Orbit (ADOPTION PENDING) is a sweet and loving Australian cattle dog/kelpie cross. He is approximately 18 months old, weighs 35 lbs. and is handsome, smart and athletic. He is great with all people and all dogs. Orbit loves playing with his foster brothers and sister, as well as meeting new dogs at the dog park. He is very friendly, outgoing, and full of life, with a sweet, happy, and playful disposition. Every volunteer who has met him, describe him as "a sweetheart" or "a darling boy."
Our boy had a rough start in life. He was confined to a small back yard with little stimulation. From his very first daily walks, it was clear that he had never been in the outside world. Orbit didn't know what cars were, and had never walked on an incline (up a hill). Not knowing what to do in these new situations, he would immediately flatten himself on the ground and refuse to budge. He also came to us with a respiratory infection and an infection on his tail, caused by compulsive chewing. As a young herding dog with an active mind and energy to burn out, we believe that he began chewing his tail out of boredom and frustration with the lack of an outlet and activity.
Since being rescued, Orbit is adapting quickly and joyously to the outside world. He is learning to walk nicely on a leash, and only took a couple of days to be housebroken. Our vet surgically cleaned and trimmed his raggedly chewed tail, and his wounds are healing nicely. With healthy outlets for Orbit's desire to run and play, and once his tail is healed, we are confident that his habit of perceiving his tail as a bother to him will eventually disappear.
Orbit is looking for his forever family and constant companion(s). He would be better in a household where he was not left alone for long periods of time until he can settle in and trust he is safe. He would be a fantastic running buddy and family dog. Orbit would do well in a multi-dog household, with opportunity for lots of daily exercise, and exposure to new things in the world.
Orbit is current on all his vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, and heartworm negative.
Please call us if you are interested at all. We ask all potential adopters to complete and submit the adoption form, found on our website: hittgv.org (click on the "Adopt" tab).