07/26/2026
UPDATE! ADOPTED!
Meet Bonnie ! She is a 6 year old, 42 pound Border Collie mix who is completely house trained. Bonnie is a gentle soul with a mellow temperament. She loves to go for walks and currently walks twice a day for a total of 2 to 3 hours everyday. Bonnie does well when left alone in the home, as she is a relaxed mellow girl when home.
She can be dog friendly if properly introduced slowly to other friendly dogs. No bum rushing rudeness please, I mean, who wants that! Bonnie is always eager to make new friends, and her intelligence shines through in her quick learning of new tricks.
Even though Bonnie is a Border Collie mix, she isn't anxious or hyper. She is very calm (fireworks don't phase her), loyal and intelligent. She doesn't bark often and never whines. She greets visitors nicely. She loves agility (she has been taking classes!) and learns obedience and tricks quickly. She also gets bored quickly so likes new challenges and places to walk and explore.
Surprisingly, she is not very interested in herding or fetching a ball.
Bonnie would prefer to be the only animal in her home, that said, she has lived with dogs and cats in the past. Bonnie can covet her food just a bit too much, so with other animals in the house she'd need a watchful eye and some positive training around food. More info about her food focus, which is a big deal for Bonnie. She will do almost anything for a treat, which helps with training. If you leave food where she can get it on the counter, she will take advantage of this. Working with her on knowing she always has enough will be important. Kongs and snuffle pads will help her with positive food focuses!
While on walks, she is eager to chase a squirrel while on lead, and the foster has been working on the "focus" technique while out walking with Bonnie to quell her enthusiasm for squirrels (and rabbits). Bonnie comes with a training session with one of our contracted fear free trainers, to get you on the right track with her. She also has pretty great recall off leash at about 80 percent of the time, but as mentioned, a squirrel may take top priority right now! She does great with recall at the beach.
This girl rides beautifully in the car and loves to go! She has become very sweet at the groomers for nail trims, the vet's and her favorite pet store. She is great about being groomed at home weekly. She can be a little anxious about new enclosed places. Lots of treats and patience help this.
She attends choir practice every week and is an honorary member of the choir! She greets everyone and then lays down under the piano to enjoy the music. Bonita's gentle demeanor makes her a great companion. She's also known for giving the best hugs, providing comfort and warmth in the most endearing way. Smart, sweet, and gentle, Bonnie is truly a gem.
If you are interested in meeting Bonnie, fill out an application and we will be in touch. Our Protocol: Underdogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives. Adoption fee is $390. Bonnie is being fostered in the Portland Metro Area. You MUST have an Underdogs Rock Rescue application on file to request a meet with an Underdog. An online Underdogs Rock adoption application can only be accessed at https://underdogsrock.org/adopt-a-dog . You must be available to meet an Underdog in their foster's location and dogs are not held for applicants or shipped outside of the Portland metro area. Home checks are also part of the process and will be conducted virtually.
