Sailor
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Male
Breed: Cattle Dog Mix
Age: Est DOB: 01/2025
Weight: 39 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Yes
House Trained: Yes
History: Our Out of the Cold Rescue Effort was a great success in welcoming over 180+ animals to rescue from rural areas in North Dakota before the cold set in. These animals are all so deserving and thankful to get a second chance in finding a forever home of their own!
A Note from the Foster: As a transport driver for the OOTC 2025 rescue mission, I met many pups that were in need of our help. When this handsome guy caught my eye, I was certain he would be coming home with me until finding his forever home. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with this sweet boy, Sailor!
Sailor is a typical Cattle Dog in many ways, (intelligent, clever, alert, energectic, loyal, curious, fun) but what surprised me the most was his calm demeanor and good behavior at home. His activity level is moderate to high, so he would thrive in a household that can incorporate daily walks, runs, or hikes into his routine. On our walks, Sailor does well on a leash with minimal pulling, especially when corrected. He's super friendly with other dogs and humans, this being the main reason for his need to pull. While he has a reasonable prey drive for squirrels, there are no major concerns. A fenced yard would be best, but not necessary. (He currently lives without one). Sailor hasn't interacted with cats but has adapted smoothly to living with my chihuahua mix and tri-pod. He learned quickly to respect their boundaries and to easily coexist with his two bossy foster sisters. He has been patient with my tri-pod and has taught her he can be trusted player. Sailor is fully potty trained, doesn't mark indoors, and is learning the comforts of his crate. Car rides have become his favorite activity knowing a pup cup is waiting for him at our favorite drive-thru. Sailor definitely has a soft side and loving heart. Although somewhat independent, he really enjoys snuggling up with both his humans and canines. At my office, he's known as the friendly pup who greets everyone behind the gate, seeking neck scratches, treats and their permission to leap over said gate! Cattle Dogs can often be nervous around quick moving children. He has spent a fair amount of time with young kids (3 &5) and has surprised me with how well he has done. On occasion, he displays his natural need to herd, but will responds to correction. This is something he will need to continue to work on, but I would not let it deter you from considering welcoming this A+ guy into your life. He's a wonderful adventurous companion with a lot of love to give!
Adoption Fee: $560 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
