a flight risk if a door if left open, so her new family will need to be diligent about doors and entrances while she settles in. She’s not looking for an escape opportunity, but if given the chance, she may take a joy ride to explore. Tally is a wonderful combination of affectionate, fun, and smart. She is eager to please, listens well, and has already made a lot of progress in a short time. She’s looking for an active family who will continue her training, give her plenty of exercise and enrichment, and appreciate a very loving dog who wants to be part of everything they do. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Border Collie Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 34 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old COAT TYPE: Wavy, soft coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Charlotte, NC FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.