Reasons to be cheerful!

[xSilverPhinx]

Just know that border collies need a LOT of stimulation, or they will tear your place apart. Consider yourself warned!

Yeah I did a little research on the breed these days and everybody says the exact same thing. I got her a food dispenser/toy in which I put small pieces of chicken to keep her occupied for a while. 

She can't go for walks yet because she hasn't received any of her vaccinations, but as soon as that's done, in about a month from now, I'll be taking her outside so that she doesn't stay cooped up indoors all day. 

[xSilverPhinx]

I've been auditioning a replacement for Green.
I had a kayak on the verandah while the garage was being replaced.
I was going to move it but an adorable green tree frog had moved in.
So I left it few days until my wife was going to use it and he was still there.
Yes he is a he, I heard his impressive call before I met him.
The kayak is gone but I've set something up on a chair.  He's gone out one night and returned once so far.
It is worrying, there are kookaburras and butcher birds and the nemesis of green tree frogs, green tree snakes (diurnal).
He is big, about palm size with legs folded in.
He let me pick up when I was rearranging his home 
Apparently, maybe they are the most popular pet frog and can live for 20 years in captivity, Green II isn't a prisoner though.






But he's got eyes like Sauron!

What a beautiful frog!

[Icarus]

Borders are one of the more spectacular dogs.  They are the hands down champion herding dogs.  They are blazingly fast, most compatable with human handlers, and smart as hell.

They need a lot of activity in order to prosper.  They do not need to do herding work but their nature needs them to have and to fulfill some sort of responsibility. They prosper best when they can believe that they are earning their keep/

Bottom line: you need to exercise the little canine person more that you would for..... say a Poodle.   Not that a poodle is lazy, it is just that Borders, typically, are Dynamos. 

[Sandra Craft]

So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night.

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

[Dark Lightning]

So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night.

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

The 'Fin is going to have her hands full, for sure! 'Fin, make sure the land around your new house is clear of tripping hazards.

[xSilverPhinx]

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Bottom line: you need to exercise the little canine person more that you would for..... say a Poodle.   Not that a poodle is lazy, it is just that Borders, typically, are Dynamos.

I noticed!

[xSilverPhinx]

So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night.

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

Yes...and with the money I'll save I can spoil her rotten! 

[xSilverPhinx]

So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

The 'Fin is going to have her hands full, for sure! 'Fin, make sure the land around your new house is clear of tripping hazards.

[Davin]

That is a cute puppy.

[xSilverPhinx]

That is a cute puppy.

And she knows it. 

[Randy]

Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

[Tank]

Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear.

[Sandra Craft]

Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear.

That's wonderful!

[Magdalena]

Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear.

That's wonderful!

[Recusant]

So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night.

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Her name is Joy.

One note to keep in mind: If she hasn't been spayed your vet may recommend spaying soon. That is not advisable, for the health of the dog. It's better to wait until after she's at least a year old. That means dealing with her first heat, which can be tiresome and requires extra care that she doesn't meet up with a ready suitor, but it's better for the dog.

"Health Risks of Early Spay/Neuter" | Dogs Naturally